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BREAKINGCanada announces dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on $19.94 billion of US goods

Pernod Ricard annual sales fall amid weak China, U.S.; Iran war also weighs

French spirits group Pernod Ricard reported a worse-than-expected 3.9% organic sales decline for fiscal 2026. Persistently weak consumer demand in the United States and China, along with tourism disruption caused by the Middle East conflict in the fourth quarter, weighed on results.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 05:40

Pernod Ricard annual sales fall amid weak China, U.S.; Iran war also weighs
Pernod Ricard annual sales fall amid weak China, U.S.; Iran war also weighs

Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He used Simpsons aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in meetings

Binance co-founders Changpeng Zhao and Yi He adopted the Simpsons character names “Homer” and “Marge” for company meetings. Yi, now one of Binance’s co-CEOs alongside Richard Teng, continues to use “Marge” in meetings and chats.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-27 05:25

Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He used Simpsons aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in meetings
Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He used Simpsons aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in meetings

Nvidia quarterly revenue more than doubles to $96.2 billion

Nvidia reported second-quarter revenue of $96.2 billion for the period ended July 26, up 18% from the previous quarter and 106% year on year. The US technology company expects about $108 billion in revenue next quarter, while CEO Jensen Huang pointed to the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 04:39

Nvidia quarterly revenue more than doubles to $96.2 billion
  • Asian stocks rise for third day as Nvidia beats
    Asian stocks rise for third day as Nvidia beats

    Asian-Pacific stocks rose at Thursday’s open for a third straight session after Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings. The result lifted technology hardware makers and renewed investor confidence, despite overnight data showing the Federal Reserve’s preferred US inflation gauge remains elevated.

    Asian stocksNvidiatechnology sharesinflation

    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 02:10Original
  • CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia is selling more shovels than ever in the AI gold rush
    CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia is selling more shovels than ever in the AI gold rush

    Nvidia reported better-than-expected results and said it expects revenue to grow another 70% in fiscal 2028.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-08-27 01:11Original
  • Nvidia stock jumps after early dip following results; AI fever is unabated
    Nvidia stock jumps after early dip following results; AI fever is unabated

    Nvidia shares initially fell after the company released its quarterly results on Wednesday, then surged, giving investors a roller-coaster ride. The move underscored Wall Street’s lofty expectations for its favored AI chip designer.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 23:30Original
  • Nvidia is about to become a $100 billion-a-quarter company
    Nvidia is about to become a $100 billion-a-quarter company

    Nvidia expects to generate $108 billion in revenue within a few months, following a record $96.2 billion quarter. Data center revenue more than doubled year over year to $89 billion, while profits reached $59.7 billion. Consumer business growth was tempered by slower PC sales, higher prices, and component shortages.

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    TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-08-26 21:40Original
  • Nvidia’s Above-Estimate Sales Outlook Leaves Investors Unimpressed
    Nvidia’s Above-Estimate Sales Outlook Leaves Investors Unimpressed

    Nvidia’s sales outlook beat expectations but failed to satisfy all investors, deepening worries about whether artificial-intelligence spending can maintain its momentum.

    Nvidiasales outlookAI spending

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 20:35Original
  • Nvidia forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates
    Nvidia forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates

    Nvidia projected quarterly revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, but the forecast did little to calm investor concerns about the company’s long-term dominance of the AI chip market.

    NvidiaAI chipsquarterly revenue

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-26 20:30Original
  • Nvidia tops earnings estimates, guides to $108 billion in revenue next quarter
    Nvidia tops earnings estimates, guides to $108 billion in revenue next quarter

    Nvidia, a bellwether for the technology sector, reported fiscal second-quarter results after Wednesday’s close that exceeded estimates. The company projected $108 billion in revenue for the following quarter.

