Unilever, owner of brands like Marmite and Dove, announced plans for further price increases in the coming months to offset rising commodity costs, despite reporting strong Q2 sales growth of 5.8% and raising its 2026 outlook. The company's shares climbed over 8% as markets reacted positively to its performance.
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 as the Coinbase Premium Index recorded its longest negative streak in history at 77 days, indicating persistent selling pressure from US institutional investors despite recent Bitcoin ETF inflows.
On-demand house-help platforms Snabbit and Urban Company's InstaHelp each completed over 1 lakh jobs on Sunday, driven by intense competition and promotional pricing as low as Rs 29 per hour in some locations, reflecting growing consumer demand.
Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, faced a 67% loss in July due to margin calls, forcing the sale of discounted tech investments to Ken Griffin's Citadel, despite being up 80% for the year.
Chinese tech investors are receiving stern warnings against using leverage and blindly chasing hot topics after the US-based AI hedge fund Situational Awareness collapsed, offloading billions in tech shares at a steep discount due to AI stock volatility and unmet collateral demands.
Australia's 16-cent fuel excise discount ends Sunday, expected to push petrol prices above $2/litre and diesel above $2.40/litre. Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed no extension, citing it as a temporary measure. Geopolitical tensions (US-Iran conflict) are also driving up global oil prices.
Property guardianship allows individuals to live in vacant commercial or residential buildings for 30-50% less rent in exchange for protection. While offering affordable housing, guardians have fewer rights and can face 28-day eviction notices, as experienced by residents like Katrina in London.
China's carmakers are struggling with narrowing profit margins due to higher raw material costs and declining market demand, exacerbated by the end of purchase subsidies and tax incentives.
Best Buy is offering a significant discount on Acer's Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with 12GB RAM, bringing its price down to $559. The article also highlights deals on Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14, an Anker 140W wall charger, discounted Nintendo gift cards at Sam's Club, and Logitech USB-C Bolt receivers.
Andy Burnham's proposed 20% business rate reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues, costing £100m, aims to support high streets. While welcomed as a gesture, industry figures like pub owner Dan Smith and consultant Colm O'Leary view the £1,000 average saving as insufficient compared to other rising costs like VAT and staffing.
England's pubs, clubs, and live music venues will receive a 20% business rates discount as part of a £100m aid package from Prime Minister Burnham, aimed at supporting high streets and easing living costs, though some industry leaders and opposition question its scope and funding.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rates cut for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues in England from April, saving firms £1,100 next year. The £100m plan, funded by reviewing tax relief on vape shops, is his third policy, but hotels and restaurants question their exclusion.
Russian crude oil discounts for India have ended due to Middle East supply disruptions and Red Sea shipping risks, increasing demand for alternative grades. This development, driven by geopolitical tensions, is expected to squeeze margins for Indian refiners like BPCL, which recently reported quarterly losses.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched the 'Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026', offering over 1,200 ready-to-move flats in Narela with a 25% discount. Aimed at government employees and working professionals, homes will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration opening July 24.
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a fresh form factor, wider, shorter, and lighter, catering to smartphone video watching habits, but how does it compare to other eighth-gen foldables?
Yacht companies are offering significant discounts on Mediterranean charters this summer, with demand down 20-30% compared to last year. Geopolitical conflicts, specifically the "Iran war," are cited as the primary reason for the slowdown, leading to more last-minute bookings and clients seeking deals.
Tra il 2018 e il 2025, i negozi al dettaglio in Italia sono diminuiti del 14,4%, con ambulanti e piccoli alimentari più colpiti. Il fatturato complessivo è cresciuto del 25,7%, trainato da discount (+101,1%) ed e-commerce (+41,9%), mentre ipermercati e ambulanti affrontano difficoltà.
Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale offers significant discounts on various Kindle e-readers, including the Paperwhite, Kids, Colorsoft, and Scribe models. Other tech deals include a free Pixel Watch 2 with a refurbished Pixel 7, Ring security bundles, and a Gooloo Air Duster.
Sony's plan to cease physical PlayStation disc production by 2028 raises concerns about game ownership and pricing. An Ars analysis found that while used discs are often cheapest, PlayStation Store's deep digital discounts frequently undercut them, a trend likely to persist despite the loss of physical options.
Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale features significant discounts on tech products, including Apple AirPods Max 2 for $449, Logitech G Pro X2 Superlight mouse for $125.99, and second-gen AirTags four-packs for $89.99, offering deals after an early Prime Day.
La serie comedy italiana "Super Market", creata da Il Terzo Segreto di Satira, debutta il 17 luglio su Prime Video. Ambientata in un discount milanese sull'orlo della chiusura, segue le vicende di un gruppo di dipendenti sgangherati che cercano di salvarlo.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
B Treasury Capital AB's BTC PREF preference share, aimed at funding Bitcoin purchases, is set to start trading on the Spotlight Stock Market on July 20, after a rights offer saw only 52% of shares subscribed, raising approximately SEK 12.2 million ($1.26 million). The share's 10% issue yield will face a market price test, with its attractiveness to income investors uncertain due to potential dividend deferrals and sparse trading concerns.
Homeplus Co. will temporarily close all its outlets starting Monday due to a lack of operating capital and difficulties in maintaining operations. The decision follows the termination of its rehabilitation proceedings by the Seoul Bankruptcy Court.
