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Creightons PLC Faces Uphill Battle as Returns on Capital Decline

The UK-based personal care products group, Creightons, is seeing a sustained drop in its capital efficiency, with ROCE falling from 24% to 11% over five years. Despite ongoing reinvestment, stagnant sales and a plummeting share price raise questions about its growth strategy and appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities.

Microsoft's Kevin Scott on AI's Rapid Ascent: A Race Between Capability and Application

In a candid discussion, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott reflects on the breakneck pace of AI advancement, highlighting a growing 'capabilities overhang' where real-world applications struggle to keep up. He points to software development and looming demographic shifts as critical arenas for AI's impact, while cautioning against superficial use and infrastructure bottlenecks.