13 m. ago Ontario city tightens security at community centre over ‘unsettling’ teen violence

A Hamilton recreation centre has resumed full programming after teen viol­ence, van­dal­ism and har­ass­ment promp­ted the city to tem­por­ar­ily close the facility.

Events

31 m. ago Norway Core Inflation Quickens for First Time in Four Months

Norway’s underlying inflation rate rose for the first time in four months, largely matching expectations and cementing the central bank’s outlook for more easing after the summer.

Economics

44 m. ago E3 Lithium Announces Arrival of Equipment for the Demonstration Facility at the Clearwater Project Site

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce the on-schedule arrival of equipment for the Demonstration Facility at the Clearwater Project site, including the 30-column Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) system and associated polishing and purification units. […]

Other

1 hour ago France Sees Europe’s Biggest Jump in Distressed Firms, A&M Says

France registered the biggest spike in the proportion of companies in financial distress last year as the country struggled with a weak labor market and deteriorating business sentiment.

Economics

2 h. ago Vedanta Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith Quits Amid Debt, Short

Vedanta Resources Ltd., the Indian mining conglomerate of billionaire Anil Agarwal that was targeted in a short-seller’s report, has lost the top executive of its base metals business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

3 h. ago Top CEOs Want Canada to Build a Strategic Minerals Reserve for Defense

Canada should become a world leader in producing and processing raw materials for military equipment and defense systems, according to an influential business group.

Events

3 h. ago Indonesia Touts ‘Sweetener’ as Negotiators Meet US Officials

Indonesia’s lead trade negotiator met with members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet in Washington, armed with several business deals to advance tariff talks after a last-hour effort to secure a resolution this week was derailed.

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4 h. ago Toronto coffee shop opened over COVID is closing down and here's what's replacing it

A Toronto coffee shop that exemplified the trendy minimalist aesthetic is officially calling it quits.There had been whispers about the impending closure of Dundas West's Hamers Coffee for weeks before the specialty coffee shop's owner, Derek, took to Instagram in mid-June to confirm the rumours.Opening its doors in early 2020, the cafe's ability to stick around despite opening at perhaps the worst possible time for a new business in the last decade is a testament to just how quickly Hamers became a cherished part of the neighbourhood.With a sleek, minimal interior and small-but-mighty menu, which included some truly to-die-for sandwiches, Hamers has become a cornerstone of Dundas West over its five years in business — no small feat in a neighbourhood renowned for its never-ending influx of buzzy businesses.Hamers' reign in the neighbourhood is soon to come to a close, though, as the team prepares to close it down for good after its final service on Sunday,...

Science

4 h. ago All Eyes on Tata Consultancy Services as India’s Earnings Season Begins

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Other

4 h. ago Prabowo Says Indonesia Can Hit 100% Renewable Energy by 2035

Indonesia aims to transition entirely to renewable energy by the middle of the coming decade, according to President Prabowo Subianto, well ahead of the country’s previously announced goal.

Other

5 h. ago BYD, Other EV Battery Makers Face More Pressure to Cut Emissions

Electric vehicle battery suppliers, including BYD Co. and EVE Energy Co., need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing sites and curb emissions in supply chains, according to environmental group Greenpeace.

Society

6 h. ago Murata Begins World’s First Mass Production of 47μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor in 0402

KYOTO, Japan — Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has begun the world’s first mass production of the 0402-inch size (1.0 × 0.5 mm) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) with a capacitance of 47μF*. The new product line, available in two variants with different temperature characteristics, is designed to advance MLCC miniaturization and enhance […]

Other

6 h. ago JM Sees Indian IPOs Adding $3 Trillion Market Value Over Decade

The boom in initial public offerings in India could add $2 trillion to $3 trillion in market value over the next decade, according to Vishal Kampani, vice chairman and managing director of JM Financial Ltd.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump Says 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Take Effect August 1

President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles to appliances.

Economics

7 h. ago Ottawa emboîtera le pas à Washington sur la fin du retrait des souliers à l’aéroport

Les autorités américaines ont trouvé d’autres moyens d’assurer la sécurité des voyageurs.

Transport

7 h. ago Power Trading in Japan Poised to Jump as Key Purchase Deal Ends

Trading volume in Japan’s power futures is set to climb as companies prepare for the upcoming expiration of a key agreement between the nation’s largest utilities, a shift expected to jolt the market.

Other

7 h. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English — his native tongue

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders Wednesday, and — after brief remarks from President Joseph Boakai — asked the business graduate where he […]

Politics

8 h. ago Biocytogen Enters into Antibody Licensing Agreement with BeOne Medicines to Accelerate Innovative Drug Development

BEIJING — Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Biocytogen, HKEX: 02315), a global biotechnology company that drives the research and development of novel antibody-based drugs with innovative technologies, today announced that it has entered into a global licensing agreement with BeOne Medicines Ltd., a global oncology company, for multiple fully human antibodies. Prior to this licensing […]

Sport

8 h. ago Chinese Tycoons Are Turning Indonesia Into an Aluminum Giant

Chinese tycoons are turbo-charging Indonesia’s aluminum industry with multi-billion dollar projects that rival the vast bets made on the country’s nickel riches roughly a decade ago, and threaten to shake up the global market for the metal.

Other

10 h. ago Middle East Oil Giants Say OPEC+’s Supply Surprise Needed by Market

Senior officials from three of OPEC’s core producer nations — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait — lined up on Wednesday to say that the super-sized addition of supply by the producer club at the weekend was needed by the global market.

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