Walmart's Q2 revenue hit $169.34 billion, exceeding expectations, with a 4.8% increase from last year and a 9.8% rise in adjusted earnings per share.

China will restrict antimony exports starting September 15, requiring licenses to safeguard national security and meet non-proliferation commitments.

Johnson & Johnson is nearly announcing a $6.48 billion settlement to resolve talc-related cancer claims, with at least 75% of claimants supporting the deal. He plans to use a bankruptcy strategy to settle all current and future claims.

Biden administration announced that new negotiated prices for ten costly prescription drugs will save Medicare $6 billion and beneficiaries $1.5 billion starting in January 2026.

Foxconn's second-quarter profit rose 6%, driven by strong demand for AI servers and next-generation computing solutions.

Brian Niccol, known for his crisis management skills in the fast-food industry, has been appointed CEO of Starbucks, boosting the company's stock value by $21 billion in one day.

Regulators have approved a £4.3 billion subsea cable project between Scotland and England, designed to enhance renewable energy transfer and boost energy security.

Huawei is set to launch its Ascend 910C AI chip, designed to rival Nvidia’s restricted H100, with initial orders expected to top $2 billion.

Donald Trump plans to file a $100 million lawsuit against the DOJ and FBI, alleging political bias in their search of his Mar-a-Lago estate.

Around $2.3 billion in dollar and euro banknotes have entered Russia since March 2022, with the country circumventing US sanctions through intermediary countries.

As markets await crucial inflation data this week, investors hope it will allow the Federal Reserve to implement its anticipated interest rate cut next month amid recent market stability.

Bharti, the parent company of Airtel, has become British Telecom (BT)'s largest shareholder by acquiring a 24.5% stake for $4 billion to strengthen 5G and AI collaboration.

South Korea held an emergency meeting to address safety concerns over electric vehicles following a major fire that damaged 140 cars in an Incheon parking garage.

Tesla and Sunrun’s new partnership in Texas will pay homeowners $400 annually for contributing to the grid with their Tesla Powerwall batteries through a virtual power plant system.

Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics are now valued at around $900 due to soaring gold and silver prices.

Elon Musk's X platform wins a lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), leading to GARM's dissolution as financial expenses and public backlash pile up.

Insurers are set to face high financial claims after three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled due to a foiled ISIS attack; future policies might get affected as well.

Serbian residents fiercely oppose a lithium mining project backed by the Serbian government and the European Union, fearing environmental damage despite government assurances.

Singapore is seeing a surge in Chinese electric vehicle brands like Zeekr and Xpeng as EV adoption ramps up by increasing charging ports and incentives.

The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is raising egg donor compensation from £750 to £986 to address donor shortages, while urging that donations be motivated by altruism rather than financial gain.

Warner Bros Discovery’s shares dropped 12% in premarket trading after announcing a $9.1 billion write-down and a $10 billion net loss, reflecting their ongoing struggles to keep up with other giant media.

By January 2025, the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will enforce stringent IT security standards for banks and their technology suppliers to boost cyber resilience and manage third-party risks.

Apple may charge up to $20 for its upcoming AI features from "Apple Intelligence," to boost its services revenue and deepen user engagement as the AI sector becomes more expensive.

Despite ongoing losses of over $1 billion, Rivian Automotive exceeded Wall Street's revenue and earnings estimates for Q2 2024 through cost-cutting measures.

South African government and Eskom’s energy plan proved successful as the country has not experienced any power outages for the past four months, the longest period of stable electricity in over four years.

Recent Highway Loss Data Institute research shows that Hyundai and Kia's software upgrades have cut vehicle theft rates by 64% since February 2023.

Disney exceeded expectations in Q3 report, achieving its first profit from combined streaming services and reporting earnings per share of $1.39, despite challenges in its parks and experiences segment.

Yum Brands fell short of revenue expectations in the second quarter as Pizza Hut and KFC struggled with declining same-store sales, while Taco Bell saw a 5% increase.

Foreign acquisitions of Chinese pharmaceutical companies have raised national security concerns, as industry experts worry about the potential impact on China's healthcare sector and access to essential medicines.

New South Wales, Australia, has mandated that all public employees return to office work starting August 6, reversing remote work policies due to debate on its impact on staffing and business activity.