Trillion Dollar Valuations & BP Boardroom Drama | The Pulse 05/27/2026
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Sharon Bell, Goldman Sachs, Senior European Equity Strategist & James Fleming, Citi, Head of UK Investment Banking Coverage. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Missing cat reunited with owner after hitching 15-mile ride under car
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Racing need not fear Green party ‘conversation’ but must continue efforts on horse welfare
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Appeal to help retired ‘superhero’ police dogs recover from injuries
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When dismounting the tiger
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Chris Packham calls for Government to ban ‘sociopathic’ trail hunting
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Clever creatures help King deliver birthday message to Sir David Attenborough
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Alligator Alcatraz could be closing soon despite being open for less than a year
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George, Charlotte and Louis’ sweet name for baby kangaroo revealed
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Scots to go to the polls in Holyrood election
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First project tracking hedgehogs in Northern Ireland to help protect their future
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Kash Patel has admitted to alcohol-related crimes, report reveals, as Trump stands by FBI director
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Bunnies ‘doing well’ after rescue from North Sea drilling rig
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