Are American stocks too expensive? January 14, 2025 American stocks are expensive – really expensive. The way analysts measure how expensive stocks are is looking at the ratio of their price to the company’s annual earnings. Goldman Sachs has calculated that even excluding the largest technology companies, US market valuations are at a 20-year peak, currently sitting at a ratio of 19.3 price [...]
Labour is squandering Britain’s lead on the AI revolution January 14, 2025 The UK is well positioned to lead the coming AI revolution, but the Labour government is doing everything it can to undermine this country’s strength in tech, says Alan Mak The UK is on the cusp of a technological revolution. AI offers a wealth of growth opportunities and Britain can be a world leader in [...]
Does a toothbrush need AI? CES 2025 showcases risks of aimless innovation January 13, 2025 CES 2025 was, unsurprisingly, all about AI. But gimmicks like AI toothbrushes risk reducing AI to a marketing buzzword.
How to get workers back to the office in 2025? Let them open the windows! January 10, 2025 Five years on from the pandemic, it's time to bin the office gimmicks and get back to basics, writes real estate expert Philipp Ueberschaer.
MOD urged to learn from Ukraine’s war with Russia and ’embrace AI’ January 10, 2025 The ministry of defence (MOD) has been urged to swiftly adapt to artificial intelligence (AI)’s potential in defence to avoid falling behind its global adversaries. According to the Defence Committee’s recent report, the MOD should learn from Ukraine’s use of AI on the battlefield, embracing it as a core part of its operations and strive [...]
The femtech revolution is just getting started – but who are the real winners? January 9, 2025 What is so revolutionary about femtech? A once-niche term that, since coined by entrepreneur Ida Tin in 2016, has become synonymous with the future of healthcare and technology. The concept quickly struck a chord with the broader healthtech landscape, tapping into an underserved market for women’s health. The industry has witnessed exponential growth over the [...]
Time to address the elephant in the room: AI’s impact on legal fees January 7, 2025 Last year, the legal sector saw record-level salaries and large mergers, all while rolling out every AI policy under the sun. So what does 2025 look like?
The new meeting etiquette: to bot or not? January 2, 2025 The dos and don’t of using AI in meetings while safeguarding your business’ culture and values, according to Amale Ghalbouni Artificial Intelligence has woven itself into the very fabric of every modern business. And while AI has found a natural home in places where productivity is of the essence, meetings and workshops remain a place [...]
How AI will ‘reshape the UK business landscape’ in 2025, according to Dell boss December 28, 2024 How artificial intelligence (AI) will “reshape the UK business landscape” in 2025 has been outlined by Dell Technologies’ top boss in the country. Steve Young, who is the US giant’s UK senior vice president and managing director, has said new approaches to data centre infrastructure will be crucial to delivering the predicted return on investment [...]
Retail in 2025: The year of personalisation, AI, wellness – and no more barcodes December 24, 2024 2024 has been a tough year for retail. From companies sounding the alarm on business rates in the first half of the year to low consumer confidence and footfall proving stickier than expected, the festive period has now been overshadowed by stark warnings about further cost rises next year. Restructuring partner at RSM UK, Gordon [...]