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“Centrica reported lower half-year earnings as it confirmed around 1,300 roles are being eliminated across the business”
“Australia's Suncorp Super Netball is where the top money is for now and, while salaries are veiled in secrecy, the cream of the crop there are reputedly nudging close to the six-figure mark.”
“Easyjet posted a £200m profit hit as it saw jet fuel costs soar due to the Iran war.”
“CEO and cofounder Jason Marks told Forbes the company initially plans to make just 500 units, and then scale up to a 5,000-vehicle-per-year run rate after a year or so. And even at that relatively low volume, he thinks the company can turn…”
“Its nuclear energy program is expected to last decades and be worth billions of dollars, according to the Department of Energy.”
“India, which supplies nearly 47% of generic prescriptions dispensed in the US”
“As of 2021, Canada was home to 830 breweries, 508 wineries and 191 distilleries, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.”
“At our previous Yale CEO Caucus, over two-thirds of CEOs surveyed told us that Trump’s tariffs had been harmful to their own businesses”
“Samsung notes it has started a 'full-scale' supply of the new tandem OLED panels for laptops, starting with the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition, and later for laptops from Asus, MSI, and Dell.”
“It includes the 500 call centre roles across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leicester, Stockport and Leeds that Centrica announced last month as part of its 'Customer Service Transformation' programme.”
“Rank-and-file in the UK-based Netball Super League are scraping into five figures and often working second jobs, although full-time marquee players fare much better.”
“This came after the stock slumped nearly 11 per cent on Wednesday afternoon, to 593p, after Reuters reported that the EU is preparing to review its rules on foreign ownership of airlines.”
“Priced from $41,520, the MT1 looks like something from the world of Japanese anime... Assuming the MT1 goes into production as planned, it will be sold in two variations based on battery range. The base model will go 260 miles per charge, …”
“ships 38% of its pharma exports totalling $10 billion to the American market”
“The interprovincial agreement is "the culmination of years of collaboration between governments and industry and represents a transformational step toward a truly national Canadian wine marketplace,"”
“and 80% said that tariff costs had been passed on in part to consumers.”
“The company said average customer contact per account has fallen 20 per cent year on year, with around nine in 10 customer interactions now taking place through digital self-service channels including its website, app, chatbot and WhatsApp.”
“According to DfT research, fom January 2022 to May 2024, 36.9 million trips were made across 30 trial areas outside of London. On average, nearly 19,500 e-scooters were available to hire every day.”
“Shares in property giant Segro surged by seven per cent on Thursday morning, after the company said it was “minded to accept” a £14bn takeover swoop from US property giant Prolologis.”
“‘TELO tickles my main interest in EVs in that they're seeking out a different market segment that's not head-to-head up against Tesla or the Chinese or somebody else. They found their own little niche. And if they can actually deliver on t…”
“generate significant revenue ranging from 35% to 50% from the US market”
“CEO John Stankey also said the telecom is accelerating plans to send roughly US$10 billion to its shareholders this year through the buybacks of its stock”
“Jennifer Simon was appointed CFO of Upland Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPLD), a provider of enterprise intelligence, effective Aug. 17. Simon brings more than 20 years of finance leadership. She joins Upland from NextGen Healthcare, where she …”
“The company said the changes instead reflect shifting customer behaviour, with inbound contact volumes falling by around 31 per cent since 2023.”
“Shared mobility charity CoMoUK's 2025 report suggests that for more than half of the people using rental e-scooters, the most common use was travelling to work or school.”
“‘I personally think Tesla's lost its way a bit, especially with the Cybertruck,’ Tarpenning said. ‘I’ve got to think Elon had his fingers in that really, really deeply because no designer would've come up with that.’”
“India's $30-billion pharma industry”
“Super Micro Computer surged 21.1 per cent after the seller of AI servers said it expects to report stronger profit margins”
“Jamie Schroeder was appointed CFO of Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a filter manufacturer and supplier. Schroeder joins PGI with more than 30 years of executive finance and operational leadership experience. Most recently, Schroeder served in e…”
“Additionally, Labour have committed to a 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England, which is predicted to cost £100million.”
“The DfT has said between 760,000 and 1.2 million people in England aged 16 and over own one”
“The NRF, in its annual back-to-school forecast, is predicting that U.S. families will spend a record $43.3 billion to get K-12 students ready for school, up from $39.4 billion in 2025.”
“McAfee reportedly earns around $30 million a year right now, with ESPN in talks to push that to $60-65 million.”
“It’s still up roughly 241 per cent for the year so far”
“Arrakis usually charges about half of its fees for hitting a particular performance target, he said.”
“The offer is available at checkouts in more than 800 large Tesco stores and 77 Express branches across the UK.”
“It said water prices in some parts of Somalia had risen by more than 2,000% because of the drought”
“Spending on items for college students is expected to top $100 billion for the first time, at $103.5 billion, up from $88.8 billion in 2025.”
