The U.S. war with Iran escalated and global oil prices surged again Thursday as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

The Iranian-aligned Houthis said they struck two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed an oil tanker caught fire following an explosion while attempting to navigate what they described as a mined route south of the Strait of Hormu

Crude futures extended gains with Brent settling above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months as Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key alternative shipping route to the Strait of Hormuz.

UniCredit SpA and Commerzbank AG are poised to reboot talks as the Italian bank’s proposed takeover of the rival is becoming increasingly likely, according to people familiar with the matter.

UniCredit raised its profit targets for this year and beyond, though net profit for the second quarter was hurt by a one-off hit tied to its offer for Commerzbank.

UniCredit SpA said it will likely assume control over Commerzbank AG soon as Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel moves to complete one of Europe’s largest bank deals ever.

Major Italian bank UniCredit is preparing for a swift move to take control of Frankfurt-based Commerzbank, it said in a presentation on its half-year figures in Milan on Thursday. UniCredit chief Andrea Orcel wants to merge the two banks to create a European lending powerhouse,

On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had net income of 53 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 59 cents per share.

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Las Vegas Sands (LVS) reported $3.15 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 0.7%. EPS of $0.59 for the same period compares to $0.79 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.

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IBM (NYSE:IBM) lowered its revenue growth expectations for 2026 after weaker demand for data-centre mainframe systems weighed on quarterly performance, although the company maintained confidence in its profitability and long-term artificial intelligence strategy.

IBM dropped its full-year revenue growth target on Wednesday to between 4% and 5% from a prior forecast of over 5%, after sales of its mainframe hardware fell 42% in the second quarter. The cut confirms to shareholders who had watched the stock recover over the last few years that IBM’s most profitable legacy

CEO says Big Blue is well-positioned across its software, infrastructure and consulting businesses to help customers capture value from AI.

July 22, 2026. British inflation cooled by more than expected last month driven by a fall in petrol prices after a

The rate was 2.8% in May - above the Bank of England's 2% target. Most economists expect a slight fall in June's figure, driven by a drop in petrol prices.

Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, in a boost to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as he touted his plans to ease the cost of living on Wednesday.

UK inflation has fallen more than expected to its lowest level in 15 months, with food, fuel and clothing prices all dropping in a boost for households.