Indian Firms Post Strong Profit Recovery, But Oil Prices and Monsoon Weakness Remain Headwinds – Spark Capital
July 28, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT. Indian companies reported a rebound in profits for the June quarter, signaling strength in Asia’s third-largest economy. Still, elevated oil prices and concerns over a subpar monsoon continue to weigh on markets for the rest of 2026, according to Spark Capital.
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Blackstone Heads Landmark Foreign Investment in Kuwait’s Pipeline Network
July 28, 2026, 5:40 AM EDT. Blackstone NYSE:BX leads a landmark joint venture alongside Kuwait Oil Company, taking on a 20.5-year lease of all key pipeline infrastructure in Kuwait. The transaction stands as the country’s biggest foreign direct investment to date, with institutional backers holding a 49% stake together with Brookfield and KKR. The move gives Blackstone exposure to long-duration energy infrastructure using a volume-linked revenue structure, taking place against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty in the Arabian Gulf. BX shares are priced at $132.60, showing a mixed recent trend.
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Ondas Drops on Worries Over Pentagon Drone Order Delays
July 28, 2026, 5:39 AM EDT. Ondas NASDAQ:ONDS slipped 1.5% in premarket trading to $7.90 after rising 2.8% on Monday. The drop follows concerns about delays in Pentagon drone production affecting order fulfillment. Ondas announced $70 million in new orders, or 13.3% of its projected $525 million revenue for 2026. Production is pressured by new U.S. regulations prohibiting Chinese drone parts, with supply chain constraints limiting output even as government demand remains high.
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American Airlines Stock Gains as Brent Crude Declines; High Fuel Expenses Continue to Weigh
July 28, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT. Shares of American Airlines NASDAQ:AAL climbed 3.3% to $14.95 after Brent crude oil prices fell 9%, easing pressure from high fuel costs. Fuel expenses increased 83.3% year-over-year in Q2 2026, accounting for 29.3% of revenue and reducing pretax income from $838 million to $107 million. The airline now expects full-year adjusted EPS between a loss of 65 cents and a profit of 65 cents, compared to a previous midpoint forecast of 35 cents.
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Tokyo exchange calls on 270 firms to cut entry prices through share splits
July 28, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT. The Tokyo Stock Exchange has called on about 270 companies to cut share lot sizes to bring pricing closer to the ¥100,000 level, aiming to make shares more affordable for retail investors. Shares typically trade in units of 100, meaning investors often have to pay over ¥500,000 ($3,050) to buy in. Since October 2022, 762 listed companies have adopted splits, which have reduced the proportion of high-priced lots from 45% to 2%. Increase in retail participation is being supported by initiatives such as Japan’s tax-free NISA programme, with companies including Tokyo Electron and Organo among those planning splits.
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BofA Sees Nifty 50 Q1 Earnings Up 12%, Positive Trend for Large Caps
July 28, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT. Bank of America reports 12% earnings growth for Nifty 50 in Q1, citing some sector weaknesses but overall momentum. Firms representing 51% of Nifty 50’s market cap have released results, showing a positive trajectory for major large-cap stocks.
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Barclays Seen Gaining 13% as H1 2026 Results Exceed Expectations
July 28, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT. Barclays LSE:BARC shares are expected by analysts to climb 13% over the next year to 572p. The bank’s robust Q2 and H1 2026 performance includes a 31% year-on-year jump in profit before tax for Q2 and a 17% increase for H1, with EPS rising 24%. The dividend is up 97% at 5.9p per share. Barclays lifted its 2026 income target to £31.5bn. Shares are trading at a price-to-earnings ratio below 10 and offer a 3% yield, as economic slowdown, potential new taxes, and fines remain risks.
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Unilever Lifts Forecast After Posting Best Quarterly Volume Gain in Over Ten Years
July 28, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT. Unilever delivered its strongest quarterly volume increase in more than ten years, up 5.5%, fueled by robust demand in markets such as India, Indonesia, and Latin America. The company raised its full-year outlook, and shares surged as much as 6.8%, representing the sharpest single-day rise in two years. CEO Fernando Fernandez has boosted marketing and concentrated on “power” brands as part of a broader turnaround. The company also confirmed plans for a $65 billion spin-off of its foods business with McCormick, targeting completion by mid-2027.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall as Dow Gains; Chip Stocks Under Pressure
July 28, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are expected to open lower in premarket trade, while Dow futures move higher. Persistent losses in chip stocks remain as competition from China weighs on firms such as Micron, Marvell, and Nvidia.
