Tower crash calls Beijing’s air security into question

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Tower crash calls Beijing’s air security into question

FT research identifies owner of vehicle under investigation at flight school linked to impact

2 months ago

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'Godfather of SaaS' says he's only interested in investing in companies that are in the office 6 days a week

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'Godfather of SaaS' says he's only interested in investing in companies that are in the office 6 days a week

SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin agrees with Flexport CEO Ryan Peterson's skepticism of remote work.

2 months ago

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Burnham Catches a Bit of Luck with Gilts

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Burnham Catches a Bit of Luck with Gilts

Global bond markets have rallied, easing pressure on UK’s prime minister-in-waiting

2 months ago

economy

Why your finances are heading for a summer of uncertainty

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Why your finances are heading for a summer of uncertainty

A change of UK leadership, a new hawkish Fed chair and continuing concerns about the Middle East are worrying for investors

2 months ago

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My moment on the Tour de France’s greatest stage

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My moment on the Tour de France’s greatest stage

As cycling’s biggest race prepares to return — twice — to Alpe d’Huez, Simon Usborne joins a new trip that pays sweaty homage to its 21 celebrated hairpins

2 months ago

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Apple seeks to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company

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Apple seeks to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese company

iPhone maker wants Trump administration to sign off on purchases to ease pressure from rising semiconductor prices

2 months ago

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SpaceX bonds sell off days after AI and rocket group’s $25bn debt deal

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SpaceX bonds sell off days after AI and rocket group’s $25bn debt deal

Yields move towards levels commonly associated with junk-rated companies

2 months ago

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S&P 500 notches longest losing streak in 10 months as chipmakers slide

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S&P 500 notches longest losing streak in 10 months as chipmakers slide

Software stock-led recovery proves fleeting as Wall Street’s main indices fall for fifth consecutive session

2 months ago

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Donald Trump warns of 100% tariff on countries implementing digital services tax

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Donald Trump warns of 100% tariff on countries implementing digital services tax

US president says levy would supersede any trade deals Washington has with other capitals

2 months ago

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What’s going on with SpaceX bonds?

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What’s going on with SpaceX bonds?

SpaceX bonds are creating losses for the fast-money types who piled in at the offering. “Bond types either aren’t sure that SpaceX will hang on to its investment-grade credit ratings, or will only get involved if they get paid a fat risk premium for doing so,” the Financial Times explains. SpaceX stock is, as of this writing, trading below its IPO price. Gee, if only someone had pointed out that this company is a stinker.

2 months ago

economy

The downsides of making $13tn of profit

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The downsides of making $13tn of profit

Betting on US equity has been staggeringly lucrative for the rest of the world, but it is now far more exposed to a market crash

2 months ago

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How Micron & Rivals Fix Chip Cycles with US$22bn AI Deals

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How Micron & Rivals Fix Chip Cycles with US$22bn AI Deals

To break the industry’s boom-bust cycle, chipmakers like Micron are securing multi-year US$22bn deals with NVIDIA to keep cash flowing

2 months ago

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