Deal would open US market to Chinese carmakers
Broadcaster NBC says some brands are paying more than $10mn for a 30-second slot
Discounting risks more damage to margins as sector struggles to emerge from pandemic slump
Mediterranean-focused group points to shift from renewables in Greece, Italy and Cyprus
Jim Logothetis oversaw Big Four firm’s relationships with big clients including Coca-Cola and Fiat Chrysler
Deal brings to an end the hedge fund’s nine-year investment in the Italian football club
The nutrient is popping up in everything from Starbucks lattes to Doritos and bottled water
Proposed changes could lead to higher fares for passengers, warn analysts
Toxin traced to Wuhan laboratory has led to product recall and growing crisis for consumer groups
Shares in the problem child of French banking have soared, just as its rival BNP Paribas has stumbled
The success of weight-loss drugs has driven demand for injectable compounds that claim to improve everything from sleep to skin
Government drive comes as schemes in EU’s second-biggest retirement system reassess US exposure
Conferences restrict use of LLMs after surge of low-quality AI-generated papers and reviews
If more homes are to be built, the problem of rogue estate management companies has to be addressed
Moscow’s hope of hitting target for independence by 2030 is too optimistic, say analysts
World’s richest man repairs relationship with Donald Trump and drops threat of rival rightwing party
Google’s robotaxi start-up brings in new investors amid global roll out and competition from Elon Musk’s Tesla
The US first lady and backers Amazon have been criticised for being tone deaf with authorised documentary
Emirates workers have had visas to the kingdom rejected since tensions erupted between the Gulf powerhouses
Inside the turbulent contest for the most important job in global finance
Also in today’s newsletter: the Premier League’s financial dominance, and the Australian Open gets even bigger
Initiative for homegrown tools reflects rising anxiety over relying on US platforms amid shifting geopolitics
Mid-tier UK firms make numbers stack up in favour of the middle ground
New CEO Franck Marilly looks to faster growing markets as downturn leaves drinks group sitting on huge stockpile of spirits
Answer the FT’s anonymous survey
Washington lobbies African nation to award sale of copper and cobalt producer to consortium led by US group Virtus
Curbing institutional ownership of single-family homes does not tackle the affordability crisis and could make things worse
Concerns over AI stocks are widespread — but we rarely describe net zero in these terms
The hotelier advises aspiring entrepreneurs to look after the product and people, then profit will look after itself
Falling consumption, cheaper imports, overproduction and quality gaps squeeze the country’s producers
The city-state’s ‘father of urban planning’ was lauded for his vision but rising resale prices and high demand are bringing strain
Ruling comes after Donald Trump’s vow to ‘take back control’ of shipping lane and reassert US influence in the region
President announces former Fed governor as his nominee to succeed Jay Powell
Power station owner has received billions of pounds in subsidies to convert former coal-fired station to run on wood pellets
Justice department directed former CNN anchor’s detention after judge refused to sign arrest warrant
US ‘insuretech’ company tries to lure Tesla owners with lower premiums
