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A Seoul court ended Home Plus's restructuring; the discount chain needs $130M within two weeks or faces bankruptcy. Lawmakers call for hearings with MBK and Meritz.
Krispy Kreme's Girl Scout Cookie-inspired dozen launches July 7 with Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Coconut Caramel doughnuts. The limited-time offer is available in shops and via app delivery.
Trump defended calling FIFA's Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. 'I didn't think it was a foul,' he said. The reversal let Balogun play Belgium.
Dollar General's Alpha Score of 53 reflects the tension between its rural store expansion and a shrinking, cash-strapped customer base.
Western Railway cancelled four trains in Mumbai Central after heavy rain flooded tracks. Commuters face delays as more rain is forecast through the weekend.
Novonesis sees India's bio-energy push driving enzyme demand. The Danish firm has invested ₹4,000 crore locally and committed another ₹2,500-3,000 crore. Double-digit growth in India business.
ZachXBT sold $41K in unsolicited memecoins and donated the proceeds to Venezuela earthquake relief. The on-chain evidence shows why the airdrop strategy fails.
Institutional investors moved SAR 88.6m in negotiated trades on Tadawul Monday. Rasan alone accounted for SAR 69.6m. Petrochemical and REIT deals filled out the block-trade slate.
Sberbank will integrate a crypto wallet into its mobile apps after Russia's digital asset law takes effect Sept. 1, with depository by Dec. 1. The timeline depends on app store approvals and final law text.
Anthropic's $47B run-rate already tops Salesforce and Adobe. By year-end it could hit $90B, leaving Microsoft as the only software company bigger. The shift from seat-based to consumption pricing is the real story.
Sberbank will launch a crypto wallet in December if Russia's new digital asset law passes by Sept. 1, opening licensing for banks to trade and custody crypto.
Saudi Arabia's sukuk and debt market reached SAR 859.45 billion by end-April 2026, a milestone in the kingdom's capital market development.
Paradex launched a $500K bug bounty on Sherlock, ten times its previous program. The tiered model and exclusions matter for traders using the platform.
Essar Energy Transition Fuels renewed a $300 million crude facility with Petraco for its Stanlow refinery. The trading structure lets Essar optimize crude grades and timing, supporting its low-carbon fuel investments.
Team Minnesota took the Brick Cup 7-2 over Detroit Jr. Red Wings. The tournament showcased top U11 talent from North America, with 14 teams and a history of NHL alumni.
Mumbai's 100-160 mm overnight rain killed six, uprooted 300 trees, and blocked Pune and Ahmedabad routes. Infrastructure and insurance stocks face near-term pressure as the state aims for zero casualties.
U.S. Bank extends business checking bonuses up to $1,500 with no early termination fee. $400 tier now requires only $2,000 deposit and six transactions.
Headline matches estimates at 54.0 but business activity, employment, and prices paid all fell in June. Dollar edges lower as services sector shows signs of deceleration.
Bitcoin rallied 2.7% to $63,700 as traders brace for Wednesday's FOMC minutes and Friday's payrolls data that could shift rate-cut expectations.
Alworoud Real Estate buys a Riyadh office building for SAR 69 million, adding to its income-producing portfolio in the King Salman neighborhood. The company funded the deal from internal resources.
Canada's largest defence-tech Series A closes as Dominion Dynamics prepares to open a US office. Founder Pence sees 50% chance first contract lands south of the border, testing Ottawa's procurement speed.
Belgium's FSMA warned consumers about six crypto firms operating without MiCA authorization. The regulator contacted payment providers to block deposits, signaling enforcement is tightening.
The June composite PMI was revised lower to 51.9 from 52.2, signaling a slower expansion. Services growth moderated and price pressures eased. The dollar slipped.
A7A5 lost 96% of volume after its exchange was dismantled. Elliptic and TRM data show circular trading inflated its $34B claim. EU ban looms. The token built to evade sanctions is dying.
Interval funds give retail investors access to private equity and credit with predictable liquidity. Joe DeGrosa explains the trade-offs and why advisor education is critical.
Graphene Manufacturing Group completed and started its Generation 2.0 graphene production plant, increasing capacity for the advanced material used in batteries and coatings.
Non-institutional foreign investors trimmed Tadawul holdings to 11.23% last week, a slight dip from 11.29%. The SAR 350.7 billion stake signals cautious positioning.
Canada's services sector slipped back into contraction in June as the S&P Global PMI fell to 47.1 from 50.6, with weaker demand and rising uncertainty weighing on activity.
TSMC fell less than Nvidia and AMD in late June. Its tokenized shares on Ethereum, TSMX, have been more volatile, swinging between $440 and $480 after hitting $880 earlier in 2026.
Nigel Farage failed to disclose support from convicted crypto fraudster George Cottrell ahead of his election, Sunday Times reports. Separate £5M donation from Tether shareholder also faces questions.