Economy

Restaurant stocks are struggling to start 2026. Where to find buying opportunities

Restaurant stocks struggling this year as the industry weathers inflation, uneven economic growth and the proliferation of weight-loss drugs through society.

Bill Ackman wants a little Berkshire of his own. Piper Sandler says there's a 'secret sauce'

Piper Sandler believes Ackman's ambition will depend largely on his ability to keep insurance risk low while letting investment returns do the heavy lifting.

Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities

Brent and U.S. crude futures have already spiked, surging more than 40% so far this month to their highest levels since 2022.

Price caps, taking the stairs, and short-sleeved shirts: How countries are coping with the Iran war energy shock

Some countries have imposed price caps and released oil stockpiles to maintain energy supplies, while others are trying to reduce consumption.

Nigeria’s online content creator market has boomed. Can the skit-makers and streamers make it pay?

As platforms make less from advertising, creators are struggling to monetise work – leading to calls for more government investment and tax breaks

If You Hate Dubai

Dubai has welcomed residents from practically everywhere on Earth, and its openness stands in defiant contrast with Iran.

U.S. and China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Trade analysts said that with Washington's focus on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, prospects for a major trade breakthrough are limited.

Powering AI data centers with free market reforms

President Donald Trump wants technology companies to “build, bring, or buy all of the energy needed for building and operating data centers, paying the full cost of their energy and infrastructure” to protect Americans from higher electricity prices.

Oil loading operations at UAE's Fujairah have resumed: media reports

The fire in Fujairah, caused by debris from an intercepted drone, had disrupted operations in a key crude oil loading port in the Gulf.

‘The chef is a metre away from you’: the cosy allure of micro-restaurants

Tiny eateries such as the award-winning Gwen in Wales, which holds just eight customers, are spreading across the UK

DakaDaka, London W1: ‘Like a 2am lock-in on a Tbilisi back street’ – restaurant review

The trouble with open kitchens is that the chaos is fully visible to everyone

The Paris Hilton brand: How a 'dumb blonde' persona generated $4 billion in retail sales

Paris Hilton, often called the “original influencer,” takes Tania Bryer to a New York hotel steeped in history and shares how she turned personal pain into purpose — building a brand that has generated billions in sales.