Next: High street bellwether beats market expectations yet again May 1, 2024 Next said that it has projected post-tax earnings per share growth of 4.8 per cent for the year.
Jeremy Hunt goes to bat for City firms with FCA ‘name and shame’ criticism May 1, 2024 Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, launched a rare broadside against the FCA over its name and shame plans
MPs call for AI Act to protect music industry May 1, 2024 The APPG's report makes eight recommendations to the Government, including the implementation of a UK AI Act, the labelling of AI-generated copy, and a personality right to protect artists from deepfakes.
A&O Shearman: the mega law firm merger goes live today. Here’s what you need to know May 1, 2024 The most highly anticipated merger in the legal sector formally completes today, operating under a new name A&O Shearman.
Exclusive: Canary Wharf Group chairman among business voices backing Sadiq Khan May 1, 2024 Canary Wharf Group chairman Sir George Iacobescu is among dozens of business voices backing Sadiq Khan ahead of Thursday’s mayoral election.
Don’t cut the green crap: Why reversing climate policies might be a mistake May 1, 2024 Labour and the Tories should not be turning their backs on the green transition - one of the UK's big success stories - at a time when taking action is more important than ever, Jessica Frank-Keyes argues
FTSE 100 today: London stocks to stay subdued in light trading as Asia and Europe mark Labour Day holidays May 1, 2024 Asian markets were mixed following Wall Street's poor performance. Concurrently, oil prices experienced a decline while gold remained stable. Starbucks, AMD, and Supermicro saw significant stock declines. Now, all eyes are on the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision and Chair Jay Powell's remarks.
EigenLayer’s airdrop disappoints through “non-transferable” clause May 1, 2024 There is no doubt EigenLayer, and the “restaking” narrative it has introduced, has attracted a lot of attention. The protocol has absorbed over $15 billion in staked Ethereum and has become a major talking point. On Monday, the protocol released details on its eagerly anticipated token and airdrop.
Amazon’s stock surges on strong earnings, fuelled by AI-driven cloud growth May 1, 2024 Amazon.com surpassed Wall Street's expectations in its quarterly report, buoyed by the surge of interest in artificial intelligence, particularly in its cloud-computing division, propelling the retail giant's shares up to 5% in after-hours trading.
Wimbledon ticket tout jailed for four months April 30, 2024 A man who admitted to buying and selling tickets for the Wimbledon Championships 2023 has been jailed for four months