How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 6/30/2026
U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June.
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· Taylor Herzlich
‘Destroyed lives’: Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in US prison
A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
· Michael Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Larry Neumeister
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Hong Kong's wealth crown reveals China's capital control dilemma
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· Matteo Giovannini
Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
In the moments before the government unveiled its Defence Investment Plan, the two men who have overseen its progress shared a quiet moment in the House of Commons chamber.
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Clippers finalizing trade that sends Kawhi Leonard to Raptors in blockbuster NBA reunion
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· Ryan Kostecka
China chip material makers battle Japan rivals for $73bn market
A Guangyuan New Material glass cloth factory. The company is ramping up production for AI chip packaging. (Image from Guangyuan New Material's social media)
· Staff Writer
Leader of Germany’s most popular party wants to restore ties with Russia
Germany urgently needs to lift the ban on Russian oil and gas imports to prop up its struggling economy, Alice Weidel, the co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has said. She also vowed to restore economic ties between the two countries if her party comes to power.
· RT
ASX set to edge up as Wall Street advances
US stocks are trimming their losses from a rocky June on Tuesday.
· Stan Choe
Smotrich says plans for north Gaza settlements await Netanyahu's approval
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that plans to establish three Israeli settlements in the northern Gaza Strip had been completed and were awaiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s green light before implementation could begin.
· KESHET NEEV
Consulting giants face break-up threat to restore trust after scandals
The federal government is proposing massive changes to how global consulting giants such as PwC and KPMG operate in Australia, after a series of scandals that have undermined trust in a sector that plays a critical role in financial markets.
· Colin Kruger
‘600kg of porterhouse a week’: Melbourne’s steak frites boom (and seven days of deals)
Call it a recession indicator, or perhaps we’re sick of endless share plate menus, but the bistro classic of steak frites is having a moment. The city is sizzling with special steak nights offering elevated versions of meat and potatoes.
· Michael Harry
Grill’d flips on racy SuperBuns burger ad, pulls image
Burger chain Grill’d has pulled a suggestive advertisement from its website and told staff to remove placards displayed in store after the image drew backlash from female employees who feared receiving sexualised comments.
· Jessica Yun
Trading Giant Susquehanna Lost Over $70 Million To Mystery Insider Traders
Trading giant Susquehanna Investment Group said it was attempting to unmask the identities of individuals it claims made at least $100 million trading on inside information about a Chinese government crackdown on cross-border brokerages last month.
· Tyler Durden
China's UBTech launches lifelike humanoid robots for consumers
Two entry-level models from UBTech Robotics' new U1 series of humanoid robots. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
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US and Gulf partners announce more sanctions on Hezbollah-linked institutions | The National
The US and its partners in the Gulf on Tuesday announced co-ordinated sanctions on five companies and 16 people linked to Hezbollah, the Treasury Department said.
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ANA, JAL set record fuel surcharges for July-August Japan travel season
Boeing 787s operated by ANA and JAL are seen at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
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MSG corporate employees banned from arena ahead of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding
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· Bernie Zilio, Nicki Gostin
Devils trade goalie Jacob Markstrom to Panthers in telling Sergei Bobrovsky sign
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UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for US$200 million
Nearly 1,700 UK users have alleged that the world’s largest crypto exchange offered risky products without regulatory approval
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Air Seychelles reopens Tel Aviv-Mahé route for Israeli travelers, flights to resume August 20
Air Seychelles will resume direct weekly flights between Tel Aviv and the tropical nation's largest island, Mahé, starting from August 20, the airline announced on Sunday.
· JAMES GENN
California's commercial fishing fleet is graying. A fishing apprenticeship is trying to revive it.
In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade.
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Panthers acquire goalie Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Devils
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· Stephen Whyno
Hollywood director who stole $11M from Netflix gets 30 months in prison after Keanu Reeves testimony
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· Taylor Herzlich
Chelsea avoids big UEFA fine for financial breaches
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins rips ‘communist’ Zohran Mamdani, pols pushing for ‘control rather than freedom’
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· James Franey
Apollo Chief Economist Delivers Scathing Rebuke Of AI, Finds Zero Margin Boost Outside Of Tech
In his market note published this morning, Apollo's chief economist Torsten Slok delivers a scathing review of the failure of AI to boost profit margins outside of tech... which of course is what AI is supposed to do since it is meant to boost productivity across the entire economy, not just a select group of chipma…
· Tyler Durden
Palestine weekly: Israel accelerates land grabs in Gaza, West Bank
Earlier this month, Israeli ministers had described their expanding colonial project in the language of intent – with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announcing the “cancellation” of the Hebron Accords, and Israeli broadcasters reporting on the government cabinet’s intended “quiet annexation” of Gaza. This week, t…
· Al Jazeera Staff
FDA lets Philip Morris market Zyn nicotine pouches as less harmful than cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday cleared Philip Morris-owned Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes, giving the tobacco giant a major regulatory win as the Trump administration loosens restrictions on nicotine products.
· Luke Fountain
US tariff refunds set to boost Japan Inc. profits by up to $3bn
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Accentuate your professional development even much further at Accenture
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· The Manila Times
Steniel Manufacturing Corp. holds annual stockholders' meeting
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· The Manila Times
Second-round risks seen from wage hike
STAGGERED implementation of a just-announced Metro Manila minimum wage hike will lessen the inflationary impact, economists said, but the increase overall could have broader implications.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Bangko Sentral: June inflation likely hit 6-7%
I LATION could have slowed in June due to lower food and fuel prices, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Activist investors reap paltry returns from Japanese stockholdings
The combined market capitalization of Japanese equities owned by activist investors reached a new record this year. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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Japan backs SoftBank-led AI models with up to $6.2bn in chasing US, China
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta loses bid to toss lawsuit alleging Facebook and Instagram addict children
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Ilagan advances green economy with EU-PH partnership
ISABELA — The City of Ilagan is strengthening its environmental sustainability and circular economy programs through the European Union-Philippines Green Economy Partnership Program.
· Leander C. Domingo
Filinvest Land empowers local MSMEs with premium commercial lots
MICRO, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of the Philippine economy, but to truly thrive, they need more than just capital — they need the right environment. Recognizing this, Filinvest Land is transforming the South Luzon and East of Metro Manila corridors by doubling down on its core mission —…
· The Manila Times
How much more is being spent on defence and will the UK hit Nato's targets?
The government has published the much-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the additional spending represents a "huge historic shift for our nation".
· Bbcnews
The passing of the maestro of monetary policy
KUALA LUMPUR — The passing of Alan Greenspan on June 22 marked the end of an era in modern economic policymaking. For nearly two decades — from 1987 to 2006 — Greenspan stood at the helm of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), becoming arguably the most influential central banker of his generation. While America…
· Ei Sun Oh
5 things to know about the UK’s new defense spending plan
LONDON — The U.K.'s much-delayed Defence Investment Plan became a political headache for Keir Starmer's government and disappointed industry and Britain's allies. Even after revisions, the final document published Tuesday still leaves Britain short of its NATO spending goals.
· Mason Boycott-Owen, Esther Webber
China, EU launch trade and investment consultation mechanism
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· Global Times
China's factory activity tops forecasts in June
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Century Properties raises P3B from five-year notes
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Century Pacific hikes prices, tags rising costs
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Meralco profit will be ‘ahead’ of 2025 – MVP
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· The Manila Times
Internal audit amid a complex and evolving risk landscape
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Asia consumer spending recovery uneven, PH lagging
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo