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A WSJ investigation found Polymarket staged about $1.9 million in fake bets across paid influencer videos. Inside the scheme, the data, and what's next.
Two negotiated transactions worth SAR 10.4 million were executed on Al Rajhi Takaful shares on June 23, pointing to potential institutional rebalancing in the Shariah-compliant insurer.
Veeva Systems acquired Copli and launched Veeva Falcon MLR, an AI tool that automates medical, legal and regulatory review for pharma marketing materials.
Future Vision for Health Training Co. signed a framework agreement with Fakeeh Care for joint health training programs, curriculum development, and professional workshops.
Saudi Arabia issued 322 industrial licenses in April, with 188 factories starting operations and more than 2,977 jobs expected, the ministry said.
Southern Cement shares fell to a 52-week low on June 23, according to data compiled by Argaam. The stock has declined in recent months.
Sensex fell 893 points, Nifty dropped 278. IT stocks slid over 3%. FIIs sold Rs 636 crore. Global tech rout and weak rupee added pressure.
Al Battal shareholders authorized the board to pay interim dividends for 2026, a move that allows payouts from retained earnings before the fiscal year closes.
Mermaid's Dirty Sartini brings tinned fish to cocktail culture, using brine and whole fillets. The launch tests whether the conservas trend can drive premium bar sales.
helloSKIN, the viral British skincare brand, lands a retail spot at Harrods. The listing moves the brand from online into prestige department store sales.
Cooley's new portal, built with Legora, offers founders a lawyer-reviewed alternative to chatbots for incorporation, fundraising, and compliance filings.
Elon Musk told Trump he was 'freaking out' about Taiwan's chip dominance and the risk of a Chinese invasion, a new book reports. The warning predates the CHIPS Act and TSMC's Arizona expansion.
Mars CMO Rankin Carroll says marketers chasing AI and data have forgotten entertainment. Two campaigns show the bet: interactive experiences that spread organically, not targeted ads.
Naqi Water opens a Riyadh branch for table eggs after completing the first production phase of its poultry project, extending beyond bottled water into Saudi Arabia's domestic food supply chain.
Asda adds 300 stores to Deliveroo, hitting 500+ locations for same-day grocery delivery as it closes the gap with Tesco and Sainsbury's.
Gstarsoft’s new platform combines CAD, BIM, and AI in an open ecosystem. The company targets productivity gains and lower adoption barriers for engineering teams. No pricing or customer details were disclosed.
A new book on China's poverty alleviation strategy launched in Beijing aims to frame the country's anti-poverty campaign as a transferable model for developing nations, with officials emphasizing international communication.
Criteo expands OpenAI ad partnership, giving more brands access to sponsored placements inside ChatGPT. The integration positions the ad-tech firm as the programmatic layer for AI-native advertising.
Shareholders of Arabian Pipes approved a 17% cash dividend for 2025, or SAR 0.17 a share. The payout, backed by the board, signals capital return amid the steel pipe maker's operations.
JD.com founder Richard Liu plans to replace 700,000 delivery workers with robots, shifting them to maintenance and white-collar roles in a push to automate logistics.
First-time buyers are bypassing light jets for larger cabins, Craft's CEO said, a shift that could reshape the business jet market and pressure manufacturers like Textron.
SHL Finance shareholders approved a 5% cash dividend for 2025, or SAR 0.50 per share, at the June 22 OGM. The payout date is pending.
CGS board proposes a 23.3% cash dividend for 2025/26, up from 18% last year. Shareholders vote at the AGM.
A West African proverb defines intimacy as the choice to stay after discovering a partner's hidden flaws, not the admiration of a polished image.
Energy Transfer (ET) Alpha Score 62. New gas and NGL agreements with Matador aim to improve pricing netbacks and lock in midstream throughput. Read the sector readthrough and what it means for Permian capacity.
European tech stocks fell Tuesday, tracking a US selloff driven by regulatory pressure and weak chip earnings. The Stoxx 600 Technology Index dropped over 1%.
Harbor AlphaEdge Large Cap Value ETF returned 0.68% in Q1 2026, underperforming both benchmarks as growth stocks dominated. The quant-driven fund's factor and sector bets face scrutiny.
Aussie, kiwi, and loonie fell 0.3-0.5% as Asian stocks slipped on Middle East uncertainty. Traders said the move was position trimming ahead of the U.S. jobs report.
HOKA opens its first UK outlet pop-up at Landsec's Gunwharf Quays, following a £6 million centre upgrade. The summer trial tests premium-brand appetite for discount-channel exposure.
i2c's Matthew Pearce explains why payment processors must now compete on real-time AI decisions, not just uptime and cost, and why fraud precision beats severity.