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Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal: trackers

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its busiest in two months after a deal to halt the US-Iran war, maritime trackers said on Friday.

Oil edges back up, shares steady after US-Iran talks postponed

Oil prices edged back up and stock markets stabilised Friday after postponement of US-Iran peace deal talks.

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Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks mostly slid as investors awaited a US Fed rate decision and a slew of tech firm earnings.

Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists.

Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal

President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran's economy.

US Fed chief's plans in focus as central bank set to hold rates steady

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, likely the last with chairman Jerome Powell at its helm.

German inflation jumps in April as energy costs surge

German inflation jumped to its highest level in over two years in April as the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy costs, official data showed Wednesday.

UBS first-quarter profits jump 80% on investment banking

Swiss banking giant UBS on Wednesday reported that net profit rose a better-than-expected 80 percent to $3 billion in the first quarter, lifted by its investment banking arm.

European stocks fall with eyes on earnings, US Fed

European stocks slipped as oil prices surged Wednesday, with investors digesting a wave of corporate earnings and awaiting the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.

Mercedes warns longer Mideast war could cause shortages

German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz warned Wednesday that a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East could cause shortages of key inputs as it reported tumbling quarterly profits due to fierce Chinese competition.

Finnish lift maker Kone acquires German rival TKE, creating giant

Finnish lift maker Kone on Wednesday announced the acquisition of its German rival TKE in a huge share-and-cash deal valuing TKE at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion) to create a global giant.

Adidas reports higher profits but warns of 'volatile' climate

German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday reported strong growth in quarterly profits as sales rose in key markets, but warned of a "very volatile" and highly competitive retail environment.

TotalEnergies first-quarter profits surge amid Middle East war

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday net profit rose 51 percent in the first quarter to $5.8 billion, boosted by higher oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East.

Oil rises further with Iran war peace talks stalled

Oil prices rose Monday as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened.

Mercedes-Benz profit slides amid cutthroat Chinese market

German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell by almost a fifth as cutthroat competition in China shakes the world's carmakers.

An experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm

The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place.

Jerome Powell: Fed chair who stood up to Trump set to finish tenure on top

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a soft-spoken central banker who chooses his words carefully, is perhaps an unlikely candidate to become one of the few figures who have stood up to President Donald Trump.

Pentagon makes deal to expand use of Google AI: reports

The Pentagon has arranged a deal to increase its use of Google's artificial intelligence in classified operations, US media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Redwood AI CEO Highlights Role of its AI Technology Within Aidos-Led B.C. Government's Track and Trace Pilot Program on Conversations That Matter TV Series, Featured in the Vancouver Sun

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN:A422EZ) ("Redwood" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Louis Dron, recently appeared on Conversations That Matter to discuss British Columbia's recently-announced1 Track and Trace pilot program and Redwood's role as the exclusive artificial intelligence partner within the platform led by Aidos Innovations ("Aidos").

DLC Expands Buying Power to $2.3B With New Commitment From Temerity Strategic Partners

Follow-on commitment positions DLC to accelerate open-air retail acquisitions nationwide

D. Boral Capital Acted as Exclusive Placement Agent to Trio-Tech International (NYSE: TRT) in Connection with its ~$10,000,000 Registered Direct Offering

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / On April 27, 2026, Trio-Tech International (NYSE:TRT) ("Trio-Tech" or the "Company"), a comprehensive provider of semiconductor back-end solutions and a global value-added supplier of electronic equipment, announced the closing of its previously announced Registered Direct Offering for the purchase and sale of 1,052,632 shares of its common stock. The Company received total gross proceeds of approximately $10,000,000, before deducting commissions and offering expenses.

Novi Labs Acquires Turing Analytics to Establish a Unified North American Platform for Upstream Investment Decisions

Acquisition brings together U.S. and Canadian upstream analytical datasets to support capital allocation decisions for operators and energy investors

House Buyers of America Releases Study on the Best U.S. Markets for Selling a Home

In Its Analysis of 'Seller Strongholds,' House Buyers of America Assesses Where Sellers Still Have the Most Leverage With Buyers

Stagwell (STGW) Creates Segment-Based Growth Structure, Names First Three Senior Leaders

Jabari Hearn, Julie Levin, and Lynne Reilly appointed as SVPs to lead integrated growth across Stagwell's Marketing Services and Media & Commerce divisions

TurboTenant Partners with Scott McGillivray to Empower Independent Landlords with Real Estate Education and Renovation Expertise

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / TurboTenant, the leading all-in-one property management platform for independent landlords, today announced a new partnership with real estate expert and TV star Scott McGillivray, bringing together industry expertise and practical education to help landlords maximize the value of their rental properties.

Lightwave Logic Engages Michael Best as Strategic Intellectual Property Advisor

Engagement is expected to enhance the Company's protection of core assets and capabilities while advancing licensing revenue model

AGRI-DYNAMICS INC. Advances Discussions and Expands Focus on Gold and Silver Mining Opportunities Across Western U.S.

DES MOINES, IA / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / AGRI-DYNAMICS, INC. (OTC PINK:AGDY), a diversified natural resources and mining development company, today provided an update on ongoing advisory discussions and strategic initiatives focused on underground gold, silver, and precious metals resource opportunities across the western United States.

Horizon Aircraft to Participate in Upcoming Events

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:HOVR), an advanced aerospace company developing one of the first hybrid-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, announces that management will participate in the following upcoming events:

Laser Photonics Announces Closing of Exercise of Warrants for $4 Million Gross Proceeds

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) (the "Company"), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced the closing of its previously announced exercise of certain outstanding warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,715,085 shares of common stock of the Company originally issued in February 2026, having an exercise price of $0.70 per share. The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants are registered pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-292932). The gross proceeds to the Company from the exercise of the warrants were approximately $4 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses.

Tax Day Has Passed but Your IRS Debt Hasn't - Clear Start Tax Urges Taxpayers Who Missed the April 15 Deadline to Act Now

Millions who failed to file or pay now face penalties that grow every day - but the window to minimize the damage is still open.

Survey Finds Students Embrace Open Dialogue, But Global Tensions Shape What They Say

Latest Data From International House Berkeley Shows Students Support Engaging With Controversial Ideas, But Favor Structured, Supportive Environments Over Disruption

Sky Quarry Issues Request for Proposals to Accelerate Development of One Hundred Eighty Million Barrel PR Spring Oil Sands Asset Amid Tightening Western U.S. Fuel Supply

WOODS CROSS, UT / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 / Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or the "Company"), an integrated energy and environmental remediation company, announced today that it is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to engage partners seeking production opportunities to accelerate the development and commercialization of its ~180-million-barrel oil sands resource at its fully permitted PR Spring facility in Utah. The asset spans approximately 5,900 acres and includes a constructed processing facility representing over $50 million in prior investments.

Don't 'loot a charity': Musk takes stand against OpenAI

Billionaire Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday to accuse OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman of betraying the AI company's altruistic origins, in a trial that could have far-reaching consequences for the industry and oblige the ChatGPT maker to profoundly revamp its business.

Crude back above $110 on Strait stalemate as US stocks retreat

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday to their highest level since the US-Iran ceasefire, pressuring US stocks as lack of progress on an accord to reopen the Strait of Hormuz added to inflation worries.

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