Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.
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PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash
The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays
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Stop watching Netflix if you want to save pubs, Welsh first minister says
Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work that the public should be doing".
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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal
The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".
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Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.
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X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
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No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
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Football watchdog pitches up to Premier League clubs summit
The bosses of English football's new watchdog will next week pitch up to a summit of the game's most powerful clubs as they await the outcome of the probe into alleged financial improprieties at Manchester City.
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Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
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One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.
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Proptech platform OneDome finds home for $25m funding injection
A financial and property technology business which integrates elements of the homebuying process has clinched a $25m funding injection as it seeks to accelerate its expansion.
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Musk firms SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.
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Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect
The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model.
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EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
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Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
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Fears over impact if free car parking removed
Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.
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China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.
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Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
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SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm
Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.
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The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
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