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Costco Canada Expands Recall to Toaster Ovens, Go-Karts on July 31
Costco Canada recalls Panasonic toaster ovens, Aston Martin go-karts, and Alfa Croissants due to fire, injury, and mould hazards. Full details on affected lot codes and refund options.
Sony Group Corp. Reports 32% Profit Growth Despite Earthquake Disruptions
On July 31, 2026, Sony Group Corp. reported a 32% increase in quarterly profit, even after a powerful earthquake in Japan disrupted some of its operations earlier in the week. Strong results from its PlayStation, music, and imaging businesses helped offset temporary issues at several semiconductor facilities. The better-than-expected earnings also led Sony to raise…
HSBC to Sell $36 Billion in Mortgages as Australian Banking Operations Wind Down
On July 31, 2026, HSBC announced it will sell its A$36 billion (US$25 billion) Australian mortgages portfolio to Blackstone as it moves ahead with its plan to leave Australia’s retail banking market. The transaction is one of the country’s biggest banking deals in recent years and follows HSBC’s effort to simplify its global business. Existing…
Mammut Sold to Chinese Firm CPE for Up to €500M on July 31
Chinese investment firm CPE acquires Swiss outdoor brand Mammut from Jacobs Capital for up to €500 million. Headquarters remain in Aargau; CEO Heiko Schäfer stays in place.
Amazon Stock Jumps After Company Raises 2026 Capex to $220 Billion
On July 31, 2026, Amazon shares climbed after the company announced plans to increase its 2026 capital spending to $220 billion, reflecting a larger commitment to artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. The announcement came alongside stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and solid growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS), easing investor concerns about higher spending. With competition in…
Rentokil (LON: RTO) Plunges 17% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat as Slowing U.S. Pest Demand Weighs on Outlook
Rentokil Initial shares plunged 17.1% on Thursday, July 30, 2026, despite beating quarterly profit estimates. Shares fell to 367.5 pence, their lowest level since September 29, 2025. The pest control giant reported second-quarter adjusted profit before tax of $459 million, ahead of the $442.7 million consensus. Yet weakening North American residential demand overshadowed the beat…
Lloyds (LLOY.L) Jumps After H1 Profit Climbs 23% to £4.3B, Bank Targets Additional £2B Cost Cuts
Lloyds Banking Group shares jumped on July 30, 2026, after posting a £4.3 billion pre-tax profit for H1 2026. The figure beat an internal target of £4.1 billion and rose 23% from £3.5 billion a year earlier. Net interest income climbed 9% to £7.3 billion. Lloyds also unveiled a further £1 billion share buyback and…
Sony (TYO: 6758) Seeks to Acquire Tamron (TYO: 7740); Lens Maker Valued at $1.3 Billion
Sony Group Corporation (TYO: 6758) has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire camera lens manufacturer Tamron Co., Ltd. (TYO: 7740) and make it a wholly owned subsidiary. The reported transaction would value the remaining 84.47% stake in Tamron at approximately ¥200 billion ($1.3 billion). It is one of the largest recent deals undertaken by Sony’s…
Japan and South Korea Stocks Diverge as Nikkei 225 Jumps 0.93%, KOSPI Falls 1.10%, SK Hynix Slides Over 6%
Asian markets split sharply on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after two brutal days of chip-stock selling. The Nikkei 225 rebounded 0.93% to 62,003.09, recovering some of Wednesday’s losses. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 1.10%, dragged lower by SK Hynix’s 6.50% slide. Regulators moved to cap leveraged ETF exposure amid intensifying volatility concerns across the region. Nikkei…