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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Jet fuel bidding war breaks out as airlines confront ‘global stress test’ over shortages and cancellations

The continent must "fight for every cargo" in what analysts have dubbed a "global stress test" for the airline industry.

UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies

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AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.

Oil prices extend multi-day rally as Trump issues new threat to Iran; Brent tops $115 per barrel

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

Why is the UAE choosing to leave OPEC?

OPEC faces a double crisis as it manages both the energy shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the departure of the UAE. Also in this edition: Airbus reports some disappointing quarterly results. Plus, OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is sentenced to $5.5 billion in fines for its role in the deadly opioid crisis in the US.

Why HSBC is 'turbo bullish' as the Iran war drags on — but its analysts are rethinking Europe

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Strategists at banking giant HSBC said they are "max bullish" on stocks, which can look past "temporary setbacks"

Meta told it's violating EU law by not doing enough to keep children off Facebook and Instagram

Children can create Instagram and Facebook accounts simply by inputting a false birth date, a preliminary EU investigation found.

What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?

Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

Trump threatens Iran with AI picture of himself with a gun: 'No more Mr. Nice guy!'

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Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Iran in a TruthSocial post.

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Psychology of Trading

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