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US tech shares resume sell-off while oil prices retreat

Global stocks mostly fell Tuesday as US tech shares faced another round of selling followed recent outsized gains and markets weighed the latest uptick in US-Iran tensions.

One killed as Kenyan protests at US Ebola centre turn violent

At least one person was killed as Kenyan police fought violent running battles and fired tear gas Tuesday at hundreds of people protesting against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.

Stocks slump as US tech rebound falters, oil dips below $90

Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on renewed doubts about prospects for AI names.

Stocks turn lower as US tech rebound falters

Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on renewed doubts about prospects for AI names.

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine.

Stocks rise, oil eases after Trump evokes Iran deal

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with Iran in the coming days, while OpenAI's confirmation of a plan to issue shares rekindled demand for technology stocks.

Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent

Thousands have taken to the streets across Albania for over a week, as a luxury resort development linked to US President Donald Trump ignites long-running discontent over corruption in the Balkan nation.

Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions weighed on oil prices and the dollar.

Europe's top firms fuelling inequality with payouts: Oxfam

Europe's 100 largest companies pay out more than two-thirds of profits to shareholders on average, fuelling inequality and diverting cash which could be used for investment, Oxfam said on Tuesday.

UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner

Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are "deeply concerning", the British government said Tuesday.

German factory output, exports rise but Iran war weighs

German industrial production and exports rose slightly in April, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned the momentum was too weak to signal an economic rebound as the Iran war weighs.

Business, unions unite against Swiss immigration cap push

Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered fears of dire impacts on employment and trade relations with the European Union.

China exports surge as Beijing withstands Middle East stress

Chinese exports surged by almost a fifth last month, official data showed Tuesday, as shipments of tech components and machinery helped the world's second-largest economy weather pressure from the Middle East war.

Asian stocks track Wall St tech bounce, oil eases on Mideast hope

Asian stocks enjoyed a partial rebound from the previous day's rout as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions also provided support and pushed oil prices down.

Encouraging trial results for AstraZeneca's new weight-loss pill

A new pill developed by the British pharma firm AstraZeneca appears to help people lose a similar amount of weight to other GLP-1 oral drugs, trial results showed Monday.

Former rugby league star in Australia comes out as gay

Former rugby league hardman Kane Evans said he was finally at peace after coming out as gay -- the second man from the sport in Australia to do so and the first since 1994.

Northfield Announces Change of Corporate Name to Juno International Corporation

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2026 / Northfield Capital Corporation (TSXV:NFD.A) (the "Corporation") today announced that it will change its corporate name to "Juno International Corporation" effective Thursday, June 11, 2026 (the "Name Change"). The trading symbol for the Corporation's class A restricted voting shares (the "Shares") will change to "JUN.A" following the completion of the Name Change. Trading of the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange under the new name will commence at the open of markets on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

FINTECH.TV Launches Next-Generation, Global Financial Markets Terminal

New financial markets platform delivers 24/7 global financial coverage across indexes, stocks, digital assets, commodities, real world assets, prediction markets, broadcast media, analyst coverage, chat boards and interactive audience engagement; as well as click-through to investment, high-yield savings and more.

The Retirement Tax Trap Most People Never See Coming

Sherri Over, Founder of The Athena Team analyzes Retirement Pitfalls you may not be aware of

Lighthouse Launches Ernest, the AI Teammate That Transforms General AI into Hospitality Performance

Ernest is the "last mile" between today's frontier AI models and real commercial results, delivering intelligence, recommending the next move, and taking action across the systems hotel teams already use.

SPORT BEACH Launches Women's Leadership Council, Fueled by Gatorade

Athletes, Coaches, and Industry Leaders Join the Council to Drive Action-Oriented Solutions to Advance Visibility, Leadership, and Opportunity for Women Across Sport

Horizon Kinetics Announces Investment Leadership Appointments

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2026 / Since our founding a bit over 30 years ago, Horizon Kinetics' mission remains unchanged: the disciplined pursuit of long-term capital compounding through a fundamental, value-driven lens. A lens independent of non-investment-based constraints like institutional limitations on company size or industry categorization or short-term relative return benchmarking.

Aeon Acquisition I Corp. Announces Closing of the Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2026 / Aeon Acquisition I Corp. (the "Company") announced today that the underwriters of its initial public offering have fully exercised their over-allotment option. The additional 1,875,000 units were sold at $10.00 per unit, bringing total units sold to 14,375,000 and aggregate gross proceeds to $143,750,000. The over-allotment closing occurred on June 8, 2026.

Accurate Appoints Todd Stuck as Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence

Veteran Technology Leader Will Advance Responsible AI Innovation Across Accurate's Global Screening Platform, Products and Operations

Horizon Aircraft Advances Cavorite X7 Flight Model Through Partnership With Marshall Aerospace

Global aviation engineering and defense expert Marshall Aerospace supports Horizon Aircraft's hybrid eVTOL development and certification process

Instawork Robotics Lab Debuts Instacore - a Wearable System Built to Scale Real-World Robot Training Data

Lightweight Five-Camera System Balances the Data Requirements of Leading Research Labs With the Comfort and Usability Requirements of Real-World Operators

Landmark $101 Million Verdict Awarded in North Carolina Personal Injury Lawsuit

Award is Believed to Be the Largest Personal Injury Lawsuit Verdict in North Carolina History

OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announced its own filing, as both companies look to raise the massive sums needed to expand.

Tech stock rebound drives Wall Street gains, oil pares rise after fresh strikes

Tech stocks drove global equity markets on Monday, with steep selling last week having a knock-on effect in Asia but attracting US investors to buy the dip, while oil prices rose moderately after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes against one another despite a purported ceasefire.

Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help

Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a first attempt.

UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action

Oceans are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action, a major UN report warned Monday, with seas warming and rising faster, ice cover shrinking and marine ecosystems under mounting strain.

Uber and Wayve set to launch first UK robotaxis in summer

Wayve, a British startup specialised in artificial intelligence for self-driving vehicles, said Monday it was ready to launch its robotaxi service with Uber in London as early as this summer.

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