Economy & Markets
Shell profits double to $10.8bn amid Iran war oil surge
Shell reported adjusted profits of $10.8bn in the July-September quarter, up from $5.432bn a year earlier, driven by higher oil…
Hello Kitty Brand Cuts Ties with Japanese Spy Drama Amid China Outcry
LEDE Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the globally recognized Hello Kitty franchise, has cut ties with the TV drama VIVANT…
UK Borrowing Costs Drop as Budget Meets City Expectations
UK borrowing costs edge lower as financial markets react to ‘no harm’ budget UK government borrowing costs fell following the…
US rolls out new electric ferries, some capable of flight
A new wave of electric ferries is arriving in the US, with some designs capable of lifting above the water.…
Lloyds CFO criticises linking bank tax to energy bill support
A senior Lloyds Banking Group executive criticised the government for tying bank tax increases to energy bill support for UK…
Restaurant Brands Reports Mixed Results as Burger King Turnaround Progresses
Restaurant Brands results for the recent quarter reflect a mixed performance picture, with Burger King’s U.S. turnaround showing early signs…
Putin Praises Musk as Russia Builds Starlink Alternative
Lede Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a ‘genius’ during remarks that coincided…
North Dakota’s State Bank Praised by GOP Despite Socialist Labels
North Dakota’s state-owned bank, frequently labeled a socialist institution, has drawn praise from Republican lawmakers in the state, according to…
Merck Beats Quarterly Estimates, Raises Profit Outlook on Keytruda Sales
Drugmaker Merck reported third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, bolstered by robust demand for its flagship cancer treatment Keytruda.…
ECB President Christine Lagarde to Step Down in February
The ECB President, Christine Lagarde, will step down from her role in February, according to US Top News and Analysis.…