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AARP CEO breaks down report showing Americans 50 and older contribute $12.5 trillion to economy
Americans 50 years and older contribute $12.5 trillion to the U.S. economy, according to a new AARP report. Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, the CEO of AARP, joins to break down the report.
Music bosses pass Tory blame to Labour over ticket tout row
When Labour announced plans last November to cap ticket resale prices, many in the live music industry thought a campaign that had dragged on for nearly two decades was finally approaching a conclusion, writes Saskia Koopman. The government pledged to make it illegal to resell tickets above face value, cap fees charged by resale platforms and stop sellers from listing more tickets than they were originally allowed to buy. Ministers estimated the measures could save fans £112m a year. But a...
Bonnard to finish with a flourish in the Derby
AIDAN O’Brien’s grip on the world’s most famous Flat race, the Betfred Derby (4.00pm), shows no signs of loosening. The Master of Ballydoyle has won the last three renewals of the Classic with Auguste Rodin, City Of Troy and Lambourn and has 11 Derby wins in total, more than any other trainer. This year, O’Brien has seven of the 17 runners currently entered and while not all those will take their chance, there will still be a Ballydoyle battalion charging around Tattenham Corner a little af...
Sweet on Sugar to cause huge 66/1 upset in the Oaks
CONDITIONS will play a major role on Oaks Day, and with a significant amount of rain forecast it looks the time to back those who will act on softer going. I’m taking a massive swing in the Betfred Oaks (4.00pm) given the likelihood of testing conditions, and that’s with SUGAR ISLAND for the Ballydoyle and Coolmore powerhouses. She made all to win a heavy ground Group Three at the Curragh last season, beating Thundering On who is significantly shorter than her in the market. Conceding a fi...
Andrew Bailey warns on AI: ‘Everybody is currently priced to be a winner’
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has suggested that the UK’s growth hopes hinge on productivity gains from a mass AI technology roll-out although he warned that investment levels carried “substantial risks” for market prices. Bailey, who is also the head of the Financial Stability Board, an international body overseeing markets, echoed deputy governor Sarah Breeden in warning about rising equity prices, particularly in the US. He said the UK’s lack of growth was a “critical” questio...
UK sweet shop chain closes branch - in business for 15 years
UK sweet shop chain closes branch - in business for 15 yearsThe branch has been a staple in the town since 2011. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By James Johnson 16:28, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 16:34, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Mollie's sweet shop in Bear Lanes centre, Newtown (Image: Google Maps)A popular sweet shop founded by a young UK entrepreneur has shut one of its stores after more than a decade...
Dollar General Once Reported $1 Billion In Lost—Or Stolen—Merchandise. Here’s What Changed.
BreakingBusinessDollar General Once Reported $1 Billion In Lost—Or Stolen—Merchandise. Here’s What Changed.ByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 11:15am EDTToplineDollar General on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, as the discount retailer was a far cry from the nearly $1 billion in inventory shrink—a mix of theft, damage and other losses—that once weighed on its profits. Profit...
Woman hit by police van settles claim with Met Police for £1.3m
A woman who was hit by a Metropolitan Police van as she crossed the road has settled a legal claim against the force for £1.3m.
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Blue Cloud Ventures Announces Final Close of Blue Cloud Ventures V
Blue Cloud Ventures (BCV), a venture growth firm focused on investing in enterprise software companies, announced the final close of its fifth fund, Blue Cloud Ventures V (BCV V). This milestone reinforces the firm’s continued mission to back category-defining companies that are poised to thrive in the age of AI. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260602186634/en/ At the core of BCV’s strategy is building deep co...
Debt-ridden graduates seen as ‘cash cows’ to fund older people’s lifestyles, MPs told
Student groups tell inquiry about ballooning debt and ‘sneaky changes’ to loan terms while likening system to finance scandalsGraduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts feel they are being unfairly used as “cash cows” to finance measures benefiting older people such as the state pension triple lock, MPs have been told.Student representatives told an official inquiry about the “harrowing” plight of many young people, while the man who led the 2019 government review into post-18 educatio...
Shipping tycoon prefers $200,000 fee to cross Strait of Hormuz to ‘this hassle’
Paying a toll would be better than strategic waterway remaining closed, says billionaire football club owner
Santos could drill for new gas in Beetaloo basin within weeks as Murray Watt urged to ‘do his job’
Environment Centre of the Northern Territory warns it could be ‘gateway to full-scale fracking in the territory’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSantos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells.The decision, published late last month, has prompted calls from environment groups for the federal environment minister, Murray Watt, to use his powers to “call in...
Why Would Jamie Dimon Fear Competition From Crypto Brokerages?
BusinessPolicyWhy Would Jamie Dimon Fear Competition From Crypto Brokerages?ByJohn Tamny,Contributor.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 11:00am EDTMIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase speaks onstage during day 2 of the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for America Business Forum)Getty Images for America Business ForumWhatever the business, would you want to compete with Jamie D...
World Cup won’t boost US or European economies, experts warn
The upcoming Fifa World Cup is unlikely to deliver significant or lasting economic growth for its three hosts and the European market, experts have warned. The quadrennial tournament – being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico – is set to “generate excitement far more reliably than sustained economic transformation”. Natixis CIB’s report, Beyond The Game: The Economics of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, notes that Mexico could see modest 0.1-0.2 per cent growth over the tournament, bu...
How did Taiwan, Seoul overtake India? Drop from 5th to 7th largest stock market - explained
At a time of global economic turmoil, why are some global markets like the US, Taiwan and South Korea rallying? Why has the Indian stock market slipped from record highs, giving negative returns over the last few quarters?
Labor-Backed Investor Group Urges Target Shareholders To Vote Against Former CEO
BusinessRetailLabor-Backed Investor Group Urges Target Shareholders To Vote Against Former CEOBySharon Edelson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about retail and the forces that are redefining shopping.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 10:48am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The executive chair of Target Corp.'s board of directors and another high rank...
Beyond The Warehouse: Why Workforce Productivity Depends On Your Supply Chain
InnovationBeyond The Warehouse: Why Workforce Productivity Depends On Your Supply ChainByKerrie Jordan,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 02, 2026, 10:45am EDTKerrie Jordan is Chief Marketing Officer & SVP Product at Epicor. Host of the Manufacturing the Future podcast. gettyIt’s common thinking that a company’s supply chain is only...
Bernie Sanders to Americans: AI companies stole your data, you should own 50% stocks
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a one-time 50% tax on the stock of major AI firms. This aims to transfer control from Silicon Valley billionaires to the American public, arguing AI was built on 'stolen' data. The fund would grant public voting shares and eventually distribute dividends.
Why Fractional Leadership Is Becoming A Smarter Way To Scale
InnovationWhy Fractional Leadership Is Becoming A Smarter Way To ScaleByAnila Siraj,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 02, 2026, 10:30am EDTAnila is a fractional exec at opsbridge.io, helping scaling orgs restore ops discipline & clarity to improve margins & accelerate growth. gettyAs organizations move into their next stage of grow...