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Sir Martin Sorrell’s digitally focused marketing group S4 Capital warned that full-year revenue would be lower than expected
China’s factory output and retail sales growth in August were the weakest in a year
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Sir Martin Sorrell’s digitally focused marketing group said clients continue to reduce marketing spending to expand AI capacity
Key moments
Sir Martin Sorrell’s digitally focused marketing group S4 Capital warned that full-year revenue would be lower than expected
China’s factory output and retail sales growth in August were the weakest in a year
16 minutes ago
8.02am GMT+1

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