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Mbappe sets two World Cup records as France reaches semifinals. The star forward's eighth goal of the tournament sealed a 2-0 win over Morocco.
Trump updated Netanyahu on US strikes in the Gulf as Iran reported fresh attacks. The call came amid a WSJ report of an Iranian plot to kill Trump, adding new uncertainty to oil markets and defense stocks.
Iran's supreme leader dies; funeral in Mashhad. Succession uncertainty could roil oil markets and regional stability. ICE exposure via oil futures clearing.
Weidong 'Bill' Guan admitted to laundering $67M through the media company's accounts. Revenue jumped 410%. The case shows compliance risks for media companies processing crypto and donations.
Japan's PPI rose 7.1% in June, above forecasts, reinforcing BOJ rate hike expectations. With yen near 40-year low, import costs add pressure. Markets now see October as likely timing for next move.
Oil barely moved, with Brent at $76.3, as U.S. Iran technical talks persist despite Trump's ceasefire claim. The gap between rhetoric and diplomacy keeps crude in limbo.
Telstra shares ended the week flat at A$5 after a network outage disrupted 000 calls and payments. The muted reaction suggests institutional holders are unfazed by the operational risk.
xAI's Grok 4.5 constructed a counterexample in functional analysis that stumped mathematicians for years. The same reasoning capability could unlock new zero-knowledge protocols.
Nvidia joined a $100 million seed extension for voice AI startup Gradium. The funding accelerates voice AI development, a sector that demands Nvidia's GPU power.
Robotti & Company, a 2% McDermott shareholder, says the $1.50 rights offering price is a fraction of the $28.40 market value and the structure improperly funnels unsubscribed shares to four insider backstops.
Aritzia (ATZ:CA) held its Q1 2027 earnings call July 9 after market close. CEO Jennifer Wong and CFO Todd Ingledew discussed results and outlook. Analysts from 14 firms participated.
Tech fell 4.8% in the first week of H2, the worst sector performance. The sell-off followed a 28% first-half gain and triggered a rotation into lagging sectors.
Huntington Bancshares' improving technicals and fundamentals reduce downside risk for HBAN and the XLF sector. The shift is gradual, but the trend line break signals potential catch-up.
The opposition People Power Party faces a strategic dilemma as the ruling party pushes through legislation, creating political uncertainty that could weigh on Korean equities. The next session will test unity.
Finance Minister Katayama refused to comment on JGB yields, stressing fiscal sustainability. Ruling party tweaks economic blueprint, signaling possible fiscal changes ahead.
Peregrine Gold identifies 3-4km gold-bearing gravel corridor at Newman project. Peak assay hit 13.5g/t. Mining lease lodged over 202ha.
Existing home sales fell 2.4% in June to a 4.09M annual rate while median prices hit a record. Higher housing costs squeeze consumer budgets, with Apple (AAPL) as a bellwether for discretionary spending.
KB Kookmin halves mortgage caps in Seoul and nationwide as household loan growth triggers tighter restrictions. Shinhan has already suspended broker loans.
WD-40 posted record Q3 sales but faces margin pressure. FY2026 sales guidance set at $675M-$690M, homecare brands reclassified, $100M buyback authorized.
WD-40 Company (WDFC) held its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call on July 9. CEO Steve Brass and CFO Sara Hyzer presented results and answered analyst questions. The earnings release and 10-Q are available on the IR website.
Japan's CGPI rose 6.3% YoY, the fastest since 2023. The BoJ hiked to 1.0%. Past rate hikes triggered 27% Bitcoin drawdowns. Next CGPI data due July 10.
Educational Development Corp held its Q1 2027 earnings call after market close. CEO Craig White led the session with CFO Dan O'Keefe and CSMO Heather Cobb. The press release is available on the company's website.
DOJ prosecutors expect less cooperation from Binance in crypto investigations, per memo. Binance pushes back. Meanwhile, stablecoin adoption in LATAM and MENA accelerates.
OpenAI applications CEO Fidji Simo steps down after medical leave, citing a chronic illness. She will advise as the company pushes toward a for-profit structure.
Japan's June PPI rose 7.1% y/y, above the 6.8% estimate and accelerating from May's 6.3%. The print raises the odds of a BOJ rate hike at the July 30-31 meeting.
Flexa expanded to 37 SEPA countries as Ripple won MiCA passporting rights, removing the two biggest hurdles for merchant crypto adoption. August data will show uptake.
Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) starts maiden drilling at Guajaraz zinc project in Spain, targeting high-grade polymetallic zones with historical grades up to 70% lead and 51% zinc. Results due in coming months could define the project's potential alongside Novales-Udias.
Commerce ministry directs states to stop parallel funds and co-invest through FoF 2.0, targeting deep tech and tier-2/3 cities.
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's product and business chief, is stepping down after a severe chronic illness flare-up. She will remain a part-time advisor. The move comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced five task forces led by Mankiw, Andreessen, Rajan, and others. The picks tilt toward academic rigor, with implications for the rate path and balance sheet policy.