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Clariant CEO: Demand Remains Solid Despite Hormuz Blockade

Demand for chemical products remains high, even though the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has complicated supply chains, says Conrad Keijzer, CEO of Swiss chemicals company Clariant. He spoke on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua" on Bloomberg TV. (Source: Bloomberg)

BofA Didn’t Have Block Trade Mandate at Time of Segantii Calls

Bank of America Corp. didn’t have a mandate to work on a block trade in Esprit Holdings Ltd. when it had phone calls with Segantii Capital Management to discuss the deal, a prosecution witness said during the hedge fund’s trial for insider trading.

Tesco drops prices for online shoppers to as low as £1 with limited two‑day deal

Customers can take advantage of the reduced delivery slot prices for two days next week

South East Water CEO to step down after Kent and Sussex supply outages

David Hinton will remain in post while successor is found, utility says, a week after group’s chairman quitThe chief executive of South East Water has announced plans to step down just a week after the group’s chairman quit in the wake of major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.The supplier said David Hinton, who joined the group’s board in 2013, would stay in post to allow an “orderly transition” over the summer while the group hunts for his successor. Continue reading...

Rubio Meets Meloni as U.S.-Italy Relations Strained and Trump’s Attacks on Pope

Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Rome this week after an unexpected spat between President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, once one of the president’s best friends in Europe.

Sainsbury's employee sacked after 15 years for confronting champagne thief hours after he saved security guard

Following an altercation with a bottle-hurling shoplifter, Gary MacArthur was sacked as Sainsbury's become the latest supermarket to fire an employee for protecting its store

Crude timing: $7 billion 'unusual' oil bets placed ahead of Iran war announcements

Massive oil market bets, totaling up to $7 billion, were placed just before significant US President Trump announcements concerning Iran. Traders executed large sell orders minutes before key political developments, leading to substantial price drops. This unusual timing and scale have triggered regulatory scrutiny, with investigators examining potential insider trading concerns.

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JD Sports closes 24 stores across UK and aims to have 'fewer, better' branches

JD Sports said more than 20 of its stores in the UK have closed in the past year as it aims to have 'fewer, bigger, better' shops - and it warned the situation in the Middle East could soon 'contribute to direct cost pressures'

MS Dhoni named as highest individual taxpayer in Bihar-Jharkhand region

MS Dhoni named as highest individual taxpayer in BiharJharkhand region

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April jobs report expected to show gains despite Iran war pressure

Iran warApril jobs report expected to show gains despite Iran war pressureThe Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report will land at a moment when gas hovers around $4.55 per gallon, up 50% since the war started in late February.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The consensus among economists is that Friday's jobs report will show the U.S. added positions in April; but not everyone is that optimistic. Joe Raedle / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 8, 2026, 5:00 AM E...

With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes

When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.(Image credit: Giorgio Viera)

Cotton Crisis: संकट में कपास की खेती! सफेद सोना ने क्यों तोड़ा भारतीय किसानों का भरोसा

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Mark Cuban to students: Taking loans for college is the dumbest thing you can do

Mark Cuban strongly advises students against taking on massive debt for college, calling it the "dumbest thing you can do." He recommends starting at community college to save money, emphasizing that foundational learning is the same regardless of institution. Cuban believes student loan policies have contributed to rising tuition costs.

Pakistan takes a risky gamble, skips purchasing spot LNG, bets Hormuz tensions will ease

Pakistan is foregoing urgent LNG purchases, betting on a swift de-escalation of Middle East tensions and the timely arrival of cheaper Qatari shipments. This risky strategy comes as the country faces a significant gas deficit and widespread electricity outages, exacerbated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

UK drivers of 5 cars including Audi and Ford 'could sell for £1,274 above value'

The UK's most loved cars are selling for significantly more than their estimated value due to strong demand, with several models achieving a premium of up to 32%

Investing In Climate Health Could Generate High Returns, Study Finds

InnovationSustainabilityInvesting In Climate Health Could Generate High Returns, Study FindsByJamie Hailstone,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 04:42am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 3: In this handout image suppled by COP28, J...

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US strikes down Trump's 10% tariffs — How should India proceed now?

US courts have again blocked Trump's 10% global tariffs, deeming them unauthorized. This ruling, following earlier tariff invalidations, signals a return to WTO's MFN rates. For India, this policy instability raises concerns, prompting advice to pause Free Trade Agreement talks until US trade systems stabilize, preventing one-sided deals.