Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and the Future of Investing June 1, 2021 Witnessing the recent GameStop event, it was clear that for better or worse, the little guy, or many, many little guys, had briefly beaten Wall Street at its own game. While GameStop was fuelled primarily by the collective action of many, the voice of only one person, echoed by others, can have similar influence. For [...]
Are Fridays In The Office Over? September 20, 2022 Desk discos, shorter commute times and continued peace and quiet. These are the benefits the 12% of workers who continue to work in the office on a Friday enjoy, while the rest of us remain at home and slide into the weekend a little early. As hybrid working settles in as our new normal, numerous [...]
‘Commercially, we’re bigger than any one player’: PSG on life after Messi and Neymar November 22, 2023 The French giants are banking on brand value to keep breaking revenue records.
AIDS scientists cure human for the first time: Former HIV patient is off medication, asymptomatic and healthy February 16, 2022 Researchers in the U.S. have said they have cured HIV in a human being for the very first time. The scientists said the mixed-race New York woman, who was previously HIV positive, was now “off medication, asymptomatic and healthy”, according to various media reports. The scientists reportedly used a cutting-edge stem cell transplant method that [...]
We’re hardwired to accept bumper salaries for sports stars but not our City bankers September 21, 2022 In a bid to prove her free market credentials – and those of her chancellor – Liz Truss has widely trailed the idea of lifting the cap on bankers’ bonuses. Cue outrage from the usual quarters. At the same time, there was another headline in the Guardian on remuneration which might be thought would cause [...]
Facebook accused of being ‘morally bankrupt’ at whistleblower Frances Haugen Senate hearing October 5, 2021 Whistleblower Frances Haugen is testifying against Facebook before the US Senate, and has accused the firm of putting “astronomical profits before people” and said it “harms children.” Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, began her testimony by saying: “I believe Facebook’s products harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy.” During the committee hearing, Senator Blumenthal, [...]
City A.M. Awards 2022: Dealmaker of the Year March 29, 2022 The City is back, and so are the City A.M. Awards, recognising the best of the Square Mile, Canary Wharf and London’s business community – which has shown shown resilience, innovation and adaptability like never before over the past year. We’re delighted to host what will be a wonderful celebration of the capital’s rebound, but [...]
Emma Raducanu capitalises on US Open success with Tiffany & Co sponsorship deal September 23, 2021 Emma Raducanu has signed the first major sponsorship deal since her breakthrough success at the US Open, with jeweller Tiffany & Co. The 18-year-old British tennis sensation has been tipped to land a swathe of commercial deals after producing one of sport’s most remarkable storylines at the grand slam earlier this month. Raducanu wore Tiffany [...]
Cameron Smith proves point to critics with first LIV Golf win at his second attempt September 19, 2022 Open champion Cameron Smith hit back at criticism of his move to LIV Golf after winning his first title on the Saudi-backed big-money circuit on Sunday night. Smith carded a final round of 69 to finish on 13 under par and win by three shots from Dustin Johnson and Peter Uihlein at Rich Harvest Farms [...]
Liberty Media face logistical nightmare as swelling Formula One calendar puts squeeze on teams September 10, 2019 Next season Formula One will race out of the blocks with back-to-back grands prix in Australia and Bahrain in an attempt to fit a record 22-race season into the 37 weeks currently spanning the calendar. It is a significant amendment to the season as F1 owners Liberty Media press on with plans to expand into [...]