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Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after spoiling $73k of ice cream

Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after spoiling $73k of ice cream

The Fair Work Commission and the Workplace Relations Commission ruled that drivers are responsible for cargo safety and immediate incident reporting. The decisions reinforce strict professional standards for accountability within the logistics and transport industry.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 04:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
EQT to sell Nexon Asia Pacific to Adamantem Capital

EQT to sell Nexon Asia Pacific to Adamantem Capital

EQT is exiting its investment in Nexon Asia Pacific following a growth strategy that included eight strategic acquisitions. The deal marks a transition for the IT services provider as it moves under the ownership of Adamantem Capital.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 01:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
CSIRO report finds abandoning net zero won't lower power prices

CSIRO report finds abandoning net zero won't lower power prices

The latest CSIRO GenCost report challenges political arguments that shifting away from net zero emissions will reduce power costs for Australian consumers. The study suggests that replacing retiring coal with new generation remains costly, regardless of the chosen technology.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 00:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair flight returns after passenger nearly sucked out of window

Ryanair flight returns after passenger nearly sucked out of window

A Ryanair flight to Memmingen returned to Thessaloniki after debris from the right engine shattered a window, causing a rapid loss of cabin pressure. Passengers held onto an injured traveler while the pilots performed an emergency landing.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
IBM shares tumble over 25% after earnings warning on weak mainframe sales

IBM shares tumble over 25% after earnings warning on weak mainframe sales

IBM stock saw its sharpest one-day decline in history after the company reported a shortfall in revenue and earnings. The company noted a shift in client spending toward AI-focused infrastructure and delayed deal closures.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Michigan officials link record cyclospora surge to lettuce as cases rise

Michigan officials link record cyclospora surge to lettuce as cases rise

Michigan officials link record cyclospora surge to lettuce as cases rise

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 20:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Warsh vows to deliver price stability, Fed ‘regime change’

Warsh vows to deliver price stability, Fed ‘regime change’

In his first congressional testimony, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to implement a regime change in how the central bank conducts its business. He has launched five task forces to evaluate policy frameworks while managing ongoing economic challenges.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Taco Bell Under Investigation In Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Taco Bell Under Investigation In Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Health authorities are investigating a surge in cyclosporiasis cases linked to fresh produce, as some Taco Bell locations have removed certain ingredients.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 17:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposes US-led global AI watchdog

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposes US-led global AI watchdog

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has proposed a US-led regulatory body modeled after FINRA to conduct safety screenings on frontier AI systems. The plan aims to establish a systematic framework for managing risks, including potential cyber and biological threats.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 16:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
IBM shares slump 22 percent as AI spending squeeze hits software revenue

IBM shares slump 22 percent as AI spending squeeze hits software revenue

IBM shares declined after the company reported that enterprise clients are prioritizing data-center infrastructure investments over software budgets. The shift caused a revenue shortfall and triggered a broader selloff across the software industry.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 15:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
JPMorgan and major US banks brace for volatility ahead of earnings reports

JPMorgan and major US banks brace for volatility ahead of earnings reports

Major U.S. banks are preparing to release second-quarter performance figures, leading traders to brace for potential volatility across the sector. Options markets indicate varying levels of anticipated price movement for financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Stax activewear brand enters receivership as business undergoes assessment

Stax activewear brand enters receivership as business undergoes assessment

Australian activewear brand Stax has entered receivership, with FTI Consulting appointed to oversee operations and assess the business for sale or salvage. The retailer continues to trade online and at its two remaining physical locations in Sydney during the process.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 12:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil prices hit one-month high as US-Iran hostilities threaten Hormuz trade

Oil prices hit one-month high as US-Iran hostilities threaten Hormuz trade

Brent crude futures rose as military engagements in the Strait of Hormuz reduced shipping traffic by over 50 percent. The crisis is fueling supply concerns and expectations of potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 09:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil prices surge as Middle East fighting spikes, AI stocks tumble

Oil prices surge as Middle East fighting spikes, AI stocks tumble

Global financial markets face pressure from escalating Middle East hostilities driving oil prices and a pullback in AI-led tech shares. Investors are now awaiting quarterly earnings reports from major financial institutions to gauge potential economic impacts.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 08:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Average age of first-time homebuyers hits record high of 40

Average age of first-time homebuyers hits record high of 40

The average age of a first-time homebuyer has climbed to a record 40 as high mortgage rates and home prices push homeownership further out of reach.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

Heartland Wines collapses into administration with 3.6 million dollars debt

Adelaide producer Heartland Wines has collapsed into administration after a report revealed a significant overvaluation of the company's wine inventory. The failure occurs amid a broader contraction in the Australian wine industry.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 04:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Pension Schemes Act promises up to £29,000 boost for 20 million workers

Pension Schemes Act promises up to £29,000 boost for 20 million workers

New UK legislation mandates the consolidation of small pension pots and the creation of multi-billion pound megafunds to drive value for savers. These reforms aim to reduce administration costs and simplify the path to retirement income.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 03:13 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Jean-Dominique Huynh debts balloon to $667m as property projects fail

Jean-Dominique Huynh debts balloon to $667m as property projects fail

Bankruptcy trustees have revealed that Jean-Dominique Huynh’s financial liabilities have climbed to $667 million. Major projects like the Sir Stamford and Nautique are now facing changes under new ownership or receivership.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 02:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Volkswagen eyeing up to 100,000 layoffs and closure of four German plants

Volkswagen eyeing up to 100,000 layoffs and closure of four German plants

Volkswagen is considering a massive workforce reduction and the closure of four German plants to address declining profits and sales. The proposal faces intense opposition from labor unions and could significantly impact the European automotive sector.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stocks slide as Iran tensions and falling chip shares dent market mood

US stocks slide as Iran tensions and falling chip shares dent market mood

US equity markets declined on 13 July 2026 as rising crude prices and a slump in semiconductor shares impacted the major indices. Markets are now focusing on upcoming corporate earnings and congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read