N0S.Tech Market & Investing News Digest — May 07, 2026
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1. Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact
The energy giant’s profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price
2. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns Network Rail.
3. ‘We had people come just to see it’: Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon’s hub.
4. The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
5. The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains
A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
6. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
7. $19bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factory
Malaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.
8. Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.
9. Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk’s children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
10. People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
11. Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.
12. Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.
13. Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
14. Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
15. Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani’s ‘creepy’ wealth tax video
Ken Griffin said Mamdani’s video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.
16. ‘I thought he was going to hit me,’ OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
17. UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday’s local and national elections.
18. Lidl’s new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say
Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.
19. Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs
Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.
20. US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.
21. Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her “a pioneering force in American retail”.
22. ‘Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different’
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
23. What’s happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
24. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
25. British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
26. Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital’s environmental targets.
27. GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
GameStop’s boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.
28. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
29. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It’s cheaper and faster to collect people’s opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
30. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US’s small fishing towns.
31. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
32. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
33. From scientist to silk farmer: India’s silk industry renewal
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
34. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
Jenny Lennick’s colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
35. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
36. The ‘dumb machine’ promising a clean energy breakthrough
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
37. ‘How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent’
A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.
38. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
39. Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills
Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.
40. ‘I have to make my own dog food’ - voters counting living costs on eve of election
India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month’s worth of meals over a weekend to save money.
41. The baby bank helping struggling parents cope
Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.
42. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
43. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
44. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
45. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf’s hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
46. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour’s Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
47. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.
From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort
48. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.
49. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
50. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.
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