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Raspberry Pi may rise 64% by 2027, Peel Hunt analysts project
July 28, 2026, 5:28 AM EDT. Peel Hunt analysts have issued a 1,085p price target on FTSE 250-listed tech firm Raspberry Pi LSE:RPI, reflecting a 64% potential increase from its current 661p value. This would mean a £5,000 investment could reach approximately £8,200 by mid-2027. The company estimates revenues will climb 88% to £608m in 2024, fueled by high demand for its miniature computers and chips. However, risks such as margin squeeze from higher memory prices, competition, insider selling, and a lofty 50 forward P/E ratio remain.
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Nasdaq Futures Slip as AI Chip Issues Weigh Ahead of Earnings
July 28, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. Nasdaq futures fell as AI chip stock jitters dampened market sentiment. Investors are focused on rising company expenditures and growing competition from China. The drop precedes key earnings results from leading Wall Street companies.
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Orlando Bloom Puts Malibu Beach Mansion Back on Market at Lower Price
July 28, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT.Actor Orlando Bloom has put his Malibu beach mansion back up for sale at a much lower price after pulling it from the market. The move represents a renewed effort to sell the longtime beach property in Malibu.
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AI Shares Extend Losses as Chipmaker Jitters and China Rivalry Mount
July 28, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT. Losses intensified across AI stocks, dragging South Korea’s Kospi index to a three-month trough, as shares in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics tumbled more than 10%. Investors are increasingly anxious about the debt taken on to fund AI datacentre growth and the escalating challenge from Chinese chip producer CXMT. Nvidia shares slid 5% following reports it may be in funding discussions worth $250bn with OpenAI, and the company’s credit default swap costs climbed, underscoring market volatility.
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Dollar Holds Close to Four-Week Peak as Fed Rate Hike Bets Build
July 28, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar remained firm near a four-week high with investors assessing chances of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase this week. While the dollar stayed strong, declining oil prices eased some worries about inflation.
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S&P 500 CAPE Ratio at 40.9 Triggers Caution, Points to 30% Decline Risk by 2029
July 28, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT. The S&P 500’s cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio hit 40.9 in 2026, matching levels last seen during the dot-com boom. Historically, a CAPE ratio above 40 has been followed by major drops in the index, averaging 30% over a three-year period. While this comes amid recent 8% gains, the warning highlights considerable downside risk, though the ongoing AI rally could have a different impact on future earnings than earlier technology cycles.
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ChatGPT Lists Raspberry Pi as FTSE 250's Most Crash-Prone Share
July 28, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT. ChatGPT selected Raspberry Pi LSE:RPI as the FTSE 250 listing at greatest risk of a market crash, citing concerns about a high valuation and heavy institutional backing. Still, the author, who holds Raspberry Pi shares, contends that the business’s robust engineering offerings, broad customer mix, and affordable component costs offer insulation from downturns and actually leave it less exposed to major market shifts than many technology peers.
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Japan to Fund Overseas Oil Pipelines as Hedging Step from Strait of Hormuz
July 28, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. Japan is set to fund overseas oil pipeline initiatives, particularly in the Middle East, as part of efforts to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. After Middle Eastern oil imports tumbled by 67.2% in April 2026, Japan is turning to supplies from the US and Russia while tapping strategic stockpiles. Despite a 13.7% fall in import volumes in June, Japan’s total oil import bill rose to a record $89.46 billion, reflecting shifts in global pricing.
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Tomra Systems Rallies After UK Contract and Q2 Results, But Is It Still Undervalued?
July 28, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. Tomra Systems (OB:TOM) posted Q2 2026 results and landed a UK deal for 1,200 reverse vending machines, helping shares rise 7.42% over 30 days. The price is now NOK101.4, down 29.24% over the past year, yet the stock is seen as 24.1% undervalued with a fair value estimate of NOK133.61. Expansion across European deposit return systems underpins growth. The company trades at 32.9x earnings, above the industry average of 21.4x, posing both valuation risks and potential rewards.
