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Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
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Upcoming London exchange targets established growth companies

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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London launches the Global Growth Market, a new stock exchange to ease public listing for established growth firms, with trading slated for 2026.
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Zopa launches GBP £1 minimum investment accounts with Upvest

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Zopa teams with Upvest to launch investment accounts with a GBP £1 minimum, aiming to make investing accessible to millions of UK savers.
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AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Surging AI investments risk outpacing technical readiness, sparking fears of a market correction akin to the 2000 dotcom crash, warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
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Why abolishing the share tax must be included in the Autumn Budget

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Abolishing the UK's share tax could revive retail investor engagement and boost economic growth, urging inclusion in the upcoming Autumn Budget.
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Millions of UK adults risk missing 2027 paper shares deadline

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Around 4.7 million UK adults hold paper share certificates, with most unlikely to digitise before the government-mandated 2027 deadline, study reveals.
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Why the world needs hundreds of Palantirs

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Palantir's soaring AI implementation success highlights a critical global demand gap, signaling the need for hundreds of similar firms by 2026.
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If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.
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Nebius raises USD $4.3 billion to boost AI & Asia expansion

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.
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PKF Littlejohn turns to ControlUp to support rapid UK growth

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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PKF Littlejohn adopts ControlUp's platform to enhance IT monitoring, supporting its goal to nearly double staff amid rapid UK expansion.
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Datadog enters S&P 500 after revenue hits USD $2.8 billion

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Datadog joins the S&P 500 after reporting USD $2.8 billion revenue, marking a 26% rise as cloud and AI markets expand globally.
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CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
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Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Trading 212 partners with Paynetics to enhance trading services

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Trading 212 partners with Paynetics to integrate multi-currency accounts and card payments, enhancing financial capabilities for users through a single app.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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Six cybersecurity stocks worthy of consideration – report

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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From 2021 to 2022, a surge of 38% in global cyber attacks was observed, costing organisations an average of more than $4 million in intrusion costs.
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ACY Securities partners with Currencycloud to aid trade market access

Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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ACY Securities partners with Currencycloud to accelerate their clients' access to trade in the global market using Currencycloud's plug-and-play platform.