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Big Tech's AI Borrowing Boom: What It Means for Savers and Markets

Tech giants are borrowing heavily to finance artificial intelligence growth, with debt levels set to hit $570 billion in 2026. Much of this borrowing is backing into pensions and index funds, raising questions about exposure to a concentrated risk in one sector.

By Alex Draeth | 12 June 2026
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India's Emerging Agave Spirit Industry Taps Wild Crop Potential

India is developing a new agave spirits market by utilising wild agave plants from the Deccan Plateau. This nascent industry is supported by local farmers and distillers responding to rising consumer interest in agave products, as they work to establish production infrastructure and sustainable supply chains.

By Alex Draeth | 11 June 2026
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San Francisco’s Jenny Lemons Builds Niche Hair Accessory Brand With Food-Themed Designs

San Francisco-based accessory brand Jenny Lemons has grown into a profitable business by specialising in colourful, food-inspired hair claw clips made from plant-based cellulose acetate. Founder Jennie Lennick pivoted from a clothing line to accessories, now selling to independent retailers and online, while navigating supply challenges and intellectual property issues.

By Alex Draeth | 16 May 2026

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