Tech stocks slide as Meta revives fears over the cost of AI, with Iran tensions adding to the sell-off
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs this year as it leans on AI to lower costs
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American Express to cut about 5% of its workforce as it raises its 2026 profit forecast
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Kering shares fall sharply after Gucci sales drop again
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Heineken warns UK pubs that weight-loss jabs could cut beer and cider sales
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OpenAI nears a funding round valuing it at $1.25tn, below its earlier pitch
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