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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The chain has been a fixture of the British High Street for more than 50 years and is still used by around half of all UK households.
Progyny Q2 2026 slides: revenue beats, margins expand despite stock drop
It’s Friday, so treat yourself! Inspire Brands, the private empire behind Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In, Baskin Robbins, and Jimmy John’s, just confidentially filed for an IPO. Backer Roark Capital…
Productivity Growth Suppresses Inflation as Technology Makes Everything Cheaper
The PAP government abandoned the Second Industrial Revolution—a huge mistake, given how high value, high-tech manufacturing subsequently drove growth in other regional economies—and developed a new two pronged strategy:…
First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
Over the last fortnight, reports of AI models going beyond their expected bounds - be that technically or morally - have been seemingly unavoidable.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
No-frills airline EasyJet has agreed to be taken over in a £5.7bn deal by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor dropped out.
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
More than 1,900 small high street businesses including mini-marts, vape shops and car washes are licensed to sponsor foreign workers under a specialist scheme intended for high-earning individuals despite visa rules bei…
Palantir Earnings Provide Hope for the Software Sector
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, designing the pressure tanks that help power its rocket. He was paid partly in stock - a common trade-off at start-ups as a hiring incentive.
Moderna wins U.S. FDA approval for first mRNA-based flu vaccine
Today is the deadline the FDA set itself to issue a verdict on the first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine in American history — but adults 50 and older who are hoping to switch to Moderna's mFlusiva for the coming …
Australia trade swings to June surplus, beats forecasts as exports rebound
Australia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of A$1,929 million in June, according to official data released today, defying market expectations of a A$1,100 million deficit. The surprise surplus, driven by stronger-than…
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation's system.
Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating.
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Yet another summer heatwave could be on the way to make your commute sweaty and your workplace stuffy.
Our AI knew it: +200%, these stocks smashed earnings and keep surging higher
Last week, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company Alphabet (GOOGL) reported financial results that smashed Wall Street expectations. Total revenue jumped to ~$120 billion, representing a 24% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, ear…
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a m…
US Construction Spending Exposes a Deepening Investment Divide
New Delhi: “We’ve become used to it – the constant headaches, the breathing problems,” says Mohammad Irfan, an e-rickshaw driver in Rohini, Delhi, summing up the fatigue many feel as the Air Quality Index (AQI) oscillat…
Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials.
US Service Sector Remains Robust, but Hiring Weakness Persists
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…