Nonce News Desk

WIRES

China Presses Iran to Reopen Hormuz and Halt Hostilities Before Trump-Xi Summit

China urged Iran to pursue diplomacy and reopen the Strait of Hormuz during high-level talks in Beijing, days before President Trump's scheduled summit with Xi

05/06/2026

WIRES

Wegovy Pill Sales Smash Forecasts

Novo Nordisk raised its 2026 profit guidance after Wegovy pill sales hit 2.26B kroner, nearly doubling analyst estimates and lifting shares 7% in Copenhagen tra

05/06/2026

WIRES

OpenAI Co-Founder Describes Tense 2017 Confrontation With Musk at Trial

OpenAI president Greg Brockman told an Oakland jury he feared Elon Musk would become physically violent during a 2017 dispute over company control. (158 chars)

05/06/2026

WIRES

Next to Raise Prices Up to 8% Internationally as Iran War Drives Up Supply Chain Costs

British retailer Next plans international price hikes of up to 8% after the Iran conflict adds £47M in fuel and supply chain costs for 2026.

05/06/2026

WIRES

Lufthansa Braces for $2 Billion Fuel Hit as Middle East Crisis Squeezes European Airlines

Lufthansa expects $2 billion in extra fuel costs in 2026 as the Middle East conflict squeezes European jet fuel supply. Q1 revenue rose 8% to $10.2B.

05/06/2026

WIRES

FSB Warns $2 Trillion Private Credit Boom Threatens Global Financial Stability

The FSB is urging national regulators to tighten oversight of the nearly $2 trillion private credit sector, warning of systemic risks to banks and insurers. (15

05/06/2026

WIRES

Novo Nordisk Wegovy Pill Sales Beat Forecasts

Novo Nordisk raised its 2026 profit guidance after Wegovy pill sales hit 2.26 billion kroner in their debut quarter, doubling analyst estimates. NVO shares rose

05/06/2026

WIRES

Welsh Voters Cite Relentless Cost Pressures Ahead of Senedd Election

Welsh voters say rising food, energy, and petrol costs are pushing household budgets to breaking point ahead of Thursday's Senedd election. 158 chars

05/06/2026

WIRES

Scotland vs England Tax Gap Puts Border Workers in Different Brackets

Scottish workers earning £50,000 pay up to £1,496 more annually than English counterparts. BBC Business reports on the tax gap dividing border communities.

05/06/2026

WIRES

Private Credit’s $2 Trillion Boom Draws Stability Warning

The Financial Stability Board is urging national regulators to tighten oversight of the near $2 trillion private credit sector amid rising systemic stress conce

05/06/2026

WIRES

China Hosts Iran’s Foreign Minister Days Before Trump’s Beijing Summit

China hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi days before Trump's Beijing visit, as both sides align on Hormuz shipping and Gulf stability concerns.

05/06/2026

WIRES

Novo Nordisk Wegovy Pill Beats Forecasts

Novo Nordisk raised its 2026 profit guidance after Wegovy pill sales nearly doubled analyst estimates in their debut quarter, CNBC reported Wednesday.

05/06/2026

MARKETS

PayPal Beats Q1 2026 Estimates as PYUSD Stablecoin Activity Expands

PayPal beat Q1 2026 earnings estimates as PYUSD stablecoin activity expanded into institutional cash management via a new State Street and Galaxy Digital fund.

05/06/2026

WIRES

Welsh Voters Squeeze Budgets Ahead of Senedd Election

Welsh voters describe homemade dog food, bulk cooking and cancelled pub nights as living costs dominate the Senedd election campaign. BBC Business reports.

05/06/2026

WIRES

Scotland vs England Tax Gap

Workers in southern Scotland earning £50,000 pay nearly £1,500 more in income tax than English colleagues doing the same job at the same firm.

05/06/2026