LIV Golf’s decline leaves sport with more questions than answers May 7, 2026 LIV Golf. What was that all about? Ok, the past tense might be a bit harsh. But could anyone have the appetite and depth of pockets to rescue a venture that has burned through $5bn from the ignominy of collapse? Where too does this embarrassing failure leave Saudi Arabia and its sporting ambitions? Time has [...]
Why democracy needs the rich May 7, 2026 A new book argues that, in a democracy, an intellectual class that holds homogeneous, anti-capitalist views demands a counterweight of the wealthy contributing to politics, says Rainer Zitelmann In 2021 and 2022, a representative survey on attitudes toward the market economy and capitalism was conducted in 34 countries. Among other things, respondents were presented with [...]
Interactive Brokers Launches Access to Korean Equities, Breaking New Ground for Global Investors May 7, 2026 Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced the launch of access to equities listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX), becoming the first major US-based broker to offer seamless trading in Korea’s $1.8 trillion equity market. Korea ranks fourth among Asia’s equity markets and tenth globally by market capitalization, with over $10 billion [...]
Griffin’s Citadel to swerve New York after mayor’s wealth tax campaign May 6, 2026 Hedge fund juggernaut Citadel has diverted investment earmarked for New York to its Miami headquarters, founder Ken Griffin has said, after the city’s socialist mayor filmed a video promoting a new ‘pied a terre’ wealth tax outside the billionaire’s $285m penthouse. Griffin told CNBC that because of mayor Zohran Mamdani’s social media clip, his $67bn [...]
Fifa defends World Cup ticket prices: ‘We had to apply market rates’ May 6, 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended the price of tickets at this summer’s World Cup, insisting football’s world governing body “had to apply market rates”. Tickets for the tournament are the most expensive in its history and have triggered a wave of criticism, including a formal complaint from a fans’ group to the European Commission. [...]
UK Fintech Payments Company Icon Solutions Honoured With King’s Award for Enterprise May 6, 2026 Wimbledon-headquartered fintech wins innovation award for payments technology used by banks globally
Waiv Enters Collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to Deliver AI-Derived Biomarkers for ADC Program May 6, 2026 Waiv, formerly Owkin Dx, to leverage its digital pathology platform encompassing foundation models and AI methodology for ADC biomarker discovery program
Results of AngloGold Ashanti plc’s 2026 Annual General Meeting May 6, 2026 AngloGold Ashanti plc (the “Company”) (NYSE: AU; JSE: ANG) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (“2026 AGM”) at 9:00am (Mountain Daylight Time) on Tuesday 5 May 2026, and today announces the results of the poll vote for each resolution set out in the Notice of AGM published on 26 March 2026 (the “AGM Notice”). The [...]
EXPEDIA GROUP MARKS GLOBAL TRAVEL ADVISOR DAY, HONORING ADVISORS WORLDWIDE IN ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR May 6, 2026 Expedia Group is celebrating Global Travel Advisor Day by bringing together Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) partners across key global markets to recognize the essential role travel advisors play in helping travelers plan, personalize, and navigate travel with confidence. Observed annually, Global Travel Advisor Day honors the expertise and dedication of travel advisors worldwide. [...]
Arsenal Champions League final run banks £123m and sets up record revenue May 6, 2026 Arsenal’s run to the Champions League final has already banked the club more than £120m in prize money, paving the way for their highest-earning season ever. The north Londoners reached the final for only the second time in their history in Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, which clinched a 2-1 aggregate victory. And the [...]