After four years of applications, regulatory back-and-forth, and an extended mobilisation period that has broken UK records for its length, Revolut is finally close to securing a full banking licence in its home market. The Financial Times reported Wednesday that the approval is imminent, a milestone that would end a process that began in 2021
Oil prices have been volatile in recent sessions amid escalating conflict between the US and Iran. Tensions reached a fever pitch on March 9th after President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, saying Iran would be hit “20 times harder” if it attempted to block the Strait of Hormuz. However, while the world remains fixated
Crude oil price continued rising this weekend as the war in Iran continued, pushing some key countries to slash their output. Hyperliquid futures show that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) soared to $115 on Sunday, much higher than Friday’s close of $90. Brent, the global benchmark, rose to $117, the highest level since 2022. WTI crude
In 2025, artificial intelligence moved from tech circles into everyday life. It showed up everywhere, from conversations at the dinner table, in questions about whether the next phone or washing machine would run on AI, and in emails from managers urging employees to learn how to use it. Suddenly, the technology was no longer abstract.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.65 billion, bringing its total revenue for 2025 to a record $7.58 billion. According to a statement published by the company on Friday, the amount exceeded the upper end of the company’s projection and marks an 18% year-over-year rise. Strong performance in a number of business areas
Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2024 as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continued to escalate, disrupting supplies from the Middle East. At the time of writing, the Brent crude price on the Intercontinental Exchange was at $84.32 per barrel, up 8.4%. The contract had hit $85.10 per barrel earlier in
Paramount Skydance has prevailed in the high-stakes takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix declined to match the David Ellison-led group’s improved offer, reshaping the competitive landscape of the global media and streaming industry. Warner’s board determined that Paramount’s $31-per-share all-cash proposal for the entire company was superior to Netflix’s earlier agreement to purchase
Warner Bros. Discovery reported lower revenue and a wider-than-expected loss in its latest quarter, as pressure across its traditional television businesses overshadowed continued growth in streaming. The results come as the media group remains at the centre of a high-stakes takeover contest involving Netflix and Paramount Skydance. The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of
Polkadot (DOT) has surged dramatically in the last 24 hours, climbing 16.9% to $1.44. This outpaces the broader crypto market, where total capitalisation gained just 4.54% over the same period. Investors and traders are taking notice, and the reasons behind the rally are both unique and timely. Why the Polkadot price is surging The primary
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said growing competitive pressures across finance are beginning to resemble conditions that preceded the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns about risk-taking in lending markets. Speaking to investors during a company update, Dimon said some lenders appear to be loosening standards in pursuit of profit growth, particularly