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Priya Raman edits Business for Global Pulse, translating markets, trade and company news into useful context.

SK hynix debuts on Nasdaq with ADRs priced at $149 each

SK hynix debuts on Nasdaq with ADRs priced at $149 each

SK hynix began trading on the Nasdaq, raising $26.5 billion amid surging demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for AI accelerators.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane after window shatters mid-air

Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane after window shatters mid-air

A Serbian man was nearly pulled from a Boeing 737-800 after engine debris shattered a window during a flight from Greece to Germany.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

OpenAI executive Fidji Simo is transitioning to a part-time advisor role following medical leave for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Canada proof of citizenship wait times jump to 19 months

Canada proof of citizenship wait times jump to 19 months

Processing times for Canadian citizenship certificates have jumped to 19 months as a backlog of 99,500 applicants grows following the implementation of Bill C-3.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta will build a 1-gigawatt data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, marking its first facility in Canada to support the expanding AI boom.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
SK Hynix US listing oversubscribed

SK Hynix US listing oversubscribed

The South Korean chipmaker's US listing has drawn massive investor interest as it seeks to finance new equipment to meet surging AI chip demand.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 13:07 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption

IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption

The International Monetary Fund warns of a significant economic slowdown as US tariffs and Middle East volatility trigger market instability and rising energy costs.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 00:05 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company and the Afro Sheen line, has passed away at 99. He was an entrepreneur who broke corporate ceilings in finance, media, and beauty.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Australians pay estimated $10 million daily in credit card interest

Australians pay estimated $10 million daily in credit card interest

Australian households are losing millions daily to credit card interest and routine spending inefficiencies as debt levels climb.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs

Microsoft is eliminating thousands of roles and divesting several game studios as part of a major overhaul to address falling margins and a shifting tech landscape.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion

Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion

Novartis has agreed to acquire UK-based Myricx Bio to integrate its first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate technology into its oncology portfolio.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Nvidia Supplier Hon Hai Reports Surging Sales on Solid AI Demand

Nvidia Supplier Hon Hai Reports Surging Sales on Solid AI Demand

Hon Hai's quarterly revenue surpassed analyst expectations as AI infrastructure orders offset declines in consumer electronics. The company is ramping up production to meet escalating demand.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Aperia Group CEO charged with laundering S$38 million in bungalow purchase

Aperia Group CEO charged with laundering S$38 million in bungalow purchase

The CEO and executives of Aperia Group face charges for laundering millions of dollars allegedly linked to a scheme bypassing US export controls on AI chips.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Motul, Winpart by CFAO, Energyswitch partner to expand access to premium lubricants

Motul, Winpart by CFAO, Energyswitch partner to expand access to premium lubricants

Motul, Winpart by CFAO, and Energyswitch have formed a strategic partnership to establish verified retail channels for genuine automotive lubricants in Nigeria.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Veterinary expert identifies best and worst locations for cat litter boxes

Veterinary expert identifies best and worst locations for cat litter boxes

Veterinary medical advisor Rebecca Greenstein explains that optimal litter box placement reduces feline stress and helps prevent potential health issues.

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Northern California drive-in restaurants see resurgence in popularity

Northern California drive-in restaurants see resurgence in popularity

Northern California’s historic drive-in restaurants are experiencing a resurgence as diners embrace classic architecture, carhop service, and comfort food. From Bay Area icons to mountain road stops, these roadside landmarks remain popular in the modern culinary landscape.

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Australia property auction clearance rates remain below fifty percent

Australia property auction clearance rates remain below fifty percent

National auction clearance rates remain below the 50 percent threshold as a disconnect between buyer and seller expectations leads to a property slump. Industry experts cite interest rate rises and federal tax changes as primary drivers for the sustained market downturn.

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Singapore Cruise Centre opens July 7

Singapore Cruise Centre opens July 7

Singapore Cruise Centre opens July 7

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 06:03 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday 4 July

National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday 4 July

National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday 4 July

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Pinterest and The Knot report rise in alternative and Gen Z wedding trends

Pinterest and The Knot report rise in alternative and Gen Z wedding trends

Gen Z is blending unconventional styles and AI technology with a return to some classic wedding traditions.

Business ·4 Jul 2026, 13:05 ·Priya Raman 4 min read