Rochester Cathedral's historical investments in a slave-trading company reveal a dark financial legacy, mirroring a broader reckoning within the Church of England over its ties to slavery and a controversial £100m fund for reparations.
Markuss Hussle, an OnlyFans manager, exemplifies a growing industry where men profit by managing women's explicit content. While some creators claim empowerment, investigations reveal exploitation, coercion, and trafficking risks, prompting calls for parliamentary inquiry.
Influencer Clavicular is in a legal battle with Miami's Bacara Club, claiming he invested $400,000 and never received profits. His lawyer alleges he was pressured into agreements and seeks the return of his investment and removal of his likeness from promotions. Club representatives dispute the claims.
Grayscale Research applique des méthodes traditionnelles pour valoriser le token AAVE, le plaçant à 179,11 dollars. L'institution voit le protocole comme une banque on-chain générant des profits substantiels, notamment grâce à son stablecoin GHO.
Crisil reports Indian airlines' operating profits may drop 10-15% this fiscal due to high ATF prices, airspace restrictions, and rupee depreciation amid the Middle East conflict, despite potential easing in fuel prices.
AO World is outsourcing up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa, citing rising labour costs, while reporting a 145% jump in pre-tax profits to £50.5m. The company expects to save £4m annually from the move, with about 150 roles already shifted.
AO World is outsourcing up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa, citing rising labour costs and inflationary pressures. The online electrical goods seller reported a 145% jump in pre-tax profits to £50.5m and is giving £20m to shareholders.
Zepto, a leading quick-commerce platform in India, has filed draft papers for an IPO, seeking to raise funds for expansion and offering investors a detailed look into its business model. The company aims to address the ongoing debate about the sector's profitability.
Indian companies are achieving record profits, nearing 6% of GDP, but capital expenditure remains stagnant at 3.6-3.7%. This lack of investment in new assets leads to fewer jobs and exacerbates inequality, contrasting sharply with China's investment-driven growth. Leaders face a critical choice between continued scarcity or pursuing mass affluence.
BBC investigation reveals OnlyFans 'agents' (OFMs) exploit creators through threats, violence, and financial control, taking up to 70% of earnings. Despite OnlyFans' claims of safety measures, creators report abuse and inability to leave exploitative contracts.
أدت الاكتتابات التاريخية لشركة سبيس إكس بقيمة 75 مليار دولار إلى تحقيق أرباح استثنائية لعمالقة وول ستريت، حيث حصلت البنوك الكبرى على رسوم تغطية واكتتاب تصل إلى 500 مليون دولار، مع حصول جولدمان ساكس ومورجان ستانلي على النصيب الأكبر.
Elon Musk's SpaceX $75 billion IPO is creating a stir in crypto markets. Analysts debate whether the massive raise will drain liquidity from crypto or trigger a wealth effect rotation into digital assets.
Bitcoin miners are experiencing record-low profitability, with daily returns for hashing power dropping to $0.28. This crunch, coupled with surging demand for AI infrastructure, is incentivizing miners to reduce BTC holdings and potentially shift resources. Institutional inflows now significantly outpace miner output, making macro trends more influential on Bitcoin's price than miner economics alone.
A Taiwanese author shared insights from a bubble tea shop owner, revealing that profits are only about 15% of revenue. High costs for rent, materials, and labor leave minimal net profit, urging potential entrepreneurs to carefully assess business viability.
Italy's Council of Ministers preliminarily approved the "Omnibus" decree, introducing tax reforms for company cars, clarifying IRAP for Third Sector entities, and allowing Italian companies to use EU/EEA tax losses. Changes also affect inheritance and donation taxes.
CEPI and Gavi are investing over $100 million to accelerate the development of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola species, which is spreading in DRC and Uganda. The approved Ervebo vaccine targets a different strain, and new candidates face challenges including clinical trials in conflict zones and community distrust.
South Korean stocks fell Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak and retreating from record highs due to profit-taking. The benchmark KOSPI dropped 1.84% to 8,639.41, with foreigners selling heavily. The Korean won also depreciated against the U.S. dollar.
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust is selling 50 shares of Corning (GLW) and 275 shares of Wells Fargo (WFC). The sales aim to take profits after significant rallies in both stocks.
Australian farmers are bracing for a difficult period as drought conditions and soaring input costs are projected to slash winter crop production by 21% and agricultural export values by $7 billion, according to ABARES.
Alphabet is launching an $80 billion capital increase, with Berkshire Hathaway committing $10 billion, to fund its massive AI infrastructure development. This is the first major stock sale since its 2004 IPO, driven by the escalating costs of AI, including processors and data centers for its Gemini models and Google Cloud.
South Korean officials are divided on how to use corporate profits. The Labor Minister proposes social redistribution, while the Industry Minister advocates for reinvestment to secure future competitiveness.
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné discusses the Middle East crisis, assuring France won't face hydrocarbon shortages but at a cost. Separately, Alstom and SNCF launch the TGV M after delays, with leaders acknowledging past friction.
Italian banks reported net profits of €47.5 billion in 2025, with cumulative profits of €209.6 billion and taxes of €43 billion between 2018-2025, averaging a 20.5% tax rate. Unimpresa deems the government's approach balanced but calls for greater tax equity for SMEs.
China's industrial profits rose 18.2% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, accelerating from Q1. This growth, driven by optimized structures, new energy sectors, and falling costs due to effective macro policies, signals a robust economic recovery.
