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The Critical Role of Cybersecurity Policies in the UK

In the complex regulatory environment of the UK, having a robust cybersecurity policy and compliance framework is not just a regulatory requirement but a crucial component of business strategy. This blog explores the vital steps for crafting policies that govern cybersecurity measures effectively and how RFA supports businesses in meeting and exceeding these regulatory expectations. […]

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Meta fined €798m over ‘unfair’ Facebook Marketplace

Meta has been fined €798m (£664m) for breaking competition law by embedding Facebook Marketplace within its social network. The European Commission said this meant alternative classified ads services had faced “unfair trading conditions”, making it harder for them to compete. In addition to the fine, it has ordered Meta to stop imposing these conditions on […]

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The Dow falls 400 points and the Nasdaq sinks 450 as Microsoft and Meta lead a tech stock selloff

But new data shows inflation fell closer to the Fed’s annual 2% target as the economy shows resilience before Election Day The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 400 points Thursday mid-morning, alongside sharp Nasdaq and S&P 500 declines, following weaker-than-expected earnings reports from Microsoft (MSFT-5.55%) and Meta (META-4.07%). Super Micro Computer (SMCI-13.27%) stock […]

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Peloton raises its full-year profit guidance, but expects the holiday quarter to be softer than expected

Peloton is back to generating free cash flow and is edging within reach of profitability as the connected fitness company reins in costs and looks to improve the unit economics behind its hardware, it said Thursday.   Despite the progress, Peloton is expecting to lose more members and sell fewer bikes and treadmills than Wall Street analysts had expected […]

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7 ways that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol shared more details about the company’s turnaround strategy during the company’s quarterly conference call on Wednesday. For three straight quarters, Starbucks has reported declining sales. But the coffee chain is hoping that some easy tweaks to its U.S. business will pay off and help reverse the trend as it plots a more ambitious and comprehensive game […]

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Donald Trump’s net worth plunges by more than $1 billion in one day as his meme stock tanks

Donald Trump’s meme stock suffered its worst day ever, blowing a sizable hole in the Republican nominee’s personal fortune.  Shares in Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, shed nearly a quarter of its market cap in Wednesday trading—its most for a single session on record. The plunge, which follows concerns Puerto […]