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PE-VC investments fell 3% y-o-y to $6.4B in Q2 2026, but mega deals rose to $3.8B. Early-stage average deal size doubled to $10M as growth-stage investment cratered, per Venture Intelligence.
West Bengal's CM Suvendu Adhikari said 26 lakh Annapurna Yojana applications were rejected over citizenship doubts. First tranche of ₹3,000 reached 1.1 crore women.
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Tadawul suspended Tihama Advertising shares Monday for one session after the company missed the deadline to file its financial statements. The stock resumes Tuesday if the report is filed.
The buyback covers roughly 1% of Tadawul Group's shares, funding an employee stock program without diluting existing holders. The authorization has no set deadline.
The podcast brand built a World Cup audience without paying for broadcast rights. The companion-content strategy works, but the model is fragile.
Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox reveals the tricks companies use to avoid paying refunds, from call transfers to fine print, and how to counter each one.
Jabra's new Evolve3 65 Flex, Evolve3 65 and Evolve3 45 target different workstyles with ClearVoice tech and in-call ANC. The range addresses the 73% of employees who struggle to hear in hybrid meetings.
Alberta's move to allow private payment for treatment tests federal funding rules. Carney's silence signals a shift from Trudeau's $76M penalty.
Two thirds of Canadian drivers say high gas prices will cancel or limit summer road trips after the Strait of Hormuz closure. RV rental platform RVezy CEO confirms bookings stalled in March. The sector read-through hits RV manufacturers, campgrounds and roadside businesses.
Tasnee's ethylene expansion is now in trial production, setting the stage for higher output and potential revenue boost.
Al Majdiah shareholders approved contracts with Jadwa Al-Manazel under a cost-plus model. The vote clears the way for ongoing cooperation between the two real estate firms.
Acwa Power signed 25-year agreements for a $700M gas-fired plant in Mauritania, securing long-term revenue in a new African market.
OurCoop is running best-practice sessions for other co-ops during Co-op Fortnight, sharing the operational changes and supplier choices behind its emissions cuts. Sessions run until July 5.
India's finance minister starts four-day France visit to co-chair economic dialogue, meet CEOs, and visit ITER. Bilateral trade hit €13.6B in FY26.
Zain KSA shareholders approved a 5% cash dividend for 2025, paying SAR 0.50 per share. The payout signals confidence in cash generation, with the payment schedule to follow.
Raydan Food shareholders discharged the board from liability for 2025 but rejected the proposed board remuneration at the ordinary general meeting.
New repayment limits and tighter forgiveness rules take effect July 1. Borrowers face higher monthly payments, which could ripple through consumer spending and credit markets.
TSA reminds travelers about the liquids rule as ranch dressing bottles in 12-ounce sizes sell out in two days at a Dallas airport store.
Bupa Arabia shareholders approved a 40% cash dividend for 2025, or SAR 4 per share. The payout follows a 12% profit rise in Q1. Ex-dividend date pending.
The non-binding agreement now runs through September 2026, giving the three parties more time to finalize the private real estate fund's terms.
DFS Group has chosen climate analytics firm Risilience to bolster its business resilience and climate risk reporting, the company said. The travel retailer aims to better model physical and transition risks.
Liberty Puerto Rico extends free international long-distance calls from Puerto Rico to Venezuela through July 5, covering personal and business accounts.
Aristocrat management detailed a strategy built on AI-powered content creation and interactive growth. The world's largest slot maker is betting tech can keep players engaged longer.
Trump's first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas reinforces trade and antitrust policies that directly affect Apple and the broader tech sector. The September event adds political uncertainty ahead of November's elections.
New EU customs charges of €3 on items under €150 from non-EU countries take effect today. Consumers are warned to verify the true origin of online goods, even from .ie domains.
Allianz exec warns extreme weather makes some assets uninsurable. Insurers raise premiums, BBVA adjusts loan pricing. Alpha Scores for JPM, BBVA, ING.
SUSS MicroTec's margins are compressing even as orders surge. The second-half delivery schedule and product mix will decide whether the stock holds its MDAX-driven gains.
A transformer failure left 100,000 without power in France. Data centres hit 50C during the 2022 heatwave. The tech infrastructure sector faces a growing heat risk as climate change intensifies.
Nike's £8.3bn Q4 revenue beat forecasts. The turnaround is taking longer than management expected, with China weakness persisting. Back-to-school and holiday quarters are next catalysts.