Oil, gas majors post sliding profits on weaker prices

Newsletter Jul 28, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [Oil, gas majors post sliding profits on weaker prices]( Shell joined other energy majors Thursday in posting sliding profits after oil and gas prices weakened from peaks reached in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [European stocks rally, Wall Street slumps on interest rate concerns]( Stock markets had a mixed showing Thursday as European indices rallied while Wall Street slipped on concerns over interest rates.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [AI-enabled farm wildlife monitoring could take UK towards sustainable food production]( Scientists are deploying an AI-enabled farm wildlife monitoring strategy to understand the effect of agri-environment schemes in reducing emissions at farms by increasing biodiversity. [Business price hikes expected to ease as wage costs rises]( The BCC Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 2023 reveals that nearly half of businesses plan to raise prices in the coming months as cost pressures ease. [G20 environment chiefs ready fresh bid for climate deals]( G20 environment ministers in India readied a fresh bid on Thursday to strike deals tackling climate change, days after heavy criticism for failing to agree on cutting fossil fuel use. [dianomi]( [Farage row takes down another top exec at UK bank group]( The head of NatWest's private banking arm Coutts resigned on Thursday, the second top executive to quit the group following a row over the closure of the account of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage. [Liverpool Investment Zone to deliver 4,000 jobs and boost medical innovation in North West England]( Liverpool Investment Zone aims to boost medical innovation, creating 4,000 jobs with £320 million private investment, solidifying its position in life sciences. [One-third of SMEs believe running a business has gotten more difficult in the last year]( A recent survey revealed that 79 per cent of SME owners in the UK plan to develop their firms over the next year, marking a great increase from the previous year. [Data reveals 4 in 10 women entrepreneurs in the UK struggle with insufficient cash flow]( Recent research has revealed gender disparities among small business owners in the UK, particularly when it comes to cash flow. [YouTube to introduce 'three-strike' policy for viewers who use ad blockers]( A Redditor first came across the new three-strikes popup menu while watching a YouTube video with AdBlock enabled. [EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams]( The European Commission on Thursday announced an antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling its Teams communications app with its popular Office suite, on concerns the firm could be cutting out competitors. [TikTok set to sell Chinese products in the US soon]( With TikTok gearing up to launch its e-commerce platform in the U.S., buyers will have access to a wide range of products from China. [Ford raises 2023 profit outlook but sees bigger EV loss]( Ford lifted its full-year forecast Thursday after quarterly earnings nearly tripled on strong vehicle pricing in conventional autos that offset losses in electric vehicles (EV). [US govt in possession of non-human bodies and UFOs, claims former intelligence official]( A former intelligence official and whistleblower, David Grusch, has made some explosive claims about aliens and alien vehicles in a US congressional hearing. [UK Foreign Office offers another urgent warning for holidaymakers travelling to Spain]( Thousands of families from the UK are set to travel to Spain with school holidays just around the corner. [Jordan Henderson ditches Liverpool to become highest paid England footballer]( Henderson has confirmed that he will join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.