The sharp fall in LVMH’s share price following its latest results was less about one disappointing quarter and more about a broader reassessment of the luxury sector’s recovery narrative. As the world’s largest luxury group, LVMH has long been treated by investors as a proxy for global high-end demand. When its performance and outlook fail…
What was once dismissed as an unavoidable byproduct of the digital economy is rapidly being reclassified as a strategic energy resource. Across parts of Europe, waste heat from data centers—especially those optimized for artificial intelligence workloads—is no longer vented into the atmosphere. Instead, it is being captured, upgraded, and redirected to heat entire campuses, residential…
Puma’s share price surge following Anta Sports’ decision to acquire a significant minority stake reflects far more than short-term deal enthusiasm. The transaction has been interpreted by investors as a strategic validation of Puma’s turnaround narrative at a moment when the German sportswear group has struggled with declining sales momentum, brand positioning challenges, and external…
The decision to send Meta Platforms, TikTok, and YouTube to trial over youth addiction claims marks a pivotal escalation in the long-running debate over social media’s impact on mental health. For years, the issue has been litigated in academic studies, congressional hearings, and public campaigns. Now, it is moving into a courtroom setting where jurors…
TikTok’s survival in the United States was ultimately secured by a joint venture designed to defuse national security concerns, but by the time that deal materialised, the platform had already demonstrated something more fundamental: it was thriving economically, culturally and commercially despite years of political pressure. Far from limping toward rescue, TikTok entered its moment…
For much of the past year, optimism around Intel’s revival had been building steadily. Investors bet that a combination of renewed data-centre demand, government backing and strategic reset would finally allow the chipmaker to reclaim relevance after years of lagging behind rivals. That confidence faltered abruptly when Intel’s shares tumbled, exposing how deeply supply chain…
Artificial intelligence is no longer being framed by its leading developers as a niche technology for specialists or a productivity add-on for elite firms. Instead, it is increasingly positioned as foundational infrastructure—something closer to electricity, broadband, or public health systems than to optional software. That shift in framing sits at the heart of OpenAI’s global…
Iran’s sweeping crackdown on dissent has pushed Elon Musk’s satellite internet network into one of its most consequential confrontations yet with a state determined to control information. As authorities restrict terrestrial networks and intensify surveillance, Starlink has emerged as a rare channel through which images, messages, and testimony can still reach the outside world. That…
OpenAI’s decision to begin testing advertising inside ChatGPT marks a significant inflection point in the commercial evolution of generative artificial intelligence. For a company that built its global reputation on subscription-driven access to conversational AI, the move signals mounting financial pressure, shifting user economics, and a broader recalibration of how AI platforms are expected to…
Across global fashion capitals, department stores are no longer defining themselves primarily as places to buy things. Instead, they are repositioning as destinations to spend time, discover culture, and participate in curated experiences that cannot be replicated online. From ice-skating performances and architectural tours to wine tastings, designer talks, and fine dining, the sector is…
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