Global food prices retreated in June as a 0.3% index decline provided temporary relief for consumers, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. While cheaper cereals and sugar bolstered the market, the shadow of an intense El Nino weather system now threatens to disrupt future crop yields across key production regions.
Alibaba is prohibiting staff from using Anthropic’s Claude Code starting July 10, labeling the software high-risk. The decision follows online claims that the tool contains hidden code designed to identify users accessing the service from China, a move the e-commerce giant views as a critical internal security vulnerability.
The yen’s slide to a 40-year low of 162.83 against the dollar has revived the yen carry trade, defying earlier expectations of a reversal. While Japanese officials signal potential intervention, BNY Investments’ Aninda Mitra argues that shifting U.S. Federal Reserve policy remains the dominant force keeping the strategy profitable for investors.
With its stock price retreating 9.1% so far this year, Dollarama has secured Toronto Stock Exchange approval to repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares. The retail chain plans to cancel the 13.5 million shares acquired under the program, which kicks off on July 7 and runs for one year.
An $11.5 billion investment in an Odisha aluminum project marks India’s largest foreign direct injection into the metallurgy sector to date. The joint venture between Adani Enterprises and the UAE-based International Resources Holding aims to establish an integrated manufacturing hub, leveraging the state’s massive bauxite reserves.
A 5.8% surge in South Korea’s Kospi index on Friday reclaimed the 8000-point threshold, ending a two-day slide as investors shook off fears regarding data-center overcapacity. The rebound was anchored by a sharp recovery in the nation's two largest memory-chip manufacturers, which saw their share prices climb significantly during the session.
With U.S. trading floors dark for the holiday, investors turned their attention to Europe and Asia, where broad gains defined the session. The Stoxx Europe 600 climbed 0.5% in early trading, mirroring a positive momentum that rippled through key markets from Tokyo to Hong Kong.
Shares of employee benefits firm Pluxee climbed 5% in early European trading after the company reported a 3.3% organic revenue decline to 312 million euros. While the drop marks a contraction, the results surpassed analyst projections of a 4.3% slump, signaling unexpected resilience in the firm's core market segments.
Akatsuki Eazima Co. Ltd. reported a significant uptick in profitability for the nine months ending May 31, with net profit reaching 780 million yen. This result marks a steady climb from the 662 million yen recorded during the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to Japanese accounting standards.
Hiday Hidaka Corp. reported a net profit of 1.44 billion yen for the first quarter ending May 31, marking a steady increase from the 1.27 billion yen recorded during the same period last year. The results, filed under Japanese accounting standards, reflect a strong start to the fiscal year for the operator.
Lihit Lab Inc. reported a sharp increase in profitability for the first quarter ending May 31, with net profit climbing to 92 million yen from 25 million yen during the same period last year. The results, calculated under Japanese accounting standards, reflect a significant expansion in the company's operating margins.
Bike O & Co. Ltd. reported a sharp increase in net profit to 339 million yen for the half-year ending May 31, nearly doubling the 185 million yen recorded during the same period last year, even as the company grappled with a decline in operating profitability.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co. reported a significant uptick in profitability for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, with net earnings reaching 209 million yen. This result marks a substantial recovery from the 134 million yen recorded during the same period last year, according to the company's latest financial disclosure.
A 33 percent surge in net profit pushed eXmotion Co. Ltd. to 64 million yen for the half-year ending May 31, compared to 48 million yen during the same period last year. The Tokyo-listed firm saw consistent growth across its primary financial indicators, supported by a steady rise in overall revenue.
Marumae Co. reported a sharp rise in net profit to 2.43 billion yen for the nine months ended May 31, significantly outpacing the 936 million yen recorded during the same period last year. This performance reflects a broader financial expansion as the company’s total revenue climbed to 14.02 billion yen.
World Co. Ltd. reported a significant surge in profitability for the first quarter ending May 31, with net profit climbing to 5.45 billion yen from 4.37 billion yen during the same period last year. The Japanese firm’s latest financial results, released under IFRS standards, reflect a robust start to the 2026 fiscal year.
K.R.S. Corp reported a net profit of 1.26 billion yen for the half-year ending May 31, marking a decline from the 1.47 billion yen recorded during the same period in 2025. Despite the bottom-line contraction, the Japanese firm saw its total revenue climb to 102.74 billion yen from 99.66 billion yen.
Kitakei Co. Ltd. reported a dip in financial performance for the half-year ending May 20, with parent net profit falling to 291 million yen from 325 million yen during the same period last year. Revenue for the Japanese firm also softened, sliding to 29.74 billion yen compared to the previous 30.42 billion yen.
2.88 billion yen in net profit marks a steady start for Arcs Co. Ltd. as the Japanese retailer navigates a competitive fiscal landscape. For the first quarter ending May 31, the company outperformed its year-ago figure of 2.80 billion yen, buoyed by a rise in overall revenue to 158.48 billion yen.
Kasumigaseki Capital reported a net profit of 4.56 billion yen for the nine months ending May 31, marking a steady increase from the 4.05 billion yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the growth in bottom-line earnings, the company faced significant pressure on its core operational margins.
A dramatic reversal in fortune hit Askul Corp during the fiscal year ending May 20, as the Japanese retailer swung to a net loss of 22.15 billion yen. This stark figure stands in sharp contrast to the 9.07 billion yen profit posted by the company just one year prior.
BHP Group has finalized a deal to acquire a 30% stake in Faraday Copper, a move designed to breathe new life into the historic San Manuel mine in Arizona. By integrating the shuttered site with Faraday’s nearby Copper Creek project, the mining giant aims to establish a significant domestic copper hub.
China's services sector posted a marginal cooling in June as the RatingDog purchasing managers' index slipped to 54.1 from 54.4 in May. Despite the slight deceleration, the industry remains in expansion territory, bolstered by resilient domestic demand and a notable acceleration in export orders that reached their highest level since October 2024.
Investors across Asia pushed regional benchmarks higher Friday, betting that cooling U.S. labor demand will forestall aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. The sentiment shift gained momentum after Labor Department data revealed that U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, significantly trailing the 115,000 gain projected by economists.
Amiyaki Tei Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 308 million yen for the first quarter ending June 30, marking a steady increase from the 272 million yen recorded during the same period last year as the Japanese restaurant operator continues to expand its revenue streams.
With the goal of capturing value from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, blank-check firm B&R Technology Merger Corp. has filed for a $325 million initial public offering. Led by Top Tier Capital Partners founder David York, the company seeks to identify and acquire private tech firms navigating industry disruption.
VivoPower is sharpening its corporate focus on the artificial intelligence data center sector, prompting a strategic overhaul of its portfolio. The company confirmed it is moving forward with the separation of its Tembo and Caret Digital units to streamline operations and align its resources with the rapidly expanding AI market.
Laris Growth Acquisition has formally signaled its intent to go public, filing for a $200 million initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The blank-check company aims to debut on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol LARSU, positioning itself to capitalize on its management’s technology investment pedigree.
A sudden $2.45-per-share cash acquisition offer from CEO Omid Farokhzad sent Seer shares climbing 39% to $2.25 in after-hours trading Thursday, highlighting a volatile session for healthcare stocks as investors digested news ranging from federal reimbursement reversals to executive departures within the broader medical sector.
Energy Transfer, Sunoco, and USA Compression Partners are abandoning their Delaware legal domiciles to reincorporate in Texas. This shift, announced Thursday, aligns the energy giants with a growing roster of major American corporations seeking a new regulatory home in the Lone Star State, mirroring moves by Tesla and ExxonMobil.
