BUSINESS

Pokémon trading cards have soared 3,821% since 2004, outpacing the S&P 500 and Meta, as rare collectibles become one of the world's most surprising alternative investments.

Apple's new iPhone Air is its thinnest and greenest yet, but is it truly eco-friendly? We weigh the recycled gains against the environmental costs

Online platforms urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise the tax-free side hustle limit from £1,000 to £3,000 to boost growth.

Merck scraps £1B London research centre, branding UK 'uninvestable' due to NHS pricing and low investment. 125 jobs lost, threatening Britain's life sciences goals

ICE raids at Los Angeles Home Depot stores detain dozens of day labourers, sparking lawsuits, protests and civil rights concerns under Trump's renewed immigration crackdown.

Caliber launches pioneering Chainlink reserve strategy in its corporate treasury, blending real estate assets with digital innovation.

Starbucks embarks on a bold 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround with redesigned stores, faster service via Green Apron Service and protein-forward menu, while staff concerns linger.

The succession issue within the Murdoch family is finally over. Here are some quick facts about Lachlan Murdoch as he was chosen to take over the media empire.

Ex-Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe was abruptly dismissed after an undisclosed affair with a subordinate was exposed by his 'official mistress' in a Zurich hotel, provoking a storm of corporate governance and workplace ethics questions.

Eightco Holdings stock exploded nearly 5,000% after unveiling a $250 million Worldcoin treasury plan and naming analyst Dan Ives board chair—an audacious pivot that has stunned investors.

ConocoPhillips to cut up to 3,250 jobs worldwide as the energy crisis, rising costs and weak oil prices hit profits, sparking global restructuring.

Major tech and finance firms—from Microsoft to JPMorgan—are rolling back internal activism, citing operational risks as employees pushing for social and political change face increasing pushback.

A massive ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia EV battery plant resulted in the detention of approximately 475 workers—the largest single-site enforcement action in Homeland Security history—raising diplomatic concerns and prompting Hyundai to pause construction.

Nestlé has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation found he concealed a romantic relationship with a subordinate—marking a rare instance of swift action in European corporate governance.

McDonald's exits National Restaurant Association over tipped wage dispute, with CEO Chris Kempczinski calling for equal minimum wages across the industry.

Early buyers of Costco gold bars have seen over 40% returns as prices hit record highs in 2025, fuelling a new wave of everyday gold investors.

Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies—Global Taste Elevation and North American Grocery—a decade after its merger, as Buffett admits it was a rare misstep amid shifting consumer trends.