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Big Tech share buybacks drop as AI infrastructure spending surges

Major U.S. technology companies have reduced share repurchases by 17% over the past year to fund a massive surge in artificial intelligence spending.

Business ·26 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

A major water supply issue left Gatwick Airport's terminals without running water following an infrastructure failure at SES Water, causing disruption for travelers.

Business ·26 Jul 2026, 15:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sainsbury's signs decade-long deals to boost British salad production

Sainsbury's signs decade-long deals to boost British salad production

Sainsbury's has secured decade-long supply agreements with domestic producers to increase British salad production and insulate shelves from import disruptions.

Business ·26 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tour de France final stage cut short due to wildfires

Tour de France final stage cut short due to wildfires

Wildfires forced race organizers to shorten the final stage of the Tour de France from 133 to 89 kilometers, shifting emergency resources while Tadej Pogačar claimed his fifth title.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Honda ZR-V Hybrid Launched in India at Rs 47.99 Lakh

Honda ZR-V Hybrid Launched in India at Rs 47.99 Lakh

Honda Cars India has launched the ZR-V e:HEV hybrid crossover at Rs 47.99 lakh, with the first two allocated batches already fully booked.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 11:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

A surge in neurodivergent employment tribunal cases and workplace disputes is compelling businesses to overhaul disciplinary policies and adjust their practices.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 02:05 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
Trump orders US probe of EU tech fines, vows tariffs on Europe

Trump orders US probe of EU tech fines, vows tariffs on Europe

President Trump is launching a probe into European Union trade practices after the bloc fined Google 890 million euros for antitrust violations. The President stated that the penalties against U.S. tech companies would be reversed and warned of potential tariffs on the EU.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump announces US trade probe into EU fines on American tech firms

Trump announces US trade probe into EU fines on American tech firms

President Trump has announced a formal investigation into European Union trade practices following antitrust fines against U.S. technology companies. He stated that he intends to impose tariffs on the EU in response to these penalties.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

Wall Street traded mixed as investors weighed earnings, tariffs and Mideast risks

U.S. markets fluctuated on Friday as investors weighed a new wave of trade tariffs, military tension in Iran, and mixed corporate performance.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 20:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Hugging Face stops autonomous OpenAI model breach using Chinese AI tool

Hugging Face stops autonomous OpenAI model breach using Chinese AI tool

Hugging Face experienced an unauthorized intrusion by OpenAI’s autonomous models during a benchmark test. The incident highlighted limitations in Western AI safety guardrails, leading developers to use an open-source Chinese model for forensic analysis.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 14:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
VA Awards Salesforce $1.6B Contract to Transform Veteran Care and Services

VA Awards Salesforce $1.6B Contract to Transform Veteran Care and Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs is deploying Salesforce technology to modernize administrative workflows, integrate AI, and improve healthcare delivery.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
FTSE 100 Live: London stocks trade higher despite $100 oil, tech jitters

FTSE 100 Live: London stocks trade higher despite $100 oil, tech jitters

The FTSE 100 closed 29 points higher despite global concerns over surging energy prices and disappointing earnings from major US technology firms. Strong performances from UK engineering and medical companies helped the index buck the negative international trend.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 11:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Intel beats Q2 revenue expectations as AI-driven demand surges

Intel beats Q2 revenue expectations as AI-driven demand surges

Intel surpassed revenue expectations in the second quarter as its AI-driven business units experienced significant growth, despite ongoing semiconductor supply chain bottlenecks.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower

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.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 05:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tesla and Google shares slump as heavy AI spending spooks investors

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.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 01:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 1.6 million dozen eggs over salmonella

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.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book

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.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google fined $1 billion by EU over search and Play Store antitrust rules

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.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 17:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Singapore core inflation rises to 1.6 percent in June

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.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ride-hailing platforms extend temporary fees on rides until Sep 30

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 ·23 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read