Ex-Labour MP’s Lobbying Firm Sparks Controversy Over VIP Access at Tech Summit
A lobbying company run by former Labour cabinet minister Jim Murphy has caused a stir after offering companies £30,000 to sponsor a tech event, including VIP dinner access and photo…
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall as Labor Market Stays Steady
US weekly jobless claims dipped last week, showing layoffs remain low and the labor market is still holding firm. However, economists say hiring remains weak, which continues to make many…
First Brands Founder Patrick James and Brother Face Fraud Indictment in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged First Brands Group founder Patrick James and his brother Edward James with fraud, accusing them of misleading lenders out of billions of dollars before…
US Software Stocks Slump as AI Disruption Fears Shake the Sector
US software stocks dropped sharply on Thursday as investors grew more worried that artificial intelligence is starting to threaten traditional SaaS companies. Weak updates from SAP and a steep post…
US Wholesale Inventories Rise Again in November, Supporting Q4 GDP Outlook
US wholesale inventories increased again in November, a sign that inventory investment could help economic growth in the fourth quarter after weakening GDP for two straight quarters. The data was…
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Investors React to Big Tech’s Rising AI Spending
US stocks turned lower on Thursday as investors weighed fresh earnings from mega cap tech firms, which pointed to another major jump in AI related spending. While the Federal Reserve…
Why an Indian Supreme Court Tax Ruling Is Shaking Foreign Investors
Foreign investors in India are growing uneasy after a recent Indian Supreme Court strengthened the government’s power in tax disputes. Lawyers and advisers say private equity firms are rechecking old…
Nasdaq Profit Beats Estimates as CEO Highlights Strong 2026 IPO Pipeline
Nasdaq delivered a better than expected fourth quarter profit, helped by strong trading activity and higher market volatility. CEO Adena Friedman also said the company is seeing encouraging signs that…
Why Self Service Screens Make Us Spend More
Self service ordering screens now appear everywhere, from fast food chains to libraries. A UK company called Evoke Creative designs many of these systems. Brands like McDonalds, Travelodge, and JD…
China to Allow Visa Free Travel for British Citizens After Starmer Xi Meeting
China has agreed to let British citizens visit the country for up to thirty days without a visa, according to the UK government. The decision followed Prime Minister Sir Keir…
