Travel and airline stocks, including Intercontinental Hotels Group and British Airways owner IAG, dropped sharply following a surge in oil prices to over $86 a barrel. The rise in oil prices was triggered by renewed US military strikes on Iran and a blockade of Iranian shipping, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route. Higher fuel costs typically pressure travel companies due to increased operating expenses, while hotel operators face concerns over reduced consumer spending on travel. This situation may continue to affect travel-related stocks if geopolitical tensions persist and oil prices remain elevated.
ESET researchers discovered 11 outdated UEFI shim bootloaders signed by Microsoft that can bypass UEFI Secure Boot on most UEFI-based systems, allowing attackers to run malicious code during boot. These vulnerabilities affect any system trusting Micr...
Crunchafi has introduced a new software solution to support UK and Ireland firms with the revised FRS 102 Section 20 lease accounting standard effective from January 2026. This update requires many leases to be recognized on balance sheets, increasin...
In June 2026, US supply chains expanded at their fastest rate since March 2022, with the Logistics Managers’ Index rising to 71.1 from 69.5 in May. This growth was driven by resilient consumer spending, prompting retailers to increase inventory ahead...
Investec Bank plc, acting as joint broker for Gamma Communications Plc, disclosed client trades involving 58,445 ordinary shares on July 13, 2026. The shares were both bought and sold at prices ranging between £8.925 and £9.09 per share. There were n...
The global industrial semiconductor market, valued at $98.35 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $329.73 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 12.86%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of AI-powered industrial automation, electric vehicles, smar...
