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Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

Bull of the Day: Brainsway (BWAY)

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Brainsway shares have rallied more than 60% this year, with more bullish tailwinds at its back.

Bear of the Day: Lululemon athletica (LULU)

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Lululemon athletica shares continue to struggle as consumer trends shift and top line growth stagnates.

Trump considering a ‘massive attack’ on Iran as Tehran labels UK ‘accomplice’ to America

The president told Axios he was considering an operation "bigger than ever before."

South Korea's president invokes dramatic Japan realty crash to push domestic property agenda

Lee was highlighting the country's excessive investment in real estate, and highlighted that Japan's housing market "burst like a balloon."

CNBC Daily Open: Nations reject Trump's 'arbitrary' tariffs

There is an international backlash to President Trump's latest push to keep his tariff agenda alive, with his fresh move against American trading partners.

Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month

The Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll to 14 from 18, removing four service members killed this month.

Volkswagen expects full-year revenue squeeze after quarterly profit slump

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German auto giant Volkswagen on Friday reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profit and revised down its sales forecast for 2026.

How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced-labor justification

U.S. trading partners have rejected the forced-labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating.