U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.... Read more »

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.... Read more »

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.... Read more »

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.... Read more »

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.... Read more »

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.... Read more »

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.... Read more »

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.... Read more »

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.... Read more »

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.... Read more »

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.... Read more »

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.... Read more »

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.... Read more »

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.... Read more »

Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.... Read more »

The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.... Read more »

Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.... Read more »

Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.... Read more »

Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.... Read more »

Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.... Read more »

Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.... Read more »

Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.... Read more »

Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.... Read more »

The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.... Read more »

The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s investigation into online reviews.... Read more »

The company’s shares fell to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index as higher operating costs and weakness in some of its business units dented earnings.... Read more »

The New York telecommunications giant’s quarterly earnings beat Wall Street forecasts as higher prices helped to boost revenue.... Read more »

Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits.... Read more »

Barrick Gold Corp. says it has initiated the temporary suspension of operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali.... Read more »

A town in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk to buy its vast 13th-century castle and turn it into his European headquarters.... Read more »

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centres, the White House said.... Read more »

U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration, the forum president said Tuesday.... Read more »

Play Airlines is pulling out of Canada less than two years after entering the market.... Read more »

'Try Before You Buy', which allowed Amazon's Prime members to try on select clothing items, shoes and accessories at home before completing a purchase, is set to wind down in the coming weeks.... Read more »

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over US$7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a bankruptcy auction that was later voided by a judge, a lawyer in the case... Read more »

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores.... Read more »

Walmart is giving its logo the first facelift in nearly two decades, rolling out a new identity that is a subtle nod to its past.... Read more »

Together Kone and TKE will tower over their rivals... Read more »

How much should managers let bots do the thinking?... Read more »

Of the two unloved billionaires, which will the jury trust?... Read more »

Investors have countless ways to bet on their success... Read more »

Post-war reconstruction and efforts to diversify production will present big opportunities... Read more »

The AI lab faces stiffening competition and a meddling state... Read more »

The maker of the world’s second-favourite fizzy drink is becoming more like its rival... Read more »

Hardware-makers are failing to invest enough to keep up with demand... Read more »

The elevation of John Ternus hints at the future direction of the company... Read more »

But his methods could prove damaging... Read more »

But it will be hard for Amazon and Blue Origin to close the gap with SpaceX... Read more »

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Why one tipple is thriving in an otherwise dispirited market... Read more »

They have been squeezed by competitors old and new... Read more »

As we count down through the fifty days to the Round Ireland 2026 start at Wicklow on Saturday June 20th, while counting upwards with a good chance of breaking the magic target of fifty entries as they finally come to…... Read more »

The impact of plastic pollution on the marine environment is the theme of an installation at Galway’s Black Box Theatre hosted by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) this weekend. A large-scale immersive installation has been created entirely from recycled plastics, and…... Read more »

Ireland has committed €37.5 million to marine, coastal and water research, targeting biodiversity, pollution and catchment management across Irish waters. The funding, announced by Martin Heydon and Noel Grealish, will support 30 projects across 19 institutions. Marine-relevant work includes studies…... Read more »

The largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, Stena Line, is to invest €16 million in the ongoing refit and upgrades of its fleet, the company has announced. Its Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 ferries operating on routes linking to…... Read more »

The flagship of the Naval Service is to head up the Shannon Estuary to form as part of the Riverfest Limerick 2026 programme held in the city.   Limerick City and County Council is delighted to have announced the Offshore…... Read more »

Minister of State Seán Canney has launched the 23rd Irish Maritime Transport Economist, the Irish Maritime Development Office’s (IMDO) annual report on ports, shipping and maritime trade. The launch, held at the Conrad Hotel, drew senior figures from the Department…... Read more »

The 2026 Golden Globe Race could become the first solo circumnavigation to offer scheduled live video from competitors at sea. Organisers are testing a new one-way “live window” system to broadcast footage without breaking the race’s strict no-technology rules. The…... Read more »

The Irish multihull sailing scene is entering 2026 with renewed energy, a new leadership team and a nationwide racing calendar. The Irish Multihull Association (IMA) says the season will focus on competitive racing, participation growth and stronger youth pathways. Pawel…... Read more »

A restored 19th-century coastguard station overlooking Dublin Bay has come to the market in Sutton, Dublin 13. No.6 The Old Coastguard Station sits along Sutton Strand, with elevated views across the bay towards Bull Island and the Wicklow Mountains. Bay…... Read more »

Chris Poole extended his lead at match racing's 61st Congressional Cup as the regatta intensified on day two in Long Beach. The two-time winner sits top of the standings with 11 wins and one loss after a full opening round…... Read more »

The Notice of Race has been published for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille. The regatta will run from September 23 to October 2, with up to 22 international teams competing. The offshore racing will take place…... Read more »

