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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘Half moon-shaped’ estate with flamboyant pink tennis court hits Rancho Santa Fe market after $2M renovations
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Struggling Vermont dairy industry isn’t cashing in on protein craze
Dozens of dairy farmers from across the state drove to Grand Isle on July 2 with the intention of talking about a recent dairy plant closure. Instead, a larger issue emerged: Some dairy processors are giving up on Vermont, and the state is failing to cash in on a national investment in dairy amid a craze for protein.
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $15 for the 2026 Open Championship
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Here’s where America’s next strike on Iran will come from
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Here’s where America’s next strike on Iran will come from
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Honda, Toyota embrace Chinese EV tech as Japan automakers play catch-up
Toyota's bZ7 electric vehicle looks similar to Guangzhou Automobile Group's Hyptec A800. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Dow slides, oil rises to nearly $80 a barrel over Strait of Hormuz and AI fears
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Iranian official says Tehran will keep fighting for Hormuz
Mohammed Mokhber, a senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, says Tehran will continue to fight for the Strait of Hormuz, after Trump pledged to take full control of the crucial trade route.
US judge slaps down litigious California man who sued airline for running out of chicken entrees
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Traders are betting on a comeback quarter for Netflix
After a year-long bear market, an almost 20% decline year-to-date, and sell-offs after four of its past four earnings reports, options traders are striking a decidedly bullish tone heading into Netflix's earnings on Thursday.Call volumes doubled puts in back-to-back sessions Friday and Monday, with almost three time…
Japan finance chief's push for pension funds to buy JGBs draws skepticism
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama encouraged the Government Pension Investment Fund on July 10 to invest more in Japanese government bonds. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
Japan toymaker Tomy tries again with Licca-chan doll in the land of Barbie
With higher prices than Mattel's Barbie, Tomy is targeting adult fans of its Licca-chan dolls to increase sales. (Tomy)
Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday expressed concern about inflation but cautioned against "fighting the last war," saying the central bank should wait for more data before raising interest rates.
EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements
The EU’s foreign policy chief said the options are not against Israel but against illegal settlements that undermine the two-state solution
EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements
The EU’s foreign policy chief said the options are not against Israel but against illegal settlements that undermine the two-state solution
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report
The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the opposite side of the Strait of Hormuz, in a push to bypass the Iranian closure of the waterway, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
MUFG claims Japan market cap crown for 1st time ever
MUFG's new president, Junichi Hanzawa, has overseen the group's growth into Japan's market cap leader. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Hazumu Urushiyama)
Record wage hike not a ‘gamechanger’
A RECORD Metro Manila minimum wage increase set to take effect next week will not lead to a substantial improvement in workers’ purchasing power, Metrobank said.
Pangandaman wants to grow Islamic banking
FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has pledged to expand Islamic banking and deepen financial inclusion after having been appointed to helm Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines.
SSS keeps door open to future pension hikes
THE Social Security System (SSS) remains open to pension hikes beyond scheduled adjustments but these will depend on the fund’s performance.
ERC looking to upgrade electricity grid standards
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday said that it was looking to implement reforms to upgrade electricity grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy.
Airline fuel surcharge lowered as prices fall
AIR travelers can expect lower ticket prices in the second half of July after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) reduced the fuel surcharge level for domestic and international flights due to the continued decline in global jet fuel prices.
Seismic survey for hydrogen in Pangasinan starts
THE Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday that Koloma Inc. — a United States-based natural hydrogen exploration firm and the operator of Service Contract (SC) No. 84 — has begun a 2D seismic survey in Pangasinan for possible indigenous energy sources for the Philippines.
What the analog revival means
WHAT does it say about modern life when one of its biggest trends is trying to escape it?
Megaworld raises P5.6B from MREIT share sales
MEGAWORLD Corp. has raised P5.6 billion through multiple block sales of MREIT Inc. shares to fund the next phase of township developments ahead of a fresh asset infusion.
BDO ends bond offer amid strong demand
BDO Unibank Inc. has closed the offer period for its sixth peso-denominated Asean Sustainability Bonds issuance as strong demand led to oversubscription.
