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How Big Tech got even bigger in the Covid-19 era

Lockdowns have elevated the sector that some analysts thought would fall furthest in a recession




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Rio weighs closure of Icelandic smelter as it struggles with power costs

ISAL facility remains unprofitable as aluminium producers face weaker demand and prices




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Coronavirus leads to ‘staggering’ drop in global energy demand

Fall could be the equivalent of India’s total annual consumption, IEA says




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Nigerian border closures cut smuggling but drive up prices

Benin crossing has been shut for three months, halting trade on vital frontier




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Vested interests are dragging South Africa down

Cyril Ramaphosa will be loath to take on the people who helped him to the ANC presidency




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South Africa to impose its biggest rolling power blackouts

Eskom will remove 6,000 megawatts of demand to avert total collapse of national grid




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Sasol plans South Africa’s biggest rights issue in decades

Petrochemicals group to launch sale of up to $2bn in shares as part of debt reduction push




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2.7m properties dragged into higher stamp duty band 

Rising prices and flat tax thresholds since 2015 mean more homes in London and Southeast are in the top band




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Insurers face biggest-ever losses, warns Lloyd’s chief

Pandemic could dwarf other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, John Neal says




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Income-seeking investors face an uphill struggle 

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 




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Australia’s biggest pension fund says investors will withdraw billions

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus




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I am struggling to secure a job in the UK — should I return home?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice




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Videoconferencing hit delivers biggest ever Nordic software IPO

Pexip deal marks bright spot in otherwise bleak European IPO market




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Biggest US energy groups lay out oil crash strategy

ExxonMobil and Chevron deploy plans for cutbacks but preserve dividends




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Biggest US oil refiner posts $9.2bn loss as fuel demand dives

Marathon cuts capital spending by $1.4bn in anticipation of 30% drop in output




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An inconvenient truth for Brazil’s biggest company

In contrast with many global peers, Petrobras has made scant efforts to diversify into green energy




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My pity package of Chinese face masks sends a bigger message

As US health workers suffer from inadequate protection, there are signs of a shifting world order




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Tesla: Elon Musk unplugged

The plan may be to keep the ‘pedal to the metal’ but self-funding is still out of range




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China’s Kingsoft Cloud tests US market with biggest IPO in months

First New York listing by a Chinese company since Luckin Coffee debacle




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Pinterest rolls out new board features including notes, dates and section suggestions

Pinterest is introducing new features that make it easier for those planning recipes, virtual events and other quarantine activities. These include the ability to add a date or notes to a board as well as automated ways to better organize your pins on a given board, with the aid of machine learning technology. The company […]




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An already struggling smartphone market takes a big hit from COVID-19

Quarter after quarter, familiar stories have appeared. The smartphone market, once seemingly bulletproof, has suffered. The list of factors is long, and I’ve written about them ad nauseam here, but the CliffsNotes version is: costs are too high, innovation is too incremental and most people already own a device that will be plenty good for […]




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Roadside recovery and an aggravating communications breakdown

In an overleveraged world headed for economic slowdown, don’t rely on the heavily indebted for rescue




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The $99 Mendel Air Sensor uses data to help you grow better veggies (or weed)

The Mendel Air Sensor app is the first app I open every morning. Before Reddit, before Gmail, before NYT. I roll over, grab my phone and check my plants. I don’t know if there’s a higher honor I can bestow on an app. The Mendel Air Sensor is a game-changer for indoor growers. It offers […]




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Apple’s new Fraggle Rock series was shot on iPhones in its creators’ homes

There are few more messages more timely than the opening line, “Dance your cares away, worry’s for another day” (or is it “worries?”). Today the familiar Fraggle Rock bass line returns, along with the titular felt underground dwellers, as the first of a new series of mini-episodes hits Apple TV+. Apple’s streaming service will post […]




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An already struggling smartphone market takes a big hit from COVID-19

Quarter after quarter, familiar stories have appeared. The smartphone market, once seemingly bulletproof, has suffered. The list of factors is long, and I’ve written about them ad nauseam here, but the CliffsNotes version is: costs are too high, innovation is too incremental and most people already own a device that will be plenty good for […]




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Australian companies head to stock market in biggest rush since ’09

Companies lean heavily on equity in effort to dent blow from coronavirus




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An already struggling smartphone market takes a big hit from COVID-19

Quarter after quarter, familiar stories have appeared. The smartphone market, once seemingly bulletproof, has suffered. The list of factors is long, and I’ve written about them ad nauseam here, but the CliffsNotes version is: costs are too high, innovation is too incremental and most people already own a device that will be plenty good for […]




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Time for Australian oil and gas players to think bigger - 11 Apr

Australian oil and gas companies will need to think bigger and embrace customers in Asia, rapidly evolve their business models, and become much more responsive to emerging trends, if they are to thrive in a challenging new global marketplace.




