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AI success is a leadership test—and the 100 Best Companies lead the way

Michael Bush discusses how effective leadership is key to successful AI adoption in companies, emphasizing trust, communication, and employee support.

April 1, 20264 min
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Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Estate agents are launching a class action against Rightmove, claiming the property portal charges excessive fees that have more than doubled in recent years. The lawsuit seeks £1.5bn in damages, alleging that Rightmove has exploited its dominant market position.

April 1, 20265 min
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Oracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as company continues to ramp AI spending

Oracle has confirmed it is laying off thousands of employees to cope with declining stock prices while continuing extensive investments in AI infrastructure.

April 1, 20262 min
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OpenAI Closes Record-Breaking $122 Billion Funding Round

OpenAI has secured a staggering $122 billion in its latest funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $852 billion, the largest ever for a tech company.

April 1, 20261 min
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Sheryl Sandberg tapped a 25-year-old to run Lean In. Here’s her plan to close the AI gender gap

Sheryl Sandberg announces a shift in her nonprofit Lean In's focus to address the gender gap in AI adoption, with a 25-year-old leading the initiative.

April 1, 20263 min
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Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that any government energy bill support will be income-based, with targeted assistance expected in the autumn amid rising energy costs due to the Iran conflict. She emphasized the need for careful financial management while exploring support options for households.

April 1, 20264 min
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From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you

An overview of the recent changes in household bills, including energy, council tax, and water rates, alongside wage increases aimed at alleviating the financial burden for lower-income households.

April 1, 20263 min
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Microsoft Closes Worst Quarter on Wall Street Since 2008 on AI Concerns

Microsoft's stock plummeted nearly 23% in the first quarter of 2026, marking its steepest drop since the financial crisis, driven by concerns over AI investments and competition.

April 1, 20262 min
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Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints new CIO and COO in push for finding the ‘future of mobility’

Toyota's Woven Capital has appointed Michiko Kato as CIO and Mia Panzer as COO, marking a significant leadership shift aimed at enhancing mobility innovations.

April 1, 20263 min
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Alaska Airlines Launches Business Class Suites — and Enters the World of Luxury

Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of luxurious Business Class Suites on international routes, marking a significant shift in their business model to capture the luxury travel market.

April 1, 20263 min
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Former BP CEO takes over Wyoming data center developer, as first woman leader of Big Oil giant becomes new BP chief

Bernard Looney, previously CEO of BP, is now heading Prometheus Hyperscale as it embarks on major data center projects, coinciding with the appointment of Meg O’Neill as BP's first female CEO.

April 1, 20262 min
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Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour

The national minimum wage in the UK increases to £12.71 for over 21s, affecting approximately 2.7 million workers as businesses voice concerns about the sustainability of higher wage bills.

April 1, 20262 min
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Wall Street just had its best day in nearly a year over a rumor

Wall Street experienced a remarkable rally driven by rumors surrounding discussions of the ongoing conflict in Iran, despite mixed messages from officials.

March 31, 20263 min
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More parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead

A growing number of parents are beginning to favor trade schools over traditional college for their kids, with 1 in 3 now supportive of alternative education paths.

March 31, 20263 min
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A Wall Street vet’s Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008—and he says the fear ‘just keeps multiplying’

Jim Paulsen's 'Walmart Recession Signal' suggests growing recession fears as it reaches levels last seen during the 2008 economic crisis.

March 31, 20264 min
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Yupp.ai shuts down after raising $33M from a16z crypto’s Chris Dixon

Less than a year after launching, Yupp.ai, a crowdsourced AI model feedback startup, is closing its business despite raising $33 million from prominent investors.

March 31, 20262 min
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Microsoft Closes Worst Quarter on Wall Street Since 2008 on AI Concerns

Microsoft experienced its steepest quarterly drop since the 2008 financial crisis, losing nearly a quarter of its value amid AI investment concerns.

March 31, 20262 min
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Liking corporate BS may be a sign you’re bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds

A study from Cornell University reveals that those who are attracted to corporate jargon tend to perform worse in leadership and decision-making roles.

March 31, 20264 min
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Jerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is ‘not unsustainable,’ but warns the trajectory ‘will not end well’

Jerome Powell discusses the national debt and warns about its future trajectory during a recent statement.

March 31, 20261 min
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British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University

Billionaire hedge fund owner Chris Rokos is set to make a historic donation of £190 million to the University of Cambridge to establish a new school of government, aimed at training future leaders.

March 31, 20263 min
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