JD Sports has issued its third profit warning of 2024, lowering its annual pre-tax profit forecast to £700m-£800m. The retailer cited a lack of innovative designs from major brands like Nike and Adidas, alongside persistent cost-of-living pressures in the US.
Nomura and Jefferies analysts forecast continued growth for Alibaba's cloud and compute services, noting improved profit margins and expectations for revenue growth to exceed 50 percent year-on-year in the September quarter.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz halved on Thursday to seven vessels as regional tensions persist. Brent crude prices climbed above $94 per barrel following the disruption, reflecting ongoing instability after the collapse of a June ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Pop Mart shares fell over 4% in Hong Kong after first-half results revealed a 9.7% sales drop in Asia-Pacific and a 16.5% decline in the Americas. Despite strong growth in China, Citi downgraded its outlook, citing operational challenges and competitive pressures.
The Dolphins face the Parramatta Eels in a high-scoring NRL clash in Brisbane. The match features intense back-and-forth action with multiple tries from both sides, including key performances by Selwyn Cobbo, Max Plath, and Jamayne Isaako.
Fraser Garden, a disqualified driver with 90 previous convictions, has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison for killing 74-year-old John Bell. Garden crashed a stolen Maserati into Bell's garden in Broughty Ferry while under the influence of cocaine.
A dívida pública total dos Estados Unidos superou US$ 40 trilhões pela primeira vez, impulsionada por gastos com pandemia, programas sociais e custos de juros, gerando alertas sobre a sustentabilidade fiscal.
Public Bitcoin miners are heavily investing in AI and high-performance computing, spending billions on capital assets while AI revenues lag behind.
Der DAX verzeichnet den vierten Verlusttag in Folge und schließt bei 25.983 Punkten. Belastend wirken steigende Ölpreise, hohe Anleiherenditen aufgrund der US-Schuldenlast und schwache Walmart-Zahlen. Der Bitcoin steigt dagegen über 70.000 Dollar.
Mónaco acoge la salida de La Vuelta 2026 con una contrarreloj el 22 de agosto. Tadej Pogacar destaca como gran favorito en una edición que concluirá el 13 de septiembre en Granada.
Ryan Naderi's strike gave Rangers a narrow 1-0 win over Jablonec, while Brighton were held to a goalless draw by Tromsø in the first leg of their Conference League playoff ties.
Jordan Cox scored 73 as England reached 366-8 against Pakistan on day two of the first Test in Leeds, extending their lead to 195 runs. Meanwhile, Sam Curran has been ruled out for the rest of the summer with a groin injury.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has eliminated long-term gigabit broadband speed goals set during the Biden administration, citing unpredictable technology and consumer preferences. Critics argue the move reflects regulatory capture by industry interests.
England's Joe Root equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 68 Test half-centuries during the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, scoring 66 runs before being trapped lbw by Khurram Shahzad.
Henderson Land Development reported an unaudited underlying profit of HK$5.07 billion for the first half of the year, marking a significant increase from the previous year. Contracted sales in Hong Kong rose by 188 percent, driven by strong demand for new residential projects.
FBI data indicates a 10 percent decrease in reported anti-Asian hate crimes, falling from 379 in 2024 to 339 in 2025. Despite the decline, advocates warn that figures remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, with many incidents going unreported.
June quarter data reveals private sector wage growth in Australia slowed to 0.7%, the lowest since 2021. Despite significant profit growth in major corporations like BHP and Rio Tinto, real wages continue to decline as inflation outpaces salary increases.
Dezenas de municípios no estado do Rio de Janeiro enfrentam alerta de alto risco para incêndios florestais, impulsionados por altas temperaturas e baixa umidade do ar, segundo a Defesa Civil e o Cemaden.
Det ryska påverkansnätverket Matrjosjka sprider fabricerade nyhetsvideor med kapade logotyper från bland annat SVT och Dagens Nyheter för att störa ut västerländska val och överbelasta redaktioner.
Organisers of the Edmonton Marathon in Alberta, Canada, admitted the 2026 course was 674.7 metres too long due to construction detours, potentially impacting Boston Marathon qualification times.
Kweichow Moutai reported its first half-year profit decline since 2014, signaling a shift in China's economic landscape. Analysts attribute the slump to a move away from real estate-heavy growth toward high-tech sectors where baijiu consumption is less common.
Russian diamond exports to India fell by nearly 50% to 1.2 million carats in the first half of 2026. Monetary value dropped 38% to $106.5 million, despite an 8% increase in the average price per carat for gem-quality diamonds.
Erin Patterson, convicted of the triple-murder of her in-laws, has begun an appeal in Victoria's highest court. Her defense claims a 'catastrophic' failure in jury sequestration, while the prosecution argues her 33-year non-parole sentence is inadequate.
SOL Strategies disclosed in an SEC filing that it may sell part of its Solana treasury to meet C$37.33 million in current liabilities, as over half of its SOL holdings are pledged against debt.
