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Microsoft says it will spend more to respond to rising demand for AI products

While adjusted cash profits rose 42 per cent, the statutory pre-tax loss widened

Dividend behind analyst forecasts but Rio Tinto made a strong case that the best is yet to come

The company is targeting a return to a 20 per cent adjusted operating margin

As the sprawling bank's management changes, its returns are slowly rising

The consumer staples rivals are seeking to scale back their offerings

There is money to be made from the shift to environmentally friendly steel, but competition is heating up for crucial elements

The industrials company has had a tough year, but it could be nearing the bottom.

The motor insurer gets a boost from higher premium rates, but ideal conditions may not last