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Stock market ends flat as Sensex slips 114, Nifty stays above 24,300

Stock market ends flat as Sensex slips Nifty stays above

DP World launches cargo war risk insurance for Middle East trade routes

Dubai: Dubai-based logistics company DP World has launched a cargo war risk insurance product covering the full movement of goods across Middle East trade routes, aiming to address rising costs and gaps in conventional insurance coverage amid heightened regional instability.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The company said on Thursday the new offering provides continuous coverage across ocean and air freight, port storage and inland transportati...

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Projecting the careers of 2026 NHL Draft's top 12 prospects: Optimist vs. pessimist

When projecting teenage hockey players ahead of the NHL Draft, I am aware that a range of outcomes could occur, that my evaluations are far from perfect and that my grading of players’ traits may be wrong. I don’t love the terms ceiling and floor, but today I’m going to take a look at some of the top 2026 prospects and discuss what their NHL outcome could be if a certain set of assumptions goes according to plan, and if they don’t.Advertisement

Gas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far

The war in Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, which boosts oil company revenues. But major U.S. oil companies aren't signaling plans to increase production to bring down prices at the pump.(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

Oil Loading Logjam at Crucial Oman Port Puts Flows Under Strain

Delays to crude loading at a vital Omani terminal outside of the Strait of Hormuz last month has upended collection schedules and may lead to late deliveries to buyers already starved of Middle Eastern supply.

UK builders hit by surging costs of fuel and materials as output drops

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Maersk hikes shipping prices to offset cost hit from Iran war

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BREAKING: Sir Dave Brailsford officially leaves Man Utd role after major INEOS reshuffle

Sir Dave Brailsford is no longer involved at Manchester United, with the former cycling chief moving across to a different area of INEOS' business following a reshuffle

Vestas CEO on Demand, European Energy Security

Vestas beat analysts estimates for profits in the first quarter of the year, as demand for wind turbines increased. CEO Henrik Andersen joined Bloomberg's The Opening Trade to discuss the outlook for the Danish renewable energy company, as the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war underlines the need for governments to prioritize energy security and supplies closer to home. Andersen says Europe requires more home-grown and independent energy suppliers, which bodes well for Vestas. (Sourc...

Accor CEO: China Posts 25% Growth in Inbound Bookings

Kent Zhu, CEO at Accor Greater China, says China hotels recorded robust performance during the Labor Day Holiday. He also tells "Bloomberg: The China Show" that the hotel group plans to "go further west" in China as it expands in the country. (Source: Bloomberg)

JD Sports warns Iran war could hit consumer spending and raise prices

Retail group with 4,800 stores worldwide expects drop in profits this year amid ‘muted market’Business live – latest updatesThe sports fashion retailer JD has warned that profits will fall this year amid a “muted market” hit by weaker spending by young people and concerns about the Middle East conflict.The company, which runs 4,800 stores worldwide including the JD, Blacks and Millets chains in the UK, said it expected profits of between £750m and £850m in the year ahead, after reporting £852m i...

Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned

MoneyWatch Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham May 7, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The surging cost o...

Germany is turning from industrial giant into workshop — Medvedev

The country's GDP grew by only 0.2% in 2025, adjusted for inflation, the The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council said

Japan agrees with UAE on supply of 20 mln barrels of oil bypassing Strait of Hormuz

According to the report, the shipment will be loaded at the port of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, which is connected by pipeline to UAE oil fields

Cornish Pirates secure 'landmark' US investment

Cornish Pirates secure 'landmark' US investmentImage source, Brian TempestImage caption, Cornish Pirates beat third-placed Coventry in their last league outingByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished1 hour ago4 CommentsBySophie HurcomBBC Sport EnglandChamp club Cornish Pirates have announced new "landmark" investment from American firm Stonewood Capital Management.The deal is backed by J. Kenneth Moritz and John H. Tippins of the Pittsburgh-based group, with both joining the...

Can senior citizens above skip ITR filing in FY27? Here's who qualifies

Can senior citizens above skip ITR filing in FY Heres who qualifies

British Gas owner buys gas-fired power station for £370m for energy ‘security’

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UAE gratuity guide: How to calculate your final settlement

Dubai: Reaching the end of an employment contract in the UAE can be a daunting process, particularly for those unfamiliar with their legal rights and entitlements as a private-sector worker.Central to this process is the end-of-service (EOS) gratuity, a statutory payment that every eligible employee is entitled to upon leaving a job. Yet many workers remain uncertain about how it is calculated, what can affect the final amount, and what steps to take if payment is delayed or disputed.Under the U...

How an American City Can Become a Manufacturing Hub | Odd Lots

The residents of Allentown are still sore about that Billy Joel song. And while it's true the Pennsylvania city became synonymous with deindustrialization after the steel industry began its decline in the 1970s, it should be known for more: In the 1950s, some of the first mass-produced transistors were made in the city, the precursor of today's semiconductors. The city is a unique logistics and e-commerce hub — it's a day's drive from nearly 40 percent of the US population. In today's epi...