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Modella Capital has announced plans to close up to 150 of the 480 high street stores it acquired from WHSmith and rebranded as TGJones, citing challenging retail conditions and rising operating costs.
Tesla has valued Elon Musk's 2025 compensation package at $158 billion, though he cannot access the funds unless he meets ambitious milestones including raising the company's market value to $8.5 trillion.
Donald Trump announced he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union from 15% to 25%, accusing the EU of non-compliance with their trade deal, while offering exemptions for vehicles manufactured in US plants.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority found no evidence of widespread price-gouging by fuel retailers in the weeks after the US-Israel war with Iran, with profit margins remaining broadly unchanged between February and March.
Apple exceeded expectations with Q2 2026 revenue of $111.18 billion versus estimated $109.66 billion, driven by strong iPhone sales and services growth. The company also authorized an additional $100 billion share buyback program amid upcoming CEO transition.
Apple reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with revenue up 17% year-over-year to $111.18B, beating estimates of $109.66B. Net income rose 19% to $29.6B, driven by record iPhone sales and strong Services growth. The company authorized an additional $100B share buyback program.
President Trump granted approval for the Bridger Pipeline Expansion, a 3-foot-wide pipeline that would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil daily from the Canadian border through Montana and Wyoming. The project still needs additional state and federal approvals.
Apple delivered strong Q2 2026 results with revenue of $111.18 billion (vs. $109.66B estimated), up 17% year-over-year, driven by record iPhone sales and services growth. The company also authorized an additional $100 billion share buyback program as CEO Tim Cook prepares for transition.
Apple exceeded expectations with Q2 revenue of $111.18B (vs. $109.66B estimate), up 17% year-over-year, while net income rose 19% to $29.6B. The company also authorized an additional $100B share buyback program.
Apple delivered strong Q2 2026 results with revenue reaching $111.18 billion, beating estimates of $109.66 billion, while net income rose 19% to $29.6 billion. The company also authorized an additional $100 billion share buyback program.
The boss of one of the world's biggest fertiliser producers warns that the war in the Middle East has blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global food production and putting up to 10 billion meals a week at risk.
Apple reported Q2 2026 revenue of $111.18 billion, surpassing estimates of $109.66 billion with 17% year-over-year growth. Net income rose 19% to $29.6 billion, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand and Services growth. The company authorized an additional $100 billion share buyback program.
New data shows a 17.5% increase in County Court Judgements in the first quarter of 2024, as energy debt reaches a record high of more than £4.5bn across Britain's energy companies.
Apple announced record-breaking Q2 2026 financial results with revenue up 17% year-over-year to $111.18 billion, surpassing estimates of $109.66 billion. Net income rose 19% to $29.6 billion with EPS of $2.01, above the $1.95 estimate.
Apple posted Q2 revenue of $111.18B, up 17% year-over-year, beating estimates of $109.66B. Net income rose 19% to $29.6B with EPS of $2.01, above the $1.95 estimate. CEO Tim Cook noted iPhone 17 demand was 'off the charts' but supply constraints impacted sales.
Apple reported 17% revenue growth and beat earnings estimates for fiscal Q2, driven by strong services business performance. iPhone sales missed estimates for the second time in three quarters, while services revenue topped expectations at $30.98 billion.
Apple exceeded earnings expectations with Q2 revenue of $111.18 billion versus $109.66 billion estimated, driven by strong iPhone 17 sales and record-high services revenue. Net income rose 19% to $29.6 billion with EPS of $2.01 beating estimates.
Apple reported Q2 revenue up 17% year-over-year to $111.18 billion, beating estimates of $109.66 billion, with net income rising 19% to $29.6 billion and earnings per share of $2.01, above the $1.95 estimate.
Donald Trump has announced he will remove some tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honor of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US, lifting restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with Kentucky on whisky and bourbon production.
Supreme Court justices heard arguments about 'skinny labeling' tactics used by generic companies, while AstraZeneca resumes U.K. expansion following a trade deal. Teva Pharmaceutical also made a pipeline-building acquisition.