58 m. ago Toshiba Releases Automotive Photorelay with 1800V Output Withstand Voltage

– Suitable for 800V automotive battery systems – KAWASAKI, Japan — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched an automotive photorelay[1], “ TLX9165T,” in a 10pin SO16L-T package, that supports high voltage automotive batteries with an output withstand voltage of 1800V (min). Volume shipments start today. Improved charge times and longer cruising ranges […]

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77 m. ago China Probes $100 Underwriting Fee Amid Xi Price War Clampdown

China is investigating some of the nation’s top investment banks over bond underwriting fees that hit below $100, as regulators expanded a crackdown on a long-standing price war amid broader efforts by President Xi Jinping to curb cutthroat competition.

Economics

2 h. ago Private Equity Veteran ShawKwei Is Shunning China Investments

ShawKwei & Partners, one of Hong Kong oldest private equity firms that three years ago decamped for rival Singapore, is staying away from China despite a more bullish sentiment growing toward the world’s second largest economy.

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3 h. ago Vagaro Research Shows 90% of Service Professionals Face High Stress & Burnout

SAN FRANCISCO — New data from the 2025 Vagaro Vantage Report reveals higher levels of stress and other mental health concerns in professionals across self-care industries. According to research by Vagaro, the leading software for beauty and wellness businesses, an overwhelming 90% of professionals surveyed reported experiencing moderate to high stress over the past year, […]

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3 h. ago Trump Eyes Tariff Rate of 10% or 15% for More Than 150 Countries

President Donald Trump said he would send letters to more than 150 countries notifying them of tariff rates and that the levies imposed could be 10% or 15% as he forges ahead with his trade agenda.

Economics

4 h. ago Petrobras Eyes Return to Retail Fuel Sector to Limit Pump Prices

Petrobras is considering a return to retail fuel sales after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the state-controlled oil company’s top executive complained about high pump prices.

Economics

4 h. ago Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs

Alcoa Corp., the largest US aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter, showing how US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda has affected the industry.

Economics

4 h. ago Molson Coors Beverage Company Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

GOLDEN, Colo. & MONTREAL — The Board of Directors of Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A) today declared a regular quarterly dividend on its Class A and Class B common stock of US$0.47 per share, payable September 19, 2025, to stockholders of record on September 5, 2025. The quarterly dividend is payable to holders […]

Economics

5 h. ago UK and Germany to Pledge to Defend Each Other in Reset of Ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign a new Anglo-German treaty in London on Thursday that includes a commitment to assist each other in case of armed attack.

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5 h. ago NDP Labour Critic to Join CUPE 5525 Members on Their Picket Line on Thursday

TORONTO — Thursday July 17th is the 8th week of picketing for CUPE local 5525. To mark the occasion the 24 racialized Personal Care Workers of CUPE 5525 are excited to welcome NDP Shadow Minister for Labour Jamie West, and Michelle Campbell, President of CUPE 1734 to their picket line. The workers have been on […]

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5 h. ago City adjusts Stephen Avenue construction schedule to avoid disrupting summer business

Work on its electrical systems, stormwater pipes and century-old water mains is planned

Economics

6 h. ago Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 14, 2025

TORONTO — Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX: CHE.UN) will release its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 on Thursday, August 14, 2025 after market close. A conference call to review the results will be webcast live on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. To access the webcast click here. […]

Economics

8 h. ago LILLEY: U.S. arrest warrant alleges deep Canadian ties to fentanyl trade

Affidavit unsealed in U.S. court links accused B.C. drug kingpin to global trade in narcotics

Economics

8 h. ago Amazon’s Emissions Climbed 6% in 2024 on Data Center Buildout

Amazon.com Inc.’s carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

Society

8 h. ago Faced with geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record

WASHINGTON (AP) — American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s tariffs have become their top concerns, according to a business survey released Wednesday. The companies are also challenged by China’s slowing economy, where weak domestic […]

Economics

9 h. ago Aura Minerals Shares Mixed in US Debut After Oversubscribed Deal

Aura Minerals Inc. shares were little changed from the offer price in a US trading debut, after the gold and copper miner raised $196 million in a listing in New York.

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9 h. ago Sangoma and Quicklert Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Schools Comply with Alyssa’s Law and Enhance Campus Safety

MARKHAM, Ontario & CARMEL, Ind. — Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) (“Sangoma”), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, and Quicklert, a pioneer in AI-powered communications, emergency notification and security technology emergency communication and safety platforms, are proud to announce a […]

Society

9 h. ago Nanochon Announces Health Canada Approval for First in Human Investigation

WASHINGTON — Nanochon, a Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD-based orthopedic device biotech company developing an implant for treating articular cartilage defects in the knee, is thrilled to announce that it was granted Health Canada Approval for their first in human clinical trial. The trial will be led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Fathi Abuzgaya, who will […]

Economics

9 h. ago Adastra Announces Availability of Three Agentic AI Offers in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category

TORONTO — Adastra Corporation, a leading provider of artificial intelligence and data analytics services, today announced the availability of three new offers – Agentic AI on AWS, ERP Order Tracking & Supplier Automation and Sales Data Navigator for CRM & Marketing Insights – in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers […]

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10 h. ago ProAmpac Releases 2025 Sustainability Impact Report: A Decade of Flexibility. A Future of Possibilities

CINCINNATI — ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the release of its 2025 Sustainability Impact Report. This year’s theme, A Decade of Flexibility. A Future of Possibilities. celebrates the company’s decade-long journey of sustainable innovation and sets the foundation for its forward-looking climate and packaging goals. “As we celebrate ten […]

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