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Most Asian stocks track Wall St record as US data ease rate fears

Most Asian stocks rose Friday as another soft US inflation reading solidified expectations the Federal Reserve will hold off hiking interest rates, while a further drop in oil prices added to the upbeat mood.

China's viral 'spicy strips' take a bite of global snack market

At a gleaming new factory in China's central hinterland, masked workers in white uniform season and sift through mounds of latiao, a longtime popular snack that has found hungry fans overseas.

Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

In blazing temperatures, Muhammad Idrees ladles boiled dates from a vat simmering over an open flame, work that labourers lament is getting hotter each year in Pakistan's southern Sindh province.

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.

First Phosphate and BioVie Interviews to Air Nationally on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on CNBC and Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with First Phosphate Corp. (NASDAQ:PHOS)(CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF)(FSE:KD0) and BioVie Inc. (Nasdaq:BIVI) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored television program airing on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, August 15, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and on CNBC this Sunday, August 16, at 11:00 a.m. ET. 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.

First Breach Inc. Engages Integrous Communications to Support Investor Communications and Advisory Services

HAGERSTOWN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2026 / First Breach Inc. ("First Breach" or the "Company"), an American-made defense technologies company focused on vertically integrated ammunition production and next-generation unmanned aerial systems, today announced that it has engaged Integrous Communications, a premier investor relations, communications, and advisory services firm, to enhance communication channels with investors and the investment community.

Stocks steady as US inflation worries ease, oil slips

Stock markets were mixed in thin summer trading Thursday, handing back earlier gains after investors welcomed further signs of easing US inflation that lessened the prospect of higher interest rates for the world's biggest economy.

Survivors tell of horror of Zimbabwe ferry sinking as death toll hits 46

A man who survived a ferry disaster that claimed at least 46 lives on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba told AFP Thursday how he watched helplessly as people tried to save themselves, with his best friend and seven of his relatives among the dead.

'If you can, move!' say Rome's viral dancing seniors

Bopping to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley in a Roman square, an elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy -- something they hope will inspire other seniors to take up a more active lifestyle.

SBCFX to Showcase Trading Innovation, Regional Growth Strategy, and Future Vision at iFX EXPO Asia 2026

SBCFX has announced its participation in iFX EXPO Asia 2026, one of the leading B2B exhibitions for the online trading, fintech, and financial services sectors.

MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi trading data. Monthly trading volume in Stock and Index Futures increased by 64%, while the number of available instruments exceeded 285. Storage-related Futures volume rose by more than fivefold and accounted for nearly 20% of total TradFi Futures volume for the month, making storage the largest contributor to growth in July.

Maghreb sees demographic shift with fertility at historic low

Economic pressures and changing social norms are driving couples in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria to have fewer babies, with a recent study saying Maghreb fertility was at a historic low.

European stocks gain as oil prices ease

European stocks mostly rose Thursday as investors welcomed news of easing US inflation, while oil prices fell back from recent gains amid uncertainty over the prospects for the Strait of Hormuz.

Romania shuts down nuclear plant as Danube drops

Romania halted operations of its only nuclear plant on Thursday, a rare shutdown due to a drought scorching Europe that has caused the Danube river, whose waters cool the plant, to fall to record lows.

From Chinese AI to Global ETFs: STARTRADER Launches 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs

Available from August 13, 2026, the launch covers seven distinct market themes with no trading-hour restrictions.

Tech stocks enjoy rebound after US inflation on mixed day for markets

Tech firms led on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as investors push back into the sector after a summer rout, with confidence boosted by easing US interest rate hike fears after data showed inflation slowing last month.

Seoul tech leads Asian stock gains as traders cheer US inflation

Seoul led gainers in Asian stocks Thursday as investors continued to push back into tech firms after a summer rout, with confidence boosted by easing US interest rate hike fears after data showed inflation slowing last month.

Afghan students divided over smartphone ban at universities

Forced to leave their smartphones off campus, Afghan university students are divided over whether the new anti-tech rule has disrupted their studies or done wonders for their concentration.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results

Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2026:Management and advisory fee revenues were $18.8 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The 2026 period included a 30% increase in revenues from the Company's exchange-traded funds (ETFs).Management and advisory fee revenues also benefited from an increase in the number of new accounts during the quarter and year-to-date period, which helped second quarter 2026 revenues from separately managed accounts (SMAs) grow 8.6%Operating income was $3.0 million (GAAP presentation) and $4.9 million (advisor only presentation) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 reflecting the Company's consistent core asset management operations.Net loss attributable to Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation of $18.4 million, or $0.99 per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2026.Assets under management (AUM) grew to $10.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of 12.1% from December 31, 2025.Board of Directors declares a $0.13 per share dividend.

StraighterLine Appoints Dana Janssen as General Manager of Healthcare

Former MedCerts COO and CPO to Lead Healthcare Growth, Workforce Partnerships and Outcomes Strategy

Retirement Income Planning: Building a Paycheck for Life

Chuck Henrich, Owner and President of Southwest Michigan Financial, LLC discusses how to build a solid retirement income plan.

LHH Wins Career Development Innovation Award at Inaugural 2026 HR Tech Breakthrough Awards for LHH Career Studio

AI-powered career transition platform recognized for combining labor market insights, human coaching, and job search tools in one system. Users in LHH's Career Transition program find new roles 32 days faster with the platform.

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure Formally Pledges Commitment to Data Center Communities

Data center developer signs Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure power and infrastructure costs do not impact homeowners' wallets

Fermi Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Delivers on All Five 90-Day Objectives

Company Signed Its First Anchor Customer, Named a CEO, Added a Strategic Alliance and Premier Contractors, Received Three F-Series Turbines and Raised More Than $431 Million of Shareholder-Friendly Capital

Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran

Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump.

Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'best night of my life'

American football star Travis Kelce described on Wednesday his secretive early July wedding to pop sensation Taylor Swift as "the best night of my life."

US stocks mostly up after data shows slightly lower inflation in July

Wall Street stocks mostly gained following slightly better US consumer pricing data but an uptick in Treasury bond yields suggested lingering unease about inflation.

Russian economy rebounds in second quarter despite Ukrainian strikes

The Russian economy rebounded in the second quarter thanks to consumer demand, official data showed Wednesday, despite mass Ukrainian drone strikes on the country's e-commerce and oil industries.

Brazil orders suspension of Discord livestreams after teen suicide

Brazil's data protection agency on Wednesday ordered Discord to suspend livestreams, accusing the messaging platform of failing to protect children and adolescents after a teen girl was allegedly incited to commit suicide during a broadcast.

Knot and Venmo Team Up to Make Venmo the Effortless Way to Pay

Knot, the leading merchant connectivity platform, today announced they are partnering with Venmo to make it easy for millions of users to set Venmo as their saved payment method wherever they shop. Knot lets Venmo users make Venmo the way they pay at some of their favorite merchants, directly from the Venmo app and without manually entering their details.

Europe looks to the skies as solar eclipse cast its shadow

Millions of people will turn their gaze towards the heavens on Wednesday to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles -- a rare total solar eclipse -- as it sweeps towards mainland Europe to briefly turn day into night.

In Moscow, Russians worry about new fuel shortages

The Russian capital braced Wednesday for a possible fresh wave of fuel shortages as drivers queued nervously to fill up tanks after recent Ukrainian strikes.

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