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Nifty IT index climbs 11% in a month; HCLTech, Coforge among top performers
July 28, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT. The Nifty IT index advanced 11.37% over 30 days, reaching 30,438.30, up 3.38% in intraday trade. Leading the gains were HCLTech (20.07%), LTIMindtree (14.68%), TCS (14.57%), Tech Mahindra (13.26%), and Coforge (12.53%). Although the index is down 21.22% over six months, signs of improving investor sentiment and reduced AI concerns have supported IT stocks. Analysts point to consistent earnings and a transitional period for the sector as it adapts to shifting AI effects and changing global tech investment.
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Celestica Inc. Jumps 8% After Boosting 2026 Revenue Target, Q4 Guidance Tops $6.3 Billion
July 28, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT. Celestica Inc. NYSE:CLS climbed 8% in post-market trade after raising its 2026 revenue outlook to $20.5 billion and increasing adjusted EPS guidance to $11.30. The company expects Q4 revenue to reach $6.35 billion, representing a 17.7% rise from Q3, and forecasts adjusted EPS of $3.62, up 21.5% quarter-over-quarter. Momentum is attributed to robust performance in the Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment, as Celestica aims for a record adjusted operating margin of 8.2%.
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Nine Top ASX Mining Stocks to Watch in 2026: Focus on Gold, Lithium, Tungsten and Mining Technology
July 28, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT. This report spotlights nine ASX-listed mining stocks spanning established producers, project developers, service specialists such as Perenti (ASX:PRN), mining technology groups like IMDEX (ASX:IMD), and diversified resource player Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK). Covering gold, lithium, tungsten, copper and other commodities, these names offer varied growth drivers, from operating cash flows and project funding to industry integration and commodity price movements. Key themes include balance sheet resilience, execution challenges, and sectoral trends.
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Baidu (BIDU) Draws Investor Attention as Governance Changes and Valuation Views Diverge
July 28, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT. Baidu (BIDU) is under the spotlight from investors as the company proposes governance changes to meet Hong Kong regulations and prepares for a shareholder vote on August 26, 2026. Shares are down 29.95% year-to-date, with some analysts calling Baidu undervalued at a fair value of around $176, citing growth in AI and autonomous driving. In contrast, a DCF analysis puts BIDU’s valuation at $68.05, pointing to potential overvaluation and risks tied to execution and margins.
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Koei Tecmo Holdings Q1 2027 Results: Margins Remain Firm, Earnings Climb
July 28, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT. Koei Tecmo Holdings (TSE:3635) reported Q1 2027 revenue at ¥17,368m, up 17%, as net income advanced 87% to ¥11,348m. Basic EPS jumped 77% to ¥33.97, with the trailing net margin steady at a strong 52.9%. Shares fell 4% over the past 90 days, but management has increased dividends and equity incentives, demonstrating confidence as investors weigh the durability of margin performance.
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abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF Q2 2026 Update
July 28, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. Aberdeen Standard Investments oversees $669.1 billion in global assets, providing broad investment capabilities and backing from a team of over 1,000 professionals located in more than 40 offices spanning 80 countries. The company was established through the 2017 merger of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and Standard Life Plc, prioritizing the generation of long-term value for clients around the world.
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Profit Margins Narrow for Simplex Holdings (TSE:4373) Even as Revenue Rises
July 28, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. Simplex Holdings shares jumped around 30% over three months, with the stock trading at a high P/E ratio of 24.1x. Revenue for Q1 2027 climbed to ¥16,135m from ¥13,464m, and EPS advanced to ¥10.05. But net income declined to ¥2,249m, while trailing net margin dropped to 17.3%, signalling a profit squeeze. Shares now trade at ¥1,145, surpassing the ¥968 DCF estimate and prompting valuation concerns as margin pressure emerges.
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US Stock Market: S&P 500 Futures Gain as Treasury Yields Steady, PMI Data Beats Forecasts
July 28, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. US stock futures move higher with E-mini S&P 500 rising 0.9% and Nasdaq 100 gaining 1.6%, as 10-year Treasury yields hold near 4.64% and US PMI figures print at 53-54. Shopify jumps 11.54%, Atlassian advances 10.35%, and Workday adds 9.01%. Attention remains on upcoming Big Tech earnings from Microsoft, Meta, and Qualcomm, along with US GDP and inflation data expected to guide market sentiment.
