American Express Reports Earnings on July 24. Here's Why Card-Fee Growth Matters More Than Spending This Quarter.

China’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

China’s electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in June failed to match their year-on-year numbers for the sixth month in a row, even as carmakers offered promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers, exacerbating worries about Chinese EV firms’ profitability. A total of 1.04 million pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars were handed to customers in mainland China last month, down 7 per cent from the same period in 2025, preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association showed. During the...

Bank of America data shows retail spending rose in June

Bank of America data shows retail spending rose in June

‘Moana 2’ Box Office, Disney+ Subscribers Drive Disney U.K. Revenue to $5.8 Billion in 2025

The Walt Disney Company’s U.K. subsidiary, The Walt Disney Company Limited, which encompasses theatrical film distribution, streaming and licensing, generated more than £4.4 billion (5.8 billion) in revenue for 2025. The number represents an 11.1 increase in revenue year-on-year and a 37.7 increase in post-tax profits, which rose from £589 million to £811 million in []

PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines To Report Earnings; FOMC's Meeting Minutes In Focus

PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines To Report Earnings; FOMC's Meeting Minutes In Focus

May inflation surge

Welcome to The Hill's Business Economy newsletter {beacon} Business Economy Business Economy The Big Story Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May: 5 takeaways Federal inflation data released Thursday showed prices rising at the fastest annual rate in three years, posing serious challenges for President Trump and policymakers. © The Associated Press...

The hidden cost of your points

Credit card swipe fees hit a record 198 billion in 2025, intensifying debate over who really pays for rewards programs

3 Reasons to Load Up on Netflix Stock Before July 16

Netflix reports earnings July 16, and these three overlooked metrics could reveal whether its next phase of growth is just beginning.

Trump was right to let USMCA die. Now build with Canada and reset with Mexico

President Donald Trump last week declined to renew the existing U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement. The consequence of this decision is that while the term of the agreement runs to June 30, 2036, its individual provisions are subject to annual review and renegotiation in each year for the remainder of the 10-year term. Simply put, USMCA []

Trump Made 327 Stock Purchases In Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), And Other Tech Giants Day Before Tariff Pause

A CNBC analysis of President Donald Trump’s financial disclosures reveals he made 327 individual stock purchases on April 8, 2025, the day before he announced a sweeping rollback of his “Liberation Day” tariffs. The very next day, Trump posted on his Truth Social account that it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” before announcing a [] The post Trump Made 327 Stock Purchases In Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), And Other Tech Giants Day Before Tariff Pause appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Xbox Warns That Even More Price Increases Are Coming

Xbox has warned that even more price increases for its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles are on the horizon. Within the past day, Xbox announced its third price increase since 2025 for its current-gen platforms. This change, which will go into effect on August 1st, will see the 1TB version of the []

Trump made 327 stock buys right before he sent the market soaring with tariffs pause, disclosure reveals

The purchases were made on April 8, 2025, six days after Trump initiated a global trade war and day before he posted on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!”

Japan tax revenues hit record ¥84 trillion in fiscal 2025

The growth reflected higher wages and corporate earnings, as well as a rise in the value of consumption amid inflation.

Pixars ‘Hoppers’ Becomes #1 Most Streamed Movie in Rare Disney Streaming Win

Disney executives may finally have a reason to celebrate. According to the latest Nielsen streaming rankings, Pixar's Hoppers debuted as the most-streamed movie in the United States during the week of June 1-7, becoming the No. 1 streaming film despite arriving on Disney+ midway through the tracking period. The post Pixars ‘Hoppers’ Becomes 1 Most Streamed Movie in Rare Disney Streaming Win appeared first on That Park Place.

Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary

Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary

SDCC ’26: ComicsPRO’s Retailer Day, EW passes on party, con moving dates and more

Retailer Day is getting bigger but the Entertainment Weekly Party has been cancelled and more SDCC '26 news

GameStop's Pokémon 30th anniversary price markup is ridiculous

Despite shocking trading card prices, fans are still pre-ordering the 30th anniversary at the video game retailer

PepsiCo Q2 Results: Earnings Miss Street Estimates As North American Market Drags

Pepsi's net income attributable to the firm increased from 1.26 billion, or 92 cents per share, to 2.98 billion, or 2.18 per share, in the second quarter.

US consumer spending picks up as inflation hits three-year high

U.S. consumer spending accelerated in May even as prices rose at the fastest pace in more than three years, suggesting Americans are powering through the fallout from the Iran war. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 4.1 from ...

