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Oil prices retreat after surge, as stock markets diverge
The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes.
Volkswagen profits skid on one-off costs, China competition
Volkswagen said Friday that net profit fell by a third in the second quarter as the crisis-hit carmaker -- weighing up to 100,000 job cuts worldwide -- grappled with increasing competition in and from China.
South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $644m in divorce
A South Korean court ordered an AI chip-manufacturing tycoon on Friday to make a trimmed-down $644 million divorce payment to his former wife.
Volkswagen profit plunges as carmaker weighs mass job cuts
Volkswagen said Friday that its net profit plunged in the second quarter as the crisis-hit carmaker, weighing up to 100,000 job cuts worldwide, grapples with increasing competition in and from China.
Stocks suffer fresh blow as markets hit by perfect storm
Asian markets sank Friday to track a selloff on Wall Street as world markets are battered by a perfect storm of the resurgent Middle East war, a spike in oil prices back past $100 and worries about the AI investment boom.
Over 80% of Mexican exports exempt from new US tariffs
Over 80 percent of Mexican exports to the United States will be exempt from a new round of tariffs announced by Washington, Mexican Economic Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Thursday.
Trump under pressure from all sides over Chinese AI surge
US President Donald Trump is under pressure to respond to the increasing success of Chinese AI models that many companies prefer to the more powerful, but pricier, US versions from Anthropic or OpenAI.
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. Provides Corporate Update
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2026 / Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV:RV)(OTCQB:RVRVF)(FSE:RVFO) ("Pathfinder" or the "Company") wishes to provide shareholders with an update regarding the Company and the reinstatement of trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.
NOVARION and TAROX enter Strategic Partnership for IT Infrastructure and Agentic AI
The combined product portfolio delivers turnkey data center solutions.
Equity Union Real Estate Opens First Location Outside California, Launches Nevada Operations Led by Industry Veteran Jason Lindstrom
Fastest-Growing Brokerage Commences National Expansion Following 239% Five-Year Growth
Community Bancorp. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
DERBY, VT / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2026 / Community Bancorp. (NASDAQ:CMTV), the parent company of Community National Bank (the "Bank"), reported consolidated earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, of $4.7 million or $0.84 per share, an increase of $628,008 or 15.47% compared to $4.1 million or $0.72 per share reported for the second quarter of 2025. Earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2026, were $9.1 million, or $1.62 per share, also a significant increase of $1.5 million or 19.40% compared to $7.6 million or $1.34 per share in the same period in 2025.
KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Reports Strong Growth in Assets, Loans, Deposits and Equity for the First Half of 2026
SMITHFIELD, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2026 / KS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:KSBI), parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), reported strong financial results for the second quarter and the year ended June 30, 2026.
Vulcan Infrastructure and Power to Begin Trading Under New Nasdaq Ticker Symbol VIP
Trading to begin Friday, July 24, under new NASDAQ ticker symbol VIP;New corporate identity reflects strategic transition to a power and infrastructure platform
The 2026 List Opens Applications for Industry Icons Recognition Program as Independent Credibility Becomes Increasingly Important in the Age of AI
National recognition program honors organizations shaping the future through innovation, leadership, and meaningful impact while highlighting the growing importance of trusted third-party recognition.
Stair AI Releases Results from 39-Day World Cup Agent Arena
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2026 / Stair AI, which builds auditability and accountability infrastructure for AI agents, today released results from the World Cup Agent Arena, a live evaluation in which 56 autonomous AI agents placed bets on Polymarket across all 39 days of the tournament.
VENU and Proactive Sustainable Bonds Interviews to Air Nationally on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on CNBC and Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with VENU Holding Corp. (NYSE American:VENU) and Proactive Sustainable Bonds (Sustainable Bonds) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, July 26, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.
Airtopia McAlester Posts Strong First 30 Days: $233,837 in Cash Collected, 99.6% Membership Retention
The Company's newest hybrid cinema-and-entertainment location locked $97,897 in 12-month annual recurring revenue and zero net membership churn through day 30, an early signal for the operating model underpinning Airtopia's broader growth strategy.
Self-Employed With Years of Back Taxes? Clear Start Tax Explains Which IRS Relief Programs 1099 Filers Actually Qualify For
Independent contractors and gig workers often fall behind when no employer withholds their taxes - and the path back to compliance looks different than it does for W-2 employees.
World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031
The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization's new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world's second-largest economy.
US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough
Airbus and Boeing presented differing outlooks for their commercial aircraft in coming years, as the aviation sector gathered near London for this week's Farnborough airshow.
NATO to overhaul European fuel pipeline network
NATO countries have agreed a 27-billion-euro overhaul of their fuel network to supply forces in Europe in coming decades, in a move Romania hailed on Thursday as "essential" for security.
Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and threats by US President Donald Trump to strike them in return sent equity markets slumping.
Swelling jet fuel costs hit American Airlines outlook
American Airlines lowered its annual profit outlook Thursday, hitting shares while the carrier pointed to swelling jet fuel costs as a negative counterweight to healthy travel demand.
Venezuelans turn to scrap collecting in quake-hit beach 'paradise'
In normal times, La Mar Suites is buzzing with tourists drawn to the crystal beaches, mangroves and wildlife of northern Venezuela.
Nigeria's Dangote raises $2.5bn to expand Africa's largest refinery
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery Thursday said it has secured $2.5 billion in investment from private investors to fund its expansion plans, as it widens its refining business to east Africa.
Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President Donald Trump threatened to strike them in return.
AI-led boom in IPOs raises concerns about a bust
This has been a banner year for stock listings, thanks largely to AI firms, but the massive size of the operations raises questions about whether the markets can continue to absorb them.
Venice film festival promises Pattinson, Oasis and Musk doc
British star Robert Pattinson's latest film, "Oasis" brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, as well as a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk are all set to feature at the Venice Film Festival this year in September.
ECB holds rates as Iran war flare-up threatens to drive prices higher
The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent and said it was "closely monitoring" the inflationary impact of the Middle East war amid fresh fighting.
ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
Foreign ministers from fuel-stressed Southeast Asia called for freedom of navigation in international straits on Thursday as they wrapped a week of meetings largely overshadowed by the US-Iran war.
MEXC's "Kickoff Fest" Trading Event Concludes with Top Individual Reward of 27,352 USDT
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has concluded its 40-day "Kickoff Fest" trading event, which ran from June 11 to July 21, 2026 (UTC). During the event, the top individual reward reached 27,352 USDT, with the event attracting 289,088 participants across 101 countries and regions.