PwC’s finest scientific minds attempt to prove banks can exist in two states at once

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears

World champion whose life and career inspired the Oscar-winning ‘Raging Bull’

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

American literary and journalistic iconoclast who Norman Mailer said was the hardest working writer of his time

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court

A prolific American talent who defied the snobbery of literary critics

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

A nationalist who could temper his dogma and made his presence felt across the globe

A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Sportswear maker apologises but warns it cannot bear virus lockdown for long   

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 

Luxury and beauty bellwethers predict gradual rebound once coronavirus shutdowns end

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years

Strategic decisions by chief executive make the Dutch company a safe bet

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

Retailers are still replenishing stocks after panic buying ahead of coronavirus lockdowns

Personal care group boosted by stockpiling frenzy ahead of lockdown

Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

Medical community warns of dangers from use of cleaning agent as internal treatment

Coronavirus is highlighting more than the industry’s wasteful ways; its iniquitous supply chain is also in the spotlight

Sportswear maker warns sales could drop as much as 40% in second quarter

How the crisis will revolutionise brands, fashion weeks and personal style

Group ramps up production of cleaning and sanitising goods amid coronavirus crisis

If anything, it’s only made the most coveted more sought after, as online sellers adapt to cater for their clientele.

UK fintech plans to use recent $500m fundraising to buy rivals hit by coronavirus pandemic

Proxymity raises $20m in spinout from Citigroup as shareholder meetings go virtual

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel