Apple 2026: the world’s most valuable brand in Interbrand’s ranking
A US$514.6bn brand, a company worth about US$5.16tn and a 39.5 earnings multiple. Brand research, Services economics and OPC investment scenarios.
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Latin Grammys: Rosalía wins. Why song and record are different awards
The 2026 Latin Grammy results offer a practical guide to creative credits: what LUX, La Perla and Niño reveal about song, record and…
HUGO BOSS names its next CEO. How to read the January handover
HUGO BOSS says Daniel Grieder will leave at his own request on December 31, 2026. Its Supervisory Board has appointed David Epstein to…
FaceStealer: a familiar face on video is not an identity check
A familiar face on a screen does not prove you are speaking to its owner. The US Department of Justice announced on November…
Euro-area GDP rises 0.4%, employment is flat. Why hours still matter
Eurostat’s new flash release pairs GDP growth with unchanged employment. An original worked example explains why headcount cannot replace hours when assessing productivity.
Richemont grows. Why a higher gross margin is not the whole story
Richemont’s half-year figures show how a tariff-related one-time item changes the margin comparison. An original OPC Business guide to reading reported results and…
UNFCCC launches its net-zero framework. A pilot tick is not a target achieved
How to read the NZRF launch and distinguish readiness to provide evidence from a demonstrated climate result.
BrickLink explains its incident and waives two months of seller fees
In BrickLink’s notice, the operator confirms access to some usernames, IP addresses and a small number of email addresses. Its investigation says passwords…
Microsoft 365: why a mail outage can break an AI workflow
OpenAI now reports recovery signs too: its November 13 update at 16:20 UTC (17:20 CET) moved to Monitoring. The company is watching affected…
Nvidia changes leadership. What Colette Kress’s interim role means
OPC explains interim authority, evidence for operational commitments and the separate timeline of a corporate investigation.
UK GDP grows while construction falls. How to read the same economy
UK growth has different addresses. The national result is a useful starting point. A business that uses it alone to predict demand, however,…
Google AdSense: why today’s opinion is not a judgment
Published and checked 12 November 2026. Case C-826/24 P · Česká verze. Advocate General Juliane Kokott today recommended setting aside the 2024 judgment…