    Nvidiaearningsrevenue guidanceartificial intelligence

    CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-08-26 20:24Original

Russia’s new passenger car sales may reach 110,000–115,000 in August

New passenger car sales in Russia may total 110,000–115,000 units in August 2026, Autostat head Sergey Tselikov said. That would represent a 6%–10% decline from the 122,200 cars sold in August 2025, while last year’s surge is not expected to recur.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 03:46

Russia’s new passenger car sales may reach 110,000–115,000 in August

Trump Eases Tariffs on Some Ground Beef Products to Lower Prices

President Donald Trump signed an order easing tariffs on some ground beef imports in an effort to reduce costs for consumers. The move has angered ranchers and Republicans in rural states ahead of the November midterm elections.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 01:30

Trump Eases Tariffs on Some Ground Beef Products to Lower Prices
Trump Eases Tariffs on Some Ground Beef Products to Lower Prices

Qantas profits fall to four-year low as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs

Qantas reported pre-tax profit of A$2.06bn, its lowest in four years, after the US war on Iran added A$610m to fuel costs. The airline will phase out its Airbus A380s and declined to forecast how Jetstar’s planned carry-on luggage charge will affect revenue or ticket sales.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 01:11

Qantas profits fall to four-year low as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs
Qantas profits fall to four-year low as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs

Prudential sees slower new business profit growth, announces US$300 million buy-back

British insurer Prudential said it will complete a US$300 million share buy-back by December after reporting an 8 per cent rise in first-half new business profit. Concerns that fewer mainland Chinese visitors may come to Hong Kong could test insurers’ performance in one of their largest markets.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 00:21

Prudential sees slower new business profit growth, announces US$300 million buy-back
Prudential sees slower new business profit growth, announces US$300 million buy-back

Salesforce raises annual revenue forecast and expands Anthropic AI partnership

Salesforce increased its full-year revenue forecast and said Wednesday that it was broadening its partnership with AI company Anthropic. The announcements sent shares of the enterprise software maker 14% higher in extended trading.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 23:01

Salesforce raises annual revenue forecast and expands Anthropic AI partnership
Salesforce raises annual revenue forecast and expands Anthropic AI partnership

Boeing posts contractor jobs in latest escalation of labor dispute

Boeing posted contractor positions for engineering and technical roles on job sites on Tuesday, in what appears to be the latest escalation in its labor dispute with the white-collar union representing workers in its commercial airplane division.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 22:31

Boeing posts contractor jobs in latest escalation of labor dispute
Boeing posts contractor jobs in latest escalation of labor dispute

In the US-Canada Trade Spat, Tariffs Aren’t the Only Problem

After US-Canada trade talks broke down Friday, the US imposed 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods under the previously unused Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sought to reassure markets Monday, arguing the measure covers only a small share of imports and an even smaller share of consumption, so it could not meaningfully affect US well-being.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 19:00

In the US-Canada Trade Spat, Tariffs Aren’t the Only Problem
In the US-Canada Trade Spat, Tariffs Aren’t the Only Problem
  • How to lose Trump’s trade war: threaten Canada over hockey sticks
    How to lose Trump’s trade war: threaten Canada over hockey sticks

    Donald Trump expected Canada to yield to US tariff demands, but failed talks led Ottawa to impose retaliatory tariffs on about $20bn of American goods. Trump called Canada “difficult and unreasonable”, threatened to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” and insulted Canadian officials, while the dispute pushed up US consumer prices.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-26 18:15Original
  • Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled.
    Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled.

    As recently as last week, automakers hoped summer U.S.-Canada trade talks would ease Washington’s 25% tariffs, which have increased the cost of shipping vehicles and parts across the border. Instead, the tariffs doubled.

    CanadaUnited Statesautomakerstariffs

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-26 17:05Original
  • From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn
    From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn

    The trade war between Canada and the United States is intensifying. After new 50% US tariffs on Canadian products took effect Saturday, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on roughly $20 billion in American goods. The tit-for-tat has also spread from commerce into cultural and linguistic issues.

    CanadaUnited Statestrade wartariffs

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-26 15:00Original
  • Trump: Time to teach Canada it cannot do this anymore
    Trump: Time to teach Canada it cannot do this anymore

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it was time to teach Canada it could not continue acting this way, days after trade talks between the neighboring countries broke down.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-26 14:10Original

Bitcoin treasury company holding 2,712 BTC loses strategy chief without naming successor

The Smarter Web Company, which reported holding 2,712 BTC, said Bitcoin Strategy chief Jesse Myers will leave on Sept. 1. Its Bitcoin Treasury Policy will remain under board oversight, but the company gave no reason for his departure and did not identify a successor or explain how his operational duties will be reassigned.

