The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) began its trading week strong after stocks based in the United States finished last week on the red, with investors continuing to bet that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would start cutting interest rates by September.

Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said that the new generation of billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jack Dorsey, and Bill Ackman are more vocal than financial in their efforts to make social changes.

Unfortunately, the veterinary practices that pet owners rely on so heavily face some big challenges, including increased demand, workforce shortages, technological adoption, professional burnout, and even issues with antimicrobial resistance, to name a few. These challenges trickle down to pet owners, who are faced with long wait times and high costs, which leads to a lack of diagnostic testing. The good news is that QSM Diagnostics is addressing these challenges.

In an effort to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability, California's SB 1383 initiative to reduce organic waste in landfills was signed into law in 2016.

WinSanTor is a private biotechnology company revolutionizing the fight against peripheral neuropathy. Its origin starts as a coalition of leading researchers gathered and funded by JDRF and the US and Canadian governments to solve this significant unaddressed need.

Earnest Agriculture and its founders have a heartfelt conviction to help modern farmers tackle those compounding issues. As their name indicates, the agripreneurs at Earnest Agriculture are genuinely and passionately dedicated to transforming modern farming by developing innovative, sustainable solutions.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said that it was preparing for an era of steady interest rate hikes by claiming victory over deflation, according to a major review of past policy that recognized a paradigm shift over consumer behavior.

Co-founder of SGBI, a leader in robotic testing innovations, Aronin Ponnappan, set out to create solutions that were not only more cost-effective and efficient but that mimicked the capabilities of human touch.

Fast-food chains are extending their $5 meal deals to continue attracting budget-conscious customers. Still, investors are worried about the long-term benefits for the companies and fear these discounts may not turn into profits.

Recent earnings reports raise concerns about AI investments and consumer spending, causing a dip in tech stocks and interrupting a stock market rally.