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Australia's only manganese alloy smelter halted operations permanently after a Tasmanian government loan default and unsuccessful buyer talks. Environmental obligations and a 23,000-tonne ore stockpile remain unresolved at the site.
The IndependentThe five-year fixed-rate product at 5.65% targets first-time buyers and requires a minimum £5,000 deposit on homes of at least £250,000. It allows borrowing up to five times income with a £500,000 cap.
forbes.comNational median existing-home prices reached an all-time high of $440,600 in June while existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent. Redfin data showed buyer advantages in 33 of 47 metro areas, led by Miami where sellers outnumbered buyers by 139.7 percent.
thewrap.comLionsgate shares climbed after Reuters reported the studio is working with an investment bank to gauge European suitors. The move follows the $1 billion box office performance of its film Michael. Sources said a deal is not assured.
pravdareport.comA bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 on July 14. The measure replaces an earlier 500 percent tariff proposal with tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
New York PostRedfin data shows sellers outnumbered buyers by 48.5% nationally last month. Excess listings concentrated in Sun Belt metros while a handful of Northeast areas and San Francisco remained sellers' markets.
The company notified buyers of desert willow plants purchased between June 24 and July 3 at certain California stores. Officials are urging customers to isolate the plants and contact county agricultural offices to limit spread of the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
The bill reduces proposed tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas and adds waiver authority for the president. It also creates exceptions for countries that import limited volumes of Russian natural gas.
comicbook.comThe single-use film camera launched in 1986 has sold 1.7 billion units and is attracting younger buyers and overseas visitors. Fujifilm plans to release its first new versions in two decades starting in August.
news.sky.comShadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg said he supports lower house prices if they improve affordability for young buyers. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said Australia faces an economic crisis and that he would not meet far-right podcaster Tommy Robinson.
news.sky.comFord is developing a $30,000 electric pickup truck targeted at crossover SUV buyers. CEO Jim Farley said the vehicle follows the affordability philosophy of the Model T.
alternet.orgThe United States announced it will proceed with legislation targeting purchasers of Russian energy exports. The measures would impose heavy tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil, uranium and natural gas. Russia's economy depends on fossil fuel revenues that total…
The Chinese electric vehicle maker said it sold 2025-built cars to 1265 Australian buyers as 2026 models. It agreed to provide full refunds or $1100 payments to affected customers.
The VergeThe solar company will pay customers to host small compute units connected to their solar and battery systems. The nodes will supply distributed processing power to enterprise buyers.
Russia confirmed ongoing talks with Turkey about the future of Ankara's Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. Turkish media reported a possible resale to a Gulf country aimed at easing U.S. sanctions.
investopedia.comCBS News reported that a probe found Alibaba and its U.S. payment processor allowed sales of dangerous drugs, chemicals and pill presses to American buyers despite employee warnings. Public records show compliance failures persisted over eight years.
The IndependentSurveyors reported a slight easing in the pace of decline for buyer inquiries and agreed sales. The supply of homes listed for sale continued to tighten while rental demand strengthened.
insideevs.comThe program, funded partly by automakers, targets first-time buyers and includes a smaller incentive for used models. It launches in the coming weeks with details expected next month.
news.sky.comMP Materials, Energy Fuels and Phoenix Tailings, which have received billions in US government support, are directing rare earth products to Asian buyers. Domestic magnet production capacity remains limited compared with Japan and South Korea.
news.sky.comA collective action on behalf of an estimated 700,000 buyers targets the seven largest UK housebuilders over alleged sharing of commercially sensitive information between 2015 and June 2026. The case seeks £3,100 to £6,200 per claimant if the Competition Appeal Tribunal allows it…
coindesk.comRichard Heathcote is working with PJT Partners to sell a portion of his holding in the San Salvador-based issuer of USDT. The effort follows his March 2026 transition from chief investment officer to a non-executive advisory role.
forbes.comThe International Gas Union reported record LNG trade last year driven by U.S. and Qatar supply plus new exporters. The group noted Middle East conflict damaged infrastructure and raised price risks for Asian buyers.
middleeasteye.netSaudi Arabia reduced its official selling prices for crude oil to Asian customers by as much as $11 per barrel on July 6. Other Gulf exporters made deeper cuts to move stored barrels while Iranian supplies returned to the market. Weak Asian demand has shifted leverage toward buye…
middleeasteye.netSaudi Arabia reduced its key crude oil price for Asian customers on July 6 amid resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz and higher OPEC+ output.
forbes.comMicroStrategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin. The sale marks a shift from its prior role as a major buyer. The transaction was reported during a CoinDesk broadcast.
sbs.com.auGovernment data show one in three new loans went to borrowers above the former income limits. First-home buyer numbers rose 3% in the six months after the change.
SemaforDarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar said demand for luxury homes stayed strong in Saudi Arabia and Spain this year. The Iran war reduced purchases in Dubai and Doha, with some buyers seeking 30% discounts that the developer rejected.
app.buzzsumo.comFraudulent sites mimicking known retailers are offering air conditioning units at steep discounts during a UK heatwave. Buyers who order through the copied pages risk handing payment details to criminals.
freepressjournal.inEurope purchased less than half of all U.S. liquefied natural gas exports last month, the lowest share in two years. Asian buyers paid nearly $4 more per mmBtu than European importers. The decline affects a three-year, $750 billion energy purchase commitment made under a July 202…
joe.ieMVP+ members gained console access on July 2 while Deluxe Edition buyers start July 6. The full worldwide launch occurs July 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
sbs.com.auFirst-home buyer applications fell in May and June while investor lending dropped after tax changes. Data indicate price declines for higher-value homes and fewer auction sales across major cities.