CryptoCompanies & industryBitcoincorporate governancecrypto treasury

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 18:50

Bitcoin treasury company holding 2,712 BTC loses strategy chief without naming successor
Bitcoin treasury company holding 2,712 BTC loses strategy chief without naming successor

Russia’s coal output falls 1.8% in January-July to 249 million tons — Rosstat

Russia’s coal production fell 1.8% year on year in January-July to 249 million tons, Rosstat said. Output of all hard coal declined 2.3%, while coking coal rose 1.2% and brown coal was nearly unchanged.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryRussiacoalproductioneconomy

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 18:01

Russia’s coal output falls 1.8% in January-July to 249 million tons — Rosstat

Russia’s total January-July gas output rises 3.7% to 397 bcm — Rosstat

Russia’s total gas production, including natural and associated petroleum gas, rose 3.7% year on year in January-July to 397 billion cubic meters, Rosstat reported. Natural gas output reached 338 bcm, while LNG production increased 12% to 20.6 million tons. July total gas output was 39.6 bcm.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:59

Russia’s total January-July gas output rises 3.7% to 397 bcm — Rosstat

Russia’s industrial production grows 0.1% in January-July — Rosstat

Russia’s industrial output rose 0.1% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, Rosstat said. July production increased 0.4% from a year earlier and 1.4% from June. Mining fell 0.9%, while manufacturing grew 0.5%; power, gas and steam production rose 0.7%, and water and waste services declined 3.2%.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 17:58

Russia’s industrial production grows 0.1% in January-July — Rosstat

Victory Capital to acquire First Eagle in $7bn deal

Victory Capital will acquire First Eagle in a $7 billion deal, after the Texas-based investment firm lost out earlier this year in the race to buy Janus Henderson.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 13:38

Victory Capital to acquire First Eagle in $7bn deal

European shares flat ahead of Nvidia earnings

European shares were broadly unchanged on Wednesday as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings report. Oil prices fell as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryTech & AIEuropean sharesNvidiaoil pricesStrait of Hormuz

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 12:50

European shares flat ahead of Nvidia earnings
European shares flat ahead of Nvidia earnings

Four Gazprombank executives allegedly made over €9 million exploiting sanctions-driven market turmoil

The Financial Times reports that four senior managers at Gazprombank’s Luxembourg branch may have earned more than €9 million through over 50 coordinated trades. They reportedly borrowed at least €17 million from the bank, bought heavily discounted Gazprom bonds in Europe, and exchanged them in Russia for full-value ruble bonds. An EU official said the scheme sounded like sanctions circumvention requiring a criminal investigation. Gazprombank and Dmitry Derkach deny wrongdoing.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 12:49

Four Gazprombank executives allegedly made over €9 million exploiting sanctions-driven market turmoil
Four Gazprombank executives allegedly made over €9 million exploiting sanctions-driven market turmoil

EU says UPM-Sappi deal could hurt competition in print paper market

The European Commission said on Wednesday that a proposed €1.42 billion ($1.66 billion) paper joint venture between Finland’s UPM-Kymmene and South Africa-listed Sappi could restrict competition, prompting concern from the EU executive.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 12:45

EU says UPM-Sappi deal could hurt competition in print paper market
EU says UPM-Sappi deal could hurt competition in print paper market

Volkswagen CEO tells factory staff cost-cutting journey 'is not over'

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume called on employees at the automaker’s Emden plant in Germany to pursue further savings. The facility could be closed under a sweeping turnaround plan, and Blume warned that Volkswagen’s costs remained too high compared with rivals.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 12:01

Volkswagen CEO tells factory staff cost-cutting journey 'is not over'
Volkswagen CEO tells factory staff cost-cutting journey 'is not over'

Russia approves tax relief for businesses hit by Wildberries warehouse strikes

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed measures supporting businesses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries logistics facilities. Eligible companies and sole proprietors with losses above 5% of annual revenue can defer certain taxes and insurance payments, while inspections are suspended temporarily. The government has not yet approved similar support for Wildberries itself.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 11:41

Russia approves tax relief for businesses hit by Wildberries warehouse strikes
Russia approves tax relief for businesses hit by Wildberries warehouse strikes
  • Wildberries warehouse in Russia completely destroyed in Ukrainian drone attack
    Wildberries warehouse in Russia completely destroyed in Ukrainian drone attack

    A Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Russia’s Tambov region, was destroyed by fire after a Ukrainian drone strike overnight on August 26, according to Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov. He said 19 drones targeted the site, with 16 shot down and three hitting the building; two people were injured. It was the warehouse’s second reported attack, after a July 18 strike killed seven employees.

