Amazon among suitors eyeing $11bn Peloton
The maker of stationary bikes faces pressure from activist investor as its share price sags.
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Joe Rogan apologises for ‘shameful’ racial slur
The podcaster and guests appearing in previous episodes were shown using the N-word in a compilation video released by singer-songwriter India Arie.
Iran gets relief for civil nuke program
The sanctions relief is intended to prepare the way for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
The world is likely sicker than for 100 years
Omicron has probably made more people ill at the same time than in any period since the flu pandemic more than a century ago, experts say.
US companies fear minimum tax deal
A part of the planned global minimum tax agreement could limit the effectiveness of tax incentives for research, US businesses are warning.
Ford hits top gear despite pandemic
Ford has reported a strong profit for 2021 in a sign the global car industry could return to a degree of stability after two years of pandemic-related disruptions.
Fracking boom over as wells start to run dry
Shale companies in the US have tapped many of their best wells, suggesting the era in which they could quickly flood the world with oil is receding.
Cyberattack on News Corp believed linked to China
News Corp was the target of a hack on journalists and other staff, likely meant to gather intelligence to benefit China.
Meta dives 26pc as Apple’s policy hits sales
Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms has served up a stark sign of how Apple’s new ad privacy policy is roiling the digital advertising world.
Iran too far down nuclear track: US
Terms of any new agreement are likely to leave Tehran in position to amass fuel for bomb in less than a year, shorter than 2015 deal.
Amazon profit soars despite supply chain crunch
The e-commerce giant saw earnings almost double thanks to a huge boost from its investment in electric car company, Rivan.
Central banks race to hike rates
The Bank of England raised interest rates while the ECB has left the door open to tighten monetary policy this year, amid runaway inflation fears.
US consumer spending shifting to services
With many consumers tapped out on buying physical goods, economists hope warmer weather and waning infections will kick-start service purchases.
Growth hedge funds suffer worst rout in years
January troubles add to 2021 losses for many funds.
Oil trickles amid Ukraine fears
Oil prices have risen in part because some OPEC+ members have been unable to meet their share of output.
US sends fighters, warship to UAE
Move comes as Yemen’s Houthi rebels vow to continue their attacks on the UAE.
Spotify, facing Joe Rogan backlash, sees jump in users
The streaming service saw a surge in listeners and ad revenue despite the controversy over its star podcaster. CEO Daniel Ek says a number of lessons have been learned.
Who sounds off in ignorance? These days, who doesn’t?
Our culture is marinated in people with a Twitter account, iPhone or TV show mindlessly mouthing off simply because they have an audience.
Spotify, Rogan the real adults, not ageing Young
The company meets ageing rockers Neil Young and Joni Mitchell halfway, but it’s not good enough for these children of 1960s sanctimony.
Value investing is back. But for how long?
A bounce in bond yields is good news for dividend payers.
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