Fast-developing technology gives hackers ability to craft ‘perfect’ fraudulent emails
Sun Art deal is ecommerce group’s second major divestment of bricks-and-mortar assets in less than a month
Performance likely to be ahead of wider industry but lags S&P 500 index
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb
Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groups
The issues facing private equity, dealmaking, corporate Japan and beyond
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easing
Slowing demand growth triggers wave of bankruptcies in industry’s most important European market
The sector has a growing share of female leaders, who say they value purpose and work-life balance
Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are powering
Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreurial culture
Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market
A new year’s resolution to think about your wardrobe will save you money and create less waste
We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policies
Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goals
Regulators, ethicists and nation-states will be all over robotics in the workplace from every conceivable angle
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high
Even holiday caravans have been known to skew England’s housebuilding data
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year
If drivers are no longer responsible for accidents, will liability shift to manufacturers?
After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answer
Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industry
As the industry expands, there are some areas that should start to attract regulatory scrutiny
Medical tech is increasingly mainstream but needs path to profitability
The multibillion-dollar longevity industry, a coven of snake oil merchants, biohackers and geniuses, is tricky to quantify
Transit deal expires with no follow-up agreement on flows to central Europe
FCA has not yet used new powers to fine or prosecute groups that do not co-operate
KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy transition
How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technology
German lender sees room for expansion in Americas where it lags in rankings
Industry is decommissioning legacy lines as demand for metal expected to grow
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