Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn
Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials.
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U.S. services sector growth edges higher in July - ISM
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal which will allow creators to use clips from Disney films, including its subsidiaries, in their videos.
Deutsche Bank Thinks the Next Market Accident May Begin as a Non-Event
You've probably noticed that many people are saying we're in an AI bubble. "OpenAI's Sam Altman sees AI bubble forming," CNBC reports. "Fears of an AI bubble are growing," NBC News states. "AI Is the Bubble to Burst The…
Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
Andy Burnham will tell firms bidding for public contracts to prove they are creating jobs rather than meeting green and social targets in a bid to get more people into work.
Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record as farmers warn the exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to "shrinkflation" in UK supermarkets.
UK services sector returns to growth in July
The UK's economy returned to growth in May, but the expansion was modest as businesses were affected by the impact of the Iran war.
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
AMD Stock Tumbles Nearly 9% After Hours Despite Q2 Beat - Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) - Benzinga
Futurum Group CEO Daniel Newman said AMD’s results were solid, but the market had been expecting a stronger forecast driven by Helios, the company’s upcoming rack-scale AI platform.
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Earnings call transcript: Coupang Q2 2026 beats EPS, stock falls after revenue miss
Coupang’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, largely due to missed revenue and earnings expectations following a significant data incident late last year. Management identified the temporary…
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
Astera Labs Stock Shoots Higher After Q2 Earnings — Here's Why - Benzinga
Astera Labs reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share, which beat the Street’s 69 cent estimate, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Palantir Delivers Another Perfect Quarter and Raises Guidance Above Estimates
August 4, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT. Clorox (CLX) shares climbed 6.5% in recent trade, but significant challenges continue. Trailing net margin slipped to 8.7% from 11.4% a year earlier. Fourth-quarter FY 2026 net income dropp…