'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
Bank worker Yongjoon Kim lost 20 million Korean won ($14,000; £10,500) on the South Korean stock market last month.
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I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
Ever been confused by a random amount leaving your bank then had that sinking feeling it's a subscription you forgot to cancel or didn't mean to sign up to?
Trump’s Tariff War Risks Blowing Up America’s Best Trading Relationship
Five CFR experts weigh in on the effects of Trump’s Liberation Day on American consumers, businesses, and credibility, and the uncertainty that lays ahead for the global economy and supply chains.
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
Earnings call transcript: SOPHiA GENETICS tops revenue estimates in Q2 2026
SOPHiA GENETICS SA (NASDAQ:SOPH - Free Report) - Equities researchers at HC Wainwright issued their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for SOPHiA GENETICS in a research note issued to investors on Monday, Jul…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks fall as miners tumble amid Hormuz standoff
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% t…
September May Offer the Best Time to Invest After a Weak August
That does not guarantee Canada will outperform for the full year, but profitable Canadian dividend stocks continue to look pretty attractive for investors who prefer dependable cash flow over chasing …
U.S. producer price index unchanged month-on-month in July
Cooling July inflation data reinforced expectations of an unchanged Federal Reserve rate stance in September, driving mixed U.S. equity performance for the week ending August 14 Eastern Time. The S&P …
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has been bought by the owners of Sports Direct, which warned a "significant restructuring" will be needed to ensure the 200-year-old business remains sustainable…
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Summer sun and sports fixtures helped the UK economy grow between April and June, according to official data, but some economists warned the outlook for the rest of the year was weaker.
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Flock, the US surveillance firm, is rolling out new safeguards to prevent police misuse of its technology which, its founder and chief executive admits, should have happened sooner.
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Water companies have been given the green light to increase bills for customers by an extra £3.4bn in coming years to meet increased pressures on infrastructure and the environment.
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Businesses could face costs of up to £2.9bn a year because of a crackdown on zero hours contracts, according to the government's own analysis.
Earnings call transcript: IGD posts strong H1 2026 growth as FFO guidance holds
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
These 2 AI stocks are "extremely undervalued", analyst says
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is one of the best AI memory stocks to buy in 2026. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) received a rating update from JPMorgan on June 3. The firm raised the price target o…
Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI
Twitch has been criticised by users after it emerged the popular streaming platform allowed their content to be used to train Amazon's artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Facing acute labour shortages, ageing demographics and chronic productivity problems, Japanese companies should be fertile ground for the take-up of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet, compared with th…
Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service
Donald Trump is being sued by two US media groups over a new Truth Social service that charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to his posts.
U.S. budget deficit widens to $1.8 trillion through July
It’s been just over one year since Liberation Day—when the US administration announced sweeping tariffs on all trade partners to reduce imbalances—but trade deficit hasn’t narrowed while trade has bee…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks slide as MidEast risks weigh despite in-line U.S. inflation
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% t…
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Brazil's data protection authority (ANPD) has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life in a broadcast on the platform.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
US prices rose 3.4% in the year to July, slightly lower than the 3.5% in the year to June, new figures show.
Local Bounti stock falls 5% on second quarter revenue miss
Media, broadcasting, and digital services company E.W. Scripps SSP missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 9.2% year on year to $490.4 million. Its GAAP loss of $12.…