Maeve Turner
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower
Brent crude oil prices climbed past $100 per barrel amid Middle East volatility. Meanwhile, declining share prices for Tesla and Alphabet weighed on the S&P 500.
Tesla and Google shares slump as heavy AI spending spooks investors
Heavy investment in emerging technologies by Tesla and Alphabet has triggered a broad tech sell-off and prompted concerns over profitability.
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 1.6 million dozen eggs over salmonella
Midwest Poultry Services has initiated a voluntary recall of eggs from its Texas facilities following the discovery of potential salmonella contamination. Consumers should check for specific plant codes and dates on cartons to identify affected products.
EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book
European regulators have imposed a $1 billion penalty on Google for prioritizing its own services and restricting developer communication. The company has a 60-day deadline to reach full compliance or face additional daily fines.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over search and Play Store antitrust rules
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices in its search engine and app store. The ruling requires the company to treat third-party services fairly and allow developers to promote alternative payment methods.
Singapore core inflation rises to 1.6 percent in June
Singapore's core inflation increased to 1.6 percent in June as consumer prices rose across food, services, and retail sectors. Analysts are currently weighing these figures against the central bank's potential policy outlook.
Labor avoids deep economic debate at national conference amid party unity
The Labor Party's national conference focused on maintaining a disciplined front, sidestepping contentious economic debates to prioritize targeted relief.
Ride-hailing platforms extend temporary fees on rides until Sep 30
Major ride-hailing operators in Singapore are maintaining driver-fee surcharges to support drivers as fuel prices remain elevated due to global instability.
Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England
The government is introducing a 20% business rates reduction for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses to help alleviate rising financial pressures.
Macquarie Group names Greg Ward CEO as Shemara Wikramanayake to retire
Greg Ward will become Macquarie Group's next CEO when Shemara Wikramanayake steps down in November 2026. The move follows Wikramanayake's 40-year career at the bank, during which the firm's market valuation grew significantly.
Moonshot AI accused of stealing US technology and using banned Nvidia chips
White House officials allege that Moonshot AI utilized distillation to train its system and acquired restricted Nvidia servers to bypass trade controls. These claims arrive as the administration considers potential sanctions ahead of planned diplomatic meetings.
Macquarie's high profile CEO Wikramanayake to retire, replaced by bank veteran
Shemara Wikramanayake is stepping down as Macquarie CEO, with internal veteran Greg Ward appointed to succeed her to provide continuity in the firm's strategy.
Florida teen drops Meta lawsuit days before Los Angeles trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta following settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap. His attorneys cited concerns about a grueling trial.
Meta lawsuit over teen social media addiction withdrawn days before trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta without receiving any payment, shifting focus to ongoing state-level legal battles over platform safety.
Oil prices climb 3 percent as market reaction to Iran war persists
Brent crude oil prices have reached $94.07 as military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy transit. This escalation threatens shipping routes and contributes to rising inflationary pressures.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham scraps electricity tax to spark growth
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of the tax on home electricity to provide cost-of-living relief. The government will fund this by cancelling plans for a digital ID to maintain fiscal discipline.
AMD strikes multi-billion dollar AI server deal with Anthropic
AMD has entered a multi-billion dollar agreement to supply Anthropic with Instinct MI450 chips to help the firm scale its AI infrastructure and diversify hardware.
Taylor Farms linked to Cyclospora outbreak amid questions over FDA delay
A widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands across the U.S., with investigations focusing on Taylor Farms and federal surveillance challenges.
Supermicro shares surge 16% as margin outlook lifts on $60bn backlog
Supermicro shares climbed after the company disclosed a sharper-than-expected margin outlook and a record-size order backlog. The results showed quarterly profit growth alongside a major upgrade to the company's gross margin projections.
Global stocks rise as energy surge offsets yen hitting 40-year low
Global markets show resilience as an energy sector rally offsets the Japanese yen's decline to its weakest level since 1986. Investors are now closely watching upcoming tech earnings and central bank policy for signals on inflation.