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Near Earth Asteroids

Dan Goldin's full speech on asteroid mining at The Economist's Space Economy Summit.

The Economist Group Announces Leadership Transition

Today The Economist Group announced that Lara Boro will be stepping down after seven years as CEO, with Luke Bradley-Jones appointed as the new Group CEO, starting on August 1st.

May 19, 2026 The Economist

A New Commission for Children's News Literacy Launches

Sam Freedman announced as Chair, alongside convenors The Economist Educational Foundation, educationalists, broadcasters and technologists.

April 24, 2026 The Economist

Smith Financial Acquires Minority Stake in The Economist Group

Stephen Smith and his family holding company Smith Financial Corporation (“Smith Financial”) together yesterday acquired a 26.9% shareholding in The Economist Group from Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, her family and the ERANDA Rothschild Foundation (the “Sellers”).

March 24, 2026 The Economist