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    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-08-26 11:18Original
  • Ukrainian drone attacks kill three as Wildberries warehouse is destroyed by fire
    Ukrainian drone attacks kill three as Wildberries warehouse is destroyed by fire

    Separate Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia killed at least three people and triggered a major fire at Wildberries’ logistics centre in Kotovsk, Tambov region. Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said the facility was completely destroyed and one person was injured. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 426 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-26 09:36Original
  • FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, 426 UAVs neutralized

    Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 426 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over several Russian regions overnight. The strikes sparked a fire at a Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Tambov Region, while a drone crash caused a house fire in the Lipetsk Region that killed a man and a 14-year-old child. Others were injured or hospitalized.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-26 08:34Original
  • Russian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk
    MAJORRussian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk

    Russian attacks killed at least four people and injured at least 95 across Ukraine over the past day. In Kramatorsk, Russian forces carried out a reported double-tap attack on rescue workers handling the aftermath of an earlier strike; an FPV drone hit an armored ambulance, but no personnel were injured.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-08-26 08:31Original
  • Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Lipetsk region, killing two; Wildberries warehouse hit in Tambov
    Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Lipetsk region, killing two; Wildberries warehouse hit in Tambov

    Ukrainian drones hit a private home in Russia’s Lipetsk region, killing a man and a 14-year-old teenager and injuring two women, according to the regional governor. A Wildberries warehouse in Tambov region was also struck and burned across more than 100,000 square meters; employees were evacuated and one person was injured. Claims that an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod region caught fire remain unconfirmed by local authorities.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-08-26 08:20Original

India: Assam tea industry faces climate-driven labor crisis

Assam produces more than half of India’s tea, but rising temperatures, floods and erratic rainfall are reducing yields and increasing heat stress for workers. Stagnant prices, higher production costs and low wages are driving workers away, leaving the industry struggling to retain experienced labor.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 11:03

India: Assam tea industry faces climate-driven labor crisis
India: Assam tea industry faces climate-driven labor crisis

PwC International must face trial over Evergrande scandal claims, Hong Kong High Court rules

The liquidators of collapsed China Evergrande Group secured a legal victory after Hong Kong’s High Court rejected PwC International’s bid to be removed from their lawsuits. PwC International and two other units of the accounting firm will therefore have to jointly face the claims.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 10:44

PwC International must face trial over Evergrande scandal claims, Hong Kong High Court rules
PwC International must face trial over Evergrande scandal claims, Hong Kong High Court rules

Profit Connect owner convicted in $24M AI crypto fraud scheme

A federal jury convicted Profit Connect owner Brent C. Kovar on 15 fraud and money-laundering counts. Prosecutors said he raised $24 million from at least 400 investors by falsely claiming an AI-powered crypto business generated profits and guaranteed returns. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 30.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 10:30

Profit Connect owner convicted in $24M AI crypto fraud scheme
Profit Connect owner convicted in $24M AI crypto fraud scheme

Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s Shock Exit Decision Exposes Board Divisions

Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s surprise decision not to continue beyond February, when he will leave, has exposed deep divisions on the board. Bloomberg journalists will answer questions about Tata’s new troubles on Aug. 27.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 10:19

Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s Shock Exit Decision Exposes Board Divisions

Haidilao bets on takeaway, new brands and lower-tier markets for growth

China’s largest hotpot chain, Haidilao International Holding, said takeaway was its fastest-growing segment in the first half as demand for single-serving meals surged. Takeaway revenue reached 2.05 billion yuan, up 121.2 per cent year on year, lifting its share of total revenue to 9.2 per cent from 4.5 per cent.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryHaidilaotakeawayrestaurant industryChina consumption

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 09:00

Haidilao bets on takeaway, new brands and lower-tier markets for growth
Haidilao bets on takeaway, new brands and lower-tier markets for growth

PoliticsCanada’s retaliation tests the limits of American power under Trump

Trade talks between Canada and the US collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney ended negotiations, triggering another round of tariffs. The dispute, reportedly worsened by JD Vance’s private remarks, illustrates the Trump administration’s use of American power—and the ability of pressured counterparts to retaliate.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 08:47

Canada’s retaliation tests the limits of American power under Trump
Canada’s retaliation tests the limits of American power under Trump
  • US-Canada Cosmetic Tariffs Threaten the $10 Beauty Impulse Buy
    US-Canada Cosmetic Tariffs Threaten the $10 Beauty Impulse Buy

    While sharing advice on finding good towels and affordable alternatives to high-end clothes, Bryce Gruber recently turned to the US-Canada trade war. She warned her social-media followers that some of their favorite makeup products are about to become more expensive.