Inflation Remains Undefeated

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge just delivered another reminder that inflation has not been defeated. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose 4.1 year-over-year in May, the highest annual reading in three years, after climbing 0.4 during the month alone. Even stripping out food and energy, the so-called “core” PCE increased another 0.3 []

US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play

US inflation climbed to 4.1 in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table for September. Despite this, consumer spending surged, bolstered by tax refunds and a stock market rally. Business investment in equipment also rebounded, particularly in AI-related technology, offering a mixed economic outlook.

New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US

The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy. A new report by LendingTree citing data from Experian for the first quarter of 2026 found that the average monthly payment for a new vehicle rose 2.9 from a year []

Ireland's top 10 most-wanted snacks from abroad

With the increase in popularity, grocery store tourism has been named one of the biggest travel trends of the year in 2026.

China's Gold Imports Hit Multi-Year High as Investment Demand Strengthens

China's gold imports surged to approximately 163 tonnes in May 2026, marking the highest monthly level since March 2024, according to the latest Chinese customs data. As a result, total gold imports during the first five months of the year reached around 692 tonnes, representing a 76 year-on-year increase, highlighting the renewed momentum in the world's largest gold market.

June 2026 COVID-19 SRD payment dates: What beneficiaries need to know

June 2026 COVID-19 SRD payment dates: What beneficiaries need to know

Disney agreed to $50M settlement over claims it made live-TV streaming expensive

Lawsuit alleged Disney inflated market prices by making carriers include ESPN.

Key measure of inflation climbed in May as surging oil prices pushed costs higher

Inflation is rising — but U.S. consumers seem to be shrugging it off. A key measure of price growth accelerated in May as surging oil prices pushed costs higher

Comment to the FCC Regarding the Renewal of Certain Broadcast Licenses of the Walt Disney Company

Comment to the FCC Regarding the Renewal of Certain Broadcast Licenses of the Walt Disney Company

Grá Macroom Gift Card hits €200,000 in sales in 5 months

A local gift card in Macroom has reached a milestone of 200,000 in sales in 5 months, with over 3,300 in-store transactions in local businesses. The Grá Macroom Gift Card launched in October 2025 for Macroom and its neighbouring villages. Over 100 businesses in the area accept the gift card, including shops, restaurants, hotels, salons and services. []

EDITORIAL: What does Mark Carney mean by ‘affordable?’

May’s annualized inflation rate of 3.2 highest it’s been since December 2023

Here’s How Much PepsiCo Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

Here’s How Much PepsiCo Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Just Dropped $350 for Prime Day. Here’s the Rest of the Deals.

Amazon’s annual Prime Day shopping event has entered its third and final day of discounts in Canada. The remaining promotional window features notable price cuts on Google’s hardware lineup, including significant markdowns on unlocked Pixel smartphones, Nest smart home hardware, and wireless accessories. Check out the following deals below: Pixel Smartphones Smartwatches Google Pixel [] The post Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Just Dropped 350 for Prime Day. Here’s the Rest of the Deals. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Average new car payment hits record $770 a month as costs surge higher

The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy. A new report by LendingTree citing data from Experian for the first quarter of 2026 found that the average monthly payment for a new vehicle rose 2.9 from a year []...Click to read more

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule: Times, dates, streams, and panels at SDCC 2026

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule: Times, dates, streams, and panels at SDCC 2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Unleashes Record Apple and Headphone Discounts as Shoppers Rush for the Biggest Tech Deals

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is officially underway, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest technology shopping events in recent memory. Running from June 23 through June 26, the four-day sale has triggered aggressive discounts across Apple’s ecosystem, premium headphones, smart home devices, laptops, tablets, wearables, and Amazon’s own hardware lineup. Retail analysts and deal trackers say some products have already reached their lowest prices of the year, prompting consumers to move quickly before inventory runs out. Apple products have emerged as the biggest attraction of Amazon Prime Day 2026. Significant discounts are available on

US May PCE Inflation Rises 4.1%

U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0 for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and keeping an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this year on the table.

Business conditions remain above their long-term average – Central Bank of Malta

The Bank’s Business Conditions Index indicates that in May, annual growth in business activity edged slightly upwards and remained above its long-term average

Yellow Card expands global stablecoin network with Swiss regulatory approval

The regulatory approval comes seven months after Yellow Card discontinued its retail trading business to focus on its business-to-business infrastructure operations.

MBIE told to look at financial processes after 'unexplained variance' in immigration revenue

There was a 3.6m variation in revenue in the 2023/24 year, officials said in a 'no-surprises' briefing to the immigration minister.