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Apple Restores Telegram to App Store After Guideline Breach; Developer Removed Violating Content and Banned User
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store worldwide on Monday, August 3, 2026. The company said a routine review found content violating its guidelines against child sexual abuse material. Telegram acted quickly, removing the flagged content and banning the responsible user. Apple restored the messaging app within hours of the initial takedown. Apple’s Telegram…
DeepSeek AI Launches Ultra-Low-Cost V4-Flash Model Ahead of Potential IPO
DeepSeek AI released the official version of its V4-Flash model on July 31, 2026, undercutting rivals on price by a wide margin. The Chinese startup’s new model costs over 100 times less to operate than Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, according to research firm Artificial Analysis. The launch comes as DeepSeek AI reportedly prepares for a…
Prysmian Strikes $3.8 Billion Agreement to Buy U.S. Firm Atkore
On August 3, 2026, Italian cable maker Prysmian agreed to acquire U.S.-based electrical products company Atkore in a $3.8 billion cash deal. It is one of the largest industrial acquisitions announced this year. The agreement comes as investment in AI data centers, power grid upgrades, and electrification projects continues to grow. Prysmian plans to expand…
HSBC Exits Australian Retail Banking; Sells $36B Loan Book to Blackstone
HSBC closes all 19 Australian retail branches over 18 months after selling $36B loan portfolio to Blackstone. Pepper Money to service mortgages from early 2027.
HSBC Exits Australian Retail Banking After 40 Years; Sells $36B Loan Book to Blackstone
HSBC exits Australian retail banking after 40 years, selling its $36 billion loan book to Blackstone. All 19 branches to close over 18 months. Pepper Money will service the loans.
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.
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…
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…