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Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Mideast war hikes fuel prices
Nigerian airlines continued flying on Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.
ArcelorMittal boosts sales but profits squeezed
Steel giant ArcelorMittal said Thursday that while first-quarter sales had risen, adverse exchange rates hit net profits, but added that it was well placed to benefit from European restrictions on imports.
German growth beats forecast but energy shock looms
Germany's struggling economy expanded slightly faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Thursday, but the positive momentum could be derailed by the Iran war energy shock.
Air France-KLM trims 2026 outlook over Middle East war impact
Air France-KLM cut back its 2026 outlook as it said higher fuel prices caused by the Middle East war would weigh down its fuel bill by more than a third.
Oil surges 7% to top $126 on Trump blockade warning
Oil prices soared more than seven percent to a four-year high above $126 Thursday after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and a report said he would be briefed on potential fresh military strikes.
Volkswagen warns of more cost cuts as profits plunge
Volkswagen's future is at risk without further cost-cuts, the ailing German auto giant warned Thursday after profits plunged more than feared as headwinds mount.
Rolls-Royce confident on profits despite Mideast war disruption
British engine-maker Rolls-Royce maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday, as it expects to "fully mitigate" disruption from the Middle East war.
French economy records zero growth in first quarter
France's economy recorded zero growth in the first quarter of this year due to "sluggish" domestic demand and a "strongly" negative contribution from foreign trade, the national statistics agency INSEE said Thursday.
Carmaker Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb
Global automaker Stellantis -- owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands -- said Thursday it had swung back into profit in the first quarter on rising sales as it fixed manufacturing and operational problems.
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring
President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held into Thursday.
Oil surges 7%, stocks slip on Trump blockade warning
Oil prices soared more than seven percent to a fresh four-year high Thursday while stocks fell after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and a report said he would be briefed on potential fresh military strikes.
Cuban boy's sporting dreams on hold as surgery backlog grows
Juan Jose Guilarte is like any other 10-year-old as he races around a park in Cuba's capital Havana.
Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed
Buckets of blooms adorn Yuvita Anggi Prinanda's sidewalk flower stall in Bali, but their perfume can't mask the stench of accumulating trash bespoiling parts of the resort island famed for its natural beauty.
ECB set to hold rates despite Iran war energy shock
The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again on Thursday as policymakers weigh concerns about higher inflation triggered by the Middle East war against worries about weakening growth.
Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom
Samsung Electronics said on Thursday its quarterly operating profit had jumped 750 percent year-on-year to a record 57.2 trillion won ($38.4 billion) on the back of strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence.
Jericho Energy Ventures Announces Short Delay in Filing of 2025 Annual Financial Statements
TULSA, OK AND VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:JEV)(OTCID:JROOF)(FRA:JLM) ("Jericho", "JEV" or the "Company"), announces a brief delay in the filing of its audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, along with the related management's discussion and analysis and CEO and CFO certifications (collectively, the "Financials"), which were due to be filed by today. The Company expects to file the Financials on or around May 4, 2026, and will provide updates as necessary.
University Bank Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace
ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / University Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIB or "UNIB") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, University Bank, has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace, an honor that recognizes organizations known for putting their people first. University Bank has won the USA Today Top Workplace Award two years in a row, having also won in 2025. The award, based entirely on confidential employee feedback, is measured through an independent survey. Employees shared their perspectives on feeling valued, having clear direction, trusting leadership and staying engaged at work - critical elements that reflect a strong, healthy workplace culture and which drive organizational success.
Glo Tanning Opens in Columbia, Bringing a Fresh Take on Everyday Wellness
COLUMBIA, MO / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Glo Tanning announces the opening of its newest location in Columbia, Missouri, on May 2, bringing its signature blend of skincare, wellness, and tanning services to the community.
Glo Tanning Opens in Sandy Springs With New Luxury Wellness and Tanning Studio
SANDY SPRINGS, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Glo Tanning announces the opening of its newest location in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on May 2, bringing its signature blend of skincare, wellness, and tanning services to the community.
Kolter Homes Releases Designer Model Homes for Sale at The Reserve at Victoria in DeLand, Florida
Fully furnished Kimberly and Madison models offer rare move-in ready opportunities in a Central Florida community
ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta(R) Invites Guests to Plan Ahead for the 54th Event This October
ALBUQUERQUE, NM / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is set to launch Oct. 3-11, 2026. Featuring over 500 balloons, signature mass ascensions and evening balloon glows, the nine-day event is a bucket-list travel experience, and Balloon Fiesta officials say planning early is key.
Banco de Chile Announces Annual Report Form 20-F 2025
SANTIAGO, CHILE / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH) announced today the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the "2025 Annual Report") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
SVB&T Corporation, Parent Company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Reports 2026 First Quarter Earnings
JASPER, IN / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX:SVBT), parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, today announced 2026 first quarter unaudited earnings of $2.99 million or $2.71 basic earnings per share (EPS), a 41.88% increase over the same prior year period earnings on a per share basis. This first quarter of 2026 performance translates to a return on average assets (ROAA) of 1.86%, compared to the same prior year period ROAA of 1.32%.
SOBRsafe Proposes Business Combination with Clean World Ventures, Inc.
Proposed Business Combination with Clean World Ventures, Inc., a Zero‑Carbon Green Energy Technology Manufacturing Company, to Support Power-Intensive Applications, Including AI Data CentersSOBRsafe to Explore Strategic Alternatives for Its Alcohol Monitoring and Detection Technology Business
TGI-Amiron Group Alliance Cultivates Strategic Cooperation with Ekibastuz Akimat for "Data Center Valley" Predictive AI Initiative
A Unified Vision for Sovereign Digital Infrastructure and Technological Growth in the Pavlodar Region
Caldwell Announces Appointment of Shawn Banerji as Co-Leader of Technology Practice
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the expansion of its Technology Practice leadership team, appointing Shawn Banerji to join Jim Bethmann as co-leader of the Technology Practice.
Anti-Sound Money Laws Drive Gold Businesses Out of Washington, Kill Jobs
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / The core message of this Money Metals Midweek Memo episode is straightforward. When policymakers ignore incentives, they often create outcomes that run counter to their own goals. Host Mike Maharrey begins with a personal example, explaining that his move from Kentucky to Florida saved his family "thousands of dollars every year" by avoiding state and local income taxes.
Money Metals and Sound Money Defense League Announce International Sound Money Scholarship
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / For the eleventh consecutive year, the nation's premier national precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with influential sound money groups to offer gold-backed scholarships to support student excellence in higher education in 2026.
Commencement Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
2026 First Quarter Financial Highlights:Quarterly net income of $1.7 million, or $0.44 earnings per share.Loans increased $15.4 million during the first quarter of 2026, or 11.9% annualized growth rate.Deposits increased $13.2 million during the first quarter of 2026, or 8.7% annualized growth rate.Net interest margin of 4.20% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 4.17% during the fourth quarter of 2025.Total cost of deposits of 1.33% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to 1.41% during the fourth quarter of 2025.Capital ratios remained well above regulatory requirements.
Sokolove Law Launches Free Asbestos Job Site Database with Nearly 100,000 Locations
CHESTNUT HILL, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / National mesothelioma law firm Sokolove Law has released a free asbestos job site database to help patients and their families identify potential sources of asbestos exposure.
Taylor Bank Announces Retirement of Two Long-Serving Board Members
BERLIN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), parent company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank") today announced the today announced the retirement of two longtime members of its Board of Directors, Charlotte K. Cathell and Reese F. Cropper, III, effective at the conclusion of the Company's 2026 annual stockholders meeting to be held on May 13, 2026.
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