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Intel reports fastest revenue growth in 15 years with $16.1B Q2 driven by AI demand
Intel posted $16.1 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, a 25% boost driven by AI and data center growth, beating estimates and doubling earnings per share expectations.
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Meta leaves RE100 as it funds 10 natural gas power plants for data centers
Meta confirmed on July 24, 2026 that it exited RE100 after funding natural gas plants for its data centers, citing updated criteria for renewable commitments.
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Ford integrates Apple Maps into new EV platform launching in 2027
Ford will embed Apple Maps natively in its Universal Electric Vehicle platform starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck in 2027.
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Alphabet reports $119.8B Q2 2026 revenue driven by cloud and AI growth
Alphabet posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion, up 24% year-on-year, with strong gains in Google Cloud and AI services.
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EU Approves Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal With Conditions
The European Commission approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery subject to conditions ending its joint film distribution venture with Universal Pictures in Europe.
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Samsung Electronics America to cut 739 jobs in New Jersey, move HQ to Texas
Samsung Electronics America will cut 739 jobs in New Jersey and relocate its headquarters to Texas by year-end 2026.
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Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce linked to multistate US cyclosporiasis outbreak in Taco Bell
Federal officials traced shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 7,000+ in 30 states in 2026.
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US backs reopening Iraq-Syria Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The US is promoting the revival of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to transport Iraqi crude to Syria's Mediterranean coast, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lucid Motors denies bankruptcy rumors amid stock plunge and restructuring
Lucid Motors denied bankruptcy reports after its stock plunged over 50% and confirmed liquidity through 2027.
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U.S. bank regulators warn of lending risks to undocumented workers in new guidance
On July 13, 2026, U.S. banking regulators issued guidance cautioning banks about higher credit risks when lending to undocumented workers.
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Senator Mitch McConnell reveals hospitalization from June fall, shares health update
Senator Mitch McConnell disclosed his June hospitalization after a fall and gave a health update after weeks of silence.
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Trump announces $3 billion US investment to boost critical minerals and battery production
President Trump unveiled a $3 billion investment plan to expand US critical minerals and battery supply chains during an August 7 roundtable at the State Department.
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh names leaders for five task forces to reform policy
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appointed leaders to five task forces reviewing key monetary policy areas, with findings expected by end of 2026.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma joins Federal Reserve task force on productivity and jobs
Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, was appointed to the Federal Reserve's Productivity and Jobs task force to assess economic impacts of AI and other technologies.
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NY Times-led group seeks court sanctions against OpenAI alleging evidence concealment
The New York Times, New York Daily News and others accuse OpenAI of hiding and deleting evidence in copyright dispute over AI training data.
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US Existing Home Sales Decline 2.4% in June Amid High Prices and Mortgage Rates
US existing home sales dropped 2.4% in June to an annual rate of 4.09 million units as prices hit a record $440,600 and mortgage rates hovered near 6.6%.
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US semiconductor industry faces shortage of 157,000 skilled workers by 2030, risking expansion
A nationwide shortage of high-skilled workers may delay new semiconductor plants as top companies invest billions in US facilities.
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Netflix launches short-form videos through deals with major US media publishers
Netflix signed licensing agreements with key US publishers to offer short-form videos starting August 3 in multiple countries.
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SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Donates $320M in Stock to Trump Accounts for Kids
Gwynne Shotwell and her husband announced a $320 million donation of SpaceX shares to Trump Accounts for about 2 million American children.
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Comcast’s Sky to buy ITV Media & Entertainment for £1.6 billion
Sky, owned by Comcast, will acquire ITV’s broadcasting and streaming business for £1.6 billion, creating the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster.
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Gold prices surge after weak US June jobs data lowers Fed rate hike odds
Gold prices rose sharply after US June jobs report showed only 57,000 jobs added, reducing expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2026.
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US Stocks Dip July 1 as Tech Shares Fall; Mixed Reaction Follows Weak Jobs Report July 2
US stocks edged lower on July 1, led by tech and chip losses, while July 2 saw a strong Dow rise but mixed results amid weak jobs data.
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US SEC Opens 60-Day Review on ETF Rules as Industry Hits $15.7 Trillion
The US SEC launched a public review of ETF regulations covering new product types amid rapid market growth and innovation.
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Oil prices drop sharply amid mixed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oil prices fell in June and early July 2026 as indirect US-Iran talks sought to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupting global oil flows.