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SpaceX shares drop below IPO price as valuation concerns mount
SpaceX stock has dipped below its initial public offering price, prompting a shift in investor focus from market hype to the company’s underlying profitability challenges.
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces criticism from tech industry leaders regarding proposed departmental restructuring and a new AI strategy.
IDBI Bank staff to hold nationwide strike July 27 against privatisation
IDBI Bank staff are organizing a nationwide hunger strike to challenge the institution's strategic sale, citing concerns regarding social equity and oversight.
Andy Burnham mulls energy bill reforms to save households £130 a year
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a fundamental overhaul of the UK energy market, including removing policy levies to cut household bills.
DBS launches 10 million dollar grocery discount initiative for households
Singapore's largest bank is offering customers savings on staple groceries at 129 Giant and Sheng Siong outlets to help households manage expenses.
US cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 7,000 cases as source remains unknown
Public health officials are investigating a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak spanning 34 states, with 1,645 confirmed cases and thousands more under review.
Japanese investors surge into Australian property as Chinese sell
A major shift in foreign capital is reshaping Australia's property market as Japanese investment rises to offset a decline in ownership from Chinese sources.
Taylor Farms pulls Mexican iceberg lettuce over cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Fresh Foods has indefinitely removed iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market as federal investigators probe a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
eMedia Launches Openview Stream, Africa's First Independent FAST Platform
South African media group eMedia is entering the digital streaming market with the launch of Openview Stream, a FAST platform debuting in seven African countries. The service leverages a partnership with RunnTV to deliver free, ad-supported content across mobile and Connected TV devices.
SK Hynix shares face volatility following record US market debut
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is navigating sharp share price swings following its Nasdaq entry, as global semiconductor stocks face a wider cooling trend.
Ocado in talks with potential new partners amid robotic warehouse closures
Ocado is seeking new retail partners after robotic warehouse closures contributed to a 15 percent drop in its share price. The company is now focusing on a new portfolio of smaller, store-based automation technology.
Apple briefly overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company
Apple's market capitalization briefly eclipsed Nvidia's as the company gained momentum ahead of its fiscal third-quarter earnings report on July 30.
Taco Bell halts use of Mexican lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak
Federal health officials linked shredded iceberg lettuce from a single supplier to thousands of illnesses, prompting Taco Bell to pull the ingredient.
Societe Generale sees broadening rally favoring equal-weight strategy in 2H26
Societe Generale analysts observe a market rotation as the rally expands beyond concentrated technology stocks. The firm favors equal-weight strategies and sectors involved in the physical expansion of power and industrial capacity.
UK lenders launch new 100% mortgage deals for first-time buyers
UK lenders are increasingly offering high-loan-to-value mortgages to assist renters with high housing costs. These products require strict affordability checks and carry long-term financial risks.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
US-Iran hostilities have caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy markets and triggering reciprocal strikes on military infrastructure.
China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel
The UK government has formally brought British Steel into public ownership to secure national supply chains and industrial capacity. China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the move, citing concerns over investor protections.
Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea ...
Brent crude and WTI prices surged on July 17, 2026, as renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran raise fears of disruptions to global oil corridors.
China condemns UK move to nationalise British Steel
The UK government has taken the Scunthorpe steelworks into public ownership to protect jobs and domestic supply chains, prompting a rebuke from Beijing.