UK property prices dipped 0.4% in December to £271,068, marking the slowest annual growth in 18 months, though affordability and buyer activity remain strong.
Disney beat Q1 revenue and earnings estimates, with theme parks and films like Zootopia 2 driving growth, while sports and marketing costs weighed on profits.
SpaceX is weighing an IPO valuing the company at $1.5tn, possibly in mid-June, timed with a planetary alignment and Elon Musk's birthday.
Lloyds boss says bankers must reskill as AI reshapes finance, with some jobs cut but new roles created as AI boosts efficiency and profits.
U.S. auto safety regulators expanded an investigation into 1.27M Ford F-150 trucks over reports of sudden downshifts and rear-wheel lockup.
Disney's board is close to naming parks chief Josh D'Amaro as CEO, potentially succeeding Bob Iger and ending a three-year leadership search.
Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity to expand cloud capacity, amid rising AI demand and growing investor scrutiny.
Merging SpaceX and xAI looks easy for Elon Musk, but bringing Tesla into a single "Musk Inc" is far more complex due to valuation, scrutiny and investor concerns.
Alibaba will spend $431 million to boost its Qwen AI app over Lunar New Year, outspending rivals Tencent and Baidu as China's AI race intensifies.
Despite investing in projects like AI-driven agriculture, Europe's $955B recovery fund faces delays, bottlenecks, and unspent funds as deadlines near.
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10B, claiming leaks of his tax returns caused reputational and financial harm; IRS contractor was jailed for the disclosures.
Meta faces a New Mexico trial for allegedly exposing kids to sexual exploitation and harm on its platforms; it denies claims, citing legal protections.
Amazon in talks to invest up to $50B in OpenAI, potentially becoming the biggest backer in the AI startup's $100B funding round.
Tesla to double spending to $20B in 2026, focusing on autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, not traditional EV sales.
American Airlines plans to resume U.S.–Venezuela flights after Trump reopened airspace, pending security checks and regulatory approval, ending a six-year halt.
Trump plans to announce his Fed chair pick Friday, with markets betting on Kevin Warsh as investors weigh impacts on rates, the dollar and volatility.
Apple forecast up to 16% revenue growth as iPhone demand rebounds in Asia, with China sales up 38%, though chip shortages may pressure margins.
A U.S. judge ruled Bank of America must face claims it knowingly benefited from Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking, while a similar case against BNY Mellon was dismissed.
Lawmakers passed reforms cutting taxes, boosting ministry power and giving private firms autonomy, aiming to revive output as U.S. eases sanctions.
Mastercard beat Q4 profit estimates on strong spending, but will cut 4% of staff, taking a $200M restructuring charge this quarter.
Starmer meets Xi in Beijing, signalling a reset in UK-China ties, eyeing trade gains, tariff cuts and cooperation despite security concerns.
Tesla invests $2bn in Musk's xAI, confirms Cybercab production this year, boosts AI pivot but flags heavy capex and chip supply risks.
Fed keeps rates at 3.5–3.75%, citing easing risks, still-high inflation and a stabilizing job market; cuts likely later.
Google agrees to pay $135m to settle claims it collected Android users' cellular data without consent, while denying any wrongdoing.