Business news centers on pressure points in trade, technology and defense, as companies chase strategic positions while governments weigh the economic cost of shifting alliances and stalled diplomacy. Corporate results underscore the AI boom, but legal and geopolitical disputes s...
Business news centers on pressure points in trade, technology and defense, as companies chase strategic positions while governments weigh the economic cost of shifting alliances and stalled diplomacy. Corporate results underscore the AI boom, but legal and geopolitical disputes show how quickly growth opportunities can collide with regulation, market access and national security concerns.
CoreWeave posts a second-quarter revenue surge of more than 100% to roughly $2.6 billion, topping Wall Street expectations and sending its shares sharply higher. The results highlight strong demand for AI computing capacity and cloud infrastructure, as the company expands its customer base and rides continued heavy spending on artificial intelligence.
A new analysis warns Canada could lose about 102,000 jobs if CUSMA were to end after a breakdown in trade talks. The estimate puts fresh attention on how dependent Canadian industries remain on stable North American trade rules, and raises the stakes for any renegotiation or political disruption affecting the pact.
Donald Trump turns back to sanctions as the main tool for pressuring Iran, after other efforts to change the course of the conflict fail to gain traction. The shift reflects both stalled diplomacy and the limits of other options, with Washington leaning again on economic measures to try to influence Tehran’s behavior.
Hanwha submits a non-binding offer for Austal USA that values the business at roughly $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion. The approach would give the South Korean defense and aerospace group a stronger foothold in the US shipbuilding market, extending competition for naval and maritime manufacturing capacity.
FlightAware sues Kalshi, alleging the prediction-market company uses FlightAware’s flight-tracking data and trademarks without permission in markets tied to flight cancellations. FlightAware also seeks a temporary restraining order, making the case a test of how proprietary data and branding can be used in emerging event-based financial products.
India says it is assessing the implications of a new defense pact among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. New Delhi says it is closely monitoring developments in West Asia, signaling concern over how new security alignments in the region could affect India’s strategic interests amid continuing instability.
Top Business stories
- FlightAware sues Kalshi over alleged unauthorized use of flight-tracking data (9 sources)
- Trump shifts back to Iran sanctions as talks stall and U.S. war resources dwindle (6 sources)
- CoreWeave shares rise after revenue more than doubles on AI infrastructure demand (6 sources)
- Gregg Wallace says he will become a grandfather, sharing an ultrasound online (5 sources)
- Hanwha makes bid for Austal’s US unit, valued at up to $1.2bn–$1.7bn (5 sources)
- Domestic violence charges dropped for Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed (5 sources)
- Houthis Attacked Cargo Ship in Red Sea, Killing Crew, Yemeni Government Says (5 sources)
- India says it is examining implications of Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence pact (5 sources)
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