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US Stocks Rebound as June Inflation Slows, Led by Energy Price Drop
Markets & Macro

US Stocks Rebound as June Inflation Slows, Led by Energy Price Drop

Inflation eased to 3.5% in June, driven by a significant fall in energy costs, lifting U.S. stock markets and pushing Treasury yields lower despite persistent price pressures in other sectors.

Canva’s cofounder on why employees choose their own AI tools instead of mandated ones
Big Tech

Canva’s cofounder on why employees choose their own AI tools instead of mandated ones

Canva allows employees to select their preferred AI tools and dedicates time for experimentation, rejecting mandatory tool usage to foster innovation and comfort.

IBM Shares Plunge After Revenue Miss and Mainframe Business Decline
Corporate Power

IBM Shares Plunge After Revenue Miss and Mainframe Business Decline

IBM’s stock dropped sharply after the company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and earnings, driven by mainframe shortfalls and delayed deal closures.

Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Escalating Costs of U.S. Military Actions Against Iran
Defense & Security

Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Escalating Costs of U.S. Military Actions Against Iran

U.S. lawmakers challenged the Pentagon on the rising financial toll of ongoing airstrikes on Iran amid strategic shifts involving the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Texas Utility’s New Solar Policy Slashes Compensation, Sparking Customer Backlash
Energy & Climate

Texas Utility’s New Solar Policy Slashes Compensation, Sparking Customer Backlash

A recent rate shift by Bryan Texas Utilities cuts payouts for solar energy sent to the grid, causing some homeowners’ bills to surge dramatically despite delayed notification.

DOJ Intensifies Probe with Subpoenas to Law Firms Linked to Trump Deals
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Intensifies Probe with Subpoenas to Law Firms Linked to Trump Deals

The Justice Department has subpoenaed multiple top law firms connected to legal agreements made with Trump’s team, escalating a behind-the-scenes courtroom battle.

OpenAI-Backed Startup Aims to Disrupt Drug Discovery with Advanced AI
Corporate Power

OpenAI-Backed Startup Aims to Disrupt Drug Discovery with Advanced AI

An AI-driven drug startup supported by OpenAI seeks massive funding at a $2 billion valuation despite no approved AI-originated drugs to date.

California AG Rejects Media Executive’s Threats Amid Opposition to Major Merger
Corporate Power

California AG Rejects Media Executive’s Threats Amid Opposition to Major Merger

California’s attorney general dismissed attempts by a Paramount executive to pressure regulators as the state leads a lawsuit blocking a high-profile Hollywood merger.

UK-India Trade Deal Comes Into Force, Slashes Whisky Tariffs and Expands Market Access
Trade & Tariffs

UK-India Trade Deal Comes Into Force, Slashes Whisky Tariffs and Expands Market Access

The UK-India trade agreement reduces whisky tariffs by half at launch, promises phased duty cuts across sectors, and aims to boost bilateral trade and GDP significantly.

Inflation Retreats but Rising Food and Shelter Costs Keep Consumers Strained
Markets & Macro

Inflation Retreats but Rising Food and Shelter Costs Keep Consumers Strained

Despite a notable drop in overall inflation driven by falling energy prices, rising food and shelter costs continue to burden households, limiting consumer spending growth.