One of the biggest financial headlines of 2026 is big tech's capex spending. The world's biggest cloud and hyperscale computer operators -- Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon -- have announced plans to invest more than $700 billion to advance their respective artificial intelligence (AI) agendas. While the vast majority of the total will be spent on t...
One of the biggest financial headlines of 2026 is big tech's capex spending. The world's biggest cloud and hyperscale computer operators -- Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon -- have announced plans to invest more than $700 billion to advance their respective artificial intelligence (AI) agendas. While the vast majority of the total will be spent on the semiconductors needed to process AI, other companies that supply components vital to the operation of data centers will also be recipients of that spending. One beneficiary will likely be Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) . The company supplies innovative Ethernet switches, routers, and other networking hardware crucial to data center operations. Arista was already at the forefront of the AI revolution, but a recent development suggests 2026 may be the company's best year ever. Continue reading
Gary Yeowell President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the recent spike in U.S. gasoline prices, saying attacks on oil tankers and regional targets have driven the increase. Gas prices have climbed more than 30% since the war began, topping $4 per gallon. “Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices,” Trump said during a prime-time address on Wednesday night. “This sh...
Gary Yeowell President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the recent spike in U.S. gasoline prices, saying attacks on oil tankers and regional targets have driven the increase. Gas prices have climbed more than 30% since the war began, topping $4 per gallon. “Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices,” Trump said during a prime-time address on Wednesday night. “This short-term increase has been entirely the result of the Iranian regime launching deranged terror attacks against commercial oil tankers and neighboring countries that have nothing to do with the conflict,” Trump added. Gasoline futures ( XB1:COM ) were up +5.9% at press time. Meanwhile, c rude oil futures ( CL1:COM ) advanced +6.2% to $ 106.3 a barrel . Brent prices ( CO1:COM ) also jumped over 6.5% to $107.7/barrel. Oil majors to watch Exxon Mobil ( XOM ), Chevron ( CVX ), ConocoPhillips ( COP ), and Occidental Petroleum ( OXY ). U.S. pure-play fuel retailers and distributors include Murphy USA ( MUSA ), Sunoco LP ( SUN ), Global Partners LP ( GLP ), and CrossAmerica Partners LP ( CAPL ). U.S. refiners such as Marathon Petroleum ( MPC ), Valero Energy ( VLO ), Phillips 66 ( PSX ), and HF Sinclair ( DINO ) can also be affected by rising gasoline prices. Rising U.S. gasoline prices could affect retailers that sell gasoline to drive store traffic, including BJ’s Wholesale Club ( BJ ), Costco Wholesale ( COST ), and Walmart ( WMT ). More on oil Go Get Your Own Oil: The False Promise Of Peace Commodities: Oil Falls Below $100 On Optimism Over Iran War WTI Outlook: Brent-WTI Falls To 2026 Lows. Oil Corrects As War Resolution Nears Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ even as war nears end; oil surges, futures dip Oil prices slide ahead of Trump TV address that may see war curtailed in 2-3 weeks
The government looks ill prepared for the coming stagflation storm – its ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach won’t survive a blast of reality Britain is facing the most severe energy shock since the early 1970s , but have no fear: the government has a plan. Details of said plan are still a little sketchy, but will be unveiled in the fullness of time. No need to panic. Keep calm and carry on. It rema...
The government looks ill prepared for the coming stagflation storm – its ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach won’t survive a blast of reality Britain is facing the most severe energy shock since the early 1970s , but have no fear: the government has a plan. Details of said plan are still a little sketchy, but will be unveiled in the fullness of time. No need to panic. Keep calm and carry on. It remains to be seen whether the UK is better prepared to cope with the fallout from Donald Trump’s war with Iran than it was with the pandemic six years ago. To be honest, that wouldn’t be difficult. Yet it is not exactly comforting that ministers are sending out a “we have your back” message to the public while at the same time seeking to reassure the financial markets that any help will be limited and targeted. Larry Elliott is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
Exclusive: documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units Ministers are rewriting planning rules to make it easier to build intensive livestock farms despite concerns about water pollution, air quality and local opposition. Documents obtained by the Guardian under the Freedom of Information Act show that proposed changes to the national planning policy...
