More Iran sanctions and ‘drill baby, drill’: Oil market’s future is still uncertain under Trump
The picture for the oil market’s longer-term outlook under a new Trump presidency is, well, decidedly mixed.
Brits brace for higher mortgage payments despite Bank of England seen cutting rates
Britons are facing the prospect of higher mortgages for longer even as the Bank of England readies to cut rates on Thursday.
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle
UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe’s largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.
Russia’s top brass look for U.S. reset as Putin keeps quiet — for now
The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to congratulate Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Ukraine congratulates Trump — but a Republican win will scare Kyiv
Ukraine congratulated Donald Trump ahead of him winning the U.S. election Wednesday morning.
Nintendo jumps 6% as it says current Switch games will be playable on the console’s successor
Nintendo will allow current Switch games to be played on the hit console’s successor, as it looks to drum up excitement among its current user base.
British fintech firm Wise posts 55% jump in profit on expanding market share
British digital payments firm Wise said that its first-half profit totalled £217.3 million ($279.8 million) in the first-half period, up 55% year-over-year.
Dogecoin and other memecoins surge as Trump wins presidential election
Dogecoin surged more than 30% at one point after bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high.
Novo Nordisk shares jump 8% after Wegovy sales beat expectations
Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance.
Toyota posts nearly 20% drop in second-quarter operating profit, missing estimates
Despite the lower takings, Toyota had raised its interim and full year dividend forecast
