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Stocks climb tracking tariffs, US Fed
European and Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as tariff threats eased and as investors grow increasingly confident that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.
UN starts new bid to forge plastics treaty amid 'global crisis'
Nations must resolve the global plastics crisis, the head of UN talks told negotiators from 180 countries gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to forge a landmark treaty on eliminating the life-threatening waste.
Oil giant BP surprises with better than expected earnings
Oil giant BP, which recently pivoted away from green energy, posted Tuesday better-than-expected quarterly earnings and announced a fresh review of costs.
UK-France migrant returns deal takes effect
A "one-in, one-out" deal in which Britain can return some migrants who cross the Channel in small boats back to France came into force on Tuesday, the UK government announced.
Oil giant BP returns to profit in second quarter
British energy group BP on Tuesday posted a net profit for the second quarter, in contrast to weaker results from energy rivals, as lower exceptional charges offset falling oil prices.
Saudi Aramco profit drops for 10th straight quarter
Oil giant Saudi Aramco announced its 10th straight drop in quarterly profits on Tuesday as a slump in prices hit revenues, putting more pressure on the key driver of the Saudi economy.
Saudi Aramco profit drops 22 percent on lower prices
Saudi Aramco's profit slid 22 percent in the second quarter to 85 billion riyals ($22.67 billion) as a slump in prices hit revenues, the oil giant said on Tuesday.
Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa
In Gabon's sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted in the changing landscape of central Africa.
With six months to go, Winter Games organisers say they'll be ready
Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.
Stella Rimington, first woman to lead UK's MI5 dies at 90
Stella Rimington, the first woman to head the UK's domestic secret service MI5, has died at the age of 90, the spy agency announced on Monday.
Alset AI Files and Mails Management Information Circular; Announces New Director Nominees
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC PINK:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that it has filed and mailed its management information circular (the "Circular") and related materials (collectively, the "Meeting Materials") in connection with the upcoming annual and special meeting of holders ("Shareholders") of common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") to be held on August 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (Toronto Time) at Brookfield Place, Suite 1800, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2T9 (the "Meeting").
LHH Knightsbridge Recognized on Forbes Canada’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms 2025 List
The list distinguishes Canadian recruiting firm leaders in Executive Search that place highly qualified candidates in executive-level positions, C-suite and other department heads.
Kingstone Appoints Randy L. Patten as Chief Financial Officer
KINGSTON, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced the appointment of Randy L. Patten as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 25, 2025.
Alset AI Closes 100% Ownership in Cedarcross Technologies (DBA Lyken.AI)
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced transaction to acquire the remaining 25% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Cedarcross International Technologies Inc. ("Cedarcross"), a BC-based private AI cloud computing company now operating under the brand Lyken.AI ("Lyken"). With the completion of this transaction, Alset AI now owns 100% of Lyken, its flagship Platform-as-a-Service ("PaaS") compute platform.
Mongolia Growth Group Announces Plan to Return Capital to Shareholders
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (TSX-V:YAK, "MGG" or the "Company") announces that following a strategic review of its operations and capital structure, the Board of Directors has determined to consider various structures so that substantially all of the net assets of the company are returned to shareholders. A new letter to shareholders from Chairman and CEO of MGG, Harris Kupperman, providing additional context on the Company's decision and next steps, has been posted on the Company's website at www.mongoliagrowthgroup.com.
Ur-Energy Reports Q2 2025 and Announces Eighth Uranium Sales Agreement
LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") has filed the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml and with Canadian securities authorities at www.sedarplus.ca.
Tesla approves $29 bn in shares to Musk as court case rumbles on
Tesla announced an "interim" compensation award worth about $29 billion for Elon Musk on Monday, asserting the need to retain the controversial CEO at a moment of fierce competition for top talent.
Stocks rebound on US rate cut bets
Most stock markets bounced on Monday on hopes of US interest rate cuts after weak jobs figures raised concerns about the world's top economy.
Swiss eye 'more attractive' offer for Trump after tariff shock
Switzerland said on Monday it was ready to make a better offer to the United States to avoid steep tariffs that are expected to take effect this week.
Trump says will name new economics data official this week
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief -- after ordering her dismissal as a new report showed weakness in the US jobs market.
Stocks mostly rise as traders boost US rate cut bets
Most stock markets bounced on Monday as hopes for US interest rate cuts rose following a sharp slowdown in jobs growth that raised concerns about the world's top economy.
BP makes largest oil, gas discovery in 25 years off Brazil
Britain's BP announced Monday it made its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil, as it shifts back to its fossil fuel business.
Shares in UK banks jump after car loan court ruling
Shares in British banks rose on Monday after the country's top court spared the sector from the worst of feared compensation claims over controversial car loans.
Most markets rise as traders US data boosts rate cut bets
Most stock markets bounced on Monday as the chances of US interest rate cuts following a big miss on US jobs creation offset concerns about the world's top economy.
Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh tariffs, US jobs
Asian markets flitted between gains and losses Monday as investors continued to digest last week's tariff blitz by Donald Trump and a US jobs report that fanned fears about the world's top economy.
Italy's fast fashion hub becomes Chinese mafia battlefield
When Zhang Dayong lay in a pool of blood on a sidewalk in Rome after being shot six times, few suspected a link to Italy's storied textile hub of Prato.
UK lenders face $12 bn plus compensation bill despite court ruling: watchdog
British finance firms behind high interest car loans could have to pay out more than nine billion pounds ($12 billion) in compensation despite the country's highest court ruling that most of the controversial deals were lawful, a financial watchdog said Sunday.
Darren and Mike Host Sold-Out “iReboot” Convention with Over 2,000 Entrepreneurs in Attendance
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2025 / Darren and Mike, founders of the Darren and Mike Dream Team, hosted their largest live event to date-the Darren and Mike iReboot convention. The one-day event in Chula Vista, California, welcomed over 2,000 entrepreneurs for a full day focused on personal and professional reinvention.
US trade advisor says Trump tariff rates unlikely to change
New US tariff rates are "pretty much set" with little immediate room for negotiation, Donald Trump's trade advisor said in remarks aired Sunday, also defending the president's politically driven levies against Brazil.
Eight OPEC+ countries raise production by 547,000 bpd
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six key members of the OPEC+ alliance said Sunday they will increase production by 547,000 barrels a day in a move which analysts say aims to regain market share amid resilient crude prices.
Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with mass for 1 million pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.
Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with Rome mass for 1 million pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.