UnitedHealth Group shares surged more than 9% on Tuesday following a robust first-quarter earnings report that surpassed analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines. The healthcare giant reported revenue of $111.72 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $7.23, significantly beating the consensus estimates of approximately $109.45 billion and $6.59, respectively. A primary driver of investor confidence was
Driven by record-high petrol prices during the Iran war, European electric vehicle sales jumped nearly 30% in Q1 2026.
Apple is entering a defining era as longtime CEO Tim Cook announced he will step down on September 1, transitioning to Executive Chairman.
Lloyds Banking Group has poached Sameer Gupta from Singapore's DBS to lead its 2026 AI strategy. Joining in June as Chief Data and AI Officer, Gupta will scale Agentic AI across the business focusing on hyper-personalized customer experiences and advanced fraud prevention. The move underscores Lloyds' push to become an AI-first bank, targeting £100M in added value this year.
Tesla shifted $18B offshore, saving $400M in US taxes. This legal tactic contrasts with Musk's public anti-loophole rhetoric.
Iran war: 50 days, $50B lost. 500M barrels out in history's largest shock. Recovery takes years despite Hormuz opening.
Samsung SDI inks 1st Mercedes deal. Queen's 100th marked. Radev wins Bulgaria vote. North Korea tests cluster missiles.
Dutch chipmaking giant ASML raised its 2026 sales forecast on Wednesday, projecting annual revenue between €36 billion and €40 billion, up from its previous January estimate of €34 billion to €39 billion.
China's heavy-duty cargo sector is on a trajectory to become nearly 100% electric, a shift that could slash the nation's road transport oil consumption by half.
European Union exports to the United States fell by over 26% for the second consecutive month in February, following a similar drop in January.
250k jobs at risk as Iran war halves growth to 0.7%. Inflation hits 4% while business confidence hits post-pandemic lows.
The FTSE 100 retreated 44 points to 10,623 in early Monday trading, wiping out Friday's gains as a brief peace rally evaporated.
Apple's iPhone shipments in China surged 20% in the first quarter, significantly outperforming a market that saw an overall 4% decline.
China will expand energy reserves and diversify imports to handle emergencies as the Iran war and Hormuz closure disrupt 20% of global oil shipments.
TotalEnergies service station workers in France launched a strike on Friday, demanding wage increases to offset the soaring fuel prices triggered by the Iran war.
Spurred by uncertainty over U.S. security commitments under President Trump and supply strains from wars in Iran and Ukraine, Japan is set to finalize a historic easing of its arms export rules.
The European Union is drafting emergency plans to combat a looming jet fuel shortage caused by the conflict in Iran, which has blocked key Middle East supply routes.
Kering, the French parent company of Gucci, has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Shanghai-based Icicle Fashion Group.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is requesting a court to dismiss punitive damages claims in a lawsuit filed by his sister, Annie Altman, involving allegations of past abuse.
The International Monetary Fund issued a stark alert during the 2026 Spring Meetings, characterizing the $39 trillion U.S. national debt as a systemic global disease rather than a localized political issue.
President Trump is visiting Nevada and Arizona to promote his One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts, specifically highlighting the elimination of federal taxes on tips.
The UK's automotive industry group is demanding urgent clarity on the European Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act, warning that ambiguity over Made in EU status is freezing investment.
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark rate to 1.00% by June.
Tesco reported a £3.15B profit but issued a wide £3.0B–£3.3B FY27 guide. CEO Murphy cited Middle East war uncertainty and supply chain risks as headwinds.