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Pinterest rolls out new board features including notes, dates and section suggestions

Pinterest is introducing new features that make it easier for those planning recipes, virtual events and other quarantine activities. These include the ability to add a date or notes to a board as well as automated ways to better organize your pins on a given board, with the aid of machine learning technology. The company […]




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How Zhihu has become one of China’s biggest hubs for experts

Zhihu may not be as well known outside of China as WeChat or ByteDance’s Douyin, but over the past eight years, it has cultivated a reputation for being one of the country’s most trustworthy social media platforms. Originally launched as a question-and-answer site similar to Quora, Zhihu has grown to be a central hub for […]




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Meet Omaze, the Celebrity-Endorsed Juggernaut That Has Raised Over $100 Million for Charity

Co-founder Matt Pohlson is just getting started.



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Yelp Adds GoFundMe Donation Button for Struggling Local Businesses

Look for the "Donate" option on the web and in the app to help support restaurant, nightlife, beauty and fitness operators.




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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield get the giggles as they announce Downton Abbey special

This morning will air a special episode from Highclere Castle - the location used as Downton Abbey in the TV series and forthcoming movie.




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Downton Abbey movie: Maggie Smith attends the star-studded premiere in London 

The actress, 84, looked in high spirits as she arrived at the premiere of the feature film adaptation of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.




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Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael puts on a leggy display in a sexy LBD

The actress, 33, attended the star-studded bash held at Quaglino's restaurant wearing an off-the-shoulder mini dress with statement puff sleeves.




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Maura Higgins sports a traditional maid's outfit during This Morning live from Downton Abbey

The Love Island star, 28, donned a traditional black and lace maid's outfit as she enjoyed a chat with Alison about the films previously shot at the location.




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Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern claim Dame Maggie Smith 'loves a meme'

In scenes set to air on Saturday's edition of the Jonathan Ross Show, the pair joked that that the iconic British actress, 84, 'loves a meme'.




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Lesley Nicol teases Maggie Smith's return in Downton Abbey sequel in the works

Lesley Nicol, who played Downton cook Mrs Patmore in the long-running period drama, told DailyMailTV talks for a second film are underway following the success of the first movie last month.




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Joanne Froggatt looks stylish as she attends Downton Abbey film screening in Los Angeles

The actress, 39, who played Anna Bates in the series and the film adaptation, was joined by her fellow Downton stars Kevin Doyle and Michael C Fox.




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Maggie Smith reveals she didn't find Harry Potter and Downton Abbey roles 'satisfying'

Dame Maggie Smith has revealed she didn't feel 'satisfied' with her roles in the Harry Potter and the Downton Abbey franchise.




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Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt announces she's SPLIT from husband James Cannon after eight years 

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt has revealed that she has separated from her husband James Cannon after eight years of marriage.




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Joanne Froggatt looks cheery as she promotes series two of Liar alongside Katherine Kelly

Joanne Froggatt promoted series two of Liar alongside co-star Katherine Kelly in London on Thursday, in her first public appearance since announcing her split from husband James Cannon.




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Jacqueline Jossa pampers herself with a face mask before tucking into nuggets ahead of the NTAs

The National Television Awards always brings out the biggest names on TV.  So it came as no surprise to see Jacqueline Jossa making her way to London to prepare for the event on Tuesday.




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NTAs 2020: Love Island star Maura Higgins is left with a gruesome injury after taking a tumble

She exuded glamour on the red carpet at the National Television Awards. Yet Maura revealed that she hadn't been as graceful during the ceremony, as she took a tumble.




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Maura Higgins 'left the NTAs alone in TEARS after row with boyfriend Curtis Pritchard'

The Dancing On Ice contestant, 29, reportedly left Tuesday's National Television Awards in tears as she engaged in a heated exchange with her boyfriend Curtis Pritchard.




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Caroline Flack looks relaxed and care-free as the giggling star goes wall climbing with a friend

In a video shared by her pal, Mollie, to Instagram, the giggling Love Island star, 40, could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but quickly chickening out as she got too high.




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House Rules stars Pete and Courtney are struggling to deal with fan backlash

Being a contestant on reality TV comes with its perks, but also makes you a target for social media trolls.




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Chaos erupts on House Rules as the teams all struggle to finish Shayn and Carly's outdoor area

With just minutes to go until the final reveal, the teams on House Rules found themselves faced with their toughest challenge yet.




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Inside House Rules' biggest garden transformation ever as they add $90,000 to value in one week

A season record was set on Sunday's House Rules during the final garden reveal. 




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House Rules host Johanna Griggs gushes it's a 'real joy' seeing son Joe be a dad to grandson Jax

The TV presenter said grandson Jax has been a 'beacon of joy' to her family and that seeing her own son step up and be a dad 'tugs at her heartstrings'.