9 h. ago JPMorgan shares slide as bank says expenses will jump $9bn in 2026

Rising costs in consumer unit are a ‘big part’ of overall increase in spending

Economics

20 h. ago Applied Nutrition in rude health as shares jump on profit upgrade

The group said it expects results for the year to July 31 2026 to be around 10% higher than the current forecasts

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37 h. ago 'Death diver' left with horror injuries after cliff jump shares 3 things he's learned

Vali Graham was a self-proclaimed “death diving” enthusiast who suffered a fractured skull, back, concussion and a burst ear drum in a failed world record attempt

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3 w. ago Japan and Switzerland’s economies contract as exports are hit by US tariffs; Alphabet shares jump after Warren Buffett reveals stake – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChina travel warning for Japan sends shares in tourism and retail companies plungingAlthough WPP’s shares have slipped back a little (+3.7%), they’re still leading the FTSE 100 risers.AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould sums up the situation:“Executives at embattled advertising agency WPP have recently been snapping up shares in the company and it seems they may not be the only ones who see value in the business. There is speculation about a bid from French rival Havas and private equity firms reportedly looking to pick off bits of the business.“After years when it felt like WPP’s shares had been suffering a slow puncture, the tyre has burst in stock market terms for the company in 2025. This led to the departure of CEO Mark Read and investors in the US apparently being rallied by law firms for a class action lawsuit alleging they were misled about the state of the business.This better-than-expected performance was initial...

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3 w. ago Carole was told she was rude, antisocial and 'possessed by the devil'. It was only when she was 46 that she discovered what the issue really was... this is why all women must hear her story

As a child Carole McNally was criticised for being cold. For eyars she battled with feelings of not fitting in. It was only when her youngest son was diagnosed that the penny dropped.

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3 w. ago How the Rybakina revival proves women’s tennis is stronger than ever

A high-quality edition of the WTA Finals produced something of a surprise winner, but Elena Rybakina’s return to the top of the sport is an indication that it’s in rude health

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