Sligo Bay RNLI was requested to launched by Malin Head Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon (28 April) following a report of a potential water safety incident. The alarm was raised by concerned swimmers in the area of Deadman’s Point who…... Read more »

“As long as it takes” and “As much as it needs” were the themes as now-retired airline captain Gerry Comerford created his new Howth 17 Anna to an ultra-high standard in a temporary shed beside his house on the Hill…... Read more »

The second 2026 DBSC AIB Thusday Summer Series racing on Dubin Bay was cancelled tonight (April 30) due to a lack of wind.  Forecasts indicated light to medium south easterlies but at start time there was no wind and a sloppy…... Read more »

Trump: Tariffs on European cars and trucks coming into the US will increase to 25%Trump: Not satisfied with the latest Iran proposal, not sure we're going to get a dealS&P Global Canada manufacturing PMI 53.3 vs 50.0 priorISM Manufacturing index for April 52,7 vs 53.0 estimateTrump notified Congressional leaders today... Read more »

On the day:S&P 500 +0.3%Nasdaq Comp +0.9%DJIA +0.3%Russell 2000 +0.5%Toronto TSX Comp -0.2%On the week:S&P 500 +0.9%Nasdaq Comp +1.1%DJIA +0.5%Russell 2000 +0.9%Toronto TSX Comp flatHere is a look at the heat map for the week: This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.... Read more »

Semafor reports:President Donald Trump notified Hill leaders on Friday, the 60th day of the Iran war, that US hostilities with Tehran are over — for now — and thus don’t need congressional authorization.There is some confusion about what the War Powers Act as it says the president needs to seek... Read more »

We have a fresh report from the WSJ on the latest Iran proposal, which Trump already said he's not happy with. The market is taking it positively as it says Iran is "offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks."That's clouded because it says the sides remain far... Read more »

Well this is worrisome:Not satisfied with Iran's latest proposalNot sure we're going to get a dealWe're negotiating by phoneI just had a conversation with IranWe now have talks going on, they're not getting thereoptions: either blast them away or make a deal, when this war ends oil, gas and everything... Read more »

Trump announced that he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25% from 15% "next week" in a surprise move."I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the... Read more »

Pres. Trump on a Truth Social post says he will increase tariffs on European cars and trucks next week to 25% citing that they are not fully agreeing to the trade deal. Stocks have come off a bit on the news but they still remain in positive territory. The US... Read more »

Bitcoin is pushing higher today, with price action gaining momentum as it breaks above both key short-term barometers—the 100-hour moving average at $76,638 and the 200-hour moving average at $77,267. That upside extension has carried the price to a session high of $78,924, bringing it right up against a critical... Read more »

The USD is trading lower today as oil slips back below $100 and Treasury yields edge down. The 10-year yield is off -2.2 bps at 4.367%, while the 2-year is also down -2.2 bps at 3.865%.On the data front, ISM Manufacturing PMI came in weaker than expected but held above... Read more »

Tech stocks surge as healthcare faces setbacksThe US stock market today painted a vibrant picture, with technology stocks roaring ahead, while the healthcare sector struggled to keep pace. Investors witnessed a mixed landscape where strategic choices may dictate future gains.📈 Technology Sector: Leading the chargeThe tech sector stood out, bolstered... Read more »

Dallas Federal Reserve Pres. Lori Logan is exploiting her dissent at the FOMC meeting this week. The vote to keep rates unchanged was 8 to 4 with Fed Miran voting to cut rates while Fed's Kashkari, Logan and voted to keep rates unchanged but to take out the easing bias... Read more »

Prior month 52.7manufacturing index 52.7 versus 53.0 estimate.Prices paid 84.6 versus 80.0 estimate and 78.3 last month.Employment index up 46.4 versus 49.0 estimate. Last month 48.7.New orders 54.1 versus 53.5 last month.Production 53.4 versus 55.1 last month.Supplier deliveries 60.6 versus 58.9 last month.Inventories 49.0 versus 47.1 last month.Backlog of orders... Read more »

Highest since June 2022New orders rise at fastest pace in over four yearsOutput growth strongest since May 2022 as stockpiling drives demandInput cost inflation hits 3.5-year high on Middle East war, fuel and freightOutput prices rise at fastest pace since late 2022 as firms pass through costsVendor delivery times lengthen... Read more »

Prior month 52.3 last month.Summary of the details from the reportPMI (Headline): 54.5 (vs 52.3 prior) → strongest expansion since May 2022New Orders: Strong increase (4-year high) Driven mainly by domestic demandExports weak (down for 11 straight months; tariffs + geopolitics) Output (Production): Sharp rise (strongest since April 2022) Largely... Read more »