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South Korea's adjusted export growth eased to 49.7% in June's first 20 days, still elevated as chip exports surged 188%. The BOK warns that record bonus payouts may spill into broader inflation.
Trump blames sabotage for Reflecting Pool failure. Paint peeled, algae bloomed after $14M renovation. Olympian arrested on vandalism charge. Repairs planned for July 4.
US crude rose nearly 3% to $78.70 after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiators in Switzerland face a 60-day deadline on a comprehensive deal.
SBI chairman C.S. Setty says the bank is considering mortgage-backed securities to fund loan growth as deposit growth lags credit expansion by 6 percentage points.
Polymarket paid creators to simulate fake trades on duplicate sites without disclosure, per WSJ. The company promised an audit. The scandal hits as prediction markets court institutional capital.
A PwC survey of 2,300 UK GLP-1 users shows 70% cut snack spending while 54% buy more high-protein foods. The shift persists after stopping drugs, with implications for food companies.
John Jumper, the Nobel Prize-winning AI scientist behind AlphaFold, left Google DeepMind for Anthropic after 9 years, signaling an intensifying talent war in AI.
Chase cardholders can get 15% back on Optimum subscriptions. The offer signals how credit card rewards are shaping consumer choice in telecom.
Happy Joe's CEO Tom Sacco on the chain's America 250 promotion: patriotic pizzas, block parties and $3,000 sweepstakes prizes through Aug. 15.
Morgan Stanley's amended ETF filings for Ethereum and Solana set a 0.14% fee and include staking, with 95% of rewards to shareholders. SEC review continues.
Costco is testing Yasso's new mini frozen Greek yogurt cups at select locations, offering a 12-pack of Vanilla Caramel and Fudge Chip for $11.89.
Kalshi has held early IPO talks with banks as annualized revenue tops $2 billion and trading volume triples to $178 billion. Any listing is likely a year or more away.
70% of consumers can't identify fake videos. The Guardian found brands using AI influencers without disclosure, risking trust and regulatory action. EU rules take effect August; NO FAKES Act advances in Senate.
Santander is rolling out AI tools to all 185,000 employees, targeting €1B in business value by 2028. The bank already saw €35M in Q1 from AI.
A 51-year-old man died after falling from the 300 level at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. Police are investigating the circumstances.
The 2026 corporate treasury awards name Toyota, Apple, Saudi Aramco among top teams. AlphaScala's Weak score for Toyota tempers the signal. The list flags companies with strong cash management; sector risks remain.
President Trump told Axios Anthropic is no longer a national security threat, reversing an earlier order. The Pentagon dispute and a billing delay add to sector uncertainty.
CRH is closing in on an $8 billion acquisition of Arcosa, a move that would deepen its North America infrastructure footprint and accelerate industry consolidation.
Tadawul's market cap fell SAR 115.4 billion last week, a 1.18% decline to SAR 9.65 trillion. Institutional investors lost SAR 116.75 billion; retail added SAR 1.38 billion.
SpaceX's record IPO forces a choice between valuation risk and a dominant market position. The lockup expiration and first earnings report will shape entry timing for investors.
Section 34A lets a minister cut disability support up to 99.9% without appeal. Cuts start October 2026. Safety net consultation begins July 2026.
NHB recalled ~Rs 500 crore refinancing after loan misclassification at Aavas Financiers; CEO Bhinder resigned, replaced by Kotak's Manu Singh. Probe continues.
Serena Williams, 44, returns to Wimbledon singles as a wildcard entry, seven years after her last title and two years since her last singles match at the tournament.
Oakland's 37% drop in car break-ins is a win for owners but a direct hit to glass repair shops that now see half their usual window replacements.
Weak productivity and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths despite ample natural resources, a think tank claims.
The NYT Games bundle drives subscriber retention at near-zero marginal cost. Connections, Wordle and Strands keep users locked in. Alpha Score 50, Mixed.
YouGov fell 50% as the market labeled it an AI loser. At 6-7x EBITDA with a 20-year proprietary panel, one investor argues the opposite. A canceled dividend and a new buyback add a catalyst.
Capital One Shopping offers 30-40% back on Viator tours and transfers. The higher rate requires an emailed offer. Rewards pay out as gift cards.
NYT's daily Connections puzzle keeps subscribers engaged. With Alpha Score 50, the stock offers a mixed outlook. Here's what to watch for in Q2 earnings.
Anaam International Holding will issue shares to acquire up to 51% of Masar Al-Ola, operator of the Hashikom chain. Sales doubled to SAR 90 million by 2025. The 180-day MoU requires due diligence.