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Back to profileAnthropic warns ahead of IPO about AI destruction risks
While risk warnings are two a penny in a prospectus, Anthropic appears to have gone in heavy in its publication, highlighting the existential threat to humanity posed by the technology.
Burnham to announce new GB Grid in bid to bring energy costs down
Given the concerns over the damage to businesses ahead if the energy crunch worsens, strengthening security while limiting the cost of Britain’s energy supply is set to be one of the key themes of Andy Burnham’s speech to the Labour Party conference today.
Shein cautions over uncertain backdrop after European sales slide
The company reported a 53% decline in first-half operating profit, as rising costs and weaker demand weighed on its first results.
Trump ponders diesel ban ahead of mid-terms which could push up UK prices
But in Trump’s world, short-term gains aimed at reviving his flagging popularity seem to be his modus operandi.
Iran tensions reignite inflation fears as energy prices climb again
Brent Crude has surged above $107 a barrel, and government borrowing costs have been on the rise again.
African payments firm Airtel Money plots debut on London stock market
The London market is celebrating a much-needed win, with fintech platform Airtel Money set to list on the LSE.
Trump keeps markets guessing as IMF fires warning shot on government spending
Brent Crude has weakened a little further, trading around $98 a barrel, helped by some signs of more oil flowing from the Gulf region.
Tax speculation mounts ahead of Budget as investors look to shelter gains
For investors, the prospect of a higher CGT bill could mean some simply decide not to sell assets and hang onto them instead.
Burnham in tighter fiscal spot while Meta’s Muse fires up AI optimism
Meta’s Muse has hit number one for downloads on Apple’s App Store after being released this month.
JD Sports targets 140 shops in Mexico through franchise deal
The retailer is looking to kick off a Mexican wave of spending by tapping into a fast-growing athleisure market in the country, and Mexico’s young population gives it a large consumer base to target.
JD Sports targets 140 shops in Mexico through franchise deal
JD Sports is vaulting into the Mexican market, hoping to start on a brisk run by opening more than 140 shops from 2027 through a new franchise partnership.
Footsie rises as oil retreats and US-China talks in focus
The Footsie has clawed back ground in early trade, making up some of the losses suffered on Friday.