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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.
BMS Moving & Storage's new virtual estimate service lets Phoenix homeowners get accurate moving quotes without in-home visits, addressing hidden fee concerns.
NSE's IPO will be an offer for sale of 14.89 crore shares, with SBI and other holders selling nearly 6% equity. LIC, the largest shareholder, is not selling. PAT fell 15% in FY26.
Demand for EV two-wheelers pushes waiting periods past 30 days. FADA data shows alternative powertrains hit 40% of PV registrations, with CNG the biggest gainer.
Akasa Air plans to grow to 226 planes by 2032 and launch an IPO within four years, signaling India's aviation boom attracts serious capital.
CertiK's Hack3D report tallies $1.3B in Web3 losses for H1 2026, with private key failures outpacing smart contract bugs. Record incident count.
Ontario iGaming hit $82.7B in wagers. Stablecoins promise faster payouts, but identity checks and redemption remain hurdles. The path forward is practical, not flashy.
Zacks analyst report picks Phillips 66 and Par Pacific as refiners to gain from crude below $70. Lower feedstock costs widen crack spreads but demand risk remains. Alpha Score 56.
Bajrang Lal Bagra is the expected pick to lead the Ram Temple Trust after Champat Rai resigned over donation theft allegations. An SIT probe and interim appointment of Krishna Mohan shape governance risk.
Gold at $4,186: hidden 244-tonne central-bank bid separates $6,000 bull case from a $3,500 bear risk. Traders watching the April 10 CPI print for the next trigger.
Germany's 2027 budget plan includes a review of the one-year crypto tax exemption. The proposal could trigger pre-emptive selling and push crypto businesses to Portugal. No draft bill yet.
Crude settled near $68.00, erasing all war-era gains. The 67–68 support zone has held before. A bounce would target resistance at $79.20.
62% of UK shoppers would avoid products with GLP-1 drug labels, Lumina Intelligence finds. Nestlé and Danone's early strategies may backfire as 71% of non-users reject the packaging.
Sberbank will offer crypto wallet and custody services via its platforms, pending Russia's digital currency law effective September 1. Moscow Exchange and VTB also plan similar services; T-Bank is building a custody solution.
OPEC+ supply increase and Hormuz recovery drove oil below $69, testing producer earnings. Gold fell 0.8% on dollar strength. Fed minutes and ISM services this week.
Urals crude at $51.61 per barrel is $7.39 below Russia's 2026 budget assumption of $59. The revenue shortfall runs into hundreds of millions per week. Crypto settlement rumors are growing louder.
Prestige Estates buys 50% of Advent Convention and Hotels for Rs 504 crore, adding convention and hotel assets to its portfolio. The deal signals a push into recurring income assets.
Brent crude fell below $72 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz reopened after a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire, removing the immediate supply disruption risk.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury celebrating after a World Cup win over Mexico. His status for the quarterfinal against Norway is uncertain.
Strategy's $8.32B Q2 loss and 1,363 BTC sale break its 'hold forever' stance. Market prices a 48% chance Bitcoin stays $62k-$64k by July 6. Next filing will show if holdings shrink.