“Meanwhile, Ryan Clark, one of the most recognizable names just shown the door, was reportedly making a fraction of that.”
“That pressure pushed benchmark Brent crude above US$94 a barrel in trading, again straining global energy supplies and raising the cost of gasoline in the United States ahead of midterm elections this fall. ... shipping remains largely sta…”
“Musk even recalled a “close call” of needing to borrow money to pay rent following the PayPal sale, because he invested all of that money into his businesses: $100 million into the then-newly founded SpaceX, $70 million into Tesla, and $10…”
“It began on 20 July and will run until 30 August, covering some of the busiest weeks of the school summer break.”
“According to Forbes, the 62-year-old has an estimated net worth of $256.9bn (£192.1bn).”
“Deloitte’s annual back-to-school survey found that 57% of parents of school-age children expect the economy to worsen within the next six months, the highest level to express that concern since 2020.”
“Add in Cam Newton, Karl Ravech (33 years at the network), and several others...”
“Speaking on the My First Million podcast in an episode released over the weekend, the Bridgewater Associates founder recalled telling Musk—fresh off the sale of PayPal—not to sink his $180 million in proceeds into a quest for life on Mars.”
“Tesco's popular Kids Eat Free promotion is running across 317 of its cafés throughout the summer holidays. This year, the offer has been extended to cover weekends for the first time and runs for a longer period across all UK regions.”
“According to the Financial Times, a deal with the Bhatia consortium would value the club at around £4.5bn.”
“Of those making $100,000 to $199,000, 67% said they play to spend less on back-to-school because they are worried about the economy. Among those making $200,000 or more, 63% said they had less money to spend this year.”
“He even noted this isn't new for him: the same thing happened the first time he signed with ESPN back in 2023, when names like Suzy Kolber and Todd McShay were let go around the same time.”
“It has been roughly one year since OpenAI acquired Jony Ive’s io Products for $6.5 billion”
“The revived offer forms part of the retailer's wider commitment to give one million school-aged children free access to fruit and vegetables by July 2029.”
“The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said lower food inflation was driven by 'intense competition between supermarkets'.”
“Households making $100,000 to $199,000 households are saying they plan to spend 9% less than last year, on average, while $200,000-plus households expect to spend 20% less, on average, according to the Deloitte survey.”
“The inquiry comes after at least three employees who were dismissed for alleged theft at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant were reinstated following investigations that cleared them.”
“According to him, the business has grown 6x, then 5x, then 2.5x on a run rate basis in recent years, with net revenue retention close to 200%, meaning existing customers barely churn and simply grow their spend as their own claim volume sc…”
“We are hoping that the new Secretary of State looks on British industry, energy intensive industries and particularly the UK ceramic industry, favourably, and looks at how we can be helped to meet Net Zero, rather than using Net Zero to de…”
“The paper notes that Burnham has already announced a £340m investment to end rough sleeping and an £850m plan to cut energy bills, after just two days as prime minister.”
“A survey conducted for PayPal found that 53% of parents say back-to-school shopping feels more stressful than last year, and 57% said it now feels as stressful as holiday shopping.”
“Ford Motors and food services provider Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at the automaker’s US factories. The investigation comes after several employees were fired over allegations that they stole snacks, including cookies and chi…”
“Joung knows all too well the stakes for his company in the North American market. Samsung makes up about a quarter of smartphone sales while Apple accounts for more than half the market.”
“Prices start from £1,699. For comparison, that's £100 less than the starting price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 when it launched last year. It's also £200 cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra announced at Galaxy Unpacked today too.”
“And some parents - 7% according the NRF survey - are planning to work overtime shifts to help pay for back-to-school expenses.”
“Nick Nabozny, who had worked at Ford for nearly nine years, said surveillance footage shown during a disciplinary meeting captured him scanning the items and tapping his debit card. According to him, the kiosk emitted its normal confirmati…”
“Insecure leaders often hide bad news to look good, while he tells his own team, "you're not going to hurt my feelings by telling me we have a crappy product."”
“JD Wetherspoon shares fell 10 per cent on Wednesday after the pub chain issued its fourth profit warning in seven months.”
“That’s where Capobianco comes in: His companies handle 6 million barrels of wastewater per day, moving it through more than 5,000 miles of pipelines and more than 300 water processing and disposal facilities he has accumulated across Texas…”
“According to Shifting Gears, Ford relied on surveillance footage showing a failed payment screen, while Kromm said he completed the transaction on another kiosk after the first attempt failed. Kromm later produced a bank statement showing …”
“On Tuesday, the Parisian AI company announced that it had expanded its multibillion-dollar partnership with Microsoft, first made in 2024. On the Mistral side, the company’s models will be integrated into Microsoft’s Foundry, Copilot Studi…”
“Like-for-like sales increased by four per cent during the 12 weeks to July 19, according to a trading update released on Wednesday.”
