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Ladun Investment signed a framework agreement with Makkah's development commission for the Al Khalidiyah redevelopment. The non-binding deal sets terms for a future contract, opening the door to a large mixed-use project near the Grand Mosque.
Sipchem's Ministry of Energy approval removes a key hurdle for its methanol project. The nod signals Saudi Arabia's commitment to expanding downstream petrochemical capacity.
A Seeking Alpha analyst who downgraded WesBanco (WSBC) in March now says an upgrade is closer. Lower provisions and a stabilizing net interest margin are the keys.
A data-driven focus on confirming evidence, not alien theories, is the only path the advisory board should take.
Shams shareholders vote July 16 on board dismissal. A yes vote would force new elections, resetting leadership as the company navigates its hospitality portfolio.
Manitoba rejected a 141-hectare hyperscale data centre. Now the same grid capacity will power a 17-Wing Winnipeg expansion supporting 1,400 jobs.
SEC enforcement probes private equity continuation vehicles over conflicts of interest and asset valuation. CVs hit $106 billion in 2025 as regulators escalate scrutiny.
New CMO Council report finds 73% of marketing teams with integrated AI-human workflows report above-expectation ROI. First American's brand chief explains why human creativity remains the differentiator.
Taktile closed a $110M Series C led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity. The AI lending platform will use the capital to expand its decisioning engine and target U.S. community banks.
Flowco CEO flagged geopolitical risks as Q&A topic at J.P. Morgan conference. Domestic focus limits direct exposure. Oil prices and client spending are key.
Genesis Research Group makes its EVID AI evidence synthesis platform free through 2026 for life sciences organizations. The move targets workflow adoption, not just trial usage.
After a 5% post-earnings gap, Apple holds above $190. A hold confirms the breakout; a drop back under opens a test of support at $182.
Enabled Talent founder Amandipp Singh launches CDEN, an accelerator for disabled Canadian entrepreneurs. Registration opens this week, hard launch in fall.
Trump said Iran told the US it will not charge fees for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting reports that had stirred fears of disruption at the key oil chokepoint.
Systematix warns India is stuck in a 'low equilibrium' growth path. FIIs pulled ₹2.8 lakh crore in 2026. Ambit says FMCG, pharma, IT, and telecom are safer bets as structural risks mount.
SAR 9.8 billion covers five highway corridors. Three of four phases now underway. Contract awards are the next catalyst for Saudi construction stocks.
MNT-Halan targets $900M to $1B valuation for its Egyptian unit in a Cairo IPO as soon as this year, working with Citigroup and EFG Hermes.
Ambev topped earnings estimates as premium beer sales jumped 20%. Volume slipped 3%. World Cup tailwinds and easier comparisons could support recovery. Alpha Score 59.
Levi Strauss reports Q2 after close July 2. Consensus sees revenue of $1.44B and EPS of $0.30, both down from last year. The stock is up 12% YTD and trades at 11x forward EBIT. A miss or guidance cut would erase the gain; a beat could drive a test of the 2024 high.
Carney's government tests new fast-track powers on northern port and highway projects. Indigenous consultations key to fall listing decisions for three proposals.
CEO Koti Vadlamudi addressed investors at the J.P. Morgan Natural Resources Conference on June 24. The presentation offers updates on project backlog and strategy for the infrastructure contractor.
Defense stocks hit a three-year support zone after a brutal first half. A rebound needs a catalyst, but the setup is clean: rising volume, call buying, and a NATO summit ahead.
Voyager Digital investors filed an Eleventh Circuit appeal to revive fraud claims against Mark Cuban and the Mavericks after a December dismissal. The case tests celebrity liability for crypto platform promotions.
MoSPI launches Index of Services Production July 14 with FY25 base year. Trial indices cover 2025-26 and April 2026, then monthly with 60-day lag. GST data used for first time.
Aera Technology's decision intelligence saved an unnamed partner $5M in six months. The projections hit $100M inventory reduction. Whether the software deserves the credit remains unclear.
Rothbard built a grand theory of social, economic, and political problems with liberty as the unifying theme, following von Mises, Knight, and Hayek.
BYD executive Stella Li told Business Insider the company will pursue home robots within three years and expand into more global markets through partnerships. A product roadmap remains undefined.
Wild owner Craig Leipold takes majority stake in the St. Paul Hotel, betting on downtown revival as the city works to fill office space and draw visitors.
Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF returned 0.66% in Q1 2026, outpacing the category average. The fund's focus on consistent payout growth and defensive sectors drove the gain.
The U.S. current-account deficit widened to $226.8 billion in Q1 2026, or 2.9% of GDP. A shift in primary income drove the $5.8 billion increase. The net investment position improved to negative $21.27 trillion.