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The business case for creativity April 27, 2024 In today’s corporate landscape, creativity is no longer confined to the marketing department, says David O’Hearns Keir Starmer has said we are in the midst of a “creativity crisis”, with arts subjects having been diminished and devalued for well over a decade. His recent speech said that the creative industry is essential for our economic [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on the heels of strong US tech earnings April 26, 2024 Asian stocks rallied alongside a strong tech sector fuelled by impressive US earnings. Bank of Japan maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0-0.1 per cent. Oil prices climbed, while Microsoft and Alphabet shares surged post-earnings beats. Investors await US inflation data and focus on ExxonMobil and NatWest earnings.
Alphabet surges 11 per cent on strong earnings, unveils first dividend payout April 26, 2024 Alphabet shares surged in after-hours trading on Thursday after Google's parent company impressed investors with a blowout first-quarter earnings report and initiated a $70 billion stock buyback program alongside its first-ever dividend declaration.
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations, shares soar on robust Azure growth April 26, 2024 Microsoft outpaced expectations for its third-quarter revenue and profit, unveiled on Thursday. This success was largely fueled by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its cloud services, propelling its shares to surge by more than 4 per cent during extended trading.
Schroders posts rise in assets as it looks to rebound from ‘challenging’ year April 25, 2024 Schroders has reported an uptick in assets under management during the first three months of this year as it looks to rebound from a challenging 2023.
FTSE 100 today: BHP pounces on Anglo American while Meta drags tech lower April 25, 2024 US stocks saw a slight rise amid volatility. Asian stocks declined as Meta reignited tech sell-off, and the Japanese yen dropped below ¥155. Meta's stock fell 15 per cent, contributing to market turbulence. Despite this, oil and gold prices held steady. Investors now await US Q1 GDP data and earnings updates from Alphabet, Microsoft, Intel and Barclays.
Meta’s stock tanks 15 per cent as AI spending rises, revenue outlook fails to impress April 25, 2024 Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, experienced a significant drop of more than 15 per cent during after-hours trading.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to shine green, riding global upward momentum April 24, 2024 Asian markets followed Wall Street's upward trend, with oil and gold prices trading nearly flat as tensions in the Middle East eased. Tesla's stock soared 13 per cent after plans to fast-track a 'more affordable' model release. Attention now shifts to the upcoming earnings reports from Meta, Boeing, IBM, and Intel.
Tesla’s stock skyrockets 13 per cent after announcing speedier launch of ‘more affordable’ models April 24, 2024 Tesla's stock soared by over 13 per cent in after-hours trading, marking a significant rebound from its lowest point in 15 months.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to reach fresh highs on increased speculation of BOE rate cuts April 23, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's positive momentum, while oil prices rebounded and gold hovered near a one-week low. Bitcoin remained steady despite so-called halving. Investors eagerly awaited Global PMI data and Tesla's earnings report for market direction.