UK Retail Sales Rebound As Warm Weather Boosts Spending
UK retail sales recovered in June as warm weather boosted consumer spending but consumer sentiment weakened amid fears of possible tax rate hikes, data showed Friday. Retail sales grew 0.9 percent on a monthly basis, in contrast to the revised 2.8 percent drop in May, the Office for National Statistics reported. However, this was weaker than economists’ forecast of 1.2
Eurozone Bank Lending Growth Improves
Eurozone bank lending increased at a faster pace in June despite trade tariff concerns weighing on economic growth, data from the European Central Bank showed Friday. Adjusted loans to the private sector logged an increase of 3.0 percent in June, faster than the 2.8 percent rise in May. Among the borrowing sectors, annual growth in adjusted loans to households rose
HCA Healthcare Boosts FY25 Outlook
While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Friday, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) raised its earnings and revenue guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company continues to project earnings in a range of $25.50 to $27.00 per share and revenues between $74.00 and $76.00 billion. Previously, the company expected earnings in a range of $24.05 to
Pre-market Movers: LHAI, OCTO, IXHL, COUR, NXTC.
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Rapid Urbanization, Land-use Change, Changing Climate Trigger Flash Floods: WMO
The UN World Meteorological Organization has said that more intense downpours and glacier outburst floods are becoming increasingly frequent, with deadly consequences for communities caught off guard. “Flash floods are not new, but their frequency and intensity are increasing in many regions due to rapid urbanization, land-use change and a changing climate,” said Stefan Uhlenbrook, WMO Director of Hydrology, Water
US Offers Reward For Information On North Koreans Over Illicit Revenue Generation
The U.S. Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program has offered rewards totaling up to $15 million for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of North Korean nationals Sim Hyon-sop and six co-conspirators involved in North Korea’s malicious and illicit revenue generation schemes. North Korea’s revenue generation schemes, which include cryptocurrency theft, illicit information technology work, trafficking in
Trump Signs Order To Restore Order In American Cities
President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order to restore order to American cities and remove vagrant individuals from its streets, redirecting federal resources toward programs that tackle substance abuse. The Order directs the Attorney General to reverse judicial precedents and end consent decrees that limit State and local governments’ ability to commit individuals on the streets who are a
Wabash National Slashes FY25 Outlook
While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, Wabash National Corp. (WNC) slashes its earnings and sales guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company now projects a loss of $1.15 per share on revenues of $1.6 billion. Previously, the company expected a loss of $0.60 per share on revenues of $1.8 billion for the year.
Columbia University To Pay $200 Mln To Federal Govt. To Settle Claims
The Trump administration has secured a settlement with Columbia University to address violations of federal civil rights laws and to restore fairness, merit, and safety in higher education. As per the agreement, Columbia will not engage in unlawful racial discrimination in hiring, admissions, or university programming. Columbia will provide access to all relevant data and information to rigorously assess compliance
Volkswagen Stock Up On Volume Growth, Despite Weak Q2 Profit, Outlook Cut
Shares of Volkswagen Group were gaining around 4 percent in the German trading after the automajor reported Friday slightly higher sales volume in the second quarter, even though profit and revenues were lower and the firm trimmed fiscal 2025 outlook. The latest results were hit by higher sales of lower-margin all-electric models, as well as increased US import tariffs and
Sensient Technologies Reaffirms FY25 Outlook
While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Friday, Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) reaffirmed its adjusted earnings and revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company now projects earnings in a range of $3.13 to $3.23 per share and local currency adjusted earnings growth in the high single-digit to double-digit on revenue growth in the
BJP A.P. president P.V.N. Madhav launches ‘Saaradhyam’ campaign
In the context of India’s progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP Andhra Pradesh State president P.V.N. Madhav unveiled the logo of the ‘Saaradhyam’ campaign at the BJP State office here on Friday. Speaking to the media, Mr. Madhav announced that he would be commencing a state-wide tour, beginning with a symbolic visit to Kadapa, considered the
Justice Dept Sues New York City Over ‘Sanctuary Policies’
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and several other city officials to challenge New York’s so-called “sanctuary city” laws. In the complaint, the Justice Department alleges that New York’s sanctuary policies have allowed dangerous criminals to roam the streets and commit heinous crimes within the community. These policies reflect an intentional effort
‘Four attempts made to kill him’: Opposition ‘plotting’ conspiracies to assassinate Tejashwi Yadav, says ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi | Patna News
Rabri Devi, former Bihar CM, claimed Tejashwi Yadav’s life is in danger. She alleged four past assassination attempts. She blamed BJP-JD(U) for conspiracies. Her allegations followed a chaotic incident in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. PATNA: Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Friday said the life of her son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is in danger, stating there have been four
Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amidst ongoing unrest
A Cambodian military personnel stands on a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, around 40 km (24 miles) from the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery on July 25, 2025, as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia | Photo Credit: Reuters The Indian
German Business Sentiment Data Due
Business confidence from Germany and retail sales from the UK are due on Friday, headlining a busy day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK retail sales data for June. Sales are forecast to grow 1.2 percent month-on-month in June, in contrast to the 2.7 percent decrease in May. At 2.45
PM Modi in Maldives LIVE: Modi leaves for Maldives, concludes U.K. trip after signing FTA
India and Maldives have a very strong relationship: High Commissioner of India to Maldives G. Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to Maldives, said that India and Maldives are historical neighbours and their relations have continued to this day. He said that India and the Maldives have had a strong relationship. “India and Maldives have a very strong relationship. We have
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Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border clashes leave at least 14 dead
Thai and Cambodian soldiers have clashed along the border between their countries in a major escalation that left at least 14 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also launched airstrikes. Fighting took place in at least six areas on Thursday (July 24, 2025), according to Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri,
Japan Producer Prices Ease To 3.2% On Year In June
Producer prices in Japan were up 3.2 percent on year in June, the Bank of Japan said on Friday. That was in line with expectations and down from the upwardly revised 34 percent in May (originally 3.3 percent). On a monthly basis, producer prices slipped 0.1 percent for the second straight month. Excluding international transportation, producer prices were up 3.3
NASDAQ, S&P Hit Fresh Record Closing Highs
Wall Street turned in a mixed performance on Thursday after a strong session a day earlier, with the NASDAQ and the S&P 500 opening higher and hitting fresh record closing highs. Conversely, the Dow opened in the red and remained under water throughout the day, weighed by losses from heavyweight IBM, which may be facing an investigation into billing practices.
Hulk Hogan, wrestling’s global icon and President Trump supporter, dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday. “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve
More underpasses sought in densely populated areas in Edappally-Muthakunnam NH 66 corridor
A relay ‘satyagraha’ organised by residents of the Kottuvally grama panchayat near the Koonammavu Market demanding more underpasses in the Edappally-Muthakunnam NH 66 corridor, on Thursday (July 24, 2025). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Residents, traders, and others at many places along the 22-km Edappally-Muthakunnam NH 66 corridor are on the warpath yet again, demanding more underpasses on the densely-populated
Putting speculation to rest, Chirag says party not taking 2020 solo route in Bihar polls | India News
File photo of Chirag Paswan (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Putting all speculation to rest, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union minister Chirag Paswan has said that there will be no repetition of 2020 when his party went solo in the last assembly election in Bihar. He said his party considers all NDA candidates as their own and hence LJP