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures fall as chip sector tumbles and AI jitters grow
July 28, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. US technology shares retreated, with Nasdaq-100 futures dropping 0.9% and S&P 500 futures off 0.2%, as shares of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each plunged more than 13% in a chip sector sell-off. Investor sentiment around the AI trade cooled amid concerns over Nvidia’s $250 billion funding lifeline for OpenAI and mounting competition out of China. In contrast, Dow futures rose 0.1%, oil prices slipped, and focus remained on the Federal Reserve’s policy gathering along with key upcoming earnings announcements.
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Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) Q1 2027 Earnings Surge, Margins Stay Tight
July 28, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. Macnica Holdings delivered strong Q1 2027 results, posting Basic EPS of ¥61.20, up from ¥28.53 in the same period last year, with revenue rising 39.7% to ¥393,443m. However, shares have slipped 6.2% over the past week and 3.2% in the last 30 days. The net profit margin over the last twelve months increased to 2.5% compared to 2.1%, but margins remain comparatively narrow as the company continues to invest in broader solutions and global growth.
Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) Stock Wrestles…
Wise, Computacenter and Foresight Shares in Focus for Growth-Oriented Investors
July 28, 2026, 4:58 AM EDT.Computacenter (LSE:CCC) delivers IT services with £9.19b in revenue and a £5.06b market cap, projecting earnings growth of 15.48% and return on equity climbing to 26.6%. Wise Group LSE:WISE, the fintech operating from London, reports US$2.5b revenue and a £9.12b market cap, maintains double-digit earnings gains and an ROE close to 26%, but confronts margin challenges. Both firms remain founder-led, keeping executives aligned with shareholders against a backdrop of inflation, oil price shifts and interest rate volatility.
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California High-Speed Rail Looks to Attract Private Investment to Move Project Forward
July 28, 2026, 4:57 AM EDT. California’s high-speed rail, which has relied on taxpayer support for almost 20 years, is now seeking private investment to progress past the Central Valley stage. The $33 billion rail initiative, which began with $10 billion in state bonds and anticipated federal contributions, has hit financial hurdles amid unpredictable federal funding. A recent $25 million agreement is intended to draw in private sector partners, as officials push to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles. The total cost to complete the rail line is now projected at $126 billion, with a target completion date in 2040.
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Nvidia Falls 5%, Loses $250 Billion in Value as OpenAI Funding Discussions Intensify
July 28, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT.Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA dropped 5% in premarket trade on July 28, 2026, wiping out roughly $250 billion in market capitalization-an amount equal to the reported financial support negotiated for OpenAI. Shares finished at $196.51, shedding 4.99%, undoing earlier gains from the week. The $250 billion backstop, associated with OpenAI and an Ohio data center initiative, is equal to 71 times Nvidia’s last reported liabilities, spotlighting the company’s rising exposure in large-scale AI financing deals.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Slips 5% in Premarket…
KOSPI Sinks 10.8% as Chipmakers Tumble, China Tech Jitters Weigh
July 28, 2026, 4:55 AM EDT. The KOSPI slid 10.84% to 6,023.66, marking its largest one-day decline since March 4, following a major sell-off among chipmakers. SK Hynix lost 14.7% while Samsung was down 13.4%, making up 62% of the index’s drop. Foreign investors offloaded 5 trillion won, in contrast to retail investors purchasing 4 trillion won. Gains by China’s ChangXin Memory and unease about chip supply fueled selling pressure.
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Canon (TSE:7751) Trades at Discount After EPS and Margin Surge
July 28, 2026, 4:53 AM EDT. Canon reported Q2 2026 earnings with EPS climbing to ¥143.16, pushing trailing 12-month EPS up to ¥396.44 and resulting in a P/E ratio near 11x relative to competitors. Revenue edged up to ¥1,180,889m, while core net income reached ¥122,881m and profit margin doubled to 7.4% from 3.6%. However, the 7-day stock return is marginally negative, reflecting ongoing investor caution as questions about growth durability persist.
Canon (TSE:7751) Stock Looks Cheap After E…
Intel Stock Gains as AI-Fueled CPU Sales Lift Profit Outlook
July 28, 2026, 4:52 AM EDT. Intel’s shares rose in U.S. premarket trading after demand for AI-powered CPUs lifted profit forecasts. Revenue at the Data-Center and AI unit jumped 59% to $6.262 billion, with operating income nearly fourfold higher at $2.474 billion. The company projected Q3 revenue at a midpoint of $16.3 billion, 7.9% higher than consensus, and expects adjusted EPS to climb 41%. Foundry revenue advanced 31% to $5.765 billion, underscoring robust demand in an otherwise uneven semiconductor landscape.
