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Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans

Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans

President Donald Trump welcomed China's leader Xi Jinping to Washington for a multi-day visit, highlighted by a star-studded state dinner in the White House East Room.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 00:49 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls sixth day as crude jumps to $91

Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls sixth day as crude jumps to $91

Indian equity markets faced a sharp sell-off as crude oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel following renewed Middle East conflicts and U.S.-Iran tensions.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 23:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel

US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel

Global financial markets reeled as US Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs and crude oil prices climbed past $105 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 20:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oracle shares drop after invoking force majeure on New Mexico data center

Oracle shares drop after invoking force majeure on New Mexico data center

Oracle shares dropped sharply in morning trading after the company invoked a force majeure notice regarding its massive New Mexico AI data center project.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 19:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oracle Invokes Force Majeure for Project Jupiter

Oracle Invokes Force Majeure for Project Jupiter

Oracle has issued a force majeure notice for Project Jupiter, its massive AI data center campus in New Mexico, to shield itself from potential construction delays.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 17:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across the U.S.

More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across the U.S.

Federal regulators have issued a Class I recall for over 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat distributed nationwide with a fraudulent USDA inspection seal.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 13:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OECD upgrades India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent on robust demand

OECD upgrades India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent on robust demand

The OECD has upgraded India's fiscal year 2027 real GDP growth projection to 7.1 per cent, reflecting strong domestic demand and investment.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 10:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates

Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates

Britain's media regulator has launched a formal investigation into Pornhub parent company Aylo over whether children can bypass age verification controls.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 08:47 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bathla Group halts all construction and reduces staff as lenders withdraw

Bathla Group halts all construction and reduces staff as lenders withdraw

Housing developer Bathla Group has halted construction and reduced its workforce to a skeleton crew after nearly all lenders withdrew their financial support.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 07:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bentley unveils its first electric car with Torcal SUV

Bentley unveils its first electric car with Torcal SUV

Bentley has officially debuted the Torcal, its first fully electric luxury SUV featuring up to 888 PS and a starting price of £173,000.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 23:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Prices Hit Record Highs

Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Prices Hit Record Highs

President Donald Trump has backed a potential ban on diesel fuel exports as national retail prices surge to a record $6.53 per gallon.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 19:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.05%, highest since July 2007

US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.05%, highest since July 2007

The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.05%, reaching its highest level since July 2007 as oil prices rose and markets priced in rate hikes.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 16:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Thomas Gigler, 56, missing after jumping overboard on Carnival Panorama

Thomas Gigler, 56, missing after jumping overboard on Carnival Panorama

Thomas Gigler is missing from the Carnival Panorama after CCTV footage showed him leaving the ship, prompting ongoing coast guard searches.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 16:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Royal Caribbean Confirms $3bn Sandals Deal After Shares Slid on Report

Royal Caribbean Confirms $3bn Sandals Deal After Shares Slid on Report

Royal Caribbean Group has officially confirmed it will acquire a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts International for $3 billion, adding 20 resorts to its portfolio.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 15:14 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Royal Caribbean Acquires 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 Billion

Royal Caribbean Acquires 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 Billion

Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to acquire a 50% equity interest in Sandals Resorts International for approximately $3 billion.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 14:10 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
McDonalds commits 8.5 billion to restaurant modernization and training

McDonalds commits 8.5 billion to restaurant modernization and training

McDonald's is investing up to $8.5 billion through 2036 into restaurant modernizations, AI integration, and a massive global workforce upskilling initiative.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 12:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Myer posts $276 million loss amid tough economic conditions

Myer posts $276 million loss amid tough economic conditions

Myer has recorded a $276 million net loss for the 2026 financial year, marking its second-largest deficit in history due to weak consumer spending and impairments.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 10:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact

UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact

International forecasters warn that UK economic growth will slow next year as fallout from the Middle East conflict hits energy markets and stokes inflation.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 08:44 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Nvidia Valuation Drops as AI Infrastructure Returns Shrink Toward Death Cross

Nvidia Valuation Drops as AI Infrastructure Returns Shrink Toward Death Cross

Nvidia's valuation is dropping despite record sales as the incremental return on invested capital for major hyperscalers collapses to 13%.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 01:49 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia has resumed operations at the strategic East-West crude pipeline following drone attacks that temporarily halted vital energy flows.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 00:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read