Exclusive: documents chronicle years-long campaign to make it easier to build intensive livestock units Ministers are rewriting planning rules to make it easier to build intensive livestock farms despite concerns about water pollution, air quality and local opposition. Documents obtained by the Guardian under the Freedom of Information Act show that proposed changes to the national planning policy framework (NPPF) were discussed by ministers and officials in response to concerns of the country’s leading chicken producers, who have been lobbying on the issue for at least two years. Continue reading...
Thomas Tuchel played down the significance of latest friendlies and history suggests team lineups can have little bearing on actual tournament “It’s just March,” Thomas Tuchel said after a winless international break. March doesn’t matter. March is for winding up the Wembley crowd by playing Ben White. For Phil Foden as a false 9. For Dominic Calvert-Lewin agonising over narrow misses. For Jason S...
Thomas Tuchel played down the significance of latest friendlies and history suggests team lineups can have little bearing on actual tournament “It’s just March,” Thomas Tuchel said after a winless international break. March doesn’t matter. March is for winding up the Wembley crowd by playing Ben White. For Phil Foden as a false 9. For Dominic Calvert-Lewin agonising over narrow misses. For Jason Steele in the crucial emergency fifth goalkeeper spot. Will any of this matter when England head to Miami for their World Cup training camp on 1 June? History suggests the answer is yes … but also no. The last camps before a tournament can be odd. For Tuchel, comparisons with the past are awkward. The modern calendar has been squeezed by the club game and it is not surprising that his players are exhausted when the physical demands on Premier League teams are so extreme. Continue reading...
The IBF and WBC welterweight champion on returning to the ring, boxing politics and her imminent wedding A year ago, on a historic night for boxing when an all-women card of fights was held at the Royal Albert Hall last March , Lauren Price produced an imperious headline performance which should have led to a series of even more prestigious bouts. Her dominant display in outclassing the venerable ...
The IBF and WBC welterweight champion on returning to the ring, boxing politics and her imminent wedding A year ago, on a historic night for boxing when an all-women card of fights was held at the Royal Albert Hall last March , Lauren Price produced an imperious headline performance which should have led to a series of even more prestigious bouts. Her dominant display in outclassing the venerable Natasha Jonas appeared to be the ideal launching for a new stage of Price’s career as the IBF and WBC world welterweight champion. But when she finally steps back into the ring on Saturday night in Cardiff to defend her titles against Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino, the little-known Puerto Rican challenger, almost 13 months will have passed since that high point. Only frustration and inertia have followed. Continue reading...
The Norwegian singer-songwriter and the Chemical Brother have combined their talents, and names, to create a wildly inventive new band. The collaboration has gone smoothly so far – but will they soon need separate tour buses? The two members of Tomora are contemplating their forthcoming debut live shows, a slate that includes an attention-grabbing slot at this month’s Coachella festival. “We’re st...
The Norwegian singer-songwriter and the Chemical Brother have combined their talents, and names, to create a wildly inventive new band. The collaboration has gone smoothly so far – but will they soon need separate tour buses? The two members of Tomora are contemplating their forthcoming debut live shows, a slate that includes an attention-grabbing slot at this month’s Coachella festival. “We’re still kind of working it out, and I’m getting a bit, ‘Oh my God, what’s going on?’” worries Tom Rowlands, best known as one half of Grammy-winning banger merchants the Chemical Brothers, and now one half of Tomora. Rowlands’ mindset, however, contrasts heavily with that of Aurora, his new musical partner. “I don’t have any stress in my being,” the Norwegian singer-songwriter and pop experimentalist says cheerily, sitting on the floor of the duo’s north London label office with her shoes off. “I’m always like: it’s fine,” she shrugs. “Yes, the house is on fire, but we’ll work it out.” Continue reading...
Henry says Maggie is constantly losing them; she thinks her son is making a lot of noise about nothing. It’s up to you to give them a fair hearing • Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror Mum doesn’t look after her headphones because she knows I’ll always be there to buy her new ones I’m 76, and don’t like online shopping. It only takes Henry 30 seconds to buy a new pair Cont...
Henry says Maggie is constantly losing them; she thinks her son is making a lot of noise about nothing. It’s up to you to give them a fair hearing • Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror Mum doesn’t look after her headphones because she knows I’ll always be there to buy her new ones I’m 76, and don’t like online shopping. It only takes Henry 30 seconds to buy a new pair Continue reading...