Nobel Prize in economics: What is auction theory and why is it important? October 12, 2020 US academics Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have won the 2020 Nobel Prize in economics for their groundbreaking work on the theory and practice of auctions. Milgrom and Wilson, 72 and 83 respectively, are both professors at Stanford University in California. They will split the 10m krona (£850,000) prize and each receive a gold medal. [...]
With nine games to go, the battle for the Premier League Golden Boot looks set to go down to the wire March 7, 2019 At the front of every great team there is a goalscorer, charged with converting the team's chances into goals and delivering moments of quality that can change the course of a game. While the battle for the Premier League crown looks set to go down to the wire, there is another race that is starting [...]
Binance’s FCA snub could be just the beginning of a clampdown on crypto exchanges June 29, 2021 The FCA’s hard-line approach with Binance Markets is a clear signal that regulatory bodies are preparing to put cryptocurrency exchanges under their microscope, warn lawyers.
Microsoft reveals smallest ever Xbox Series S September 8, 2020 Microsoft has unveiled its smallest ever edition of its Xbox console, the Xbox Series S. The console will be priced at £249.99, and will debut alongside the next flagship Xbox Series X which will be revealed later this year. The announcement followed hours after leaks of images, pricing and specifications of the two consoles appeared [...]
Expecting football to make Twitter and Facebook stop social media abuse is like asking your six-year-old to tackle Cristiano Ronaldo February 23, 2021 The English football community has finally had enough of the rampant racial abuse and bullying its players suffer on social media. Police are investigating and thePremeir League and other bodies have made an unprecedented direct plea to Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey. Of course, these issues on social media don’t just impact football players or [...]
Aston Martin Zagato Twins are the supercars sold as a pair December 5, 2020 The bespoke V12 Vantage Heritage Twins are Zagato’s 100th birthday present to itself. We examine what makes these supercars special.
AxisStars: Former Man Utd and France footballer Louis Saha on cleaning up the industry and ‘keeping sharks at bay’ with his app business June 23, 2021 Louis Saha enjoyed a glittering football career but he was far from an instant success. A promising teenager, he struggled at first at humble Metz, scored just once in a loan spell at Newcastle United, and dropped down a division to sign for Fulham in the hope of kick-starting his career. Saha proved a success [...]
Exclusive: Square Mile veteran Joe Nally looks back on 45 years in the City February 25, 2021 Tomorrow, Joe Nally will retire from Cenkos Securities, a firm he co-founded 18 years ago, after a career of more than 45 years in the City. Nally, who was previously a partner at Williams De Broe, is one of the few remaining individual members of the International Stock Exchange of London who is still working. [...]
Porsche Taycan rear-wheel drive review: the best EV just got better February 3, 2021 The Taycan rear-wheel drive is the most affordable version of Porsche's sleek and sporty electric car. It might be the best to drive, too.
Clarks kicks off restructuring talks with landlords October 26, 2020 High street footwear retailer Clarks has begun negotiations with landlords over store closures and rental agreements as it prepares to launch a restructuring plan. Clarks and its advisors will meet with retail property owners this week to discuss a company voluntary arrangement, which would allow the retailer to move to a “turnover rent” model linked [...]