2m-ton Aluminium Shortfall Looms, JPMorgan and Mercuria Warn
Mercuria and JPMorgan warn of a 2 million-ton aluminium shortfall by year-end after Gulf export disruptions; prices have risen and supply risks are rising.
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Japan launches first loans under $550bn US investment pact
Japan has made the first multibillion-dollar loans under its $550bn US pledge, backing three energy and critical materials projects with blended state-backed and commercial finance.
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Apple posts $111.2bn March quarter, warns on rising memory costs as Cook becomes executive chairman
Apple posted $111.2bn in March-quarter revenue, a record. Tim Cook will become executive chairman and John Ternus takes over as CEO on 1 September.
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South East Water chair quits as shareholders face scrutiny
South East Water chair resigns after a damning report, as ministers consider calling in shareholders to ask owners to address governance and investment.
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1-hour briefing maps Middle East, Africa deal flow
One-hour Bloomberg briefing mapping deal flow in the Middle East and Africa, linking US and Asian overnight moves to the region’s trading day context.
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10bn meals a week at risk as fertiliser cuts bite
Yara's CEO warns fertiliser shortages could cost 10bn meals as Gulf supply disruptions and high gas prices squeeze production and push food prices up.
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Copper Steadies near $9,980 as China Holiday Slows Trade
Copper near $9,980 a tonne as China restocking ahead of National Day offsets profit-taking; Yangshan premiums rose while Shanghai spot margins weakened.
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Gold steadies, up 1.5% as dollar falls on yen talk
Gold rose 1.5% to $4,618 as the US dollar weakened on yen intervention talk. Currency swings, central-bank buying and Middle East tensions pushed bullion higher.
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Seaport files $212m IPO before 2027 trial readout
Seaport Therapeutics filed to raise $212.4m in an IPO, valuing it near $912m at the top end. Proceeds will fund trials, with a phase 2 antidepressant readout due in H1 2027.
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1m bpd diesel gap splits Asia’s market
Asian refiners cut runs and shifted to lighter crude, creating about a 1m bpd diesel and jet fuel gap. This outlines impacts on trade, margins and flows.
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Luton recycler wins King's Award in a skip
Luton recycler won a King's Award in a skip and later met the King. The moment shows how small recycling firms can attract national attention and interest.
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Unilever underlying sales rise 4.2% as emerging markets lead
Unilever reported 4.2% underlying sales growth, led by volumes, emerging markets and wider margins, and expects margins to improve further in H2 2025.
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Solar surge pushes Chinese makers into battery storage
Chinese solar firms are shifting into battery storage after a surge in output caused oversupply and losses. A fund aims to retire excess polysilicon.
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Murata Q3 sales up 4.3% as operating profit halves
Murata Q3 results: sales rose 4.3% to ¥467.5bn, but operating profit halved after roughly ¥50bn of one-off charges, including a ¥43.8bn goodwill impairment.
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FTSE 100 Futures Drop to £10,190 as Brent Hits $126
FTSE 100 futures fell to £10,190 as Brent crude topped $126, dragging European indices down. Investors await ECB and Bank of England decisions amid higher energy costs.
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Japan utilities withhold FY2026 outlook as fuel risks bite
JERA and other Japanese utilities withheld an FY2026 outlook as fuel-market volatility and long-term LNG deals threaten margins, revenue and investment.
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France growth stalls as inflation tops 2%
INSEE has cut France's growth outlook to 0.2% for Q1 and Q2 2026 as rising oil prices push inflation above 2%, squeezing households and investment.
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CATL's $5bn sale pressures Hong Kong premium
CATL raised $5bn in a Hong Kong placement at HK$628.20, boosting HK free float, narrowing the HK-Shenzhen premium and causing a sharp intraday share fall.
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ETFs lower costs and sharpen portfolios, Mironenko
Mironenko says low-cost ETFs cut fees, simplify rebalancing and, where available, ETF wrappers can give advisers regulated access to some digital assets.
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Meta found in breach of EU law over children's access
An EU regulator has found Meta in breach of European law for failing to keep children off its platforms. The decision, published on 29 April 2026, says the comp
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Aston Martin warns of larger 2025 loss as cash falls
Aston Martin warns its 2025 operating loss will exceed forecasts and cash has fallen, blaming US tariffs, weaker demand in key markets and delivery delays.
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BoE keeps Bank Rate at 4.5% after disinflation progress
BoE keeps Bank Rate at 4.5% after an 8-1 MPC vote on 19 March 2025, citing disinflation, CPI at 3.0% and a projection of a temporary rise later in 2025.
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Aston Martin warns of deeper 2025 loss as cash falls and debt climbs
Aston Martin warns 2025 losses will exceed forecasts as deliveries fall, cash drops to £250m and debt climbs; it is cutting costs, shedding jobs and selling F1 rights.
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GSK Q3 revenue $11.52bn; core EPS $1.48 beats estimates
GSK Q3 2025 revenue $11.52bn; core EPS $1.48 beat estimates. Sales rose 8% at constant exchange rates, driven by speciality medicines and oncology also.
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Volvo Cars sales fall 10% as US tariffs and weak China demand dent profits
Volvo Cars sales fell 10% as the firm sold 156,965 vehicles in the quarter; US tariffs and weaker China demand squeezed profits while EV sales rose 18%.
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