When the chips are down: Samsung boss warns of weakening demand September 7, 2022 The global semiconductor industry may take a turn for the worse after years of steadily rising demand, the CEO of Samsung Electronics has warned. Semiconductors, or computer chips, are used in most of today’s technology and are a critical component in electric vehicles. “The second half of this year looks bad, and as of now, [...]
Amid ‘hostile takeover’ bid M&C Saatchi reports 52 per cent profit increase before tax September 7, 2022 Advertising giant M&C Saatchi reported a near 10 per cent increase in revenue and 52 per cent rise in profit before tax from last year, despite the ongoing drama of its hostile takeover. The London-listed creative company increased its headline operating profit margin by 14 per cent. M&C Saatchi had almost £40m in net cash, [...]
The importance of building a brand in the metaverse September 6, 2022 Charles Stanton, CMO of Forj, sets out the case for why you need to get involved in the metaverse before it's too late.
British tech firm Nanoco considers further Samsung lawsuits in UK and China September 4, 2022 Manchester-based Nanoco is considering further lawsuits in the UK and China as the battle with electronics giant Samsung continues to heat up. The London-listed firm argues that Samsung used its quantum dot technology in its QLED TV without Nanoco’s permission, claiming an infringement of copyright. US regulator the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled in [...]
Google ploughs $1.5 billion into crypto and blockchain companies August 21, 2022 Google has been quietly shovelling a massive $1.5 billion into cryptocurrency and blockchain companies for almost a year.
Apple hit with lawsuit over anti-competitive behaviour through Apple Pay July 19, 2022 Apple is being sued over its Apple Pay system and accused of anti-competitive behaviour by stifling competition from other payment apps. The class action complaint filed yesterday in a California court by payment card credit union Affinity Credit Union alleges that the iPhone maker used its market power to resist competition from other payment apps. [...]
Watch out Apple: London’s smartphone maker Nothing reveals fresh model following £166m Alphabet funding June 15, 2022 London tech start-up Nothing unveiled the design of its debut smartphone this morning after securing more than $200m (£166m) in funding from the likes of Alphabet’s venture capital arm EQT Ventures.
Doceo market insights- Chips & Stout: How investment trusts can protect against inflation June 6, 2022 The promise This article will explain how an extra-large portion of chips and the finest Stout is just one of a number of strategies being deployed by investment trusts to tackle the threat of a sustained period of inflation. But first… The problem: too much tomato ketchup “The Federal Reserve and several administrations have [...]
45 per cent of Brits with disabilities admit to concealing them in the workplace to avoid being ‘valued less’ May 20, 2022 Britain is a country uncomfortable speaking about workplace disabilities with almost 45 per cent of those with one concealing it, according to new figures published by Samsung. Research shared by the electronics firm this week firm found almost half of 2,500 people polled did not feel OK using the word ‘disabled’, while 40 per cent [...]
US oil giant Chevron backs London cleantech firm in $150m funding round May 11, 2022 US oil giant Chevron has thrown its weight behind London cleantech firm Carbon Clean today in a $150m funding injection - the largest ever equity round for a ‘point of emission’ carbon capture company.