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Fed proposes modernizing mutual bank rules
On July 31, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board requested comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations.
Aug 6, 2026
Aurora Therapeutics scraps lead program, cuts staff
Aurora Therapeutics, a startup building personalized gene-editing drugs, has scrapped its lead program and cut staff.
Aug 6, 2026
Fed proposes modernizing bank insider lending rule
On July 31, 2026, the Federal Reserve requested comment on a proposal to modernize Regulation O, its rule governing credit to bank insiders.
Aug 5, 2026
Fed holds rates as three members dissent
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9–3 to hold the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. The decision keeps the target range unchanged in support …
Aug 5, 2026
Fed approves FS Bancorp merger with Pacific West
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board approved the application by FS Bancorp, Inc., of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, to merge with Pa…
Aug 5, 2026
Ionic Digital jumps 26% in Nasdaq debut
Nasdaq's largest direct listing since 2021 came from Ionic Digital, a bitcoin miner formed out of Celsius Network's bankruptcy. The stock rose 26% on …
Aug 5, 2026
Iran rejects Oman's Hormuz plan, offers its own
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint oversight of the Strait of Hormuz and made a counterproposal of its own. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ka…
Aug 5, 2026
Aberdeen Group profit rises, shares fall
Aberdeen Group reported first-half IFRS profit before tax of 276 million pounds, up 2% from 271 million a year earlier. Net operating revenue rose 2% …
Jul 29, 2026
ADNOC tanker exits Hormuz with trackers off
In July 2026, an ADNOC LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz with its location devices turned off to avoid detection.
Jul 29, 2026
Eli Lilly buys psychedelic drug developer AtaiBeckley
On July 16, 2026, Lilly agreed to buy AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion upfront, with up to $1 billion more in milestone payments.
Jul 29, 2026
Texas Capital to try again after reincorporation vote fails
Texas Capital' proposal to reincorporate in Texas from Delaware failed at its April 2026 annual meeting, winning about 45% shareholder support. About …
Jul 29, 2026
EPA proposes rolling back coal ash protections
On April 9, 2025, the EPA proposed a major rollback of regulations governing coal ash, the residue from burning coal that contains heavy metals such a…
Jul 29, 2026
Ukraine drone strikes hit Russia's biggest online retailer
On July 29, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck several industrial facilities in the central Russian city of Ryazan, prompting Wildberries, Russia's biggest…
Jul 29, 2026
CarTrade Tech shares fall 7% despite profit rise
On July 29, 2026, shares of CarTrade Tech, the operator of OLX India, fell more than 7% after the company reported its Q1 FY27 results.
Jul 29, 2026
Personal bankruptcies rise as pandemic aid ends
More than half a million personal bankruptcies were filed in 2025 — nearly 50% more than in 2022.
Jul 29, 2026
Heathrow gets approval to recover £320m in expansion costs
The CAA permitted Heathrow to recoup £320m it spent on its third runway proposal since the start of 2025.
Jul 29, 2026
Ofgem proposes upfront fees for data centre grid connections
Ofgem has proposed forcing data centre developers to pay significant upfront fees to secure a grid connection.
Jul 29, 2026
Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism
On July 29, 2026, Russia's Federal Security Service charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activity and placed him on an international wanted list.
Jul 29, 2026
New Zealand awards first offshore drilling license since ban lifted
New Zealand's government awarded the first offshore oil and gas exploration license since lifting a drilling ban. Australian firm EnZed Energy receive…
Jul 29, 2026