Trump Drops 20% Fee for Hormuz Cargo After Gulf Pressure
President Donald Trump backed away from his plan to impose a 20% charge on cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after US allies in the Gulf urged him to drop it.
IBM, what does the 25% stock price drop tell?
On May 14, 2026, IBM (International Business Machines) shares plummeted 25% on Tuesday after the hardware, software and consulting provider released preliminary second-quarter results that fell short of expectations.
The Drama Comes to HBO Max: Can a $28M Film With $126M in Receipts Do It Again on Streaming?
A $28 million production budget. $126 million at the global box office. The fifth A24 film ever to cross the $100 million mark. Those numbers describe an original black comedy with no franchise backing, no established fan base — just two actors, a dinner party game, and a secret that changes
The $1 Billion Bottle: How Celebrity Fragrance Became Pop Culture's Most Underrated Business
In the first quarter of 2026, Ulta Beauty reported net sales of $3.2 billion, with fragrance outpacing cosmetics and skincare to become the retailer's fastest-growing category. The brands driving that number were not legacy perfume houses with century-old heritage. They were Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish,
Results Review - Orient Overseas International (OOCL) posts solid 2Q2026 operating results
OOCL's 2Q2026 operating results suggest strong global trade demand despite concerns over geopolitical risks and trade frictions. The strength was led by all trade regions. Looking ahead, what would the tone be for 3Q2026?
Market Rumor - will Samsung think about potential US Share sale?
According to Bloomberg (July 14, 2026), Samsung Electronics Co. is in the early stages of exploring a potential offering of American depositary receipts, according to people familiar with the matter.
China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) sets July 27 listing date, sources say
China’s leading memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is set to debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on July 27, marking Asia’s biggest initial public offering this year, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company plans to raise 29.5 billion yuan ($4.
Intel announces $5.7 billion AI-driven capital investment in Ireland
According to Intel's official announcement: LEIXLIP, Ireland, July 13, 2026 —Intel today announced a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase in the site’s capacity expansion.
China's Green Exports Gain Momentum as Global Energy Transition Accelerates
China's exports of green technology products continued to accelerate in the first half of the year, driven by the accelerating global energy transition.
Fed Rate-Hike Bets Mount Before Inflation Data, Warsh Testimony
Bond traders ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this month, ahead of a closely watched US inflation report and remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Samsung Heavy targets 2028 for first floating AI data center
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch its floating data centers in the second quarter of 2028.
Are Weather Delay Contracts About the Weather or the Officials?
Kalshi’s weather-delay markets reveal a grey area between weather forecasting, sports betting and official discretion.
