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U.K. remains Europe’s top spot for finance investment, EY says
June 9, 2025
U.K. remains Europe’s top spot for finance investment, EY says
The UK’s finance industry kept its lead over the rest of Europe in attracting foreign investment last year, although activity…
US quantum computing company IonQ to buy Oxford university start-up
June 9, 2025
US quantum computing company IonQ to buy Oxford university start-up
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…
Alibaba, Tencent freeze AI tools during high-stakes China exam
June 9, 2025
Alibaba, Tencent freeze AI tools during high-stakes China exam
China’s most popular AI chatbots like Alibaba’s Qwen have temporarily disabled functions including picture recognition, to prevent students from cheating…
US chipmaker Qualcomm agrees to buy UK’s Alphawave in $2.4bn deal
June 9, 2025
US chipmaker Qualcomm agrees to buy UK’s Alphawave in $2.4bn deal
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…
Metaplanet soars on $5.4B share offering plan to amass 210K Bitcoin by 2027 (MTPLF:Grey Market)
June 9, 2025
Metaplanet soars on $5.4B share offering plan to amass 210K Bitcoin by 2027 (MTPLF:Grey Market)
Wirestock Metaplanet’s (OTC:MTPLF) Tokyo-listed shares jumped over 16% on Monday after the company announced plans to raise approximately $5.4 billion…
Donald Trump tests the limits of presidential authority by sending troops into LA
June 9, 2025
Donald Trump tests the limits of presidential authority by sending troops into LA
By calling on troops to suppress protests in Los Angeles on Sunday, Donald Trump has shown he is willing to…
BYD unleashes an EV industry reckoning that alarms Beijing
June 8, 2025
BYD unleashes an EV industry reckoning that alarms Beijing
The price war engulfing China’s electric vehicle industry has sent share prices tumbling and prompted an unusual level of intervention…
Dow futures rise as stocks eye record highs ahead of U.S.-China talks and inflation reports
June 8, 2025
Dow futures rise as stocks eye record highs ahead of U.S.-China talks and inflation reports
Stock futures ticked up on Sunday night as the S&P 500’s recent rally has brought it within 2.4% of its…
ABC suspends journalist for calling Trump and adviser ‘world-class haters’
June 8, 2025
ABC suspends journalist for calling Trump and adviser ‘world-class haters’
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Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
June 8, 2025
Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set…