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Standard Life's operating profit surges 25% despite £179m statutory loss
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— Sep 7, 2026
Standard Life reported stronger-than-expected half-year results, with IFRS adjusted operating profit up 25% to £563m, while posting a £179m loss driven largely by planned investment spend; the group says it remains on track to deliver its 2026 targets and cites momentum across pensions, savings and capital-light businesses. The company also flagged the £2bn acquisition of Aegon UK and a UK pension risk transfer partnership as key catalysts for growth and enhanced cash generation, underpinning its upbeat outlook despite the H1 loss.
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Dana Whitfield
The Aegon deal is the real story here - if that integration goes smoothly it could actually justify some of this optimism.
Tencent-Backed Enflame Shares Triple in Shanghai Debut
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— Sep 9, 2026
Tencent-backed Enflame Technology surged about 200% in its Shanghai STAR Market debut after raising 6.12 billion yuan in its IPO, with the stock trading around 430 yuan and the company valued far above its IPO price. The listing, part of China’s push to build home-grown AI chips, shows Enflame’s strong investor interest despite ongoing net losses and a heavy reliance on Tencent as both a shareholder and customer as it eyes next-generation chips.
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Five enduring songs emerge from personal stories and social concerns
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— Sep 10, 2026
From Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Your Song, born of teenage lyric writing and a rapid studio turnaround, to Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which fused archival wine-glass recordings into a timeless opening, these iconic tracks showcase bold experimentation and lasting cultural impact; Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi warned of environmental loss with a bright folk sound, while Graham Nash’s Teach Your Children stressed social responsibility through generations; Supertramp’s Give a Little Bit, written in youth and shaped by love as a universal message, became a staple of charity-minded rock.
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Disney’s Woke ‘Snow White’ Remake Turns Into Costly Box Office Bomb: Report
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— Feb 13, 2026
Disney’s long-anticipated live-action “Snow White” remake is now being described as a financial misfire, with reports indicating the film generated losses approaching $170 million. According to FOX Business and filings…
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
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Reckitt plans sale of Russian Hygiene unit
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— Jul 24, 2026
Reckitt said it will divest its Russian Hygiene business to Arnest, with completion expected in the second half of 2026 and the unit accounting for about 1% of core net revenue. The sale is treated as Held for Sale and is expected to generate a post-tax loss of around £175 million in 2026, but is not expected to materially affect 2026 adjusted operating profit or EPS, while Reckitt will retain its Russia Health business.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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