    US-Canada tradetariffscosmeticsconsumer prices

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 08:00Original
  • The US-Canada Trade War Serves No Intelligible Purpose
    The US-Canada Trade War Serves No Intelligible Purpose

    After US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week, Washington announced 50% tariffs on hundreds of products. Canada vowed to retaliate dollar for dollar, while the White House threatened further escalation. The article argues that one of the world’s closest trading relationships is nearing a costly breakdown for no intelligible reason. The cause of the failed talks is disputed; Prime Minister Mark Carney said the US made unacceptable demands.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-26 07:30Original

As war strands Qatari gas for six months, US sales rise and European stocks plummet

Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, Qatar is among the conflict’s biggest economic casualties. Data shows its liquefied natural gas exports have fallen 96%, while U.S. sales rise and European stocks plunge.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryQatarLNG exportsUS-Iran warEuropean stocks

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 08:30

As war strands Qatari gas for six months, US sales rise and European stocks plummet
As war strands Qatari gas for six months, US sales rise and European stocks plummet

EXCLUSIVE: BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Techcombank stake

France’s BNP Paribas and South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank are separately discussing the purchase of at least 15% of Vietnam’s Techcombank as strategic investors, in a deal that could be worth $2 billion, according to two sources.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 07:45

EXCLUSIVE: BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Techcombank stake
EXCLUSIVE: BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Techcombank stake

China’s digital industry revenue tops 20 trillion yuan in H1

China’s digital industry recorded 20.71 trillion yuan in revenue in the first half of the year, up 13.6% year on year, MIIT data showed. Strong domestic demand for artificial intelligence and exports helped lift total profits 19.3% to 1.79 trillion yuan, while the sector remained concentrated in eastern provinces.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 07:11

China’s digital industry revenue tops 20 trillion yuan in H1

Xi’s Unprecedented Tax Clawback Hammers Chinese Listed Companies

Heilongjiang Agriculture Co. had never reported a first-half loss in more than two decades as a public company. That streak is set to end this year amid what the report describes as Xi Jinping’s unprecedented tax clawback targeting Chinese listed companies.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 04:30

Xi’s Unprecedented Tax Clawback Hammers Chinese Listed Companies
Xi’s Unprecedented Tax Clawback Hammers Chinese Listed Companies

As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswing

Hong Kong’s expanding expatriate population is strengthening its residential leasing market, with luxury rents expected to rise about 5 per cent this year and continue climbing in 2027, JLL says. The private-home rental index reached 205.8 in June, up 18.5 per cent from its January 2023 pandemic trough and above 200 for the first sustained period.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 04:00

As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswing
As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswing

RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to expand crypto offerings in US

RockawayX is acquiring Relayer Capital to broaden its cryptocurrency offerings in the United States. Relayer will become the RockawayX Liquid Opportunities Fund, focused on identifying “undervalued liquid tokens and crypto-related equities.”

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 03:35

RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to expand crypto offerings in US
RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to expand crypto offerings in US

Nine CEO sees ‘world of growth’ from new AI and media bargaining laws

Nine Entertainment CEO Matt Stanton says revamped Australian media bargaining laws could create major publishing growth by encouraging Google, Meta and other platforms to pay for news content. He also cites a strong pipeline of AI deals, while Nine cuts more than $160m over three years and reduces newsroom staff.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 03:30

Nine CEO sees ‘world of growth’ from new AI and media bargaining laws
Nine CEO sees ‘world of growth’ from new AI and media bargaining laws

Major Chinese airlines introduce paid in-flight meal options

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines are offering paid meals on domestic flights, from inexpensive snacks to premium platters costing several hundred yuan. Analysts say the move could broaden passenger choice and generate revenue from catering, while the China Air Transport Association says free economy-class meals will remain, though some adjustments may occur.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 02:23

