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SpaceX shares fall as company makes Nasdaq 100 debut

SpaceX shares fall as company makes Nasdaq 100 debut

SpaceX joined the Nasdaq-100 index 15 trading days after its IPO, triggering market volatility and projected portfolio rebalancing by index funds.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 02:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SK Hynix U.S. ADS offering oversubscribed multiple times ahead of pricing

SK Hynix U.S. ADS offering oversubscribed multiple times ahead of pricing

South Korean memory giant SK Hynix is poised for a major Nasdaq debut as its share offering draws strong institutional interest despite recent sector volatility.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 01:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US trade deficit widens to $77.6 billion as capital goods imports surge

US trade deficit widens to $77.6 billion as capital goods imports surge

A spike in capital goods imports and a decline in outbound shipments pushed the U.S. trade deficit to its highest level since March 2025. Economists warn the widening gap could act as a significant drag on second-quarter GDP growth.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 00:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 index in move triggering 4 billion in fund buying

SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 index in move triggering 4 billion in fund buying

SpaceX has entered the Nasdaq-100 after 15 trading days, forcing billions in passive fund inflows that analysts say could sharpen share price volatility.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 23:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bristol becomes England's least affordable city for private renters

Bristol becomes England's least affordable city for private renters

New data reveals that Bristol renters now spend a higher percentage of their income on housing than those in Greater London. Residents report making significant lifestyle sacrifices due to the rising costs.

Cost of Living ·7 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

AI stocks resume their drops and drag markets lower worldwide

Global markets experienced a downturn on July 7, 2026, as sharp declines in AI-linked stocks and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pressured indices. Major U.S. and international exchanges retreated amid investor concerns over tech valuations and rising 10-year Treasury yields.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 19:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Samsung reports 19‑fold Q2 profit jump as shares fall 7% on AI doubts

Samsung reports 19‑fold Q2 profit jump as shares fall 7% on AI doubts

Samsung Electronics announced record-breaking quarterly profits driven by demand for memory chips, but shares dropped as analysts pointed to investor skepticism.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 17:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial

Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial

Four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in an upcoming trial examining allegations that Meta designed its platforms to be addictive to minors. The company has dismissed the proposed sum as legally unprecedented while maintaining that its previous public statements were not misleading.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
July 1 financial changes impact superannuation, taxes and minimum wages

July 1 financial changes impact superannuation, taxes and minimum wages

Australia has introduced a higher minimum wage, new payday superannuation rules, and tax rate changes as part of the 2026-27 financial year reforms.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 12:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis diagnosis in quest to defy aging

Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis diagnosis in quest to defy aging

Anti-aging advocate Bryan Johnson has revealed a diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis, marking a new challenge for his data-driven health project, Blueprint.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK inflation holds at 2.8% as Iran war impact proves milder than feared

UK inflation holds at 2.8% as Iran war impact proves milder than feared

The UK's inflation rate held at 2.8% in May, defying forecasts of a 3% increase as firms showed limited pricing power despite global energy supply concerns.

Cost of Living ·7 Jul 2026, 04:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Equinor to acquire BP’s stake in Bay du Nord offshore oil project

Equinor to acquire BP’s stake in Bay du Nord offshore oil project

Equinor has acquired BP's remaining interest in the Bay du Nord deep-water oil project, gaining full control as it prepares for a final investment decision in early 2027. The transaction is part of BP's strategy to simplify its portfolio while Equinor continues project development.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Food bank demand remains high despite falling inflation rates

Food bank demand remains high despite falling inflation rates

While official inflation statistics show slowing price growth, food banks report record-breaking demand as households struggle with persistent costs and funding cuts.

Cost of Living ·7 Jul 2026, 03:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent as food prices slow

UK inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent as food prices slow

UK inflation remained steady at 2.8 percent in May 2026, defying expectations as cooling food costs balanced out the impact of rising transport prices.

Cost of Living ·6 Jul 2026, 23:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs in major business restructure

Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs in major business restructure

Microsoft is reducing its Xbox workforce by 20% and divesting several studios to address profit margin challenges and simplify organizational complexity.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 23:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
AI stocks rebound lifts S&P 500 as Broadcom gains on Apple deal

AI stocks rebound lifts S&P 500 as Broadcom gains on Apple deal

Broadcom shares climbed following a new agreement to provide silicon products to Apple, boosting the S&P 500. Meanwhile, the administration introduced new investment accounts for children under 18.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 21:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bryan Johnson diagnosed with incurable autoimmune gastritis

Bryan Johnson diagnosed with incurable autoimmune gastritis

Bryan Johnson has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis after years of unexplained low iron levels. He intends to research experimental therapies to treat the condition.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 19:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Gold slips as global banks diverge on bullion amid Fed uncertainty

Gold slips as global banks diverge on bullion amid Fed uncertainty

Gold prices have slipped as investors weigh shifting Federal Reserve policy and conflicting outlooks from global financial institutions. The market remains volatile as participants monitor interest rate expectations and central bank demand.

Cost of Living ·6 Jul 2026, 18:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Delta flight hit by firework lands safely at Chicago Midway

Delta flight hit by firework lands safely at Chicago Midway

A Delta flight from Atlanta safely landed at Chicago Midway after a potential mid-air strike by an unknown object caused minor paint damage to the aircraft.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 15:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Hon Hai reports surging quarterly sales driven by strong AI demand

Hon Hai reports surging quarterly sales driven by strong AI demand

The electronics manufacturer’s quarterly results underscore significant capital expenditure in AI infrastructure. Hon Hai continues to play a key role in the global supply chain by assembling servers for clients like Nvidia.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 14:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read