Intel Shares Steady in U.S. Premarket as A…
D-Wave Quantum Jumps 20% as AT&T Deal Lifts Valuation by $1.2B
July 28, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT. D-Wave Quantum Inc. NASDAQ:QBTS jumped 20.4% to $19.51, increasing its market capitalization by $1.21 billion after AT&T deployed its quantum computing, reducing network workload time from one hour to under 15 seconds. The rise in share price equates to almost 49 times D-Wave’s estimated 2025 revenue. Trading volume reached 48.1 million shares, 3.4 times the average of the previous week, highlighting robust investor optimism as quantum computing collaborations broaden.
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MSCI CEO Cautions Investors Over Climate Threats to Asset Values
July 28, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT.MSCI CEO Henry Fernandez cautions that many investors overlook the effects of rising temperatures on asset values, warning that failing to address climate risk can result in significant financial repercussions.
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Nasdaq Futures Decline as Global Tech Stumbles; Major Earnings Loom
July 28, 2026, 4:35 AM EDT. Nasdaq futures moved lower, following a decline in global tech shares, as traders await key earnings releases from Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, along with critical economic data. Market sentiment remains cautious with mixed stock index futures reflecting investor uncertainty.
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US Order Delays and China Headwinds Weigh on Philips Q2, CEO Says
July 28, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT. Philips CEO Roy Jakobs pointed to delays in orders from the U.S. and competitive challenges in the China market as factors affecting the company’s Q2 performance. Comparable order intake slipped 1% as major contracts moved to Q3. Nevertheless, Philips posted a quarterly core profit margin that exceeded forecasts thanks in part to U.S. tariff refunds, and revised its full-year margin guidance upwards. Philips shares fell 4.4% in the U.S. following the news.
Philips CEO says US order delays, China pr…
London Stock Exchange Opens AIM Trading for Multiple Securities
July 28, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT. The London Stock Exchange has opened AIM trading for several securities, including 448,299,975 shares of Bravura Solutions Limited, 36,310,971 shares of Cirata plc, 880,921 shares of Landore Resources Limited, 271,140 shares of NEXT 15 GROUP PLC, 273,749 shares of Orcadian Energy plc, 174,449,280 shares of Scancell Holdings Plc, 1,929,627 shares of TEAM PLC, and 89,765,000 shares of Touchstone Exploration Inc. All queries should be referred to Market Operations.
Stocks Mixed as AI Sector Slips, Geopolitical Relief Drives Rotation
July 28, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. The S&P 500 edged up +0.02% on Monday, with the Dow Jones advancing +0.51% and the Nasdaq 100 dropping -0.32% to a 2.5-month low. Weakness in semiconductor and AI-infrastructure shares drove flows into software stocks. With US-Iran tensions easing, crude oil tumbled over -7%, pulling the 10-year Treasury yield down to 4.64%. Robust US June capital goods orders (+0.9% m/m) and upbeat Q2 earnings estimates (+23%) helped underpin market sentiment.
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National Australia Bank ASX:NAB Climbs 0.83% to AUD 41.28
July 28, 2026, 4:22 AM EDT. Shares in National Australia Bank ASX:NAB rose 0.83% to AUD 41.28, marking a gain for NAB on the Australian Securities Exchange.
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Australia Weighs First New Oil Refinery in Six Decades to Lower Fuel Imports
July 28, 2026, 4:21 AM EDT. The Australian government is assessing the possibility of building its first new oil refinery in 60 years, with the goal of enhancing fuel self-sufficiency and lessening dependence on foreign imports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited the importance of national resilience in the face of global supply shocks. Fuel shortages linked to the Hormuz crisis and fires at refineries prompted the review. In response, the government has already reduced fuel excise taxes and arranged more diesel imports to address supply gaps.
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Artemis UK Future Leaders Buys Back 7,308 Shares, Treasury Holdings Grow
July 28, 2026, 4:20 AM EDT. Artemis UK Future Leaders Plc purchased 7,308 Ordinary shares at a price of 379.939 pence per share on 27 July 2026, accounting for 0.01% of its issued share capital. The company’s total issued shares are now 49,826,436, with 20,735,474 of these held in treasury. The remaining 29,090,962 shares are in circulation and form the basis for shareholder notifications in line with FCA requirements.
