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Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Brent and WTI crude prices increased after U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets sparked fears of supply disruptions through key energy shipping routes.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 16:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Healthy soil worth trillions, yet remains the globe’s most undervalued asset

Healthy soil worth trillions, yet remains the globe’s most undervalued asset

New research argues that healthy soil is a severely undervalued asset, providing trillions in ecosystem, health, and economic services that current accounting misses.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 15:10 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Crude oil benchmarks have climbed as military conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to disrupt energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf exports have dropped significantly following the reimposition of naval blockades and threats to energy infrastructure.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Stripe Teams Up With Advent International in $53B Takeover Offer for PayPal

Stripe Teams Up With Advent International in $53B Takeover Offer for PayPal

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a bid to acquire PayPal for $53 billion. The proposal would result in an equal ownership split.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
PayPal receives $53bn joint acquisition bid

PayPal receives $53bn joint acquisition bid

Stripe and Advent International have submitted a joint proposal to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at more than $53 billion. The offer would keep the company whole, though PayPal has not yet responded to the bid.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Stripe and Advent submit $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal

Stripe and Advent submit $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal

Stripe and Advent International have proposed a $53 billion acquisition of PayPal, a move that could significantly alter the global digital payments sector.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Locksmith scams surge by 147 percent as rogue firms exploit Google search

Locksmith scams surge by 147 percent as rogue firms exploit Google search

Rogue traders are using bait-and-switch tactics and manipulative search advertising to trap homeowners with inflated invoices. Industry bodies are calling for stricter regulation of online trade listings.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 07:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
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