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Global energy markets have fewer buffers against additional supply shocks. Shell and Equinor executives warn prolonged disruption is eroding inventories and logistical flexibility, increasing cost risks across European industry.
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A new accelerator connects women founders with Dubai’s AI ecosystem. SHE Leads with AI offers 30 places combining practical technology work, investor readiness and international market access.
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WH Smith expects annual profit at its previous guidance floor. Revenue grew during the summer, but promotional activity, inflation and weaker margins have constrained the travel retailer’s earnings.
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Brent crude climbed above $93 as geopolitical tensions intensified again. Restricted Middle Eastern shipping is renewing inflation and operating-cost pressure across transport, manufacturing, logistics, and wider supply chains.
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JD Sports has cut guidance as North American demand weakens. Like-for-like sales fell 3.1% in the second quarter, prompting the sportswear retailer to lower its full-year profit forecast to £700m–£800m.
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TUI has maintained guidance despite weaker third-quarter profit and bookings. Customers are making travel decisions later as geopolitical disruption and consumer caution reshape demand, while the group continues to expect €1.1bn–€1.4bn of annual underlying EBIT.
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IHG increased first-half profit despite Middle East travel disruption pressures. RevPAR growth slowed during the second quarter, but stronger demand elsewhere and record hotel-development activity supported the group’s full-year expectations.
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Glencore plans an Australian listing to broaden its investor base. The proposal accompanied an 86% rise in adjusted first-half earnings and a further $1.5bn of shareholder returns.
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Aviation decarbonisation is facing a supply and cost test. BloombergNEF analysis shows sustainable aviation fuel prices have risen 10% over the past year, while production remains a small fraction of global jet fuel demand.
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Greenpark has strengthened APAC leadership around AI discovery growth. Caloy Sambrano joins from Ogilvy Philippines to lead regional clients and new business.