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Prediction markets ramp up celebrity ads despite backlash over Sweeney and LeBron spots
Prediction market platforms are spending heavily on celebrity advertising campaigns, drawing criticism over marketing tactics as the industry …
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Navan raises fiscal 2027 forecast on strong corporate travel demand
Navan has lifted its fiscal 2027 outlook, citing robust corporate travel demand and customer growth. The company's revised …
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EU spirits exports fall as trade barriers and tariffs bite
European Union spirits exporters are facing a sharp downturn in overseas sales as geopolitical tensions, retaliatory tariffs, and …
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Chime shares jump 10% as Stride deal puts fintech on path to bank charter
Chime's shares rose 10% after announcing a $590m deal to acquire Stride Bank, a move that could secure …
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JMP Securities keeps Oracle rating unchanged ahead of quarterly results
JMP Securities has maintained its rating on Oracle stock as the company prepares to report quarterly earnings, with …
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Saudi AI champion Humain plans IPO and $2.5bn data centre fund
Saudi Arabia's state-backed AI company Humain is preparing for an initial public offering and raising a $2.5 billion …
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Nike shareholders reject climate proposal backed by Norway wealth fund
Nike shareholders voted against a climate-related proposal at the company's annual meeting, despite backing from Norway's sovereign wealth …
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A $4 Million Company-Card Case Shows the Cost of Weak Financial Controls
U.S. prosecutors accuse a California bookkeeper of opening an American Express card on her employer’s account, using it …
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InnovAge tops fiscal 2026 with profit surge, shares jump after hours
InnovAge Holding reported a surge in profit for fiscal 2026, beating market expectations and driving its shares higher …
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Poste sweetens TIM bid and removes the deal's key threshold
Poste Italiane has added €0.30 cash per TIM share and waived the 66.67% minimum acceptance condition, shifting the …
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Tesco and Waitrose recalls show why retail safety depends on precise batch data
Three current notices cover undeclared allergens and a hand-wash batch outside microbiological specification. The business lesson is operational: …
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Elizabeth Holmes returns to the spotlight, but the Theranos lesson is still about governance
A24 documentary You Can See Everything has revived public fascination with Elizabeth Holmes. For business readers, the more …
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NATS failure cancels more than 1,000 flights as airlines face a costly recovery
A flight-processing failure at NATS brought severe disruption to Britain’s airports on Tuesday. The technical fault is fixed, …
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France’s Tracfin reports a 32% surge in suspicious transaction filings
French financial intelligence received 278,484 suspicious transaction reports in 2025, with banks and crypto providers driving a sharp …
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General Mills says growth push gains traction at consumer conference
General Mills executives told investors at the Barclays consumer conference that its growth strategy is beginning to deliver …
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Amazon’s Ad Push Brings Market Clarity Rather Than Price Inflation
Amazon’s expansion into advertising has created a more transparent and efficient marketplace for serious buyers, countering claims that …
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US political ad spending set to hit $12bn as brands seek ways to cut through
Political advertising is expected to reach $12 billion in the US, creating a crowded media environment. Brands are …
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Sabaf posts Q2 sales growth as shares slip on margin outlook
Italian gas components maker Sabaf reported higher second-quarter sales but saw its shares slip as investors weighed margin …
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Activist investor presses Xerox to review financial services arm
An activist investor is pushing Xerox Holdings to conduct a strategic review of its financial services division, according …
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Dow slides 400 points as US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher
US stocks fell sharply as continued US-Iran attacks sent oil prices climbing, with the Dow dropping 400 points …