AI-focused ETFs spread risk as fears grow of bubble
Amid the wave of investor enthusiasm, funds say a diverse, long-term approach mitigates the difficulty of picking winners
Artificial intelligence
Lessons to learn from the CAB Payments debacle
An IPO crash course in equity, transparency and accountability
Financial & markets regulation
Microsoft: early investment in generative AI pays off
Rapid cloud expansion meant it exceeded predictions of slowing growth across the business
Artificial intelligence
Microsoft’s edge in AI pays off while Google tries to catch up in the cloud
Big Tech giants deliver contrasting performances in latest earnings reports
Artificial intelligence
Alphabet revenue beats forecasts despite softer than expected cloud growth
Google parent’s shares fall after earnings report leaves investors underwhelmed
Artificial intelligence
Kering sales slump casts doubt over Gucci reboot
French group says margins will remain under pressure as it spends to revive brands
Luxury goods
GM’s Cruise driverless vehicles banned from California roads
Decision deals a blow just months after regulators cleared the way for robotaxis to operate in San Francisco
Driverless vehicles
US states accuse Meta of ‘manipulative’ practices towards young users
Dozens of attorneys-general bring action against Facebook and Instagram-parent over years of alleged ‘harmful’ features
Social Media
GM says strike has cost $800mn as 5,000 more workers walk out
United Auto Workers target lucrative factory for Suburban and Escalade models in widening action
Electric vehicles
Unlisted shares: buyout groups offer public investors a toehold
Groups in Europe are increasingly willing to allow minorities to stay in companies they take private
Mergers & Acquisitions