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Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Under the proposed law, Australians under 16 years of age will be prohibited from setting up social media accounts, even ...

Buffett, Murdoch, and Father Time

Buffett is handing his children full responsibility for the Berkshire Hathaway fortune. Murdoch is suing his. Read More

NFL legend Rob Gronkowski’s best-ever investment: $69,000 worth of Apple stock he bought on advice from his contractor

Gronk made the investment when he was just 25-years-old and “didn’t know how stocks work.” It’s more than tripled in ...

Warren Buffett says his white male status gave him confidence early on that he would one day become rich

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO said he has been on a “lucky streak” that began for him at birth. Read More

Walmart becomes biggest company to roll back DEI policies under conservative pressure to ‘end wokeness in corporate America’

Walmart’s moves underscore the increasing pressure faced by corporate America as it continues to navigate the fallout from the U.S. ...

Forget China, Mexico’s Trump card is BMW’s secret weapon for electric cars

“BMW will be the first premium automaker to produce EVs and batteries in Mexico.” Read More

UniCredit’s journey from foreign predator to domestic consolidator

Two months ago Andrea Orcel swooped on Germany’s Commerzbank. Now the dealmaker is bidding for Banco BPM

Labour has a classic first act problem

Everything the government does for the rest of its term will be distorted by its pledges on tax

Wall Street banks back UK stocks to outshine Europe under Trump tariffs

Analysts point to lack of manufacturers that could be hit and high weighting in banks and oil stocks

Citigroup slashes promotions as it seeks to overhaul bank

As few as 2,000 employees could receive pay and title bumps in the next month, down from about 8,000 in ...

Freedom by Angela Merkel — a paean to a bygone halcyon age

The former German chancellor’s remarkable story is undermined by a failure to admit mistakes — though she does not pull ...

How Shanghai’s ambition to be the ‘future of finance’ fell apart

The city was meant to be China’s answer to New York. But trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken ...

Why the public doesn’t buy the idea of a ‘green jobs’ bonanza

People understand that transitions are hard — politicians need to as well

Formula 1 teams up with Lego to assemble a younger fanbase for the thriving motorsport

The deal comes as F1’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to the hit Netflix series “Drive to Survive,” ...

British firms are being forced into ‘damage control’ mode as tax hikes leave CEOs questioning whether to invest in UK, industry chief warns

​”Too many businesses are having to compromise on their plans for growth,” CBI chief ​Rain Newton-Smith said. Read More

Dollar rises after Donald Trump vows to impose new tariffs

Chinese equities rose as levies appeared to be smaller than expected

US charges against Gautam Adani put loyal Jefferies on the spot

New York-based bank was vocal champion of Indian group whose billionaire head is accused of bribery scheme

New UK non-dom concession ‘accelerates’ wealthy people’s exit plans

Anyone leaving before April 2025 will become exempt from inheritance tax after three years

Telegram finances propped up by crypto gains as founder fights charges

Revenue leapt to $525mn in first half of 2024 before chief Pavel Durov was detained over alleged criminality on platform

Crypto firm Prometheum gained an edge under Gary Gensler’s SEC. Suddenly its future appears less certain

Prometheum was the rare crypto firm to find favor with the Chairman of the SEC. Read More

Trump says he will hit China, Canada and Mexico with new tariffs

US president-elect vows to impose levies on first day in retaliation for illegal immigration and drug trafficking

Trump crypto project gets $30 million investment from Sun

The controversial China-born crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun is now the largest investor in Trump’s decentralized finance project. Read More

US special counsel moves to drop criminal cases against Trump

Filings bring an end to unprecedented attempts to prosecute a former president

Starbucks Is using pens and paper to track pay after vendor hack

A hack has sent the coffee chain back to basics. Read More

Tesla excluded from EV buyer credits in California proposal

Tensions between Musk and Newsom have been strained for years. Read More

UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog

Ministers have failed to explore the impact of higher costs on jobs and economic activity, says RPC

Rachel Reeves says there will be no more tax increases on UK business

The chancellor defends her Budget at the CBI conference, saying the revenue raising measures were necessary

Tips for a smooth Thanksgiving with family, even when politics are different and tensions are high

Here’s what to do when gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Read More

Dangerous ultra-processed foods are linked to more than 30 health conditions. Here’s how to identify and avoid them

Processing isn’t inherently negative—the extent of processing and its impact on nutrient density are critical factors to consider. Read More