Business
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UK retail investors intensify their focus on US technology amid tariff apprehensions
Amid escalating geopolitical risks and fluctuations in financial markets, UK retail investors amplified their engagement with US technology stocks in April. Trading statistics from prominent investment platforms reveal that American tech giants like Nvidia, Palantir, and Tesla led the most-traded listings, highlighting the persistent allure of US innovation leaders for British investors. On the AJ…
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EU focuses on TikTok in intensifying worldwide tech clampdown
TikTok hit with €530m fine by EU for unlawful data transfers to China TikTok has received a €530 million (£451.9 million) fine from Ireland’s data protection authority for violating EU data privacy laws, marking a major intensification in European examination of international tech companies and their global data transfer methods. The decision, delivered by Ireland’s…
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Agentic AI: doing more with less in customer experience
Agentic AI promises to transform customer experience economics — but only if businesses automate wisely without sacrificing service quality.
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M&S and Co-op: UK retailers prepare for cyber threats
Two of the UK’s most prominent high street brands – Marks & Spencer and Co-op – have recently fallen prey to a rising tide of cyber threats, underscoring the growing susceptibility of Britain’s retail industry to advanced digital assaults. Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been dealing with the repercussions of a ransomware incident, while the…
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With billionaire capital flowing into gold, gold mining stocks may be next in line for revaluation
With gold prices hovering near record highs, a growing chorus of analysts, investors and executives is watching.
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Microsoft stock climbs as AI investments produce robust gains
Microsoft’s stock surged by more than six percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following a strong earnings report that exceeded predictions and highlighted the robust performance of its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors. The American technology leader reported a 13 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $70.1 billion (£52.5 billion) for the quarter…
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Tesla denies claims of Musk succession search
Tesla has denied reports that its board is seeking a replacement for chief executive Elon Musk, after a Wall Street Journal report claimed the company had began a search for its new chief executive, amid mounting concerns on his political entanglements. In a post early Thursday on X, the social media owned by Musk, Tesla…
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Tesla begins CEO search as Elon Musk vows return amid stock drop and political backlash
Tesla begins search to replace Elon Musk after 71% profit drop and growing investor unease over his political role, as Musk pledges to shift focus back to the company. Read more: Tesla launches CEO search as Elon Musk pledges return amid stock plunge and political fallout
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Business confidence reaches highest level since October budget as Trump delays tariffs
Business confidence rose to its highest level since September, boosted by Trump’s tariff delay and easing cost pressures, according to new data from the Institute of Directors. Read more: Business confidence hits highest level since October budget as Trump delays tariffs
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Amazon cautions that London’s AI boom faces threats due to a shortage of skills.
London leads the way in AI implementation—but an increasing skills gap jeopardizes national progress Companies in London are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) more rapidly and comprehensively than other regions in the UK. Nonetheless, industry experts caution that a significant lack of digital skills may hinder the overall economic advantages of this advancement and worsen…