The British pound edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as investors moved towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. Sterling slipped slightly to $1.349, marking a 0.17% decline for the week. The move reflects broader risk aversion in global markets, where the US currency attracted inflows as
Consumer products behemoth Procter & Gamble Company (PG), is scheduled to unveil its third-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on April 24, ahead of the market opening, with analysts anticipating year-over-year growth in both sales and earnings. For the fiscal third quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate forecasts Procter & Gamble will report revenues of $20.6 billion,
The White House has accused Chinese entities of conducting “industrial-scale” theft of intellectual property from American artificial intelligence labs, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between the world’s two largest economies over control of next-generation technology. In a memo seen by the Financial Times, Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and
Lockheed Martin Corporation reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results, with profit declining and cash flow turning negative, even as demand for its weapons systems remains strong amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The defense contractor posted quarterly profit of $1.49 billion for the period ended March 29, down from $1.71 billion a year earlier. Earnings per share came in
Kelp DAO exploiter has moved to launder nearly all stolen ETH, leaving only frozen funds within reach. According to blockchain analyst EmberCN, the attacker has routed roughly 75,700 ETH through cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain, converting the assets into Bitcoin and generating about $910,000 in fees for the platform. The attacker began moving funds earlier this
Best Buy has announced a leadership transition, naming Jason Bonfig as its next chief executive officer, replacing Corie Barry later this year. The move comes at a critical juncture for the consumer electronics retailer, which is grappling with sluggish sales growth and shifting consumer behaviour in a high-cost environment. Bonfig will take over as CEO
Robinhood’s proprietary investment vehicle for retail investors has taken a small stake in privately held OpenAI, the trading company announced on Wednesday. The Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), which offers investors exposure to private technology companies, invested $75 million in the artificial intelligence firm. The fund went public and began trading on the New York
US stock indices moved higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, even as uncertainty persisted over the durability of the truce. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than 417 points, or about 0.85%, while the S&P 500 gained roughly 0.67% and the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.72%. The gains
The US Federal Reserve is likely to wait at least six months before cutting interest rates this year, as inflation pressures persist, according to a Reuters poll of economists. The delay comes amid rising energy prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The war, now nearing two months, has led to a
The war in Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz have created an acute shortage in the oil market. But, public attention has mostly been towards crude oil. However, the shortage is even more significant in jet fuel. The record high price of jet fuel—nearly $1,800 per ton in early April—reflects this