Business

The gap between big tech and the rest of the market just vanished. Here’s what it means for investors.

Goldman Sachs says hot technology stocks have taken a beating, and investors should take a fresh look.

Stacked! How the north of England fell in love with American deli sandwiches – video

Jimi Famurewa, restaurant critic and food journalist, discovers how American regional deli sandwich culture is being reinvented in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. From hoagies and subs to hero rolls, Jimi samples the upgraded sandwiches…

What the market is saying about the U.S. intervention to prop up the yen

Following the joint involvement the yen now sits at ¥157 to the dollar, down from just above ¥163, which represented its lowest level in four decades.

Brazil Nominal Deficit Nears 10% of GDP in 2026

RIO BUSINESS · BRAZIL, 3 AUGUST 2026 Key Facts Headline — Brazil’s nominal fiscal deficit widened to nearly 10% of GDP in the 12 months to June 2026, the widest since 2021. Interest — Nominal interest reached R$1.11 trillion (US$219bn)…

Brazil Pushes India Trade Mission as US Tariffs Hit

Analysis · Brazil, 3 August 2026 Key Facts Who — Brazil’s minister of development, industry, trade and services, Márcio Elias Rosa, is leading the mission. When — he departed on Monday 3 August for a trip running to Friday 7 August. Aim…

Chile Water Utility Stakes Sale Could Raise US$150 Million

Rio Business · Chile, 3 August 2026 Key Facts What — Chile’s government is studying the sale of the state’s minority stakes in the country’s main water utilities. Companies — the roughly 5% holdings cover Aguas Andinas, Esval, Essbio and…

France tightens checks on foreign purchases of 'sensitive' firms

Until now, the Economy Ministry had a say whenever a foreign company bought 25% or more of a French business; that threshold has now been cut to 10%.

Additional 30% tax on imported rice sought

MANILA, Philippines — Two farmers’ organizations have asked the Tariff Commission to impose an additional 30-percent safeguard duty on imported rice, arguing that the continued surge in imports is hurting local producers. In a joint…

SpaceX Investors Want to Quiz Elon Musk About a Potential Tesla Merger

Many wonder whether a merger is ahead

China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations

Whole Foods is Dhedding the "Whole Paycheck" Label

Under Amazon, Whole Foods is shedding its "whole paycheck" reputation. The chain has cut prices and expanded private label selection in a bid to attract inflation-bit shoppers, Matt Day explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

Whole Foods Stocks More Affordable Items With Expanded 365 Brand

The grocery chain has cut prices and expanded its 365 private label selection in a timely bid to attract inflation-bit shoppers.