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Netflix and AMC ink $500M global streaming deal for The Walking Dead franchise
Netflix and AMC agreed on a $500 million multi-year deal to stream The Walking Dead and six spin-offs worldwide starting in 2027.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund Situational Awareness collapses after steep losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund collapsed in July 2026 after major losses wiped out billions in assets.
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Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems raise earnings forecasts on strong H1 results and defense demand
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems boosted full-year earnings forecasts July 30 after strong H1 results and rising global defense spending.
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US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The US 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.24%, its highest since 2007, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% on July 29.
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Starbucks Reports Strong Q3 Sales Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Starbucks posted $9.32 billion in Q3 revenue with 7.9% global comparable store sales growth, beating estimates and boosting optimism for 2027.
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eBay and Former Executives Settle $56 Million Harassment Case with Massachusetts Couple
eBay and former executives agreed to pay nearly $56 million to settle a harassment case brought by a Massachusetts couple targeted in 2019.
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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' breaks records with 15 weeks atop Billboard Hot 100
'Choosin' Texas' by Ella Langley spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest for a solo female non-holiday song.
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NYC to Open City-Run Grocery Stores Offering 30% Discounts on Staples
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York City will open five city-run grocery stores selling staple foods at 30% below market prices starting in 2027.
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US June Goods Trade Deficit Narrows 4.2% to $101.5 Billion
In June 2026, the US goods trade deficit fell 4.2% to $101.5 billion as imports and exports both declined.
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UPS beats Q2 earnings estimates and raises full-year revenue and profit forecasts
UPS reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.76, surpassing estimates, and raised full-year revenue guidance to $91.2 billion.
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Elon Musk’s X launches X Money banking service for US Premium subscribers
Elon Musk's social media app X launched X Money banking for US Premium and Premium+ users on July 28, 2026.
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US Consumer Prices Rise Moderately in July 2026, Annual Inflation Eases to 3.4%
US Consumer Price Index edged up 0.1% in July, with annual inflation slipping to 3.4% as core prices and energy costs showed mixed trends.
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US Stocks Finish Mixed as Chip Shares Fall on AI Spending Concerns Ahead of Tech Earnings
US stocks closed mixed July 27-28 as chip stocks dropped on AI spending worries while investors awaited major tech earnings and the Fed rate decision.
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Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to Step Down After Logo Backlash
Julie Masino will step down as Cracker Barrel CEO on August 10, 2026, after backlash to a rebranding effort including a logo change.
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Japan Eyes Foreign Bank Financing for $33 Billion US Natural Gas Power Projects
Japan is exploring funding from foreign banks, including US lenders, for $33 billion natural gas power projects in Pennsylvania and Texas.
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may raise rates in July amid inflation and geopolitical tensions
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could surprise markets with a rate hike on July 29, raising rates between 3.75% and 4%.
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Big Tech Surpasses Banks in US Corporate Bond Market Risk Amid AI Spending
Debt from major tech firms now outweighs Wall Street banks in US corporate bond market risk as AI-driven capital spending rises.
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Kenmore Air seaplane makes emergency landing, catches fire near Sucia Island; all 11 rescued
A Kenmore Air seaplane made an emergency landing near Sucia Island on July 23, caught fire, and all 11 onboard were rescued.
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Patreon lays off 93 employees, 20% of workforce, amid market shifts and AI impact
Patreon announced layoffs of 93 staff, or 20% of its workforce, as it restructures due to market changes and AI’s growing role.
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UniCredit Raises Stake to 48% in Commerzbank, Aims for Full Takeover by Q4 2026
UniCredit increased its Commerzbank stake to about 48% and targets a full takeover after regulatory approvals, possibly in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Google posts first-ever negative free cash flow as AI spending soars, Gemini nears 1B users
Google reported a Q2 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion but recorded a negative free cash flow of $5.8 billion due to massive AI investments while Gemini AI app hits 950 million users.
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Florida Teen Withdraws Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Addiction
A Florida teenager dropped his lawsuit accusing Meta of causing social media addiction-related harms days before trial began in Los Angeles.
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Samsung in talks to invest €1 billion in French AI start-up Mistral at €20 billion valuation
Samsung is negotiating a €1 billion investment in AI firm Mistral, valuing the company at about €20 billion amid a funding round involving other investors.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly for false advertising over obesity and diabetes drugs
Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly on July 21 accusing it of false advertising and unfair competition in the US drug market.