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This former U.S. soccer player built a $20 billion-a-year company. Now, he says resilience matters more than talent—and points to Lionel Messi as proof

Jim Kavanaugh, a former U.S. Olympian, says the habits that made him a top athlete also helped him build World Wide Technology, a …

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Trump’s time is running out to avoid a nightmare Strait of Hormuz scenario

Global oil flows remain stunted as stockpiles are depleted, and demand is set to rise again.

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‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say

Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war Economists are warning that a “sup…

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3 reasons Bitcoin is stuck in a bear market—and why one analyst predicts a rebound to $100,000 by year-end

Rising inflation, Bitcoin’s four-year cycle, and excess leverage continue to draw the cryptocurrency’s price down.

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‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites

Fraudsters create false articles that appear to be from publishers such as the Guardian to share on social media The Guardian arti…

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To make wine is to believe in the future: the Ukrainians growing grapes on the frontline

In the midst of unexploded Russian rockets and buzzing drones, Ukrainian winemakers are keeping vines and hope alive As winemaker …

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UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams

Government to launch consultation after Everton’s deal with Stake.com went ahead amid warnings from Gambling Commission Ministers …

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How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

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Homes are in short supply in the U.S. How a new law could change the market

Its impact might not be felt for years, however, given the often long timelines on construction projects and state and local statu…

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The 'Soccer Capital of America' is now gunning for the Soccer Capital of the World (Cup)

Kansas City has invested $700 million over the course of more than a decade to create the soccer and sport infrastructure that is …

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There's no escape from inflation as a perfect storm of the 'Godzilla' El Niño, AI boom, Trump tariffs, fuel crunch, and Ukraine war keep prices high

"These results suggest that many businesses are still adjusting their prices, more than a year after tariffs were first introduced…

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Big fast-food burger chain franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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The volatile AI trade marched higher, but oil kept Wall Street on edge last week

Chip stocks had a wild but strong week. Meta led our portfolio higher.

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Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father

Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures Elon Musk’s family founda…

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How AI rebrands fail to deliver a lasting share price boost

Most of the groups that pivoted have not sustained their valuation gains, an FT analysis has found

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These underperforming trades could yield big returns over next six months

ETF Action's Mike Akins is encouraging investors to boost exposure to groups that underperformed compared with major artificial in…

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Trump Accounts: Who is eligible, how $1,000 deposits work and how to open one

Trump Accounts officially launched in July, introducing a new tax-deferred investing option for children. Here are the key feature…

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Is the US trying to make scientists’ work so difficult that they simply give up? | Daniel Malinsky

New Trump administration rules would undermine longstanding research practices. It’s death by a thousand cuts A politician who aim…

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‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them

The president wooed farmers in his campaign, but now the USDA is yanking funding, citing ‘DEI’ and wasteful spending It’s just an …

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Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Bates oversaw eventful 21-year period in club’s history Subsequent ownership of Leeds was hugely troubled Ken Bates, one of the mo…

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New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers

While the legislation is aimed at least partly at addressing affordability, experts say the benefits of the measure will take time…

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How Volkswagen’s Troubles Were Made in China

The German auto giant’s push into China powered it for decades, but now the company faces fierce competition from Chinese automake…

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Trump Accounts Prompt Parents to Start Saving Early for Their Kids

Between Trump accounts and child-friendly investment platforms, it has become much easier for parents to invest for their children…

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Berkshire Hathaway gains ground, but still trails the S&P 500 as '26 enters second half

With 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind th…