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EssilorLuxottica sales slide as investors turn wary of AI glasses
Shares in EssilorLuxottica, the world's top maker of eyeglasses, slid on Thursday as analysts said investors have turned wary of AI glasses.
Lufthansa loses fight over bailout at EU top court
German airline giant Lufthansa Thursday lost a legal battle over a six-billion-euro ($7-billion) pandemic-era government bailout when the EU's top court ruled Brussels mishandled its approval of the cash injection.
Eurozone business activity falls on Mideast war
Business activity in the eurozone contracted for the first time in 16 months in April, as the war in the Middle East drove energy prices up and disrupted global supply chains, a closely watched survey showed Thursday.
Electric vehicles supercharge EU car sales
Sales of new cars jumped last month in the European Union as consumers turned to electric vehicles as petrol prices soared due to the war in the Middle East, data showed Thursday.
South Korea e-commerce probe opens rift in US ties
South Korea pushed back on Thursday against criticism of its business environment by US lawmakers, as a rare spat deepens over Seoul's investigation into online retail company Coupang.
US firms voice 'concern' over China's new supply chain rules
China's new supply chain regulations could be a "concern" for US firms, the American Chamber of Commerce in China warned on Thursday.
Redwood AI Announces Chemical Pricing and Availability System Update to Its AI-Powered Platform, Supported by Government of Canada Innovation Funding
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(OTCQB:RDWCF)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN:A422EZ) ("Redwood" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a significant update to the chemical pricing and availability capabilities (the "Update") within its AI-powered chemical synthesis platform, Reactosphere. The Update is supported in part by advisory services and research and development funding provided to Redwood AI Operations Inc., Redwood AI's wholly owned subsidiary, from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)[1]. The enhanced platform is designed to help chemists and procurement teams make faster, better-informed sourcing decisions in a global market where pricing, availability, tariffs, and logistics can shift quickly, improving cost certainty and supply reliability across the chemical value chain.[2]
Executive Drywall Honoured with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Drywall Contractor in Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Executive Drywall has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Drywall Contractor category, recognizing its consistent delivery of high standard workmanship and dependable project execution across Northern Alberta.
Quantum Kitchen Countertops Ltd. Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner in Countertops Category for Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Quantum Kitchen Countertops Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Northern Alberta, reflecting its strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer-focused service.
N&C Construction Renovation Ltd Named 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner in Home Renovation Contractor for Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / N&C Construction Renovation Ltd has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Renovation Contractor category for Northern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's dedication to delivering high-quality renovations that enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of residential spaces.
Fort Sask Reno Inc. Named 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner in Construction Consultants & Management for Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Fort Sask Reno Inc. has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Construction Consultants & Management category for Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to professionally managed renovations, quality workmanship, and exceptional client service.
Inspired Method Recognized as 2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner in Business Coach Category for Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspired Method has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Business Coach category for Northern Alberta, a recognition that highlights the company's impactful approach to helping service-based businesses achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.
Infinity Healthcare Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Home Care Services in Northern Alberta
EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Infinity Healthcare as the 2026 winner in the Home Care Services category in Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized in-home care while redefining the role of customer service in healthcare.
Roofmaster Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Roofing in Ottawa
OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / onsumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Roofmaster as the 2026 winner in the Roofing category in Ottawa. This recognition highlights the company's long-standing commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and dependable roofing services throughout the region.
London Bath Centre Marks More Than Two Decades of Service with Its 10th Consumer Choice Award
LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / London Bath Centre has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award, marking its 10th year of recognition in the Plumbing Fixtures Supplier category. The milestone coincides with more than 22 years of operation serving homeowners, contractors, and renovation professionals in the London area.
Element Windows and Doors Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Windsor
WINDSOR, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Element Windows and Doors has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Windows and Doors category, recognizing its work supporting residential renovation and construction projects in Windsor and surrounding areas.
Ur-Energy Commences Operations at its Shirley Basin ISR Project, Wyoming, Advancing U.S. Uranium Production
CASPER, WY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company," "Ur-Energy" or "we"), a domestic uranium producer with ISR projects that are among the largest and lowest-cost in the United States, is pleased to announce the start of uranium mining operations at its Shirley Basin Project in Wyoming.
Akkodis Named a Leader in ISG Provider Lens(TM) Digital Engineering Services 2026 Reports
ISG cites Akkodis' industry-leading strengths in digital engineering, intelligent operations and platform modernization across Europe and the United States.
Sun N Fun Pool & Spa Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Swimming Pool Contractors, Dealers, Designers in Central Alberta
RED DEER, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award proudly announces Sun N Fun Pool & Spa as the 2026 winner in the Swimming Pool Contractors, Dealers, Designers category in Central Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and creating outdoor spaces that enhance comfort, relaxation, and lifestyle.
Chip giant SK hynix posts record quarterly profit on AI boom
Chip giant SK hynix logged a record quarterly net profit on Thursday thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, shrugging off concerns that the Middle East war could drag on the semiconductor industry.
Tesla reports higher profits, confirms hefty spending ahead
Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, topping expectations as it confirmed plans for massive additional investments in autonomous transport, humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.
Tesla reports higher profits, topping estimates
Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, pointing to recovering demand in North America as it pursues significant investments in autonomous transport and artificial intelligence.
US stocks rise, shrugging off uncertain ceasefire prospects while oil prices jump
Oil prices climbed Wednesday while stocks were mixed as Iranian officials refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire.
Migrants deported from US stranded, 'scared' in DR Congo
Spending the past five days cooped up in a hotel in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is not quite what a group of Latin Americans expected when they sought asylum in the United States.
US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney
The United States does not get to dictate the terms of upcoming trade talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, when asked about reports that Washington wanted an "entry fee" before starting negotiations.
Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms
Reckitt Benckiser, the British supplier of health and hygiene products including Durex condoms, said Wednesday that soaring oil prices caused by the Middle East war could cost it up to £150 million ($203 million).
US Treasury chief defends pivot to extend Russia oil sanctions relief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended the Trump administration's recent about-face to temporarily extend a sanctions waiver that allowed the sale of Russian oil already at sea.
Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices climbed Wednesday while stocks were mixed after US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire with Iran, prompting investors to wait and see if peace talks would resume.
New drugs raise hopes of pancreatic cancer breakthrough
After decades of struggling to find a way to treat pancreatic cancer, researchers have developed several promising new drugs that could offer rare hope to patients given this particularly deadly diagnosis.
South Africa coal delay could cause 32,000 deaths, report says
South Africa risks thousands of premature deaths if the phase-out of coal plants is delayed due to the government's updated decommissioning dates, climate rights groups said in a report Wednesday.
EU unblocks 90-bn-euro Ukraine loan after Hungary row
The EU on Wednesday gave the green light to unblock a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Kyiv, after the deadlock was broken in a months-long row between Ukraine and Hungary over a damaged pipeline.
Thousands of London commuters walk to work in underground strike
Workers streamed into the British capital by foot, bike and bus Wednesday as strike action on the London Underground train network disrupted services.