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This week’s $1trillion technology stock rout may now seem an overreaction. But although the mood has calmed, investors are questioning their previous assumptions about the best ways to back the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.A fortnight ago, holding stakes in the Magnificent Seven of tech – Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla – seemed to be the only way to back this seismic change.But the conviction that the hegemony of these companies was unassailable has been shaken by the emergence of DeepSeek.This ‘open-source’ – free – Chinese generative AI system was created by founder Liang Wenfeng for a mere…
By PERKIN AMALARAJ Published: 03:54 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 05:21 EST, 23 December 2024 Iran could make moves towards becoming a nuclear power after it was severely weakened by wars in the Middle East, the White House has warned.Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden’s national security advisor, said he has personally warned Donald Trump, the president-elect, that he needs to be ‘vigilant’ for the threat of possible nuclear escalation in the Middle East, which has increasingly suffered under growing wars. Iran’s key allies, Hamas, Hezbollah and the former Syrian government run by dictator Bashar al-Assad, have all either been severely damaged…
In April 1999, a huge change in our personal finances happened – the birth of the Isa.Isas replaced personal equity plans – known as Peps – and for the past 26 years, savers and investors have diligently made use of the tax-free accounts.In the past decade, with a £20,000 annual allowance and the choice of splitting it between savings accounts and stocks and shares, they have been the bedrock of financial planning.But cash Isas hit the headlines recently after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was reportedly urged by city companies to axe tax breaks on them.Financial firms have lobbied Reeves in recent…
By ROSIE MURRAY-WEST Updated: 11:46 EST, 19 August 2024 Is the unloved UK stock market finally having a moment in the sun?The influential Bank of America Fund Manager Survey names the UK as the most preferred investment region for the next 12 months, and Alexandra Jackson, who runs the £46 million Rathbone UK Opportunities Fund, hopes it’s finally a chance to shine.’It’s a huge turnaround,’ she says. ‘Since 2016 the UK has been out of favour – Brexit, then successive crises including Covid, the Ukraine war and an inflation spike. No wonder global investors collectively thought ‘why bother’. That sentiment…
A love triangle murder mystery has been solved by macabre Google Street View pictures allegedly showing a body bag being loaded into a car.The extraordinary image, which is still available on Google Maps, shows someone leaning over a white sack in the boot of a red Rover car in the village of Calle del Norte in Tajueco, Spain.Police say the pictures, unwittingly captured by a passing Google camera car, has been crucial in cracking the murder of a missing man whose body has since been found dismembered.The Cuban national, aged 33, was reported missing by his brother in November 2023…
Most of us know about the dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). They increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, diabetes, cancer and a whole host of other nasty health issues, aside from increasing the size of your waistband.But given the definition of UPFs is so broad – any food containing ingredients not typically found in home cooking, such as artificial colours, flavours and preservatives – it can be hard to know where to start when trying to cut them out of your diet.So we asked Kayla Daniels, registered nutritionist and founder of Kayla’s Nutrition, for nine of the ultra-processed foods most…
By CARINA STATHIS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 04:34, 7 February 2025 | Updated: 04:37, 7 February 2025 Global superstar Drake has managed to get his hands on a popular drink that’s been deemed a ‘must-have’ by Aussies.The Canadian rapper is currently in Perth for ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ and seemed to approve of the chocolate-flavoured Cocobella – which sold out across supermarkets last year. Dubbed a guilt-free indulgence, the drink is a ideal for fans of clean eating and chocolate lovers alike.It’s a creamy blend of coconut water and chocolate flavouring, has taken the health and wellness world by storm.The One…
Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael’s potential path toward the US after the storm barreled into Cuba as a Category 3.Rafael is now moving into the Gulf of Mexico, but has since weakened into a Category 2 and is expected to continue losing strength as it encounters progressively cooler waters and change in wind speed.The probability of it making landfall in the US is ‘extremely low,’ but residents of the Gulf Coast should still monitor the forecast for updates, AccuWeather reported.The most likely scenario is that a mid-level ridge – or an area of high pressure – pushes Rafael westward across the Gulf of…
Robert F Kennedy Jr is calling for the removal of fluoride from America’s water supply, declaring it his first act as an official in a possible Trump administration. Reports that the controversial former presidential candidate may be tapped for a Trump White House position have been floating around for weeks, and RFK tweeted that if appointed, he would ‘advise all US water systems to remove fluoride from public water.’In a post on X, Kennedy, a staunch anti-vaxxer, claimed fluoride causes bone cancer, IQ loss and neurodevelopmental disorders. Adding fluoride to water has been touted as a great public health achievement, but doubt…
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. Gold has always been seen as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty, political turmoil and international conflict. But how much reliance can anyone place on an adviser who says that putting your savings into gold is something you should do right now, because of the supposedly imminent threat of World War III, and who has been barred from the entire financial services industry?The Advertising…