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Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases

Asian stocks mostly rebounded after days of losses on Tuesday led by technology shares, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran said it had struck hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.

French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum

France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities are facing a puzzle on how to manage age checks.

French lawmakers expected to approve social media ban for under-15s

French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union.

Rubio in Philippines as US condemns 'dangerous' China actions

The United States condemned "dangerous and aggressive actions" by China following a clash with the Philippine navy in the South China Sea, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila on Tuesday for a meeting of Southeast Asian nations.

Fermi Announces First Siemens Turbines Arrive at Port of Houston

Arrival marks an important milestone in the development of Fermi's Project MatadorSGT6-5000F natural gas turbines will anchor what is expected to be the nation's largest combined-cycle natural gas project

EU Bans Fashion Waste; SMX Makes it New

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / There are new rules for how fashion can clean out its closet. Beginning this week, the European Union's prohibition on destroying unsold clothing, footwear and accessories requires major brands to prove what happens to excess inventory. SMX has already built that solution. Its patented molecular marking technology gives nearly any fiber-including cotton, polyester, wool, nylon, nonwoven materials and other textiles-a permanent physical identity that survives manufacturing, resale and recycling. Combined with the company's Digital Material Passport platform, every product carries an authenticated record from raw fiber through manufacturing, retail, resale, recycling and recovery-a verifiable receipt that can withstand regulatory scrutiny. Through previous collaborations with the Centre Européen des Textiles Innovants (CETI), TruCotton® and Indorama Ventures, SMX has already demonstrated how scientific traceability can transform textile manufacturing and circularity.

EcoModular Signs Definitive Agreement to Create Integrated European Manufacturing and Gulf Delivery Platform

Proposed combination would bring Latvia-based design, engineering and manufacturing together with a Riyadh-headquartered development and delivery platform as EcoModular advances public-market readiness in the United States

Replays from RedChip's Vertical Economy Virtual Investor Conference Now Available

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Vertical Economy: The Race to Dominate the Skies, investor conference, held July 16, 2026, are now available.

RedChip's Vertical Economy Virtual Investor Conference Replays Now Available

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Vertical Economy: The Race to Dominate the Skies, investor conference, held July 16, 2026, are now available.

Horizon Aircraft Secures LOI with V-Star Powered Lift Aviation for the Purchase of Up to 100 Hybrid eVTOLs for $600 Million

V-Star's addition of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOLs to its fleet will deliver faster, more affordable emergency air response across Australia

Allied Universal Appoints Melissa Butler Vice President of Communications

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that Melissa Butler has joined the company as vice president of communications.

London Stock Exchange to Launch LSE 24

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / London Stock Exchange today announced plans to launch London Stock Exchange 24 (LSE 24), a new 24/5 trading venue to support the next generation of digital, algorithmic and agentic trading.

Business of Dance Mentees and Enola Bedard Join Shakira for the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Four dancers from the Business of Dance mentorship program joined Enola Bedard, Eseniia Mikheeva, the Ghetto Kids and Shakira for the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in New York.

US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple states challenging the deal moves forward.

Leasing firm SMBC orders 200 planes from Airbus and Boeing

Leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 200 new medium-sized aircraft from Boeing and Airbus at the start of the landmark Farnborough Air Show on Monday, the companies said.

US gasoline costs back at $4 a gallon as Mideast war reignites

US gasoline prices jumped back to an average of $4 per gallon Monday, according to the AAA motor club, as Iran said it was fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States while both sides intensified attacks.

MEXC Launches 0-Fee Stock Futures Campaign With $5,000,000 SNDK Prize Pool

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of a new Stock Futures campaign, offering users the opportunity to share $5,000,000 in SNDK Position Airdrops. The campaign is designed to empower users to seize opportunities in the US stock market by reducing trading costs and offering meaningful rewards.

Ryanair quarterly profit slides on Mideast war impact

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday said net profit slumped 34 percent in its first quarter as the Middle East conflict sent jet-fuel prices soaring and impacted ticket sales.

Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US

Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.

Boeing gets order for 100 737 MAX jets from leasing company SMBC

US aircraft maker Boeing said Monday that it has received an order for 100 of its 737 MAX jets from leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital.

New Mideast fighting keeps eurozone rate-setters on edge

Fresh fighting in the Middle East and renewed energy price rises have thrown a curveball at the European Central Bank as policymakers mull whether to hike interest rates again this week.

Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms

Hong Kong NGO worker Jessie recalled freezing in panic when she said she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance one summer, unable to resist while he proceeded without her consent.

Ivory Coast eyes 'national champion' firms to lead economy

From natural cosmetics to oil and gas distribution, Ivory Coast is betting on champion firms that emerged from 15 years of economic growth to carry its development plan forward to 2030.

Fermi Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Call Date

Fermi to host earnings call on August 13, 2026

Ecrypt Inc. Names Finance Industry Veteran Jared Grigg to Newly Created Position of Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Acquisitions

Jared Grigg Will Lead Ecrypt's Strategy to Expand Into New Sectors and Build Key Strategic Partnerships

Join First Phosphate's Live Investor Webinar: Securing the LFP Battery Supply Chain

As LFP batteries are now the dominant chemistry for energy storage, data centers and mobility applications, secure access to battery-grade high-purity igneous phosphate is becoming increasingly critical as recognized by the G7 AllianceDiscover how strategic partnerships, government support and a vertically integrated business model are positioning First Phosphate to meet this rapidly growing demand

Alliance Entertainment and Virax Interviews Aired on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / RedChip Companies aired interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Virax Biolabs Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRAX) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored weekly television program that airs nationally on Bloomberg TV and CNBC. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.

Gladstone Investment Corporation Expands Its Investment in Global GRAB Technologies Through the Acquisition of RSSI Barriers

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") is pleased to announce that it has continued its support of portfolio company Global GRAB Technologies, Inc. ("Global GRAB") through providing additional capital to support the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of RSSI Barriers, LLC ("RSSI").

Connecticut Superior Court Rules Against Town of Ridgefield in Wetlands Development Matter

The Court Concludes The Record Did Not Support The Denial Of The Application And Orders The Board To Approve The Application.

Axonis to Showcase Trusted Decision Intelligence at Ai4 2026

CEO Todd Barr to Present "The AI Decisions Gap: Why Model Explainability Is Only Half the Battle" on August 4

First-Time Penalty Relief Isn't Guaranteed - Clear Start Tax Explains When the IRS Grants It and When You Must Prove Cause

Penalties can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to a tax balance, and while the IRS will remove them in some cases, taxpayers often misunderstand which relief they actually qualify for.

Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the Japan Go IPO Summit in Tokyo to Anchor Cross-Border U.S. Capital Markets Access for Japanese Issuers

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC ("ALC"), a premier U.S. corporate, capital markets, and securities law firm, today announced its role as the Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming Japan Go IPO Summit. The premier cross-border financial conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Elevating its involvement from last year's featured sponsorship at the 2025 Japan Go IPO Summit, ALC's commitment as the highest-level Platinum Sponsor underscores the firm's position as a vital bridge in the Japan-U.S. capital markets corridor, advising international companies navigating the complexities of entering U.S. public markets.

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