Finance
Bedford Baby Bank Demand Jumps 80% in a Year as Families Struggle Financially
Faces BabyBank in Bedford saw demand for aid jump 80% in 2025, supporting 2,098 families. The charity reports ongoing financial strain and...
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Stocks
SpaceX IPO: From Frenzy to Concern as Reality Bites
A month after its historic IPO, SpaceX shares have dipped significantly, as investor excitement shifts from AI narratives to the company's core...
Markets
Takeda, Indonesia Forge ASEAN’s First Regional Plasma Hub
Takeda and the Government of Indonesia have announced a multi-year collaboration to establish ASEAN's first regional hub for plasma collection and manufacturing...
Markets
Taiwan Shares Eye Fifth Straight Gain on Thursday
Taiwan's stock market is expected to open higher on Thursday, extending a four-session rally that has seen the index gain 6.2 percent,...
Finance
Provider Switching Simplified: New Rules Unlock Hundreds in Savings
Regulatory changes have made switching broadband, energy, and bank accounts significantly easier, offering consumers hundreds of pounds in savings. New services streamline...
Markets
Crude Oil Jumps 4.49% as US-Iran Ceasefire Ends
Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday, with WTI climbing 4.49% to $73.60 per barrel, following renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and President Trump's declaration...
Markets
Interactive Brokers Stock Climbs 35.3% in H1 2026 on Global Expansion, Earnings
Interactive Brokers Group saw its stock jump 35.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by robust earnings growth and strategic expansion...
World Business
US Waives Iran Oil Sanctions for 60-Day Peace Talks
The U.S. temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil exports Monday, opening the door for Tehran to return to global energy markets as...
Markets
Pentagon Commits US$300 Million to Lithium Stockpile Amid Global Supply Volatility
The US Department of Defense is initiating a US$300 million procurement for battery-grade lithium carbonate to bolster defense and commercial supply chains...