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Investors cheer after company unveils plans to boost output of semiconductor componentsView the full article

Despite higher costs, shipping companies opt for safer Asia-Europe freight passages via Cape of Good HopeView the full article

Big Four accountancy balks at high cost of medication it says has become ‘cultural phenomenon’View the full article

Ukrainian president ‘had to hear some harsh truths’ from leaders at Cyprus summitView the full article

New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politicsView the full article

Thousands of shareholders in Omaha this weekend will be eager to hear new chief’s vision for the conglomerateView the full article

Chinese tech companies place large orders for the Shenzhen-based group’s latest range of AI processorsView the full article

Smartphone maker increased revenue nearly 17% as iPhone sales rise by a fifthView the full article

Deployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states View the full article

Hedge fund Black Diamond claims at least $70mn in damages against audit firmView the full article

Strong earnings and AI spending plans help investors shrug off fallout from Middle East conflictView the full article

Rush by businesses to purchase tech equipment offsets deceleration in consumer spendingView the full article

Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spendingView the full article

Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a ‘national asset’View the full article

Cicero would have applauded the royal message for the US president — even if JD Vance held backView the full article

Kevin Warsh will be trying to shift central bank’s approach at time of deep division, say fund managersView the full article

Also in today’s newsletter, political violence in the US isn’t just rising — it’s broadeningView the full article

Policymakers warn risks to economy from energy shock driven by Middle East conflict have ‘intensified’View the full article

Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economyView the full article

Growth in headline figure obscures worse than expected $700mn increase in fee-paying assets View the full article