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• TTM Technologies achieved a 214.4% increase in earnings over the past year, substantially exceeding the electronic industry average of 15.7%. • The company's exceptional performance reflects strong execution and market demand within the technology sector. • TTM's growth trajectory positions it among elite performers in the high-growth tech space.

Autotrader says average EV cost is £785 cheaper, in an important milestone in the move away from fossil fuelsBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of new battery electric cars has fallen below petrol cars in the UK for the first time ever, according to the car sales website Autotrader, in a significant milestone in Britain’s transition away from fossil fuels.The average price of a new electric car listed on the website was £42,620, compared with £43,405 for a new petrol model – making the former £785 cheaper based on advertised prices after discounts. Continue reading...

• Oklahoma reports 1,218 heart-related deaths per 100,000 residents annually, substantially higher than the U.S. national rate of 920 deaths per 100,000, according to research from Compare the Market. • Heart and vascular diseases rank as Oklahoma's leading cause of death, followed by cancer, accidents and injuries, and respiratory diseases. • America's Health Rankings data shows 11.4% of Oklahoma adults have been told by health professionals they are at risk for cardiovascular disease, placing the state at 43rd out of 50 in cardiovascular risk awareness.

National average hit $4.02, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month agoAverage US fuel prices have crossed $4 per gallon for the first time in four years, piling pressure on drivers as Donald Trump’s war on Iran continues to boost oil markets.The nationwide average climbed to almost $4.02 on Tuesday, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month ago. It has not been this high since August 2022. Continue reading...

• US equity markets including S&P 500 fell 1.9% last week, breaching the 200-day moving average for the first time since May 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and inflation pressures. • Nasdaq 100 dropped 2.0% and Dow Jones 2.1%, with VIX near 27 and CNN Fear and Greed Index at 15 signaling high investor anxiety. • Persistent inflation data and fading AI optimism drove declines, positioning US Tech 100 below key moving averages with risks of further drops to 23,000.

Ecotricity ranked top in Citizens Advice survey, followed by Outfox, Octopus and Co-operativeBusiness live – latest updatesAround 14 million households in the UK are receiving “below average” customer service from their energy supplier, a consumer group has warned.Citizens Advice said energy suppliers must improve their service, as its survey of 16 companies showed that half of gas and electricity consumers are with suppliers scoring less than three out of five stars for their customer service. Continue reading...

Democratic leaders project that President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports will increase costs for the typical American family by more than $2,500 per year, exacerbating affordability challenges amid midterm election debates. The estimate factors in higher prices for consumer goods, with critics linking it to broader economic policies including energy waivers. GOP supporters counter that tariffs protect domestic industries and jobs, though polls show voter concerns over inflation. This fiscal warning intensifies partisan divides as Congress considers related legislation.