eonline.comThe ratio of median home price to median household income for adults under 40 rose from 2.4 in 1975 to 3.5 in 2024. First-time buyers accounted for 21 percent of purchases in 2025, a record low.
dailyalert.orgTotalEnergies is offering unspecified volumes of Basrah Medium and Basrah Heavy crude for loading from Basrah and delivery to buyers in China, South Korea, and Taiwan this month and next. Traders who received the offers told Bloomberg on Friday that the French company is also see…
EngadgetTesla has introduced the Model Y Long Wheelbase to buyers in the US and Puerto Rico nearly a year after its China release. The six-seat variant starts at $61,990 with deliveries set for September and October.
moneysense.caCanadian officials moved Thursday to develop a new export corridor that would carry crude oil from domestic reserves to Asian buyers. The step opens a potential alternative to existing Pacific shipping lanes.
news.google.comThe UAE is linking some offshore medium-sour grades to the Dubai benchmark instead of Murban futures. The change removes destination restrictions and uses the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline to reach Asian buyers.
cnbc.comMore than 58 million barrels of Iranian oil remain on the water with over 90 percent lacking a confirmed destination. Chinese refiners have reduced purchases amid lower run rates and financing concerns.
bbc.co.ukTwo California residents filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in New York federal court this week alleging StubHub failed to deliver tickets purchased for June group-stage matches. The suit seeks damages, a ban on StubHub selling World Cup tickets, and distribution of profits to…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHome values in New Zealand dropped 0.2 percent in June, reaching their lowest level since July 2023. Foreign buyers must invest at least five million New Zealand dollars over three years to qualify for residency and property ownership.
SemaforThe global vaccine alliance will disburse initial funds to an African manufacturer in the second half of 2026. The payments mark the shift from factory construction to securing buyers and regulatory approvals.
theiranproject.comSaudi Arabia has raised crude oil shipments by loading tankers inside the Persian Gulf while also increasing flows through its East-West pipeline. About 10 million barrels cleared the strait in recent days, with multiple supertankers heading to buyers in Asia.
sbs.com.auSome owners of XPeng electric vehicles purchased through TrueEV have not received the $5,000 cashback payments offered at the start of the year. The distributor entered receivership in March, leaving responsibility for the payments in dispute between the two companies.
livemint.comThe British government is weighing whether to step into the proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance over concerns about media plurality in the UK. A final decision has not been made, and the buyer has until July 6 to respond.
forbes.comWorld Wide Generation, operator of the G17 Eco sustainability reporting platform, has appointed administrators and opened bidding for the business. The London-based firm previously counted HSBC, Unilever, and AWS among its clients and had raised about £15 million since 2016.
The IndependentA proposed class action targets seven major British housebuilders on behalf of more than 700,000 buyers of new-build homes between October 2015 and June 2026. The claim alleges reduced competition led to higher prices and awaits approval from the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Property portal Zoopla reported that three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market. High mortgage rates and reduced buyer demand contributed to the slowdown.
news.sky.comA proposed collective claim seeks up to £4.5 billion for more than 700,000 buyers of new homes in Great Britain between October 2015 and June 2026. The action alleges reduced competition among major builders led to higher prices.
The VergeDbrand announced Monday it will refund all customers who purchased its Steam Machine Companion Cube. The company produced the product without a license from Valve after preorders opened last week.
BT and Verizon will combine their international businesses in a deal that ends BT's search for a buyer. Verizon will pay BT a $625 million equalization fee to ensure equal ownership in the new venture.
theconversation.comProfessionals including real estate agents, lawyers and accountants must verify customer identities and fund sources under Tranche 2 laws. AUSTRAC estimates $1 billion was laundered through Australian property in 2020 by criminals linked to China.
Domo agreed to seek a buyer by July 31 after its annualized recurring revenue fell below loan requirements. The data-analytics firm has explored strategic alternatives since February and holds advanced talks on a transaction.
thehindubusinessline.comQatarEnergy offered buyers three grades of crude for July and August loadings via ship-to-ship transfers east of the Strait of Hormuz. The tender closes June 29 and marks the first such Qatari offering since the Iran war began. ADNOC and Kuwait have also increased Middle East sup…
dohanews.coThe United States, Qatar, Algeria, and Nigeria told EU energy ministers that methane-emission tracking rules make compliance impossible for many suppliers. The four countries said the rules will cut available LNG volumes and raise prices for European buyers.
financialpost.comAsian buyers have reduced spot orders of UAE, Saudi, and Iraqi crude after a three-week period of heavy purchases. High freight and insurance costs linked to Strait of Hormuz uncertainty have reduced the price advantage of Middle Eastern grades.
japantimes.co.jpU.S. defense firm Anduril Industries is negotiating to buy Nissan Motor’s Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo to manufacture military drones. No final decision has been reached and Nissan is also speaking with other potential buyers. The plant, set to close in 2028, opened in 1961 a…
koreatimes.co.krThe KOSPI gained 267.18 points to close at 8,471.02 after heavy trading. Foreign investors sold while retail and institutional buyers supported the market.
SemaforExecutives from Neura Robotics and RobCo told Semafor that industrial buyers will weigh technology origins, reliability, and data security. Germany is pursuing autonomous robots to support its industrial base and aging workforce. The stance differs from U.S. robotics firms seekin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAn Israeli artificial intelligence firm founded in Tel Aviv has been acquired by a French media and technology company. The transaction transfers ownership from the Israeli founders to the buyer.
The Japan TimesIran is contacting refiners in India, Japan, and South Korea after a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver took effect. The move allows Tehran to resume exports and address a backlog of oil on tankers.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest buyer of Russian fuel oil last month even as overall Russian shipments declined. The imports rose sharply after production shut-ins began in March amid the Hormuz crisis.