Star Energy Share Listing, UK Dividend Moves, ASX 200 Gains, NSE-Tether Launch, AT&T Quantum Expansion
July 28, 2026, 4:19 AM EDT.Star Energy Group to admit 55,800 shares under SIP by July 31, increasing CEO and CFO holdings to 0.44% and 0.17%. Interest grows in UK dividend stocks such as Hilton Food Group (6.35% yield) and Halyk Bank (8% yield), as FTSE 100 fluctuates. The ASX 200 edges higher following the RBA’s comments easing bond yields. Nairobi Securities Exchange forms a digital asset initiative in partnership with Tether. AT&T extends D-Wave quantum technology to optimize telecom networks.
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Star Energy Group to List Extra Shares via SIP; CEO and CFO Increase Stakes
July 28, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. Star Energy Group plc has made an application to have 55,800 Ordinary Shares admitted to AIM, under its Share Incentive Plan (SIP), with a planned admission date on or about 31 July 2026. Chief Financial Officer Frances Ward and Chief Executive Officer Ross Glover each subscribed for 3,051 shares, receiving matching grants that doubled their overall holdings, resulting in total voting rights of 0.17% and 0.44% respectively. Following the issue, the company’s total issued share capital will amount to 193,088,184 Ordinary Shares.
Top UK Dividend Stock Picks Stand Out as FTSE 100 Swings
July 28, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT. Amid FTSE 100 swings driven by soft China trade figures, investors turn to UK dividend stocks showing strong yields. Highlights include Hilton Food Group (LSE:HFG), which posts a 6.35% yield but faces fluctuating dividends and cash flow uncertainty, and Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan (LSE:HSBK), yielding 8% with consistent payouts and trading below estimated value. These stocks retain appeal, though financial and operational headwinds persist.
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ASX 200 Gains as RBA Speech Sends Bond Yields Lower
July 28, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT. The ASX 200 climbed after initial declines, lifted by Michele Bullock’s cautious RBA speech that pushed bond yields down and supported rate-sensitive stocks across the Australian market.
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Nairobi Securities Exchange, Tether collaborate on tokenized asset initiatives
July 28, 2026, 4:08 AM EDT. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, to jointly investigate digital asset training, tokenization, blockchain advancements, and building digital financial infrastructure. The agreement comes after a series of NSE digital transformation efforts, such as pursuing digital asset ETPs in 2024, joining the Hedera Governing Council, and setting out to launch a tokenization platform in 2025 as the exchange works to bring tokenized securities into Kenya’s capital market ecosystem.
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AT&T Rolls Out D-Wave Quantum Computing Across Telecom Network Operations
July 28, 2026, 4:06 AM EDT.AT&T NYSE:T is expanding deployment of D-Wave quantum computing technology to improve telecom network optimization and day-to-day network management. The rollout shifts quantum applications beyond pilot tests to operational uses like routing and resource distribution, aiming to raise network efficiency and quality of service. The initiative supports AT&T’s broader approach to use cloud, AI, and automation for managing intricate network demands and increased data traffic.
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DroneShield, Two Penny Stocks Stand Out with Robust Balance Sheets as Markets Sway
July 28, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT.DroneShield ASX:DRO, a defence technology company based in Sydney, reports A$216.8 million in revenue and holds a market value of A$1.9 billion, supported by increased defence budgets and renewed contracts, such as with FIFA World Cup 2026. Sigma Healthcare ASX:SIG, a pharmacy wholesaler generating A$9.5 billion in revenue and a market cap of A$32.9 billion, anticipates a 15% increase in earnings even with margin pressure. These companies are highlighted as penny stocks emphasizing financial robustness during inflation and shifting policy conditions.
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Bitcoin Regains Ground After Asian Lows as Nasdaq Futures Fall
July 28, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT.Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back from lows seen in the Asian session, hovering near $63,500, although it remains 0.3% lower since midnight UTC and about 3% down over 24 hours. At the same time, Nasdaq e-mini futures slipped to 27,930 points, marking the weakest level since May and showing a 1.2% drop this week. NVDA shares declined almost 5%, while South Korea’s Kospi index tumbled 10%, indicating increased risk-off sentiment in stock markets.
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