Google said Wednesday that it would sign the EU AI code of practice. The code provides guidance on how to meet the requirements of the EU's landmark AI Act.

Polaris reported Q2 financials well above Wall Street's and the market's expectations. Overstocked dealer inventories are a subsiding headwind, underlined by a fair Q3 outlook. The macroeconomic environment remains turbulent. High interest rates and consumer uncertainty still weigh on retail sales, while tariffs continue to add significant pressure on Polaris' Chinese sourcing. I believe that PII stock has a fair margin of safety. My DCF model suggests a fair value of $63.4.

Anubhuti Sahay, Head of India Economics Research at Standard Chartered Bank says India can absorb the cost of shifting from Russian to U.S. crude oil if sanctions hit and it's forced to stop importing Russian oil. Sahay does not think it will amount to an "oil shock", and India will be able to manage it without a significant impact on inflation.

Gold and silver trade sideways as traders await Fed guidance. Key resistance levels at $3,352 and $38.30 could define the next move post-FOMC.

Digital Realty Trust boasts a strong balance sheet, high asset coverage, and robust fixed-charge coverage, supporting its investment-grade credit ratings. Preferred shares trade below par, offering yields above 6%, presenting an attractive income opportunity for moderate-risk investors. DLR's capital structure is healthy, with 93% fixed-rate debt and a market-adjusted asset coverage of 496%.

Led By Visionary Team Bridging Wall Street, DeFi and Web3 Fundamental Global Inc. to be Renamed FG Nexus Inc. Fundamental Global Co-Founder Joe Moglia to serve as Executive Advisor to the Company Maja Vujinovic, an Early Blockchain Pioneer, to Lead the Digital Asset Business Strategic and financial investors include Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Hivemind Capital, Syncracy Capital, Digital Currency Group (DCG), and Kenetic Charlotte, NC, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fundamental Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) (the “Company” or “Fundamental Global”) today announced the pricing and signing of a private placement for the purchase and sale of 40,000,000 prefunded common …

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRDN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing potential best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive collaboration and license agreement with Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Kissei”) to develop and commercialize veligrotug and VRDN-003 in Japan. Both molecules are anti-insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) a.

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IBKR--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) today announced the expansion of Forecast Contracts into Europe.

Payoneer is undervalued after a 35% stock drop, presenting a compelling long-term entry point despite short-term uncertainty and withdrawn 2025 guidance. Global expansion, growing user volume, high investment, and strategic acquisitions like Easylink in China support long-term growth, even as interest income slows. A strong balance sheet with $525M cash, no debt, and robust free cash flow enables PAYO's self-funded growth, resilience through global crises, and share repurchases.

Bath & Body Works has a modest moat fueled by strong brand loyalty, vertical integration, and high returns, but it faces headwinds from changing consumer preferences and rising digital competition. The company's asset-light model and robust capital allocation support strong operating margins and a sustained, very compelling ROIC well above its WACC. Trading at depressed valuations, the stock looks particularly cheap when viewed through the lens of its strong operational performance.

Swiss lender UBS posts a Q2 net profit beat but CEO Sergio Ermotti tells CNBC that tariff ‘fatigue' is beginning to affect client sentiment. Chinese and U.S. negotiators have failed to confirm a trade truce following 2 days of discussions in Stockholm.

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) shares fell over 4% after the bank reported a 29% plunge in second-quarter profit, but still unveiled another $3 billion share buyback and $0.10 quarterly dividend. Profit before tax came in at $6.3 billion for the second quarter, down $2.6 billion year-on-year due to a $2.14 billion impairment charge relating to a longstanding investment in China 'associate' Bank of Communications (BoCom) and exposure to the Hong Kong real estate market, which led to expected credit losses rising $900 million to $1.9 billion.

PayPal delivered strong Q2 results, beating estimates and raising guidance, yet shares dropped close to 10%, creating a compelling long-term buying opportunity. User growth was modest at 2%, but total payment volume and revenues rose 5%, with operating income up 13% due to margin expansion. Aggressive share buybacks have reduced share count by over 20% in recent years, boosting EPS growth and enhancing shareholder value.

Despite this, 99% of respondents supported a ban in the private sector, surpassing the 94% in favour of a public sector ban READING, England , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today published new research revealing a sharp divide between principle and practice around the proposed ban on ransomware payments. While 96% of surveyed UK business leaders from £100 million+ companies believe payments should be banned across both public and private sectors, 75% admit that if a ban was extended to the private sector, …

Crude oil holds a five-week high near $69 as inventory builds and geopolitical risks fuel market volatility ahead of key macro developments.

Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Wednesday Airbnb has withdrawn the 65,000 listings for holiday rentals it said violated existing rules back in May.

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB) shares rose 4.6% after hours on Tuesday as the coffee chain said its turnaround efforts are ahead of schedule, encouraging investors despite a sharper-than-expected drop in profits. Adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter fell to $0.50, down 46% from a year earlier and well below analysts' forecasts.

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Operational footprint increases by 1100%; Workforce nearly triples Huel's recent integration of an electric HGV will save 8.5 tonnes of CO2 per year LONDON, England, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced it is evolving its partnership with Huel, the leading producer of nutritionally complete food products, to support Huel's rapid growth. GXO has supported Huel's growth trajectory and provided the space Huel needs to meet increasing demand from customers worldwide.

GSK PLC (LSE:GSK, NYSE:GSK) said on Wednesday it expects to deliver results at the top end of its guidance for the year after reporting a robust second quarter, fuelled by strong sales in its Specialty Medicines and Vaccines businesses. The pharmaceuticals giant posted sales of £8 billion for the three months to June, up 6% at constant exchange rates.