Hogwarts Legacy 2 Shows Warner Bros. Rebuilding Around Global IP
The sequel sits at the intersection of WBD’s smaller games slate and a wider Harry Potter ecosystem spanning television, merchandise and experiences.
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Business
Pokémon’s $15bn Market Is Building a New Digital Trade Route
Tokenised card platforms are creating a chain linking graders, vaults, blockchains and global buyers as collector demand pushes premium prices higher.
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Monte Paschi tests alternatives as Intesa’s €30.6bn bid redraws Italy’s banking map
The battle for MPS is becoming a test of whether European banking consolidation creates stronger networks or merely concentrates profitable assets.
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Anthropic’s Route to $2tn Runs Through Enterprise AI Revenue
The company’s backers are modelling a record-scale public valuation after run-rate revenue crossed $47bn in May. The next route marker is a public S-1 …
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YouTube redraws the gate to its creator economy in 2027
The platform is doubling entry thresholds for ad revenue while preserving an earlier fan-funding tier and expanding subscription monetisation.
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EES exposes a bottleneck in Europe’s travel network
A digital border designed to improve security is now testing the capacity of airports, airlines and connecting networks as peak passport-control waits rise sharply.
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How an Online Talent Network Concentrated Money, Data and Control
The Tyukalo case shows how creator-economy networks can centralise accounts, housing and revenue — and how open-source spectators can expose those connections.
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Accell’s European network is breaking into national rescue routes
The failed Dutech sale has transformed Accell from one M&A target into a set of distressed assets. Germany is ring-fencing Winora and Ghost, France …
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Berkshire’s Cash Is Moving Into Stocks, Housing and AI
The conglomerate's liquidity is flowing through three routes at once: public equities, a major homebuilding acquisition and a $10 billion Alphabet investment tied to …
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The dress code is now an information problem for job candidates
As workplace norms fragment, applicants increasingly rely on corporate websites and social media to infer what “professional” looks like. That makes dress part of …
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Greenlink's Dobby episode shows why route politics matters to cross-border infrastructure
A power link built to connect two national grids also had to negotiate a local film landmark. The Telegraph says fan pressure helped move …
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UK supermarkets pull disposable barbecues from shelves amid wildfire risk
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda are among UK supermarkets removing disposable barbecues from sale after fire chiefs issued voluntary guidance, as campaigners urge a temporary …
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BP profits more than double to four-year high amid «war bonus» backlash
BP's profits more than doubled to a four-year high on the back of the Iran conflict, drawing fresh criticism from campaigners and Donald Trump …
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Wingstop UK sales surge 75% as chain plans up to 30 new sites
Wingstop UK has reported a 75% rise in sales and said it plans to open up to 30 new restaurants this year across England, …
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino under growing pressure over plan to sell World Cup stakes
Gianni Infantino faces a widening revolt, including from UEFA and Asian confederations, over plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, …
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Apple stock falls 8% after hours despite record quarter
Apple stock dropped about 8% in after-hours trading after the company reported record quarterly results but warned of supply constraints on Mac, iPhone and …
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UEFA nations unanimously agree to boycott World Cup over FIFA private investment plan
All 55 UEFA member associations have voted to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if president Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell …
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Wildberries Attacks Threaten Russian Economy as Kremlin and VTB Consider Bailout
Ukrainian attacks on the Russian online retailer Wildberries are so severe that the Kremlin and state bank VTB may be forced to intervene with …
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Apple becomes second company to reach $5tn valuation as tech sell-off boosts shares
Apple's market capitalisation surpassed $5tn for the first time, driven by strong product demand and its decision to avoid the costly AI spending race, …
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UEFA accuses FIFA of attempting to sell the soul of football over World Cup investment plan
UEFA has strongly condemned FIFA’s proposal to sell minority stakes in a new company that would hold the commercial rights to the World Cup …
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