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BBC News - Business

US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again - A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done. 8 hrs ago - Technology

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Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case? -- The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

19 hours ago

Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash -- The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.

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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin -- Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

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'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup -- Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

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Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal -- The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

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Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes -- The errors included getting dialogue wrong and incorrectly claiming a scene was set 100 years earlier than it was.

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Business Daily -- John Pagano: The CEO trying to grow Saudi tourism

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Business Daily -- What's the future for state-owned postal services?

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Business Daily -- The cost of Australia's social media ban

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Business Daily -- Formula 1's new business model

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Business Daily -- Miishe Addy: From Silicon Valley to Accra

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Business Daily -- The making of a World Cup

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Business Daily -- Welcome to 'Bitcoin city'

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Business Daily -- Is it the end of the music video?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Elon Musk: Money, memes and Mars

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Business Daily -- What has happened to Europe's air traffic controllers?

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Can Japan get more female business leaders? -- The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

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How family firms can best plan for succession -- The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

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NYSE Opening Bell

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Calls for further rate cuts 'a little too aggressive' It's expected the US central bank will cut the cost of borrowing but concerns about the market remain. See more

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Technology of Business

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The wonder material powering a medical 'revolution' Cadmium zinc telluride is advancing medical scans, airport security and space telescopes - but few firms can make it. See more

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Big tech bets big on AI - but can India keep pace in the global race? -- Experts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.

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Lululemon boss to step down early next year -- Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

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UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October -- The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

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Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' $40bn stablecoin crash -- In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules -- California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

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Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids -- It said the landmark policy has serious implications for Australians' privacy and political rights.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Obamacare costs look set to spike for millions of Americans as Senate rejects duelling bills -- The issue has caused a rift among Republicans, with healthcare set to be a campaign issue in next year's midterm elections.

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'Monumental betrayal': Fans outraged as cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost $4,185 -- Football Supporters Europe says it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy for World Cup tickets.

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Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries -- The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

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'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year -- Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

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The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem -- With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say -- Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain -- The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas -- The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

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UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in -- GSK boss Emma Walmsley tells the BBC she will not "shy away" from the company's US expansion.

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