Who is Kevin Warsh, the man expected to become the next Fed chair? January 30, 2026 US President Donald Trump has said he will name his pick for Federal Reserve chair on Friday, ending months of speculation over who will replace Jerome Powell at the head of the US central bank. Trump said on Thursday evening that he would confirm the name of his candidate “tomorrow morning”, somebody who “is very [...]
FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: November 2025 January 30, 2026 Pre-Christmas spending remained below 2024 figures, but balances rose as payments fell to the lowest level since 2021
Media Release: Jannik Sinner and Allianz Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership January 29, 2026 Jannik Sinner becomes Global Brand Ambassador of the world’s most valuable insurance brand. The partnership broadens Allianz’s established sports collaborations; the large tennis fan base worldwide will drive emotional engagement with Allianz. “We’re here to serve” captures the spirit of both partners; joint projects with The Jannik Sinner Foundation aim to support children’s future.
Lloyds shares rally after profit boost and £1.8bn buyback January 29, 2026 Shares in Lloyds Banking Group jumped on Thursday as the bank launched a £1.8bn share buyback after breezing past profit expectations in the 2025 financial year. The FTSE 100 banking giant recorded a 12 per cent jump to pre-tax profit in the full-year netting £6.7bn and easily surpassing the £6.4bn pencilled in by internal analysts. [...]
Multi-Color Corporation Initiates Implementation of Restructuring Agreement January 29, 2026 Commences Prepackaged Chapter 11 Process As Part of Previously Announced Restructuring Support Agreement to Reset Balance Sheet and Position Company for Long-Term Growth and Investment Restructuring Supported by CD&R and More Than Supermajority of Senior Secured Lenders Who Have Agreed to Backstop Nearly $890 Million Investment; Provides More Than $500 Million of New Liquidity Upon Emergence All Global Operations and Service to Customers Expected to Continue Without Interruption; All Trade Vendors and Suppliers Expected to be Paid in Full Provides for $250 Million of New Money Debtor-in-Possession Financing to Capitalize the Business Throughout the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Process
I tried to create ChatGPT in 1999 – this is what failure taught me January 29, 2026 Fred Plais created a natural language search engine in the early days of the internet. Here’s what the AI founders of today can learn from his mistakes How did you feel when ChatGPT was released in 2022? Amazed by the advances of technology? Intrigued by the possibilities it created? Maybe worried about what AI could [...]
‘Woke’ banknotes: Bank of England orders money printer to follow ESG rules January 29, 2026 The Bank of England is facing backlash over its plans to make a new banknote printer comply with ESG and diversity standards under a “pass or fail” regime. Bank officials have attracted criticism from shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith over their plans to make applicants for the UK’s new money printing contract follow stringent criteria [...]
Trump declares ‘America is back!’ as US markets touch record highs January 28, 2026 Renewed AI-hype helped the S&P 500 break through the 7,000 mark for the first time ever on Wednesday, while the dollar clawed back some ground after a bruising few weeks. Equities soon pared their gains, falling below the 7,000 benchmark a few hours after the opening bell, and the S&P 500 had swung back into [...]
Cabbacis Issues Shareholder Letter and Provides Corporate Update January 28, 2026 Cabbacis (OTCQB: CABI), a U.S. federally-licensed tobacco-product manufacturer focused on risk-reduction products being developed under the iBlend™ brand name, today issued a letter to shareholders from Joseph Pandolfino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Cabbacis. Dear Fellow Shareholders: As we move into 2026, I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support, provide [...]
The Isle of Man’s quiet advantage in a noisy tax debate January 28, 2026 As larger jurisdictions grapple with the challenge of creating growth amid more complex tax and regulatory frameworks, a small Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea is offering a compelling counterpoint. For Alex Stokoe, Vice Chairman of the Isle of Man Wealth and Fund Services Association, the Isle of Man’s appeal is not built on headline-grabbing [...]