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The Japan TimesParliament passed revisions to the plant variety protection and seed law on Friday. The changes allow injunctions before breeder rights are granted and extend those rights by 10 years. Losses from Shine Muscat grapes alone reached nearly ¥20 billion annually.
forbes.comNew electric vehicle sales totaled 74,967 units in June 2026, down from May and a year earlier. Tesla sold 40,460 vehicles and increased its market share while most other brands declined.
New York PostA Public Policy Institute of California poll shows opposition to the 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered vehicle sales has risen since 2021. Governor Gavin Newsom signed new rebates to offset expired federal incentives.
moneycontrol.comLuminate data showed 16.3 million CDs sold, up 16 percent year-over-year. Growth persisted even after excluding K-pop releases, with physical albums overall increasing 7.8 percent.
New York PostA 24-year-old Philadelphia entrepreneur offered former professional athletes ownership of e-commerce sites that appeared to show fabricated sales, according to a Barron's investigation. Three former NFL players told the outlet they collectively lost more than $1 million. The entr…
The UK government announced proposals to limit sales of the loudest fireworks to licensed public events. A public consultation opened July 16 to review access rules and broader pyrotechnics regulations.
Retail sales increased in June, driven by vehicle purchases and online spending during Amazon Prime Day. The gains occurred across multiple categories and offset earlier softness in other segments.
TechCrunchNewsletter platform Beehiiv introduced a Community tool for subscriber discussions and an AI Copilot for audience management. The company also added programmatic ad sales and a redesigned editor.
moneycontrol.comAbbott posted second-quarter sales of $12.6 billion, exceeding the $12.50 billion IBES estimate. The company raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.45-$5.60.
A Berlin court ordered FIFA to alter its sales methods or face fines and possible jail time for two top officials. The action stems from a complaint by resale platform Ticombo. The ruling applies only in Germany and arrives days before the 2026 World Cup final.
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.
forbes.comThe 10-year note yield climbed over 2 basis points to 4.573% on Thursday. Producer prices fell more than expected in June, while oil prices declined on a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions.
forbes.comTechCrunch reported that Microsoft executives at an internal meeting instructed salespeople to highlight the efficiency of the company's in-house AI models. The session focused on comparisons with products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
Internal documents show several Australian optometry chains measured staff performance on glasses sales and average customer spend. Optometrists reported pressure to shorten appointments and limit clinical tests during peak sales periods.
espn.comUber is in advanced talks to acquire Delivery Hero. The German company confirmed an offer from Uber to all its shareholders and plans asset sales as part of any deal structure. An announcement could come as early as Thursday.
Kevin Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday and addressed questions on asset sales and a reported Bank of America dinner. He also testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Monday.
SemaforAfrica's largest oil refinery has begun pricing its products in US dollars for sales inside Nigeria. Semafor reported the change reverses a 2024 commitment to use the local naira currency.
ForbesMetallica has five albums on at least one U.K. chart this week. Three older titles returned to rankings, including Master of Puppets reentering sales and physical albums lists.
NewsweekState agriculture workers are locating grapevines and desert willows sold at Costco stores in 13 counties after inspectors found glassy-winged sharpshooters on the plants. The effort targets sales from April through early July 2026 and remains limited to California.
Monthly shipments rose 27 percent as Chinese brands expanded sales across Europe and the UK. Established manufacturers including Volkswagen announced major job cuts in response.
zerohedge.comThe Dutch chip-equipment maker lifted its full-year outlook for the second time in 2026 and reported second-quarter results above analyst estimates. Strong demand for AI-related production drove the revisions.
ForbesThe country track climbed to No. 10 on the Official Streaming chart and No. 5 on the Official Singles chart in the week of July 14, 2026. It marked the first top 10 and top 5 placements for Langley on those U.K. lists.
RapplerBusiness Insider reported that IBM alerted investors to customers redirecting technology budgets toward AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. Purchases of servers, storage, and memory in late June exceeded expectations and cut into mainframe revenue. IBM shares fell nearly 25 perc…
nypost.comThe National Association of Realtors reported that the median price of existing homes sold in June rose 1.8 percent from a year earlier to a new high of $440,660. Sales volume fell 2.4 percent month-over-month and 2.8 percent from June 2025.
theconversation.comA Tyrannosaurus rex fossil sold for $50.1 million after a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched $44.6 million at Sotheby’s. The New York Times reported the sales.
forbes.comCnn reported that IBM shares dropped 24% in premarket trading on July 14, 2026. The decline followed comments from CEO Arvind Krishna on weaker than expected mainframe sales and customer spending shifts toward AI infrastructure.
usatoday.comElectric vehicle purchases increased from the first quarter but remained 20.5 percent below year-earlier levels. Tesla maintained roughly half of first-half sales while several other brands posted sharp declines.
thedrive.comCognyte sold four equipped Chevrolet Tahoes to Texas state police for $4.5 million and a backpack unit to the Department of War for $400,000 in March 2026. The Herzliya-based company has completed multiple prior sales of similar equipment to U.S. agencies.
cnbc.comGen Z interest has lifted analog photography, with disposable camera sales rising since 2023 and the first AnalogCon held in Los Angeles in April 2026. Data also show parallel growth in vinyl record purchases among the same age group.
investopedia.comEricsson posted second-quarter net sales of SEK 52.69 billion, below analyst estimates. Adjusted earnings also missed forecasts while the company projected a Q3 gross margin range for its networks segment.
