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JPMorgan Says Investors Are Focused on Corporate Resilience
JPMorgan Private Bank Global Investment Strategist Madison Faller says the corporate earnings season showed that the "fundamentals remain intact" in spite of the uncertainties around the war in the Middle East. She speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Apni Chat Apna Ghar: Punjab distributes over Rs191 bln funds
Must ReadPakistanApni Chat Apna Ghar: Punjab distributes over Rs191 bln fundsBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026Punjab has distributed over Rs191 billion funds under Apni Chat Apna Ghar scheme, said Provincial Housing Minister Bilal Yasin. According to the Punjab Housing Department, more than Rs191 billion in interest-free loans have been issued to low-income individuals across Punjab for house construction. Provincial Housing Minister Bilal Yasin said that funds have so far been provided to 135,410 fami...
Commerzbank Rejects UniCredit’s ‘Hostile’ Approach
German lender Commerzbank AG says it has formally rejected Italian rival UniCredit Spa’s latest takeover proposal, saying it lacks value and undermines trust. Bloomberg's Tom Metcalf reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Why Are Nepali Residents Being Checked For Everyday Items From India? The Rs. 100 Customs Rule Explained
Why Are Nepali Residents Being Checked For Everyday Items From India The Rs Customs Rule Explained
How Wall Street ‘reacted’ to Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after nearly 15 years, with John Ternus set to take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook will transition to executive chairman, capping a tenure that saw Apple's market capitalization soar and revenue quadruple. Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran leading hardware engineering, is expected to guide the company through AI advancements.
Picture of disappointment! Couple who thought they'd got a bargain when they ordered a £11.19 garden arch from Temu found it WAS too good to be true
Picture of disappointment! Couple who thought they'd got a bargain when they ordered a £11.19 garden arch from Temu found it WAS too good to be trueGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 01:36, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 08:26, 21 April 2026 e-mail 289 View comments
Philippines gets 52 million litres of diesel shipment
Manila: The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has received 44,199 metric tonnes of diesel shipment at the Port of Subic Bay in Zambales as the government works to bolster fuel reserves and cushion the effects of of global supply shocks.The shipment, totaling about 329,505 barrels of diesel (or about 52 million litres), arrived on April 10 through the Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corp facility in Subic, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority said on Tuesday (April 21). Officials sai...
iCAUR to convene global partners at 2026 International Business Summit in China
iCAUR, the Middle East’s most trend-forward new-generation SUV brand, will host its 2026 International Business Summit this April, bringing together a select group of global partners, media, and creators for an invitation-only programme focused on immersive mobility experiences.Rather than following a conventional event structure centred on presentations, the summit has been designed as a continuous, curated journey that connects product, technology, and lifestyle through real-world environments...
Commerzbank Sees Brent Oil Staying Over $80 Until End of Year
Thu Lan Nguyen, head of commodities research at Commerzbank, discusses the outlook for oil prices amid the prospects for continued de-escalation between the US and Iran. "We're looking at a continued relatively tight supply, even if there were a solution to the conflict and the opening up of the Strait of Hormuz in the next couple of days," Nguyen tells Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
PSX stages recovery, gains over 2,000 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)’s benchmark index KSE-100 gained over 2,000 points during intraday trade on Tuesday, marking a recovery from yesterday’s losses. KSE-100 gained 2,161.14 points or 1.26 per cent to stand at 174,357.84 at 11:54am from the previous close of 172,196.70 points. Trading began on a positive note, with the index gaining as many as 3,100 points at 10:27am, before slipping slightly while remaining in the green. The bullish momentum follows the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SB...
As global crude oil crisis deepens, the only cure may be a demand shock
As global crude oil crisis deepens the only cure may be a demand shock
Dubai’s DIEZ posts 19.4% revenue growth in 2025, profit up 17.8%
Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported strong financial results for 2025 on Tuesday, with revenues rising 19.4 per cent and net profits up 17.8 per cent compared to the previous year, underscoring the resilience of its integrated business model.Announcing the results on X, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DIEZ, said the performance reflects the authority’s growing role in strengthening Dubai’s global competitiveness and supporting long-term economic growth.Th...
Rachel Reeves insists she has 'right plan' as unemployment saw surprise drop before Iran war… but more jobs were lost in March and only public sector is getting significant pay rises
Rachel Reeves insists she has 'right plan' as unemployment saw surprise drop before Iran war… but more jobs were lost in March and only public sector is getting significant pay risesBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 07:59, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 08:02, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
DIEZ reports 19.4% increase in revenue and 17.8% rise in net profit in 2025 - Emirates 24|7
DIEZ reports 19.4% increase in revenue and 17.8% rise in net profit in 2025 Emirates 24|7
Young doctor shot dead near Karachi’s Mehran Hotel
KARACHI: A young doctor died of multiple gunshot wounds in a suspected targeted attack near the city’s Mehran Hotel late on Monday night, police said on Tuesday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that Dr Sarang Memon was traveling in a rickshaw along with his wife, also a doctor at a private hospital, on Stadium Road. According to Raza, they were on their way to an apartment near the Karachi Press Club when suspects travelling in a car intercepted them at Dr Dawood Po...
Asia’s Largest Oil Buyers Are Running Low on Hormuz Alternatives
Asia’s largest oil buyers have been able to lean on workarounds to limit the impact of more than seven weeks of war in the Persian Gulf, shielding not only their own economies but those of neighbors competing for cargoes.
Primark to split from food business despite warning of Iran war impact
ABF to demerge fashion chain from firm that owns Kingsmill, Twinings and Patak’s, plus a sugar companyBusiness live – latest updatesPrimark is to break free from its sister food company which owns Twinings, Kingsmill and Patak’s next year despite warning that the conflict in the Middle East was likely to hit consumer spending.The fashion chain’s owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), confirmed the plan to split off Primark from the rest of the group, first mooted last year. Continue reading...
Primark owner ABF reveals plan to spin off high street fashion chain
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US pushes for ‘win-win’ trade deal with India
The talks in Washington will be a “great step” to finalize a deal, Ambassador Sergio Gor has said The US is pushing for a “win-win” trade deal with India, Washington’s ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, has said. An Indian delegation will arrive in Washington to finalize a trade deal this week, Gor said on Monday. The talks between Washington and New Delhi will be a “great step” to finalize a pact, Gor said in a post on X. “A win-win for both n...
UK unemployment DOWN to lowest in three months in major boost for Keir Starmer
UK unemployment DOWN to lowest level in three months in major boost for Keir StarmerData for the Office for National Statistics has revealed a mixed picture on the UK's jobs market, with warnings that an economic shock from the Middle East conflict may have made matters worseCommentsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor07:34, 21 Apr 2026Updated 07:36, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesVacancies have fallen again - making it that much harder for those who lose their job to get a new oneThe...