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French authorities launch investigation into social network X

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French authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk's social network X (formerly Twitter) on suspicion of manipulating its algorithm and illegally collecting data, the platform reported. X firmly rejects the accusations and...

Stellantis forecasts half-year net loss of €2.3 billion

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Stellantis NV, the car manufacturer created from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, anticipates a net loss for the first half of the year owing to the considerable adverse effects of one-time write-offs and import tariffs implemented and...

Chevron closes Hess purchase, wins ExxonMobil arbitration over Guyana assets

Mark Nakamura
Chevron Corp. has secured a victory in arbitration against ExxonMobil Corp. regarding Hess Corp.’s assets in Guyana, enabling it to finalize its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, announced in October 2023. Chevron announced it finalized the...

Zuckerberg and other Meta executives settle investor claims for $8 billion

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Mark Zuckerberg (ranked No. 3 on Forbes' global billionaires list, with a net worth of $242.1 billion), along with current and former Meta Platforms board members and executives, has consented to resolve investor allegations for $8 billion for...
Markets & Industries

Cryptocurrency market capitalization exceeds $4 trillion due to US stablecoin law

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The market cap of cryptocurrencies has surpassed $4 trillion for the first time, driven by a surge in altcoins and the US Congress's passage of a law to regulate stablecoins, according to Bloomberg. The agency reports that the options market...

Australian Woodside and Hyundai to evaluate LNG cooperation opportunities

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Woodside Energy from Australia has established a memorandum of understanding with Korean firms Hyundai Engineering and Hyundai Glovis to collaborate on LNG project development, along with engineering services and transportation logistics. A joint...

Hong Kong IPO filings hit record high in H1

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The count of firms submitting applications to be listed in Hong Kong reached a record peak in the year's first half. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported that 208 issuers sought primary or secondary listings from January to June, surpassing...

London IPO volume in January-June fell to its lowest since 1997

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According to Bloomberg's estimates, the combined total of initial public offerings in London for January to June 2025 was less than 200 million pounds ($274 million), marking the lowest level since 1997. The biggest IPO in this timeframe was by the...
In-depth coverage

Mittelstand, Germany’s Hedge Against Crisis

It’s a stormy weather for Europe's biggest economy right now: Germany is facing a recession as high energy costs are becoming a huge burden, for the country's industrial companies especially. All this would be spelling trouble for the entire region if not for the Mittelstand, a bunch of stable German businesses that keep working hard and inspire others.When it comes to discussions about a Germa...
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World & Politics

Trump says US ready to strike Iran again if necessary

Gage Skidmore
US President Donald Trump stated that the US is prepared to target Iran's nuclear sites once more if needed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated regarding the country's nuclear facilities: “The destruction is extensive; they have been...

EC allocates €131 billion for defense and space investments in 2028-2034

ESA, M. Trovatello
The European Commission (EC) suggested designating over €130 billion in the EU's long-term budget for 2028-2034 towards investments in defense and space industries. This is five times greater than the sum estimated in the existing budget. “We...

China's economy loses $7.6 billion due to natural disasters in the first half of the year

China News Service
According to Shen Zhanli from the Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management, natural disasters in China resulted in economic losses of 54.11 billion yuan ($7.55 billion) in the first half of 2025, as reported by Reuters. The economic loss was 41.9%...

EC announces agreement with Ukraine to combat poverty and homelessness

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The European Commission (EC) greeted Ukraine's joining of the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), “the EU's primary tool for investing in people.” “This week has been significant for Ukraine's...
Management & Strategy

Jaguar Land Rover to lay off up to 500 employees

Hugh Venables
Automobile manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) intends to reduce up to 500 management roles in the UK due to the adverse effects of import taxes implemented by the US, as stated by the company. The decrease will reach a maximum of 1.5% of the...

Smirnoff and Guinness maker confirms CEO resignation

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British Diageo Plc, the largest alcoholic drink company globally, revealed the resignation of its CEO Debra Crew. The company’s press release states that the search for a new CEO has already started. This role will be temporarily occupied by Chief...

Suez: Why Water Is a Vital Issue for Meridiam

Suez: Why Water Is a Vital Issue for Meridiam
In the face of mounting environmental challenges, access to clean, reliable water is no longer just a humanitarian goal, but a fundamental issue of geopolitical stability, health, and economic resilience. It is a shared resource central to life, dignity, and sustainable development. Through Suez, Meridiam is reinforcing its commitment to ethical investment and ecological transition by taking bold steps to address the world’s water crises.

Shareholders criticize Nissan managers for poor results

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During the yearly meeting of the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor, shareholders strongly criticized the management for unsatisfactory results. For three hours, those attending the meeting voiced their unhappiness over extensive layoffs and...