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Cathay Pacific's profit soars 71% despite Iran war driving up fuel costs

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday that net profit surged 71 percent in the first half of the year, as demand from passengers avoiding the Middle East offset a near doubling of fuel costs caused by the Iran war.

Taiwan probes 17 China-funded firms over high-tech talent poaching

Taiwanese investigators said Wednesday they have raided dozens of locations as part of a probe into 17 Chinese-funded companies suspected of trying to "illegally" poach Taiwan's high-tech talent to erode the island's competitive edge.

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Commerzbank agrees to talks with UniCredit after two-year standoff

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp has called for the opening of talks with UniCredit regarding the German bank's future, deeming a "constructive dialogue" necessary after the Italian group secured nearly half of the voting rights.

Profits surge at US oil giant amid Iran war supply shock

US petroleum giants ExxonMobil and Chevron released blowout profits Friday, reflecting a major lift in business conditions from the Middle East war that easily offset negative effects at both companies.

Fornaro Legal Releases Guidance to Help Businesses Maintain Clear Ownership Records During Growth

Fornaro Legal announced the publication of new guidance designed to help business owners maintain accurate ownership records and governance documentation as their companies expand. The guidance outlines practical considerations for businesses preparing for investment, ownership transitions, strategic partnerships, or future acquisition opportunities.

Stock markets rally on tech rebound

Global stock markets rallied Friday, led by a record surge of almost 18 percent for Seoul as technology firms performed a blistering recovery from an extended sell-off.

BP seeks to sell North Sea business as UK faces drilling dilemma

BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced Friday, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease drilling restrictions in the area.

France, Spain assess scorched terrain as new wildfires threaten other regions

Greek firefighters faced another day of battling flames in high-risk conditions for new ignitions on Friday as France and Spain hoped for reprieve from massive infernos that blackened swathes of terrain.

British oil giant BP aims to sell North Sea business

BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced Friday, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease drilling restrictions in the area.

Chipmaker Kioxia reports AI-driven 45-fold surge in quarterly net profit

Ferocious AI-driven demand delivered quarterly net profit more than 45 times higher than last year's figure for Japanese chipmaker Kioxia, the company said Friday.

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

World football's governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.

China factory activity slides as leaders seek spending boost

China's factory activity unexpectedly slid in July, official data showed Friday, as leaders in the world's second-largest economy struggle to reignite domestic demand.

Far right and far left battle for power in polarised Berlin

One recent day in Berlin, a few hundred Pride demonstrators with rainbow flags rallied in eastern Marzahn district, a sweep of communist-era residential blocs that is a hotspot of far-right AfD support.

Tech rebound fuels record-breaking rally in South Korean stocks

South Korean stocks soared a record 17 percent Friday as global tech firms performed a blistering recovery from an extended sell-off, with beaten-down chip giant SK hynix rocketing more than a quarter as the AI boom roared back.

Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers

At a bustling factory in western India, technicians work around the clock to turn glass into hair-thin fibre-optic strands destined for data centres powering the global artificial intelligence boom.

Oil industry sees war windfall but girds for political blowback

US oil giants are set to report blowout profits Friday at a time when lofty gasoline prices are stressing consumers and exacerbating President Donald Trump's worries about upcoming midterm elections.

Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth

Amazon beat analysts' expectations on Thursday when it reported growth in overall revenue and sales, particularly in its cloud, artificial intelligence and chips divisions.

Blowout Microsoft results lift US stocks as oil retreats

Wall Street stocks rebounded Thursday as blowout Microsoft results and moderating oil prices blunted worries about higher US Treasury yields.

Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express "hate" toward the Latin American country, which he claims is the target of a sinister campaign.

'Beginning of the end': Relief but no party as French wildfire winds down

For the first time since he signed up to join the weeklong fight against France's worst wildfire since 1949, Maxence Cereja said he felt comfortable enough to treat himself to a nice dinner in Bordeaux to "enjoy a bit of civilisation".

Prada profits pinched as growth hard to chase

Prada said Thursday that its net profit slumped in the first half of this year as it integrates its new brand Versace, amid what the luxury fashion company called a "disrupted" macroeconomic environment.

Stocks climb on earnings and rates, oil retreats

European and US stock markets advanced Thursday as traders tracked major earnings and central bank updates, while oil prices retreated after recent volatility caused by the Middle East war.

MEXC Lists Grvt (GRVT) with $60,000 Worth of GRVT and 10,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will list Grvt (GRVT) in the Innovation Zone, with the GRVT/USDT pair opening at 12:00 (UTC) and the GRVT/USDC pair opening at 12:20 (UTC) on July 30, 2026. To mark the listing, MEXC has launched the Grvt (GRVT) Airdrop+ event, offering a combined prize pool worth $60,000 in GRVT and 10,000 USDT.

US economic growth slows in second quarter, missing expectations

The United States saw slowing growth in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, with the fallout from President Donald Trump's Iran war weighing on the world's largest economy.

Russia adds Telegram founder Durov to 'terrorist' blacklist

Russia on Thursday added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to a blacklist of "terrorists and extremists", days after saying it was seeking his arrest over accusations he let his platform be used by Ukrainian intelligence.

MEXC Ventures Supports Alpha Arena's APAC Debut at Coinfest Bali

MEXC Ventures today announced its support for the expansion of Alpha Arena, a global esports-inspired live trading tournament, into the APAC region. As part of the partnership, MEXC Ventures will serve as the Main Sponsor of Alpha Arena S03, with TRIV serving as the Co-host.

Stocks diverge on earnings, as oil steadies

Global stock markets diverged Thursday as traders tracked major earnings and central bank updates, while oil prices steadied after recent volatility caused by the Middle East war.

Eurozone economy grows despite Middle East war

The eurozone economy grew more than expected in the second quarter of 2026, data published Thursday showed, proving its resilience despite the energy shock from the Middle East war.

BMW profit down a third as carmaker plans job cuts

Net profit at premium carmaker BMW fell over a third in the second quarter, the firm said Thursday as it prepares to cut almost 10 percent of its German workforce.

Shell profit surges as Mideast war fuels oil prices

British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit tripled to $10.8 billion in the second quarter as the Middle East war sent oil prices soaring.

Seoul extends losses as most Asian markets drop, oil rises again

South Korean stocks extended their painful retreat Thursday as a promising start gave way to more blood-letting in the tech field, while the rest of Asia also struggled and oil rose further on fresh Middle East worries.

Car maker Stellantis says back in profit in second quarter

Fiat and Jeep maker Stellantis said Thursday it had returned to profit in first quarter of 2026 after a dramatic loss in the same period last year.

Gambling.com Group Is Now Grandstand

New Name Captures Company’s Evolution into the Intelligence Layer of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment.

AI data centre supplier Zhongji InnoLight tumbles on Hong Kong debut

Shares in Chinese data centre supplier Zhongji InnoLight tumbled more than nine percent in its Hong Kong debut on Thursday, after raising at least US$6.8 billion in the city's biggest IPO for seven years, driven by a demand for AI components.

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