Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey and former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon have told CNBC that the next wave of artificial intelligence is a reason for their departures.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 3 min

Israel says it has killed Iran naval chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade

Israel's Defense Forces said Thursday that Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a "precise strike" in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 3 min

British Airways to reward pilots for cutting fuel as airlines tackle higher costs

Jet fuel prices surged about 106% compared to a month ago, according to data from the week ending March 20 via the International Air Transport Association.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 5 min

How investors could benefit from Costco building its first standalone gas station

The added convenience and visible gas savings could "attract new members" to Costco and retain the ones it has, Jim Cramer says.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 4 min

Iran war will spare no major economy, says OECD — but the UK is more vulnerable than others

The U.K. is predicted to be worse hit by the Iran war than its developed market counterparts, the OECD said in its interim economic outlook on Thursday.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 1 min

Should Sweden finally adopt the euro?

The case against membership of the single currency looks much less clear-cut than it did in the 1990s

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Mar 26, 2026 • 3 min

Olaplex to be acquired by German company Henkel in $1.4 billion deal

Olaplex announced on Thursday that it is being acquired by Germany's Henkel in a $1.4 billion deal after the company had a disappointing public run.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 4 min

Retail firms warn of price hikes if Iran war extends for months

Fashion retailer Next has accounted for millions in additional costs likely to arise from the Middle East conflict

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