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Hungary to shut nuclear plant as heatwave hits central Europe
Hungary's sole nuclear power plant will be shut down next week because of low water levels in the river Danube, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Friday as central Europe slogs through the latest in a series of heatwaves.
Google launches new satellite image AI tool, alarming researchers
Google announced a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualizations on top of the service's satellite imagery, sparking concerns from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation.
Tech-fuelled rally fizzles as oil prices rise
Asian stock markets rallied Friday, led by a record surge of almost 18 percent for Seoul as technology firms performed a blistering recovery from an extended sell-off.
US Fed dissenters call for rate hikes over sustained inflation
All three US Federal Reserve policymakers who dissented from the central bank's decision to keep interest rates steady earlier this week said Friday that rate hikes were needed now in order to avoid entrenched inflation.
New York sues online prediction markets giant Kalshi
New York's attorney general sued betting platform Kalshi on Friday, accusing it of running an illegal gambling operation in a case that could shed a spotlight on the lightly regulated and controversial world of prediction markets.
Commerzbank agrees to talks with UniCredit after two-year standoff
Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp has called for the opening of talks with UniCredit regarding the German bank's future, deeming a "constructive dialogue" necessary after the Italian group secured nearly half of the voting rights.
Profits surge at US oil giant amid Iran war supply shock
US petroleum giants ExxonMobil and Chevron released blowout profits Friday, reflecting a major lift in business conditions from the Middle East war that easily offset negative effects at both companies.
Fornaro Legal Releases Guidance to Help Businesses Maintain Clear Ownership Records During Growth
Fornaro Legal announced the publication of new guidance designed to help business owners maintain accurate ownership records and governance documentation as their companies expand. The guidance outlines practical considerations for businesses preparing for investment, ownership transitions, strategic partnerships, or future acquisition opportunities.
Stock markets rally on tech rebound
Global stock markets rallied Friday, led by a record surge of almost 18 percent for Seoul as technology firms performed a blistering recovery from an extended sell-off.
BP seeks to sell North Sea business as UK faces drilling dilemma
BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced Friday, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease drilling restrictions in the area.
France, Spain assess scorched terrain as new wildfires threaten other regions
Greek firefighters faced another day of battling flames in high-risk conditions for new ignitions on Friday as France and Spain hoped for reprieve from massive infernos that blackened swathes of terrain.
British oil giant BP aims to sell North Sea business
BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced Friday, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease drilling restrictions in the area.
Chipmaker Kioxia reports AI-driven 45-fold surge in quarterly net profit
Ferocious AI-driven demand delivered quarterly net profit more than 45 times higher than last year's figure for Japanese chipmaker Kioxia, the company said Friday.
FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal
World football's governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
China factory activity slides as leaders seek spending boost
China's factory activity unexpectedly slid in July, official data showed Friday, as leaders in the world's second-largest economy struggle to reignite domestic demand.
Far right and far left battle for power in polarised Berlin
One recent day in Berlin, a few hundred Pride demonstrators with rainbow flags rallied in eastern Marzahn district, a sweep of communist-era residential blocs that is a hotspot of far-right AfD support.
Tech rebound fuels record-breaking rally in South Korean stocks
South Korean stocks soared a record 17 percent Friday as global tech firms performed a blistering recovery from an extended sell-off, with beaten-down chip giant SK hynix rocketing more than a quarter as the AI boom roared back.
Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers
At a bustling factory in western India, technicians work around the clock to turn glass into hair-thin fibre-optic strands destined for data centres powering the global artificial intelligence boom.
Oil industry sees war windfall but girds for political blowback
US oil giants are set to report blowout profits Friday at a time when lofty gasoline prices are stressing consumers and exacerbating President Donald Trump's worries about upcoming midterm elections.
Freedom Holding Corp. Completes Acquisition of Turkish Bank
Transaction establishes a banking foundation for Freedom's integrated financial and digital ecosystem in Türkiye
Pentagon I Capital Corp. Announces Conditional Acceptance of Qualifying Transaction with Prospectiva Resources Ltd.
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Fountain Asset Corp Announces Appointment of New CEO and Directors
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2026 / Fountain Asset Corp. (TSXV:FA) ("Fountain" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoff Barratt as a director and the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and the appointment of Mr. Michael Shuh as a director of the Company, each effective as of July 31, 2026.
ROK Resources Announces the Closing of its Non-Core Southeast Saskatchewan Asset Disposition
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Allied Universal Security Professionals Performed Several Heroic Acts Through the Second Quarter of 2026
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2026 / Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, is proud to announce that during the second quarter of 2026, its security professionals performed exceptional acts of bravery and heroically saved lives while on duty at client locations across North America.
Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth
Amazon beat analysts' expectations on Thursday when it reported growth in overall revenue and sales, particularly in its cloud, artificial intelligence and chips divisions.
Blowout Microsoft results lift US stocks as oil retreats
Wall Street stocks rebounded Thursday as blowout Microsoft results and moderating oil prices blunted worries about higher US Treasury yields.
Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express "hate" toward the Latin American country, which he claims is the target of a sinister campaign.
'Beginning of the end': Relief but no party as French wildfire winds down
For the first time since he signed up to join the weeklong fight against France's worst wildfire since 1949, Maxence Cereja said he felt comfortable enough to treat himself to a nice dinner in Bordeaux to "enjoy a bit of civilisation".
Prada profits pinched as growth hard to chase
Prada said Thursday that its net profit slumped in the first half of this year as it integrates its new brand Versace, amid what the luxury fashion company called a "disrupted" macroeconomic environment.
Stocks climb on earnings and rates, oil retreats
European and US stock markets advanced Thursday as traders tracked major earnings and central bank updates, while oil prices retreated after recent volatility caused by the Middle East war.
MEXC Lists Grvt (GRVT) with $60,000 Worth of GRVT and 10,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will list Grvt (GRVT) in the Innovation Zone, with the GRVT/USDT pair opening at 12:00 (UTC) and the GRVT/USDC pair opening at 12:20 (UTC) on July 30, 2026. To mark the listing, MEXC has launched the Grvt (GRVT) Airdrop+ event, offering a combined prize pool worth $60,000 in GRVT and 10,000 USDT.
US economic growth slows in second quarter, missing expectations
The United States saw slowing growth in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, with the fallout from President Donald Trump's Iran war weighing on the world's largest economy.