The UK's disposable vape ban is struggling due to lack of enforcement, with products still widely available. Campaigners stress the need for stronger oversight to ensure compliance with regulations.
Toyota Fudosan, a Toyota Group real-estate arm, plans to take forklift-maker Toyota Industries private at 16,300 yen per share. It aims to control nearly all shares of the entity, with Akio Toyoda holding the remaining stake.
Hero MotoCorp leads two-wheeler sales in May 2025 with 5.08 lakh units, followed by Honda at 4.65 lakh. TVS, Bajaj, and Suzuki also saw significant growth, with TVS up 17%, Bajaj by 8%, and Suzuki by 16%.
Canada’s ETF market is innovating with new funds from Manulife, LongPoint, and BMO, offering active management, leveraged strategies, and gold income solutions.
Tesla paid Elon Musk no salary in 2024, with legal battles over a stock deal from 2018 causing this. Musk responded by noting he earned nothing for seven years despite boosting Tesla's value over 2000%.
Toyota is taking key supplier Toyota Industries private in a $26 billion deal, part of efforts to improve governance despite a lower-than-expected share offer.
Recycling facilities process billions of old phones, extracting valuable materials like gold and copper to reduce electronic waste and conserve resources. A video showcases the creation of a luxurious chocolate cake, highlighting its visually stunning design and appeal to chocolate lovers. A transgender teen made history by winning California's girls' track championship, despite facing protests and controversy over participation.
Environment Secretary says he'd swim in treated sewage water despite plans for a safe swimming spot. He blames past governments and announces funding to fix the issue, while Thames Water faces scrutiny.
Apple's upcoming iOS 19 (or possibly iOS 26) will feature a major visual redesign, AI enhancements for Siri and apps, new tools like a Games app and upgraded Health features, and improved system stability.
Amazon Web Services is losing market share, especially to smaller providers, despite remaining profitable. Investors should monitor this trend as it could impact Amazon's stock.
Canada’s ETF market is seeing new strategies from major firms, including active management, leveraged plays, and gold-focused funds.
Chemring, a UK defense contractor, reported its highest-ever order book and revenue growth due to increased global defense spending amid geopolitical tensions. The company anticipates strong demand for its products, driven by the Ukraine-Russia war and rising defense investments. Chemring's shares rose as it aims to reach £1 billion in revenue by 2030.
Polestar, an electric vehicle brand, faces financial challenges but aims to recover with new models like the Polestar 3 and 4. CEO Thomas Ingenlath remains optimistic about their growth despite setbacks.
Microsoft is making changes to Windows in the EU, stopping Edge prompts and letting users uninstall Microsoft Store. Apps will still update without needing the store.
Rivian is adding a key charging feature to its R1S and R1T EVs, allowing manual battery preconditioning and a smart charging reminder. The update also improves DC fast-charging speeds for certain models, enhancing user experience.
Apple is challenging the EU's DMA rule requiring it to share iOS with competitors like Meta and Google. The law aims to reduce tech dominance and promote fair competition, but Apple claims the rules are unfair and pose privacy risks.