Major Chinese airlines introduce paid in-flight meal options

Dick’s Falls Most Ever as Chairman Says More Pain Is Coming

Dick’s Sporting Goods posted its biggest-ever decline after saying the Foot Locker chain it acquired last year is still struggling. The update raised doubts about the health of the broader sneaker market, while the chairman warned that more pain is ahead.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:30

Dick’s Falls Most Ever as Chairman Says More Pain Is Coming
Dick’s Falls Most Ever as Chairman Says More Pain Is Coming

Super-rich lose millions as Hong Kong trophy homes sell at painful discounts

Hong Kong has recorded a series of discounted deals for ultra-luxury homes in recent months, with financially pressured owners taking steep losses to leave the market despite strong demand. A Bel-Air house in Pok Fu Lam sold for HK$138 million, HK$37 million below its 2018 purchase price.

Companies & industryReal EstateHong Kong propertyluxury homesdistressed sales

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 23:00

Super-rich lose millions as Hong Kong trophy homes sell at painful discounts
Super-rich lose millions as Hong Kong trophy homes sell at painful discounts

EXCLUSIVE: SLB gains access to Venezuela’s coveted oilfield data through contract, sources say

A contract signed last week by SLB and Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA gives the U.S. oil services and technology company access to Venezuelan oilfield data, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations. Venezuela has the world’s largest crude reserves.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:35

EXCLUSIVE: SLB gains access to Venezuela’s coveted oilfield data through contract, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: SLB gains access to Venezuela’s coveted oilfield data through contract, sources say

Strive Bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but Shareholders Gained Less Than 2% Real BTC Yield

Bitcoin treasury company Strive added 1,110 BTC in a week, lifting its holdings to 21,356 BTC. But after its effective common-share count rose, Bitcoin per share increased only 1.19%, or 1.34% on a fully diluted basis. Additional SATA preferred shares also implied about $5.74 million in annualized dividend costs.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:40

Strive Bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but Shareholders Gained Less Than 2% Real BTC Yield
Strive Bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but Shareholders Gained Less Than 2% Real BTC Yield

Ukraine’s metals industry on verge of systemic shutdown — agency

Ukraine’s metals industry has fallen into a deep crisis, RBC-Ukraine reported. Explosions put Zaporozhstal and ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog out of action in August; together they accounted for about 72% of the country’s steel output in 2025. A prolonged halt could cut exports and foreign-currency earnings, raise construction costs and put pressure on the hryvnia, with production potentially down by about 2 million tons by the end of 2026.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:24

Ukraine’s metals industry on verge of systemic shutdown — agency

Canada Is Hitting Hundreds of US-Made Items With Tariffs: Read the List

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 products made in the US in response to a new round of import taxes from the White House.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 19:00

Canada Is Hitting Hundreds of US-Made Items With Tariffs: Read the List
Canada Is Hitting Hundreds of US-Made Items With Tariffs: Read the List
  • Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
    Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

    Canada has announced counter-tariffs of up to 50% on nearly C$28bn of US goods, including steel, furniture, fresh tuna and cosmetics. The measures are due to begin on 8 September. Ottawa called the response “proportionate” and “strategic” and pledged C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses and workers.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-25 17:54Original
  • Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
    Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods

    Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. Canadian trade negotiators left the United States last week after failing to secure a deal that would have prevented President Donald Trump’s new tariffs from taking effect.

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  • Canada strikes back at Trump with retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates
    Canada strikes back at Trump with retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates

    Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) in US goods, including steel and dairy, matching the punitive duties imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian products. Ottawa also unveiled C$7.5 billion in aid for affected Canadian businesses and workers as tensions escalated.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-25 16:15Original
  • Canada’s tariffs on US framed as ‘sovereignty’ to rally support for trade war
    Canada’s tariffs on US framed as ‘sovereignty’ to rally support for trade war

    As its trade war with the United States intensifies, Canada is retaliating against tariffs imposed on its goods in recent days by placing tariffs on US products. Ottawa has also announced a multibillion-dollar aid package for workers and urged Canadians to buy local to support domestic industries.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:51Original
  • Replay: Canada announces countermeasures to new US tariffs
    Replay: Canada announces countermeasures to new US tariffs

