London, Two months into the war in Iran, the reasons the US gave for launching this conflict – and Washington’s minimum criteria for claiming success – now appear unintelligible. So much so that US officials are now arguing the war had actually ended in America’s favour almost a month ago, when the ceasefire came into
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(Image credit: Getty Images) Stocks were mixed to higher for much of a trading session defined by optimism about peace in the Middle East. All three main equity indexes finished in the red, though, after The Wall Street Journal reported the Trump administration is considering resuming an effort to force open the Strait of Hormuz.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire came under further strain on Friday as the United Arab Emirates’ responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the U.S. said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated against Iranian military facilities. The violence jeopardized
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Australia’s stock market has experienced a mix of recovery and challenges, with recent gains tempered by geopolitical tensions and domestic economic shifts. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks—though an outdated term—remain relevant for investors seeking growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies. By focusing on those with strong financials and potential for growth, investors can discover
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Key Highlights USD/JPY started a recovery wave from the 155.00 support zone. A bullish trend line is forming with support at 156.45 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD is now at risk of a downside break below 1.1700. The US nonfarm payrolls could change by 62K in April 2026. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar found
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Nigel Farage suggested Reform UK was on course for a general election victory after taking council seats from Labour in early local election results. Sir Keir Starmer’s party was haemorrhaging seats as local authorities began declaring overnight, in a set of contests that could prove decisive for his premiership. Reform’s gains exceeded 150 seats when
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Here’s a look at the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) since the end of March 2009. That was the end of the global financial crisis. I mean hey, what’s not to like about this chart? Now, listen. It’s OK to like the stock market – or even love it. Just don’t trust it unconditionally. Why?
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Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Polls have now closed across Scotland, Wales, and parts of England following local elections that could mark a significant moment for Sir Keir
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Findings from a February-March 2026 pulse survey conducted by the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) highlight “growing pressure” on inbound youth travel to the UK this year. The survey gathered responses from 211 international buyers and agents responsible for organising youth group travel to the UK, including school groups, educational tours, and language programmes. Just
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May 8 (Reuters) – Russian air defence units have intercepted more than 50 drones heading for Moscow over a period of about 15 hours, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The running total of drones downed between about 11 a.m. (0800 GMT) on Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday exceeded 50, Sobyanin said in a long
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Adtech company AppLovin (APP +6.42%) was showered with love by the market on the second-to-last trading day of the week. It was no wonder — the company published first quarter results that delivered a pair of convincing beats on analyst estimates. It was rewarded for this with a 6%-plus increase in its share price by
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Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Results are slowly starting to come in after voters across London went to the polls on Thursday, with all of the capital’s 32
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A collage of former defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu Under Premier Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has sentenced two former senior officials to death on corruption charges. Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges, News.Az reports, citing Premium Times.
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Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Results have started rolling in for this year’s local elections as voters across the country await verdicts from contests across England, Scotland and
About two-thirds of S&P 500 companies have reported their quarterly results this earnings season. And so far, those results have been very good, a highly positive signal for share prices. According to FactSet, which tracks S&P 500 earnings, 84% of companies that have reported results have come in above earnings-per-share (EPS) estimates. That’s significantly higher than
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, raising questions about the negotiations to end the conflict. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the attacks happened as three U.S. military ships were transiting
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Stand for Hampshire, but not for longpublished at 00:44 BST 8 May 00:44 BST 8 May Emily HudsonBBC South Political Editor Hampshire County Council seats are being counted first overnight and with all seats up here, literally anything could happen. The Conservatives have run the council since 1997 so it would be seismic if they
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The Trade Desk’s stock collapsed again today after investors reacted badly to its latest earnings report and weak revenue guidance. The adtech company reported first-quarter revenue of $689 million, up 12% year over year. That still showed growth, but it was not enough for a company once valued like one of the strongest winners in
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Trump said that “great damage done” to the Iranian attackers. President Donald Trump said on Thursday US forces dealt “great damage” to Iranian targets after three American naval destroyers came under fire, but was nonetheless still open to a deal with Tehran. “There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 6, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The Iran war has triggered big swings in the stock market since the conflict started more than two months ago. While sharp selloffs in stocks can be unsettling, they offer
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