Ward: Science

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As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary

Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise funds are being made to pay lofty interest rates, as debt investors become cautious.

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Luxury brands bet on mass-market sports despite shift to exclusivity

Sponsorships and collaborations soar even as industry slowdown spurs renewed focus on wealthiest customers

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Cocktails in a can: the new frontier for drooping drinks giants

Despite their popularity, ready-mixed drinks are unlikely to turn the tide for big beverage companies

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Metro’s $25 BYOD Plan Is One of the Best Budget-Friendly Wireless Options — Here’s Why

With industry-leading coverage and a five-year price guarantee, Metro’s $25 BYOD plan is a great option for anyone looking to keep wireless costs low

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Why Sears’s Last Great Hope Was a Promise That Never Materialized

Only five Sears stores remain in the country, with the end likely near for what was once the mightiest American retailer.

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Palm Oil Hits Two-Week High on Increased Malaysian Exports

Palm oil continued to climb for a fourth session, reaching its highest level in two weeks on the back of increased demand for Malaysian product.

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Prosus boss criticises EU over curbs that hinder $15bn investment in Europe

Fabricio Bloisi hits out against bloc’s approach to antitrust issues following €4.1bn Just Eat deal

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Takaichi, AI, Corporate Reform Pave Way for Japan Stocks in 2026

Japan’s stocks are expected to extend gains in 2026, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aggressive fiscal plans building on the momentum of the past year.

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Reasonable to be Optimistic About Markets in 2026, Says Rick Gardner

Rick Gardner, CIO of RGA Investments, breaks down his outlook heading into the new year. Garnder says that its reasonable for investors to be 'optimistic' about markets in 2026, expecting uncertainty around policy to die down. Gardner said that as tech trade narrows, there is opportunity for investo…

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Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters

The proposal, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, received more than 125 million votes in support with just 742 dissenting.

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AI made tech billionaires even richer this year. Here’s how much.

There are 50 new tech billionaires in 2025 because of AI, including the seven co-founders of Anthropic.

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TV news fades: A generational media shift is underway

The news business is in decline, with television news becoming increasingly irrelevant to younger generations, cable news audiences aging, and awards for "fairness" being given to those who share a single worldview.

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8 ways to get more iPhone storage today - and most are free

Running out of iPhone space? Don't panic-buy a new phone or more iCloud+. Here's how to free up space fast.

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Louis Dreyfus Says CFO Patrick Treuer Dies ‘Unexpectedly’

Louis Dreyfus Co. said Patrick Treuer, chief financial officer and a close associate of the agricultural trading giant’s founding family, died “unexpectedly overnight” at the age of 52.

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Global dealmaking hits $4.5tn in second-best year on record

Highest ever number of megadeals lifts total value of M&A by 50% in 2025

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Nvidia strikes $20 billion deal to acquire Groq assets

Nvidia is buying Groq’s assets and integrating its low-latency AI chip technology in a landmark $20 billion deal.

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Make your aging computer feel brand new with Windows 11 Pro, now just $10

Upgrade your current PC with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale now for just $9.97 (reg. $199).

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Breaking free from ESG: Financial investment and politics don’t mix

The quiet retreat from ESG and DEI activism is more than a shift in corporate trendlines. It’s a course correction and a return to disciplined, fiduciary-based stewardship.

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Hong Kong regulators target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules

The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.

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No longer ‘unloved’: retailers investing more in physical stores, UK data shows

Knight Frank says shopping centres and food stores lead revival as retail outperforms other commercial propertyShoppers shun UK high streets despite lure of Boxing Day salesUK retailers are investing more in bricks and mortar, with shopping centres and food stores leading a revival, according to res…