Investment in financial technology (fintech) reached $53bn globally in 2025 after a 21% increase in investment compared to the previous 12 months, according to Innovate Finance’s annual report. The ...

Despite what viral TikToks suggest, experts say most dusty Disney VHS tapes hidden in basements are worth only a few dollars, far from the fortune needed to buy Cinderella’s castle. Streaming has ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Despite viral social media claims, most Disney VHS tapes are not valuable, typically selling for only a few dollars. Experts say that only specific types of Disney VHS tapes attract collector interest ...

Alphabet briefly hit $4 trillion in market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent's sharpened artificial intelligence focus allayed doubts about its strategy and thrust it back to the forefront of ...

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The Alphabet share price has surged over the past six months. Dr James Fox loves the company but doesn’t see a huge margin of safety. If you follow my writing, you’ll know I don’t always trust ...

Both Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) sit near the center of two big investor debates: how quickly AI (artificial intelligence) spending is rising and which ...

Google-parent Alphabet (GOOG) hit a $4tn (£2.96tn) market capitalisation on Monday, becoming the fourth publicly listed company to hit this valuation. Alphabet shares rose 1% in Monday's session and ...