Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX has announced that it will build its largest launch site yet in the southern US state of Louisiana.
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New-Home Sales Fall 10.5% as High Mortgage Rates Keep Housing Stuck
High home prices and elevated mortgage interest rates are keeping some buyers on the sidelines.
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
Back to school can stir up many emotions for parents, including anxiety about the extra costs it brings.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
The US has said "the single greatest financial offensive ever" will help it and Israel end their ongoing war with Iran.
OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The late owner of streaming platform OnlyFans was paid more than $700m (£513m) in dividends before his death from cancer earlier this year.
TGA Could Turn a Small Buyback Into a Market Mover
The Treasury General Account (TGA) is Treasury’s cash balance held at the Federal Reserve. Its balance is the net of cash inflows like tax receipts and outflows to pay the government’s bills. On Monday, we learned that …
Semiconductor Stocks Pressure the S&P 500
The S&P 500 finished the day lower, with semiconductor stocks leading the way. The SMH ETF bounced off the put wall today, which had moved down to $545. I just do not know how long that level will hold. There appears to…
German GDP beats forecasts as exports drive second-quarter growth
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Bessent’s Iran Offensive, Gold’s 3-Month High and Aussie CPI Ahead
Markets tread water ahead of Nvidia and Jackson Hole as Bessent launches his Iran sanctions campaign and gold hits a fresh high.
FTSE 100 today: Stocks edge higher as bitcoin extends surge
SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. NASDAQ:SLS shares built on Friday’s 15.37% surge in premarket trade Monday, rising a further 1.62% to $15.71 at 08:40 EDT. The stock was 1.1% shy of its 52-week peak at $15.88.
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
Songs that are largely or wholly created by AI have been banned from Australia's music charts.
New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
Something new might appear in your change when you pay in cash from now on: a 10p coin featuring the portrait of King Charles and the world's largest grouse.
70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Ministers have announced where 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built in England over the next 10 years, in a bid to address the housing crisis.
NextNav partners with Tiami for 5G drone detection solutions
NextNav Inc.(NASDAQ:NN) transitioned to a debt-free capital structure during the second quarter by converting all outstanding convertible notes into common stock and completing the redemption of public warrants. Managem…
Can the Treasury Simply Use Its Deposit Account to Finance Treasury Buybacks?
The Treasury Department announced Aug. 20 that it will at least double the size of its “liquidity support” buybacks of long-dated government bonds. The maximum size of each operation rises from $2 billion to at least $4…
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate
President Donald Trump has threatened to hike US tariffs on automobiles originating in Canada, as the trade war between the two neighbours continues to heat up.
Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment
Network Rail is suing two rail companies for more than £5m after a fuel spill caused by a train derailment threatened an "environmental disaster" at a designated site for protection.
Morgan Stanley Flags Five European Software Stocks to Buy in Second-Half Outlook
Recent events in the Middle East remind us that geopolitics are intertwined with financial decision-making in evolving ways: National security, energy, supply chains and technology are increasingly interrelated. In this…
Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
The US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year
The number of graduate jobs has fallen almost in half in the past year, according to new figures, as employers cut entry-level roles in favour of AI and battle rising costs.
'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Cindy Baldassi relies on American buyers to keep her stone-and-glass jewellery company going.
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Minimalist retractable door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China's biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles.
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein says it plans to raise up to HK13.86bn (£1.3bn; $1.77bn) when its shares start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September.
'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
Growing up in Manchester, Mia Tanswell didn't give her accent much thought - until her first week at university in Loughborough.