    Canadian ministers set out a series of countermeasures after the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods, deepening the trade war between Canada and the United States.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:42Original
  • Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on more than 700 US goods

    Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on more than 700 US goods, with the highest import taxes targeting steel and aluminum.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:25Original
  • Carney Matches Trump Tariffs With 50% Tax on US Furniture, Steel
    Carney Matches Trump Tariffs With 50% Tax on US Furniture, Steel

    Prime Minister Mark Carney announced 50% tariffs on US furniture and steel, matching President Donald Trump’s new weekend duties dollar for dollar. He also backed support programs for Canadian businesses hurt by the escalating trade war.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:12Original
  • Live updates: Canada expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US
    Live updates: Canada expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US

    Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, after relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney deteriorated.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:11Original
  • BREAKINGCanada announces dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on $19.94 billion of US goods

    Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $19.94 billion worth of US goods, matching Washington’s newly imposed duties dollar for dollar. It also unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers affected by the escalating trade war.

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  • Rift deepens as US-Canada trade dispute escalates
    Rift deepens as US-Canada trade dispute escalates

    The trade war between the United States and Canada is intensifying. The neighboring countries have been among the world’s closest allies and trading partners for decades, but using tariffs to settle disputes is putting even their strong economic relationship under serious strain.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:04Original
  • Canada to announce measures to protect workers as trade war with US deepens
    Canada to announce measures to protect workers as trade war with US deepens

    As the United States intensifies its trade war with Canada, Ottawa is preparing a response. New tariffs threaten the car industry and many other products, prompting Canada’s finance, labour and industry departments to announce countermeasures aimed at protecting workers whose jobs could be at risk.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-25 13:27Original
  • Canada’s LeBlanc says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. may be announced Tuesday
    Canada’s LeBlanc says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. may be announced Tuesday

    Canada’s minister responsible for U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, said the government could announce retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Tuesday. His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s threat the previous day to raise U.S. tariffs on all Canadian cars and trucks to 50%.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-25 13:10Original
  • Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods after talks fail
    Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods after talks fail

    Canada is expected to unveil retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade talks collapsed and 50% US tariffs on Canadian products took effect. Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected what he called a “bad deal,” while President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, parts and steel from January 1, 2027.

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US new single-family home sales slide in July as confidence dips

High mortgage rates pushed potential buyers to the sidelines, sending U.S. new single-family home sales sharply lower in July. Consumer confidence also fell to a seven-month low as concerns grew over the job market and inflation outlook.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 17:25

US new single-family home sales slide in July as confidence dips
US new single-family home sales slide in July as confidence dips

World Liberty Financial CEO says stablecoin success silences Trump cronyism charge

Zach Witkoff, CEO of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, said concerns about conflicts of interest involving the Trump family are misplaced. He argued that the success of the company’s stablecoin has quieted accusations of Trump cronyism.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:15

World Liberty Financial CEO says stablecoin success silences Trump cronyism charge
World Liberty Financial CEO says stablecoin success silences Trump cronyism charge

VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume was booed and whistled at by workers in Wolfsburg after saying a sweeping reorganisation, potentially involving mass redundancies and plant closures, was essential to the carmaker’s future. He said management would rely as much as possible on voluntary measures, while describing closures as a last resort. Workers’ council chief Daniela Cavallo said trust in Blume had been damaged.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:47

VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
  • Could Volkswagen's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?
    Could Volkswagen's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?

    Volkswagen management is meeting angry workers this week over an unprecedented restructuring drive that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and put several German factories at risk. The company faces pressure from Chinese rivals, the shift to electric vehicles, high costs and overcapacity, while unions say communication of the plans has been “disastrous.” CEO Oliver Blume calls VW’s condition “more than critical.”

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-08-25 13:57Original

Dick’s Sporting Goods stock falls 25% after earnings miss, retailer cites ‘challenging’ footwear market

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday that fell short of Wall Street expectations, citing what it described as a “challenging” footwear market. The retailer’s stock dropped 25%.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 14:47

Dick’s Sporting Goods stock falls 25% after earnings miss, retailer cites ‘challenging’ footwear market
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock falls 25% after earnings miss, retailer cites ‘challenging’ footwear market