Britain has quietly developed the most progressive tax system in the developed world, with top earners paying 45% in taxes versus 29% for average workers. This 16-point gap exceeds Scandinavian countries and represents a dramatic shift from 15 years ago. The system combines high taxes on the wealthy
Companies are deploying AI faster than they’re preparing workers, with most lacking clear retraining strategies. New surveys show retraining beats regulation as the preferred solution, but timing and targeting matter enormously for success.
Enterprises racing to adopt AI are hitting unexpected slowdowns once projects move beyond proof of concept. The friction comes from security reviews, legal checks, compliance requirements, and development workflows that weren’t built for AI’s speed. Companies need transparency and standardized gover
Major tech companies are tapping bond markets to fund massive AI infrastructure expansions, with Meta, Alphabet and Oracle issuing billions in debt. But investors are questioning whether the returns will justify the enormous capital expenditures as these formerly asset-lite companies increasingly re
AI’s voracious appetite for computing power is causing memory chip shortages that could impact consumer electronics prices. Meanwhile, Japan’s startup ecosystem is seeing unprecedented investment and valuation growth in the AI space.
Walmart just reported another blockbuster quarter with US e-commerce sales surging 28%. The retail giant is seeing strength across income groups, especially with higher-income households trading down. Their fast delivery and marketplace businesses are driving incredible growth.
Adobe is making a massive $1.9 billion all-cash acquisition of Semrush to strengthen its position in AI-driven search and discovery. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2026, comes as traffic from generative AI sources to retail sites surged 1,200% year-over-year. Semrush shares jumped
Malaysia has suspended operations at a rare earth site and two tin mines after a major river turned bright blue. Radiation levels at the MCRE Resources site measured 13 becquerels, far exceeding the 1 becquerel legal limit. The incident raises serious questions about mining safety and environmental
Google’s AI-powered summaries and competitors like ChatGPT are creating a “zero-click search” phenomenon. Businesses relying on search traffic face an existential threat as users get answers without visiting websites.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang directly addressed concerns about an AI bubble during the company’s earnings call. He stated that from Nvidia’s perspective, they’re seeing something fundamentally different happening in the market. The comments come as Nvidia’s market cap has soared to $4.5 trillion on AI de