California’s war on Paramount ramps up as state sues over $110B Warner Bros. deal — despite fears firm will ditch West Coast
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Vitarich: 2025 profit up 34% at P290.4M
LISTED poultry producer Vitarich Corp.’s net income grew 34 percent to P290.4 million last year as operational improvements boosted profitability despite a challenging business environment.
LandBank eyeing bond sale next year
STATE-RUN Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) could postpone plans of returning to the domestic debt market to next year or until economic and market conditions improve.
DOST-ITDI, GS1 PH boost closed-loop recycling through digital innovation
IN a move to bolster the circular economy for plastic packaging, the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has officially signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with GS1 Philippines to develop the Location-Aware Smart Sorting Interface (Lassi) on July 2, 2026.
Japan pension pivot seen as a slow burn, not a bond market fire sale
TOKYO — A pivot in Japan’s massive retirement assets would likely manifest as a slow redirection of maturing debt rather than a fire sale that could roil global markets, analysts say.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman feud reignites after Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets: ‘Scam Altman’
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Sinopec deepens aviation fuel push
BEIJING — China’s Sinopec said it had completed the restructuring of China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF), the country’s dominant jet fuel distributor, according to a company statement on July 10.
Stellantis posts 10 percent rise in second-quarter deliveries
PARIS, France — Jeep and Fiat owner Stellantis on Monday posted a 10-percent second quarter increase in global vehicle deliveries compared with the same period last year, driven notably by a strong showing in the United States.
Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO — Meta Platforms plans to start manufacturing an artificial intelligence (AI) chip from September as part of its plan to boost overall computing power to 14 gigawatts (GW) next year, showed an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.
Alcantara Foundation's arts and culture CSR project recognized as finalist at 2026 CSR Guild Awards
FOR its corporate social responsibility initiative with Alsons Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev), the Conrado Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (Alcantara Foundation) was recognized as a finalist in the Outstanding CSR Project for Arts and Culture category at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards held on June 30 …
Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact
Pages from the Anthropic website and the company’s logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)
Roaming charges scrapped and faster airport checks in UK-Switzerland deal
The UK has signed a new trade deal with Switzerland that will allow British travellers faster passage through airports by using e-gates for the first time.
Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is travelling to the United States for talks with President Donald Trump, in what will be his first foreign trip since taking office in May.
Strategy Adds $467 Million In Cash, No Bitcoin As StanChart Warns Saylor Needs Clarity In Pivot Message To Convince Investors
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, raised fresh capital by selling MSTR shares through its at-the-market (ATM) offering last week while leaving its BTC treasury unchanged.
One giant leap for the state: how China’s aerospace vision differs from Elon Musk’s
Friday’s retrieval of a rocket booster made China the second nation to master the precision recovery of an orbital-class rocket component
One giant leap for the state: how China’s aerospace vision differs from Elon Musk’s
Friday’s retrieval of a rocket booster made China the second nation to master the precision recovery of an orbital-class rocket component
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic falls to two-month low as US-Iran strikes raise safety fears | The National
The number of tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level in two months, shipping data showed on Monday, as renewed strikes between the US and Iran and attacks on vessels raise safety concerns.
Europe Buys Record Amount of LNG From Russia’s Largest Producer – FT
The European Union imported a record 9.89 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s largest production plant during the first six months of the year, the Financial Times reported Monday.
Regulators issue guidance on lending risk by borrowers in US illegally
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a lunch in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
SpaceX stock sinks for a second-straight day, nearing $135 IPO price
Shares of SpaceX slipped for a second trading day on Monday, bringing Elon Musk's company closer to its $135 initial public offering price just days after making its entrance into the Nasdaq-100.
Oil prices rise following the latest fighting in the Middle East, as AI stocks sink
NEW YORK — Oil prices are climbing Monday following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while more losses for computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom weigh on stock markets.
What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?
European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss whether there is enough support for new measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein
Elizabeth Warren asks Jamie Dimon if he was advised to ‘mildly threaten’ UK chancellor over tax on bankers’ bonuses