Will Emirates stop flying to Russia?

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4 years ago

April 19, 2022

Emirates will keep flying to Russia unless its owner, the Dubai government, says stop

The boss of the airline told BBBC that Emirates will continue to fly to Russia unless its told to halt flights.

Most major international airlines pulled out of Russia amid sweeping sanctions imposed by Western countries since the war began in Ukraine.

Emirates plans to swap Boeing 777X for Dreamliner — EMIRATES

Emirates is one of the last major airlines to still fly to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Emirates president Sir Tim says the decision to keep flying was not his call, telling BBC its all up to the United Arab Emirates government.

As well as carrying passengers, the airline also transports cargo including humanitarian goods, food and medical supplies.

These are all essential items not on the sanctions list.

S&P 500 dips as tech stocks struggle with AMD leading losses

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

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22 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

The S&P 500 fell as technology stocks faced intense selling pressure, dragging the broader market lower. AMD shares were particularly hard hit, falling 17% after its first-quarter forecast disappointed analysts.

Software names including Oracle and CrowdStrike also struggled, although Microsoft found some stability amid the sell-off.

Investors are now focused on Alphabet, which is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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AI rattles finance stocks as markets react to disruption fears

AI sparks uncertainty in financial markets, causing sell-offs; leaders see potential, but investor nerves grow amid volatility.

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23 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

AI sparks uncertainty in financial markets, causing sell-offs; leaders see potential, but investor nerves grow amid volatility.

Artificial intelligence is being seen as a growing threat to the financial services sector, with markets reacting fast. Several financial firms suffered sharp share price drops after Anthropic unveiled new AI tools, sparking fears of widespread disruption across data, analytics and market infrastructure.

The selloff quickly spread beyond financial services, hitting software and outsourcing companies as investors questioned the future of jobs and professional roles in an AI-driven economy. The volatility reflects deep uncertainty over how quickly AI could reshape entire industries.

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AI funding surge: How Nvidia and Oracle are reshaping capital markets

AI infrastructure revolutionizes capital raising, with Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle leading; explore funding shifts and future impacts.

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2 days ago

February 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

AI infrastructure revolutionizes capital raising, with Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle leading; explore funding shifts and future impacts.

The AI infrastructure boom is transforming how companies raise capital, with Nvidia and OpenAI leading the charge. Explore the shifts in funding frameworks and what they mean for the future of AI investment.

Oracle is aiming to raise $45 to $50 billion, signalling confidence in the growing AI market. We break down how e

Equity issuance, bond deals, and circular financing are influencing long-term infrastructure development.

Despite rapid growth in AI usage, monetisation challenges remain beyond 2027.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains why financing won’t be a bottleneck and what traditional structures mean for the evolving AI landscape.

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