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DBS yuu Card guide: How to maximise 10 mpd rewards and merchant bonuses

DBS yuu Card guide: How to maximise 10 mpd rewards and merchant bonuses

Optimize your DBS yuu Card usage by navigating specific merchant requirements, minimum spend thresholds, and bonus point redemption mechanics.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SpaceX shares drop below IPO price as valuation concerns mount

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 17:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 16:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
IDBI Bank staff to hold nationwide strike July 27 against privatisation

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 15:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham mulls energy bill reforms to save households £130 a year

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
DBS launches 10 million dollar grocery discount initiative for households

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 11:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 7,000 cases as source remains unknown

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Japanese investors surge into Australian property as Chinese sell

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 04:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Taylor Farms pulls Mexican iceberg lettuce over cyclosporiasis outbreak

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 03:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
eMedia Launches Openview Stream, Africa's First Independent FAST Platform

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 02:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SK Hynix shares face volatility following record US market debut

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 00:40 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ocado in talks with potential new partners amid robotic warehouse closures

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 21:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Apple briefly overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Taco Bell halts use of Mexican lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Societe Generale sees broadening rally favoring equal-weight strategy in 2H26

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK lenders launch new 100% mortgage deals for first-time buyers

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 13:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea ...

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 11:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China condemns UK move to nationalise British Steel

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 10:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read