“Altogether, his firms have spent roughly $2.5 billion, with plans to pour in up to another $5 billion in the next five years on this Texas-sized gamble.”
“Separately, on Tuesday, the country’s finance minister Aurangzeb requested US treasury secretary Scott Bessent for a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility to help strengthen Pakistan's economy. The latest borrowing figures co…”
“Act III Holdings, Shaich’s investment vehicle, is adding $50 million to its existing $50 million commitment, bringing its total stake in Level99 to $100 million.”
“That is lower than previous guidance of between £740million and £760million and is in line with the level reported at the end of the previous financial year.”
“In 2021 he founded LandBridge, which now owns 320,000 Permian acres across six counties in Texas and New Mexico. The most strategic parcel he has bought: the former 70,000-acre Hanging H cattle ranch on the Texas–New Mexico border... LandB…”
“We are continuing to grow at a rate of 20 per cent,” said Sherif Fathi, Egypt’s minister of tourism and antiquities, regarding the seasonal trajectory.”
“The increase follows the June opening of the company’s fourth location, at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. At just three weeks in, the site was “exceeding our projections, doing really well,” said Matt DuPlessie, Level99’s fou…”
“Increases to the National Minimum Wage and business rates, which came into effect in April, have added to costs for hospitality businesses.”
“Initial renovation plans called for an $800 million project, but that’s changed. The City of Charlotte remains capped at $650 million for the project from existing hospitality and tourism taxes and Tepper Sports & Entertainment will cover …”
“Shares of Lupin, Piramal Pharma, Glenmark, Cipla and several other drugmakers fell by as much as 4%, dragging the Nifty Pharma index down nearly 2%.”
“Level99 has spent roughly four years building a corporate team that now numbers more than 100 people, something unheard of for just a three-location company. “No business that has three units has any right to have 100 folks, really quality…”
“Construction on the multi-year renovation is phased to allow the stadium to host Carolina Panthers games and Charlotte FC matches throughout the project. Interior work is taking place in 2026 with fan-facing elements set to begin construct…”
“It said that once this scheme's validity period ended, it processed the refund and sent Rs 6,437 to Paytm, the travel agent through which the ticket had been booked.”
“I believe that Level99 has the potential to be the best business I’ve ever been involved in.”
“The extension recognizes Bank of America Stadiums’ important role of attracting millions of visitors, driving economic opportunity and showcasing Charlotte and the Carolinas.”
“General Motors rose 1.7%”
“We built Panera into a 2,500-unit, $5 billion-plus company.”
“The timing of the new feature is notable: Google’s parent company Alphabet just reported second-quarter Google Cloud revenue of $24.77 billion, up 82% year-over-year, with CEO Sundar Pichai noting that nearly 90% of the Fortune 100 now use…”
“data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative showed Saudi Arabia's crude exports fell for the third consecutive month in May, reaching a record low.”
“Nine out of ten restaurants fail,” he continued. “We’ve had now seven successes: Au Bon Pain, Panera, Cava, Life Alive, Honest Greens in Europe, Tatte.”
“The company reported a strong second quarter Wednesday, with revenue climbing 24% year over year to $119.8 billion and Google Cloud revenue surging 82%”
“According to NDTV reports, the actor invested around Rs 6 crore to Rs 7 crore in the duplex.”
“Brin stepped down as president of Alphabet in 2019 but remains a board member and a controlling shareholder with an estimated 362.7 million shares, or about 3% of the company.”
“According to early estimates on sacnilk, 'The Odyssey' collected an estimated Rs 8.35 crore net on Day 5 across 8,520 shows.”
“Earlier this week, Disney announced another round of layoffs, this time targeting Pixar, National Geographic, and the NFL Network (part of ESPN). This latest round of cuts follows a round in April that impacted Marvel Studios, among other …”
“With this, the film's total India net collection has climbed to Rs 77.65 crore, while its India gross total collections stand at an estimated Rs 92.63 crore.”
“Foundation says its robots run 24 hours a day, five days a week in customer deployments, and contributed to more than 24,000 cars built in 2025, earning $100 million in contracted annual recurring revenue.”
“The film opened with Rs 17.40 crore net on Friday before surging to Rs 22 crore net on Saturday and seeing a minor dip on Sunday with a collection of Rs 21.90 crore net. With a total of Rs 61.3 crore, the film delivered one of the stronges…”
“According to Wood Mackenzie’s vessel tracking and cargo data, the region’s crude oil exports fell 82% from January to June. That’s an average of 18.8 million barrels per day across 370 cargoes down to approximately 3.4 million bpd across 7…”
“On Tuesday alone, the English version earned an estimated Rs 6.50 crore, while also recording the highest occupancy of 63 per cent among all language versions. The flm's English format has raked in an estimated Rs 72.68 crore thus far, whi…”
