28 04, 2026

Renewables in Vogue as Iran War Drives Up Europe Power Prices

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As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, the Drin River, which descends through the mountains of northern Albania, is acting as a kind of shield. Swelled by winter rains and snowmelt, and …

28 04, 2026

Most US Companies Seen Sticking With Quarterly Reporting

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Quarterly earnings reporting may soon become optional for U.S. firms—yet the vast majority of companies are unlikely to take advantage of lighter requirements as it could hurt valuations, investors and market participants say. A plan to move from quarterly to …

28 04, 2026

Simulations Predict Ground Motion for Earthquakes on Bay Area’s Hayward Fault

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NEWSWISE — The Hayward fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system, runs 74 miles through the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The fault is overdue for an earthquake that could cause extensive damage to such …

28 04, 2026

Sony Defeats UK Suit Over Performers’ Rights for Classic Hendrix Albums

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Sony Music Entertainment on Tuesday defeated a London lawsuit claiming performers’ property rights in relation to Jimi Hendrix’s classic 1960s albums, which the label had warned could have caused chaos for the music industry. London’s High Court ruled guitarist Noel …

28 04, 2026

Marsh Risk Unveils AI-Powered Risk Companion Suite

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Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, announced the launch of Risk Companion, the next iteration of its digital solutions suite designed to help clients effectively and efficiently manage unique risks. Risk Companion is enabled by an AI-powered analytics engine that …

27 04, 2026

General Atlantic-Backed Indian Insurer Acko Eyes Up to $2.5B Valuation in IPO: Sources

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India’s Acko Insurance is targeting a valuation of between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in its planned initial public offering and is eyeing a listing in early 2027, two people familiar with the matter said. Backed by investors including General …

27 04, 2026

Europe’s Markets Watchdog Warns Cyber Threats Are Growing as AI Speeds Up Risks

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The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus of warnings from financial supervisors on the threats posed by artificial intelligence models that are evolving quickly. Geopolitical tensions have …

27 04, 2026

NYC Begins 10 Days of Flying Taxis With Manhattan-JFK Flights

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Joby Aviation Inc. is planning to fly electric air taxis between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan this week to show off its quieter, zero-emission aircraft in a city weary of noise pollution. The demonstration flights will be New …

27 04, 2026

People Moves: HUB’s Drayer Joins Patriot Growth as Northeast President

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Patriot Growth Insurance Services, headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, hired Andrew Drayer as regional president, Northeast. He succeeds Bill Donato, who previously held this role and now serves as president of retail insurance. Drayer brings experience across commercial insurance, operations, …

27 04, 2026

Iran War Disrupts the Circuit Board Supply Chain, Raises Costs for Tech Firms

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The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards (PCB) used in almost all electronic devices, from smartphones and computers to AI servers, industry sources and executives …