Friday, 4 September 2026
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You've probably noticed that many people are saying we're in an AI bubble. "OpenAI's Sam Altman sees AI bubble forming," CNBC reports. "Fears of an AI bubble are growing," NBC News states. "AI Is the Bubble to Burst The…
This year's harvest could be the worst on record as farmers warn the exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to "shrinkflation" in UK supermarkets.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Coupang’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, largely due to missed revenue and earnings expectations following a significant data incident late last year. Management identified the temporary…
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
August 4, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT. Clorox (CLX) shares climbed 6.5% in recent trade, but significant challenges continue. Trailing net margin slipped to 8.7% from 11.4% a year earlier. Fourth-quarter FY 2026 net income dropp…
Q1 FY2026 delivered strong year-on-year growth in box office, admissions, and revenue, with robust content and successful footfall initiatives. Asset-light expansion, cost discipline, and a healthy pipeline support a po…
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
The labor market cooled in 2024, continuing a trend that began in 2022, as employers simultaneously pulled back on hiring but also held onto existing staff, keeping unemployment low and avoiding mass layoffs. Posted wag…
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Campaigners have lost a bid to take their legal fight against the government over plans for a two-runway operation at Gatwick Airport to the Court of Appeal.
Profits at BP have surged to the highest since 2022 after the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices.
Japan’s latest intervention was more than another attempt to frighten speculators away from the yen. The estimated $52.8 billion operation on July 31 would be the largest single-day currency intervention in the country’…
Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs said it expects Brent crude to trade within an $80-90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran deal or a significant escalation in attacks and targets in the …
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers.
The US Treasury bought Japanese yen last Friday and again Monday morning in its first coordinated intervention in the currency since 2011, following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. It is only the third such move since 1…
While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it is less than ideal for farmers. Could it also have an effect on the prices we pay for food at the shops?