How are AI hedgies finding the next Nvidia and what are they betting big on? February 16, 2024 As Nvidia becomes Wall Street’s third most valuable company, where else are hedgies looking to place their AI related bets?
Brexit friction is hurting firms – Sunak must ‘strengthen EU relations’, top business body warns February 16, 2024 Businesses have still not adapted to the impact of Brexit and the government must “strengthen relations with the EU” to alleviate the strain on firms, the UK’s top business body has warned.
Crypto’s community ownership ethos can pose risks to projects February 16, 2024 Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets Just yesterday we wrote about the Starknet token launch and distribution to early adopters and ecosystem members through an ‘airdrop’. The narrative quickly turned sour as many [...]
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning February 16, 2024 The S&P 500 hit a record high despite big tech losses, while the Nikkei reached new heights and oil remained stable. Investors awaited the release of UK retail sales and US PPI data.
Why women are waiting a decade longer to give birth than mum’s generation February 15, 2024 The most common age for UK women to give birth is 31 according to new official figures; which is 10 years later than their mum's generation.
Rugby round up: Descriptive audio, colour blindness and England A February 15, 2024 Despite the lack of Six Nations this week to get fans and others alike talking about rugby, the sport has seen a number of exciting announcements this week. From new audio description at the Six Nations to changes to aid colour blindness and the England A announcement. Here’s what you may have missed. Six Nations [...]
Mildmay, Weaver and Liberty: What do the London Overground’s new names actually mean? February 15, 2024 The London Overground's six lines have been renamed and given colours, significantly changing the Tube network's world-famous map.
Close Brothers faces uncertain future as FCA motor finance probe sparks crisis February 15, 2024 Close Brothers shares collapsed on Thursday after it cancelled its dividend for the current financial year and announced that 2025 payouts would be placed under review amid a City watchdog probe into motor finance - a major part of its business model.
Barclays reportedly considering bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank February 15, 2024 Barclays is reportedly weighing up a bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank as part of efforts to diversify its business model.
How fashion brands like Dior, Chanel and Louis Vuitton embraced Swiss watchmaking February 15, 2024 Once there were Swiss watches and there were 'fashion watches' – now the likes of Chanel and Dior are producing fine mechanical watches