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SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower

SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower

A technical failure during the countdown of Starship's Flight 13 triggered an automatic abort and sparked volatility in SpaceX's stock.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after a parasitic outbreak sickened thousands across 34 states.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
US retail gasoline prices hit $1.120 per liter on July 16, 2026

US retail gasoline prices hit $1.120 per liter on July 16, 2026

US gasoline prices reached $1.120 per liter in July 2026, while diesel hit $1.270. The report analyzes the impact of regional taxes, crude oil benchmarks, and refining costs.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data

Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data

Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Thursday as a steep decline in semiconductor stocks overwhelmed positive economic indicators.

Business ·16 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Q-Day is coming and it might break the entire internet

Q-Day is coming and it might break the entire internet

Quantum computing threatens to dismantle the foundation of global cybersecurity by cracking public-key encryption. Experts warn of a looming deadline known as Q-Day that could expose government secrets and critical infrastructure.

Business ·16 Jul 2026, 01:08 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Trump to meet senators to negotiate CLARITY Act crypto ethics rules

Trump to meet senators to negotiate CLARITY Act crypto ethics rules

President Trump is scheduled to meet with senators to negotiate ethics rules for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act amid Democratic demands for business caps.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades

China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades

China's GDP grew 4.3% in the second quarter, reflecting a contrast between surging exports and struggling domestic consumption and investment.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
China Q2 GDP growth misses target at 4.3% amid weak consumption

China Q2 GDP growth misses target at 4.3% amid weak consumption

China's economy expanded at 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, marking the slowest pace of growth since the Covid lockdown era.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
India's food-delivery billionaire eyes health tech, aerospace

India's food-delivery billionaire eyes health tech, aerospace

After stepping down as CEO of Zomato, Deepinder Goyal is investing in a brain-tracking wearable for athletes and a regional aviation network to link underserved Indian cities.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Central Asian economies see growth as combined GDP may exceed $600 billion

Central Asian economies see growth as combined GDP may exceed $600 billion

Central Asian nations are transitioning toward a balanced development model with combined GDP potentially exceeding $600 billion in 2026. Growth is supported by industry, infrastructure, and international capital inflows.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
SBI Mutual Fund: 5 top-performing schemes by 3-year and 5-year returns

SBI Mutual Fund: 5 top-performing schemes by 3-year and 5-year returns

SBI Mutual Fund's top-performing schemes are currently led by thematic, international, and gold strategies rather than traditional large or small-cap funds.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Twelve US states sue to block Paramount and Warner Bros. merger

Twelve US states sue to block Paramount and Warner Bros. merger

Twelve US states sue to block Paramount and Warner Bros. merger

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
HCLTech net profit jumps 20% to Rs 4,624 crore in June quarter

HCLTech net profit jumps 20% to Rs 4,624 crore in June quarter

HCLTech net profit jumps 20% to Rs 4,624 crore in June quarter

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 15:07 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Shadow bank collapse triggers surge in insolvencies

Shadow bank collapse triggers surge in insolvencies

The failure of shadow bank Market Financial Solutions has triggered a wave of insolvencies across the financial services sector amid allegations of misappropriation.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 14:06 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Global markets face extreme volatility following US airstrikes on Iran and a subsequent temporary ceasefire. The conflict has disrupted oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Vodafone Idea Offers this Home Broadband Plan with OTT Benefits

Vodafone Idea Offers this Home Broadband Plan with OTT Benefits

Vodafone Idea has introduced Vi One, a bundled service integrating high-speed fiber broadband, prepaid mobile services, and OTT subscriptions into a single plan.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models

OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models

Leading AI developers are shifting their focus from raw capabilities to cost efficiency to address the phenomenon of 'tokenmaxxing' in corporate environments.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Tilly's closes 28 stores

Tilly's closes 28 stores

Tilly's has reduced its store count by 11% as part of a strategy to improve margins and sales. The company reported a 15.9% increase in total net sales.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Nigeria power output stalls at 4,300MW amid gas supply shortages

Nigeria power output stalls at 4,300MW amid gas supply shortages

Severe gas shortages and decaying infrastructure have left Nigeria's national grid struggling to exceed 4,000MW. A report warns that aging power plants and financial crises are deterring investment.

Business ·12 Jul 2026, 05:05 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI and former employees over trade secret theft

Apple sues OpenAI and former employees over trade secret theft

Apple has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that OpenAI systematically misappropriated confidential hardware engineering and supplier data through former employees.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read