Category: Economy
On this day in 1940: McDonald’s is born in a strange kitchen in California
On this day in 1940, Mac and Dick McDonald opened an octagonal kitchen in San Bernardino and changed food forever, writes…
Starmer drama: Traders bet against UK as short-selling on pound and banks surges
Traders are betting against the UK as the political storm in Westminster continues to send jitters through asset markets. The pound…
Crispin Odey settles sexual assault claims ahead of trial
Former hedge fund tycoon Crispin Odey has settled a string of sexual assault allegations brought against him just weeks ahead of…
Spire Healthcare shares rocket after £1bn bid approach
Shares in Spire Healthcare shot to the top of the FTSE 250 on Wednesday, after the firm’s board signalled it would…
Reeves sends Labour MPs warning over bond market wrath
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sent anxious Labour backbenchers a stark warning on the wrath of bond markets in a bold intervention. …
Apple’s new boss needs to restore its magic for the AI era
The elevation of John Ternus hints at the future direction of the company …
How Fox News is luring in Gen Z
American boomers’ favourite TV network is trying new digital tricks …
Why your AI assistant is suddenly selling to you
Sponsored chats are changing the way digital advertising works …
From Allbirds to Glossier, millennial brands have lost their mojo
They have been squeezed by competitors old and new …
How big a threat is AI to entry-level jobs?
And what should companies do in response? …
