Why ‘Mickey Mouse’ Degrees aren’t as goofy as Rishi says June 10, 2024 [RE: Sunak wants to ‘scrap rip-off degrees in favour of 100k apprenticeships, 29 May] Rishi Sunak’s recent attack on so-called “Mickey Mouse” degrees overlooks their huge contributions to London’s economy and society. With one-in-five jobs in the city linked to the creative sector, our innovative talent shines on the global stage. These degrees are often criticised [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets primed to open higher as rate cut odds strengthen June 5, 2024 Asian markets surged on rate cut expectations, while Australia's Q1 growth slowed. Eyes on global services PMI releases and Computacenter.
Why this self-made millionaire believes an ‘original’ business idea is far from needed June 4, 2024 Timothy Armoo on why you an "original idea" is far from needed when it comes to entrepreneurial success.
The Growing Risks Of Deep-Sea Mining May 10, 2024 There is growing interest in deep-sea mining from both sides of the aisle – ardent defenders who believe it can meet the world’s pressing need for critical minerals and others who agree that it might do irrevocable damage to marine ecosystems and ocean health. From the activist lens, SIGWATCH data shows that campaigning on deep-sea mining has [...]
Wellness tech to help keep your daily step count in check April 30, 2024 While walking can be done virtually anytime, anywhere, these handy wellness tech gadgets can give you extra motivation to go one step further.
Pitchside access, front row seats and coaches’ briefings: How football is selling ‘inside the ropes’ experiences April 30, 2024 Football has largely kept fans at arm’s length, but that looks to be changing.
Meet the fund manager: Stephen Yiu on Meta, Nvidia and cashing in on the AI boom April 29, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Stephen Yiu, manager of Blue Whale Growth fund.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend rally; US Fed decision, Apple, Amazon earnings in spotlight April 29, 2024 Asian shares rose alongside their US counterparts, with Hong Kong equities extending a rally for the sixth straight day. The Japanese yen plunged below ¥160, but authorities did not intervene due to the holiday, while oil and gold prices dropped. The focus remained on upcoming earnings reports from tech giants Apple and Amazon, along with the Fed meeting and jobs data.
Shares in Apple trade at 12-month low ahead of company’s earnings April 28, 2024 Apple's stock woes largely stem from stagnant earnings per share growth, a drop in iPhone sales and ongoing regulatory pressures.
Samsung steals smartphone crown from Apple as Chinese rivals Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi eat into market April 15, 2024 Apple's iPhone sales sagged 10 per cent in the first three months of 2024, while Samsung shipments also fell, but only by 0.7 per cent.