Walmart Sales Growth Slows Despite $2.9B Tariff Refund
Walmart's sales growth slowed on high gas prices, even as a record $2.9B tariff refund will fund new price cuts.
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Peacock Raises All Subscription Prices by Up to $3
Peacock has hiked prices on all subscription tiers again, with Premium Plus rising to $19.99, as streaming costs keep climbing.
NFIB Index: Small Business Optimism Hits 99.8 in July
NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in July, an 11-month high, driven by stronger hiring and investment plans amid labor shortages.
Subscription Management Software Field Widens for 2026
Guides and reviews outline 2026's top subscription management tools for businesses and consumers fighting churn and billing sprawl.
India Plans 5-8 New Semiconductor Plants by 2034
PM Modi announced India will build 5-8 new semiconductor plants by 2034, joining a global race in chip manufacturing investment.
SEC Weighs Crypto Rules as Market Volatility, Presale Buzz Grow
SEC nears a crypto regulation vote as the CLARITY Act stalls and market liquidations spike, testing digital asset market stability.
Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Firms as Basel Rules Loom
JPMorgan warns Basel III rules may curb small business credit as global bond sell-offs push borrowing costs to multi-decade highs.
July Retail Sales Slump Signals Consumer Pullback Risk
July U.S. retail sales posted their biggest drop in over a year, surprising economists and unsettling markets amid inflation strain.
CAPREIT Stock Slides Amid Volatile REIT Sector Trading
CAPREIT stock swung sharply this week as apartment REITs lag other property sectors amid shifting real estate investment trends.
Trump Eases Beef Tariffs as Walmart Uses Refunds to Cut Prices
Trump temporarily eases beef import tariffs as Walmart uses a $2.9B tariff refund to cut prices amid consumer cost pressures.
Food Supply Chain Strains Multiply as Costs, Risks Rise
Coverage shows food and manufacturing supply chains strained by disasters, trade shifts, cyber risks, and rising costs.
Private Equity Deal Fever Grips Sports and Finance
Private equity's expanding reach into sports, finance, defense and health care is drawing record deals and new regulatory scrutiny.
California Startups Capture Record $366B VC Funding
California startups drew a record $366 billion in venture capital this year, more than all other US states combined, fueled by the AI boom.
Curaleaf Launches Hostile Bid to Buy Aurora Cannabis
Curaleaf launched a hostile $4-per-share takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis, fueling talk of broader cannabis industry consolidation.
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Unitree Robotics Stock Soars 460% on Debut Amid AI Boom
Unitree Robotics shares surged 460% on their stock market debut, highlighting investor enthusiasm for AI amid volatile broader markets.
QuantumShift VR Launch Flops as Steam Frame Buzz Builds
QuantumShift VR's rocky launch contrasts with rising buzz over leaked Steam Frame setup videos hinting at Valve's next headset.
Nevada Grants Tesla, Waymo, Uber 8,000 Robotaxi Permits
Nevada approved up to 8,000 robotaxi permits for Tesla, Waymo, and Uber, allowing paid autonomous rides in Las Vegas within a year.
GAC Aion Ray 7 Sedan Adapts WeRide Level 4 Robotaxi Tech
GAC Aion's Ray 7 sedan uses WeRide Level 4 robotaxi tech it can't fully deploy, amid wider robotaxi and FSD industry developments.
Nuclear Power Emerges as Key Fix for AI Data Center Demand
Nuclear power is gaining traction as utilities, startups, and regions race to meet AI data centers' surging electricity demands.
AI Search Shift Forces Brands to Rethink SEO in 2026
Google's 2026 AI search updates and zero-click results are reshaping SEO, forcing brands and publishers to adapt fast.