yna.co.krThe Real Rates Reform Alliance, representing more than 28,000 firms, proposes scrapping business rates in favor of a hybrid system that taxes online sales at 2%. The move would fund a 37% cut in rates for physical retailers while raising slightly more than the current £34 billion…
cnbc.comTotal UK retail sales increased 1.9 percent in June, led by a 5.1 percent jump in online non-food sales. In-store non-food sales fell 1.1 percent during the period.
gizmodo.comStrategy raised cash through share sales while leaving its Bitcoin holdings unchanged. The company increased its dollar reserves to $3 billion and faces upcoming earnings and dividend payments.
espn.co.ukChelsea's new manager said he has spoken with the midfielder since Real Madrid publicly denied interest in the player. The club has already completed two player sales this week.
news.google.comIndia's government filed papers seeking to end a legal challenge over nicotine pouch sales at an Adani-operated airport. Officials cited the product's alleged illegality and health risks in the filing.
yna.co.krThe U.S. Department of Commerce removed licensing requirements for UAE government and approved companies buying semiconductor processors, commercial satellites, military equipment, and dual-use civil nuclear items. The policy change marks the first such exemption granted to any M…
inman.comExisting-home sales declined 2.4 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units. The national median sales price rose 1.8 percent to $440,600, an all-time high.
theconversation.comA Guardian investigation found fitness influencers using Telegram to sell anabolic steroids and unregulated experimental peptides. Experts warned of health risks and gaps in UK oversight. Officials said enforcement targets illegal sales under existing laws.
The nation's illicit tobacco commissioner told economists that even abolishing excise would leave criminal networks profitable. Research presented at the same conference showed illegal sales rose before recent tax increases.
automotiveworld.comVolkswagen Group reported a sharp drop in China sales for the April-June period that pulled down its global deliveries. The company said it would reduce its model lineup by up to half.
Atlantic CouncilThe United States and European allies announced multiple defense deals worth about $3 billion at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. The contracts involve missile production, drone sales and joint ventures among U.S. firms and European partners.
YonhapSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the NATO summit in Ankara this week and proposed expanding defense cooperation beyond arms sales. The two sides agreed to start negotiations on a procurement framework agreement.
investopedia.comCox Automotive data showed a rebound in electric vehicle purchases amid higher gasoline prices. Tesla maintained its dominant position while several legacy automakers recorded sharp declines.
abcnews.go.comThe Justice Department reached a $600 million settlement with Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services Inc. over the sale of dangerous drugs and equipment to U.S. customers. The companies admitted only to misdemeanor violations under a non-prosecution agreement.
thewalrus.caThe NSW Supreme Court last week halted current and future claims against the order. The Christian Brothers had declared last month it could no longer meet survivors' claims and proposed selling its 36 remaining properties.
The national median sales price for existing homes reached an all-time high of $440,600 last month. Sales volume fell 2.4 percent from May while inventory edged lower.
NewsweekThe Trump administration promoted discounted gasoline sales in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this week. The move follows the president's recent warnings against communism and coincides with government stakes in multiple companies.
news18.comThe 10th annual AI for Good summit in Geneva featured keynotes, side discussions on technology standards, and a stage protest. The United Nations announced a new commission cochaired by Rwandan president Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff.
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.
freepressjournal.inState lawmakers approved two new taxes expected to raise roughly $2.9 billion annually. One extends a levy on health care providers; the other applies sales tax to software downloads.
Volkswagen announced plans to reduce its vehicle lineup by as much as half following a board meeting. The move aims to lower costs amid a 28 percent drop in first-quarter profit to €1.6 billion and a 20 percent sales decline in China.
The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets after officials said a nearly three-week ceasefire had collapsed. Iran responded by targeting American military sites in the gulf and faced reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.
retailtimes.co.ukThai energy drink maker Carabao Group reported an 18 percent drop in net profit for 2025 to 2.3 billion baht on a 3 percent sales decline to 11.8 billion baht. The results reflect reduced exports linked to border tensions with Cambodia, with the trend extending into early 2026.
theconversation.comAbc reported that environmental groups have questioned the removal of native timber debris from Victorian state forests for fire management. The state released a framework in April 2026 allowing sales of some by-product with revenue directed to traditional owners.
theconversation.comSales of previously owned homes fell to a 4.09 million annualized rate. Inventory tightened slightly and the median price hit an all-time high.
theverge.comSpaceX's June public listing at roughly $2 trillion market value turned employee stock holdings into million-dollar sums for several thousand workers. The company granted shares at hiring, reviews, and promotions, and allowed periodic sales in private liquidity events.
Porsche AG delivered 122,306 vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026, down 16% from the same period a year earlier. Sales fell 13% in North America and 32% in China.
winnipegfreepress.comThe startup pivoted from its prior OmniAI product and secured backing from FundersClub, Y Combinator, and Imagination Capital. It now has 20 paying customers and plans to expand engineering and sales teams.
news.sky.comInvestors stated that renewed political uncertainty could prompt the United Kingdom to cut planned sales of long-dated government debt. The assessment follows recent market volatility and concerns over fiscal stability.
A nationwide Telstra network outage on Wednesday interrupted mobile service for hours. Small businesses reported lost sales and missed client contact. An RMIT associate professor estimated the economic cost could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.