Allen was a guest at the Washington Hilton, where the dinner was held, and officials said he checked in on Friday.
ITV is selling its media and entertainment divisions, including broadcast channels and the ITVX streaming service, to Sky for £1.6bn. The deal aims to create a stronger competitor against global streaming giants and YouTube in the UK market.
Chinese tea chain Molly Tea must pay $1.5m in damages for copying Louis Vuitton's iconic four-petal flower monogram trademark. The ruling has sparked online debate in China over copyright protection and brand imitation.
A report suggesting Anthropic is in talks with Samsung for a custom AI chip sent chip stocks plummeting. Despite Anthropic's denial of custom chip aspirations, the market reacted negatively, recalling past disruptions caused by AI advancements.
EasyJet and US investment firm Castlelake have reached an agreement in principle for a potential takeover offer of around £5.2 billion, valuing shares at £6.90 each. Regulatory approvals and shareholder votes are still required.
The first full week of July offers a light schedule of earnings and economic reports, with Levi Strauss, PepsiCo, and Delta Air Lines among the few major companies reporting. Key economic data includes services sector PMIs and existing home sales, while the AI trade faces scrutiny after recent sell-offs.
Traditional British tile-making firms like William Blyth face economic pressures, including rising energy and labor costs, and competition from imports. While some modernize, others like William Blyth rely on heritage and handmade products. The industry's production has fallen, but innovation and diversification are seen as key to long-term survival.
