1 hour ago Regulation of AI chatbots is ‘muddled and confused’, charity warns

One online safety group has urged Ofcom to clarify and strengthen its approach to AI chatbots in the Online Safety Act.

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4 h. ago GM posts strong Q1 results, but will reassess expectations for 2025 due to auto tariffs

General Motors posted strong financial results for its first quarter on Tuesday, but says it will “reassess” its full-year financial outlook due to auto tariffs

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4 d. ago Trump administration tipped off Wall Street execs about possible India tariff deal: Fox report

The move raises new accusations of insider trading by the Trump administration and its cronies

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4 d. ago Google reports strong earnings amid DoJ antitrust lawsuits and Trump tariffs

Tech giant exceeds Wall Street expectations despite 17% drop in stock price and tariffs levied on its trade partnersGoogle’s parent company Alphabet reported strong first quarter earnings on Thursday, despite being embroiled in antitrust lawsuits brought by the US government and seeing a 17% drop in its stock price since the beginning of the year. This is the company’s first earnings report since Donald Trump levied tariffs on trade partners around the world.Despite the upheaval for Alphabet, it exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, reporting revenue of $90.23bn, up 12% since the same time last year, and $2.81 in earnings per share. Analysts had projected first quarter revenue of $89.2bn and earnings of $2.01 per share, according to consensus estimates. The global tariffs were not expected to create much of an impact for Alphabet, since they were mostly instituted after the end of the quarter. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump takes aim at Rupert Murdoch and Fox News after poll frames President in negative light

Trump asked Murdoch to ‘start making changes’ at the Wall Street Journal and get rid of a pollster at Fox News

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4 d. ago Trump calls for Rupert Murdoch to fire staff at Fox News and the Wall Street Journal in furious Truth Social post: ‘It sucks!’

Trump asked Murdoch to ‘start making changes’ at the Wall Street Journal and get rid of a pollster at Fox News

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5 d. ago Lindsay Lohan's father Michael's VERY troubled past from insider trading to domestic violence

Former Wall Street trader Michael's chequered past has been well documented ever since his daughter Lindsay rose to prominence as a child star in the nineties.

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5 d. ago Corporate America puts Wall Street on alert over damage from trade war

Executives use earnings calls to lay out costs and supply chain impacts from Donald Trump’s tariffs

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5 d. ago Trumpworld talks out of both sides of its mouth on tariffs and trade

Analysis: Trump’s tariffs might upset the tummy of Wall Street. But its the inconsistency that will give investors heartburn

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5 d. ago US stocks end higher after Trump soothes Fed independence worries

Wall Street stages relief rally after president says he has no plans to fire Jay Powell

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6 d. ago Jane Street trading revenues nearly doubled in 2024 to more than $20bn

Secretive US firm continued to make inroads into business once dominated by Wall Street heavyweights

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6 d. ago S&P 500 climbs 3% after Trump soothes Fed independence worries

Wall Street extends rally after president says he has no plans to fire Jay Powell

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6 d. ago S&P 500 climbs 2.5% after Trump soothes Fed independence worries

Wall Street extends rally after president says he has no plans to fire Jay Powell

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6 d. ago Global stocks gain after Trump soothes Fed independence worries

Wall Street set to extend rally after president says he has no plans to fire Jay Powell

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6 d. ago The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

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6 d. ago Tesla sales plunge as carmaker warns ‘political sentiment’ could impact future demand

Profits slide 71% to $409m as analysts conclude Elon Musk’s role in White House has caused branding crisisTesla saw a 9% drop in revenue year over year in the first quarter of 2025. The company brought in $19.3bn in revenue, well below Wall Street expectations of $21.45bn. The company reported an earnings per share of 27 cents, also well under investor expectations of 43 cents in earnings per share.Tesla profits also slid 71% to $409m compared with $1.39bn in net income the previous year. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Gold climbs above $3,500 for first time as Wall Street rallies after slide

Dollar also recovers after Monday’s sell-off prompted by Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve chair caused alarm among investorsBusiness live – latest updatesGold has climbed above $3,500 an ounce for the first time while stocks on Wall Street and the dollar rose following Monday’s sell-off that was prompted by Donald Trump’s blistering attack on the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, caused alarm among investors.Spot gold reached the record price of $3,500.01 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has pushed bullion up from $2,623 an ounce at the start of this year. Analysts now predict the metal could even reach $4,000 only a matter of weeks after the price moved through $3,000 for the first time. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

Asian shares are trading mixed amid global skepticism about U.S. investments and President Donald Trump’s trade war

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7 d. ago Japanese investors sold $20bn of foreign debt as Trump tariffs shook markets

Pension funds likely to have offloaded US bonds because of tumble in Wall Street stocks, investors say

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8 d. ago The inside story of how one of Trump's boldest schemes came together with a billionaire and ice cream

As the presidential campaign was drawing to a close, President Donald Trump spoke with his Wall Street friend about the CEO's grand plans for the US. Six weeks later he was hired.

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