The world in a glance.

Europe ‘naive’ in clinging to old economic model, says central banker

EU must adapt to geopolitical reality shaped by US and China, says Belgium’s Pierre Wunsch

Rise in US political violence fuels demand for active-shooter insurance

Brokers report growing interest from ‘almost every sector’ as companies reassess security risks

The law firm that shaped Wall Street and the world

With fewer than 300 lawyers, Wachtell racked up bumper profits and exercised outsize influence. Now its model is being challenged as never before

Iran’s covert war on opponents abroad

Experts say Tehran is likely to eventually seek retaliation against senior figures over the US-Israeli war

Saudi Arabia touts new use for Neom port after Iran war

With the Strait of Hormuz choked off, Riyadh focuses on Red Sea infrastructure

Asia’s economic pain deepens as Iran war drags on

Sharp rise in inflation is hitting growth outlook for region heavily dependent on imported energy

US to ‘guide’ stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

President says ‘humanitarian’ effort to begin on Monday as ‘very positive discussions’ continue with Iran

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

Investors appeared skeptical Sunday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work to “free” neutral shipping that’s been stranded in the Persian Gulf since the start of the…

GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer?

GameStop is reportedly interesting in buying eBay, which has done a better job of adapting to changing consumer preferences.

Here’s what’s worth streaming in May 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more

Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies,’ Apple’s ‘Star City’ and the return of Hulu’s ‘Deli Boys’ are among the highlights of the coming month

US to ‘guide’ stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

President says ‘humanitarian’ effort to begin on Monday as ‘very positive discussions’ continue with Iran

‘We are old school’: I’ve been married for 40 years. Should I have kept my money separate?

“We have all of our financial accounts joint except for our IRAs.”

Become a ‘lazy’ millionaire: This one habit can add a 20% bonus to your retirement

The S&P 500 just banked its best month since 2020 — but to keep those gains, stop celebrating and focus long-term.

Greg Abel leaves unanswered questions about Berkshire’s war chest

Investors have been given few clues on the strategy of Warren Buffett’s successor

OPEC+ announces modest boost in oil production. But here’s why it’s a mostly symbolic move.

In a largely symbolic move, the OPEC+ nations announced Sunday that they would slightly increase crude production in June, as the war with Iran continues to stifle the world’s…

The market is riding high on an AI spending boom — but what could crack this rally?

Earnings have dazzled in Q1, but continued upward revisions to 2026 outlooks have been highly concentrated.

Banks seek to offload risk to avoid ‘choking’ on data centre debt

Global lenders explore private deals and risk transfers to cut exposure to AI boom

‘I’m not interested in long-term care insurance’: I’d like to retire at 55. How much will I have to pay for healthcare?

“The only thing holding me back is worrying about medical costs.”

US pullback on long-range missiles leaves Europe exposed

Cancelled deployment of weapons battalion as continent is re-arming threatens Nato deterrence against Russia

S&P 500 profits haven’t been this rich in at least 15 years — but there’s more to the story

Three Big Tech companies have had an outsize impact on first-quarter profit performance.

‘The numbers don’t lie’: If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I’d have $4 million. Is the system broken?

“I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.”

‘I am her scapegoat’: My mother-in-law squandered all her money. Do we buy her a house so she’s not homeless?

“She blames me for her poor relationship with her son and grandchildren.”

‘We’re all worried the honey pot will run dry’: Does the U.S. government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs?

There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program’s imminent funding issues.

Trump administration cites national security to widen clampdown on wind farms

Defence department is stalling 165 projects as president steps up efforts to stamp out the industry

‘I hope to retire early’: I’m 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble?

“We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts.”

America’s political identity crisis

The outer edges of both parties are overlapping on a growing number of issues

‘There is an imbalance of power’: My husband has cancer. Why must we wait two hours for a 10-minute CT scan?

“This letter is in memory of all the patients who died waiting for their medical appointments to begin.”

Trump’s green new deal

The US president’s actions have inadvertently raised the appeal of renewable energy

US blocking tactics delay global shipping carbon levy talks

Legal adoption of deal agreed by majority a year ago pushed into limbo

US Department of Justice loses a quarter of its lawyers

Thousands have quit or been fired since Trump returned to office with an agenda focused on immigrants and enemies

Chicken wars ruffle feathers in Paris suburb

Leftist politicians trade barbs over Master Poulet chain

Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war

Sector faces rising prices for supplies from aluminium to plastics and paint

Inside the Swedish factory helping to re-arm Europe

BAE’s Hägglunds is increasing capacity as it gears up for a huge joint order from several of the region’s armies

Everyone loves Nintendo — except investors

Higher memory chip costs fuel fears of price rise for Switch 2 and cast shadow over console’s success

IMF criticises EU governments for ignoring energy subsidy warnings

Fund urges countries to target support at the most vulnerable rather than using expensive blanket measures

Investors pile into clean energy as Iran war drives push for energy security

Renewables funds attract biggest flows for five years, as focus shifts from climate change to geopolitical crisis

Iran war accelerates ‘Regrexit’ as wealthy UK expats weigh a return

Non-doms also blame difficulties in adjusting to new lifestyles and marital problems while living in low-tax jurisdictions

Private equity investor body sounds alarm on ‘conflict vehicles’

Continuation vehicles and rush for retail money are driving problematic behaviour by industry, warns ILPA executive

Trump says he is reviewing Iran peace plan but would consider new strikes

The conflict is now in its tenth week with no prospect of an immediate end as energy prices soar

‘The numbers don’t lie’: If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I’d have $4 million. Is the system broken?

“I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.”

‘We’re all worried the honey pot will run dry’: Does the U.S. government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs?

There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program’s imminent funding issues.

‘There is an imbalance of power’: My husband has cancer. Why must we wait two hours for a 10-minute CT scan?

“This letter is in memory of all the patients who died waiting for their medical appointments to begin.”

Greg Abel’s message to Berkshire shareholders, post-Buffett: be patient

New CEO ‘not anxious to deploy capital into subpar opportunities’ as he picks up baton from legendary predecessor

Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

Move to shore up regional partners during Iran war comes as US warns Europe of delays to weapons shipments

These financial adviser fees pinch your portfolio — and 2 questions can stop them

From revenue-sharing ‘kickbacks’ to interest on idle cash, hidden costs may be eroding your returns.

Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates.

Fed’s communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise.

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market

ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.

Spirit Airlines made this critical mistake that drove its demise

Spirit has canceled all future flights and is immediately shutting down.

Pentagon to pull 5,000 soldiers out of Germany in dispute over Iran war

Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort

Private credit isn’t safer than banks — it’s just better at hiding losses

Investors have no idea that fund returns can reflect clever accounting instead of investment skill.