Oil prices ease as more tankers exit the Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude slipped back below pre-war levels as vessel traffic through the strait doubled, calming fears of a prolonged energy crunch.
Asian shares mixed after technology-led sell-off
Regional markets wavered as semiconductor stocks, currency expectations and Wall Street sentiment reshaped trading.
Art Basel 2026 opens amid cautious optimism as the market steadies
The flagship Swiss fair gathers 290 galleries from 43 countries and a new Basel Exclusive showcase, arriving as the latest Art Basel and UBS report points to a modest recovery in global sales.
Coca-Cola puts $4bn global media account up for grabs in WPP-Publicis showdown
The drinks giant has launched a review of its roughly $4bn global media, technology and data business, pitting incumbent WPP against rival Publicis in a contest framed around AI-driven planning.
Sweeping new crime law set to reshape corporate accountability from late June
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 comes into force on 29 June, introducing one of the most significant changes to UK corporate criminal liability in decades alongside new powers for police.
Netflix and Spotify blur the lines between streaming and podcasting
A distribution pact bringing Spotify Studios and Ringer video shows to Netflix marks the clearest sign yet that the podcast and television businesses are converging.
Disney streaming swings to double-digit margins as D'Amaro era opens
The first quarterly results under chief executive Josh D'Amaro showed direct-to-consumer operating income up 88 per cent, with the company guiding to accelerating growth in the second half.
Business taxes at a 'tipping point', CBI warns as bill hits £345bn
The employers' group says firms are being treated as a cash tap and cannot drive growth while shouldering record tax costs, led by higher employer National Insurance.
Neon chief Tom Quinn dismisses consolidation wave: 'I wouldn't survive a day'
Fresh from a seventh Palme d'Or win, Neon co-founder Tom Quinn used a Hollywood industry conference to warn that mega-mergers threaten competition and creativity.