Oil surged the most in four years as tanker traffic all but halted through the Strait of Hormuz and a big refinery in Saudi Arabia stopped, with an escalating conflict in the Middle East threatening supplies in one of the world’s key producing regions. Most Read from Bloomberg Brent futures traded about 8% higher after topping $80 a barrel earlier, while diesel futures — the engine of the global economy — jumped more than fifth at one point. Bahrain said a ship was on fire in one of its ports, while at ...

Organised by ITKIB Fairs on behalf of the Istanbul Textile Exporters’ Association (İTHİB), Texhibition Istanbul expects to receive over 25,000 visitors from regions including the EU, UK, US, North Africa, and the Middle East. Industry leaders such as Altın Yıldız, Arıkan, Btd Tekstil, Can Tekstil, İskur Boya, Kipaş, Marsala, Mem Textile, Yünsa and Zorluteks will participate in the exhibition, introducing developments in areas ranging from woven and knitted fabrics to yarns, embroidery, printing, accessori ...

Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) has announced a 2030 adjusted net profit target of €3.7bn ($4.4bn) and expects to finalise its merger with Mediobanca by the end of the year. The bank also said it plans to deliver all anticipated merger benefits by 2028. According to the new strategic plan required by the European Central Bank after the deal, MPS is aiming for adjusted net profit to rise from €2.4bn in 2025 to €3.7bn in 2030, excluding one-off events. Chief executive Luigi Lovaglio, who is up for reappo ...

Branford Castle Announces Strategic Initiative with Japan's Marubeni Corporation [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationBranford Castle gains access to Marubeni's global resourcesNEW YORK and BOCA RATON, Fla., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Castle Partners, a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, and Marubeni Corporation (TSE securities code: 8002.T), a pre-eminent Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate, today announced a significant investment from Marubeni in ...

Walmart will pay up to $100 million to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 11 states alleging the company withheld tips and misrepresented wages to drivers who deliver orders as part of its Spark program. The retail giant has already paid or will directly compensate up to $79 million to the drivers, including $16.2 million set aside to establish a “driver fund” to make additional payments. Another $11 million in civil penalties will be paid to the state plaintiffs, while another $1 ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2026) - CEO.CA ("CEO.CA"), the leading investor social network in junior resource and venture stocks, shares exclusive updates with CEOs of junior mining explorers.Founded in 2012, CEO.CA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthLabs, Inc., is one of the most popular free financial websites and apps in Canada and for investors globally - with industry leading audience engagement and mobile functionality. Millions of people visit CEO.CA each year to connect with invest ...

My husband has an annuity that he has not rolled into an IRA. If I inherit this annuity, does it work the same as if he had an IRA? Can I roll the funds into my IRA. We are both retired and are in our early 80s. – Carol No, you wouldn't be able to roll your husband's annuity into your IRA. Depending on the type of annuity, there are situations where this could be allowed due to your relationship, but not in the situation you are describing. A financial advisor can help you manage your retirement assets an ...

WALTHAM, Mass., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) announced today that Mikael Dolsten, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the company’s board of directors as of March 1. Most recently, Dr. Dolsten served for more than 16 years as chief scientific officer and president, worldwide research, development and medical, at Pfizer, during which he presided over the regulatory approval of more than 36 medicines and vaccines.  “We are thrilled to welcome Mikael to the Apellis Board ...

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF)(FSE:1IR) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to: announce high-grade gold assay results from drill hole 25SY-003 that confirms a potential eastward extension of mineralized veins at Yamagano, provide an update on "in-progress" drill hole 26SY-001, the eastern-most diamond drill test at Yamagano to date, and provide an update on the potential for 2026 drill plans within the Shimadzu Ltd.-owned Mining Right ("MR" ...

William M. Sheriff Appointed as Executive Chair of Verdera Energy [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationTSX-V:V [www.verderauranium.com]VANCOUVER, BC, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Verdera Energy Corp. (TSXV: V) ("Verdera" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of Mr. William M. Sheriff as Executive Chair and a Director of Verdera Energy Corp. Mr. Sheriff previously served as Executive Chair of enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU) (TSXV: EU) which is the largest shareholder of Verdera Energy Corp.W ...