The FTSE 100 ended a difficult week firmly in negative territory on Friday, dragged lower by surging oil prices and growing unease over artificial intelligence investment returns. The blue-chip index closed down
Recent stock market turbulence has thrown a harsh spotlight on the deeply opaque financial structures underpinning the artificial intelligence industry. The AI sector has grown at a remarkable pace over recent years,
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The Financial Conduct Authority believes trading volumes in London are up to three times higher in value than previously recorded once dark trading activity is factored in. Dark trading refers to private
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Four Democratic senators are demanding answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over potential conflicts of interest tied to a recent Merck settlement. Merck & Co. (MRK) agreed
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San Francisco has launched a significant legal offensive against major food manufacturers, marking a new front in the battle over ultra-processed foods and public health. On 2 December 2025, the San Francisco
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Computacenter (LSE: CCC) might not be a household name, but this FTSE 100 company is quietly positioning itself at the heart of the global AI revolution. The company supplies IT equipment that
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Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) has drawn renewed attention from market analysts who suggest the stock may be trading below its intrinsic value based on earnings metrics. The home appliance giant has faced a
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Chancellor John Healey has renewed threats against retailers over profiteering as his options for supporting households narrow amid serious strains on the public finances. Healey warned supermarkets and fuel retailers that they
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has amended its regulations to replace the longstanding “duration of status” system for F, J, and I visa categories with fixed admission periods. The affected classifications
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Rentokil Initial shares tumbled as much as 20% in a single session, making it one of the worst days in recent memory for the FTSE 100 pest control giant. The sell-off came
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The United States has an unrivalled track record of generating spectacular stock market bubbles, yet also a remarkable ability to recover from them over time. From the dot-com collapse of the early
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