Air Liquide eyes investor returns and margin gains, but retains scope for major deal

In Paul Smith’s new memoir, Threads, My Life in Style, he recalls how he went to his deserted offices during the Covid lockdown dressed in a suit in an effort “to make life seem more normal”. There he found 18 containers of milk burst on the floor and spent three hours mopping it up. He…

New research showed that as higher interest rates persist, commercial investors have increasingly sought out high-quality commercial assets while turning to strategies that deliver stronger rental returns. According to Knight Frank’s Australian Capital View – September 2026, investors were particularly prioritising value-add strategies and finding commercial properties in locations where rental growth was supported by…

Rosie O’Donnell has teased that President Donald Trump made her “refamous” after she ditched the United States and moved to Ireland when he regained his seat in the Oval Office. The comedian, 64, revealed in January 2025 that she had quit the U.S. in hopes of a better, and more peaceful, life in Ireland. She stated that…

Artificial intelligence was a theme of Bank of America’s second-quarter earnings call, with executives attributing revenue and efficiency improvements to the technology. Processing Content CEO Brian Moynihan said employees are generating more than 400,000 prompts a day and the bank has approved more than 300 AI use cases, “all of which have good economics.” AI…

Key takeaway: Industry advocates believe the proposed rule changes are game-changers that could result in the formation of new mutuals, while also convincing some credit unions to consider switching charters. Forward look: The Federal Reserve is accepting comments on the proposed changes through Oct. 5. Expert quote:  “This is smart regulation and largely well thought-out,”…