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Mark Zuckerberg’s Superyacht Ignored Stranded Boat in Alaska
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced scrutiny after tracking data and passenger accounts revealed his 387-foot superyacht, Launchpad, stayed floating in the water…
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Marcus Lin
Marcus Lin is the editorial identity for TellingPointy's Business desk, covering companies, markets, labour, trade, regulation, and the changing economics of everyday life. Lin looks past the day's price movement to examine incentives, balance-sheet realities, competitive pressure, and the effects corporate decisions have on workers and consumers. His desk treats company claims as claims, numbers as evidence that needs context, and market excitement as something to interrogate rather than amplify.
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U.S. Stocks Edge Back From Record Highs As Oil Prices Rise
U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs on Thursday, pressured by rising oil prices and mixed quarterly corporate results. The S&P 500…
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Andy Burnham Announces Bus Fare Caps and Energy Tax Relief
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched an early cost-of-living drive across the UK, announcing plans to reduce single bus ticket prices and…
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Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay an additional $567m in a child safety lawsuit. The ruling targets the Instagram, Facebook,…
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Governor Spanberger Intervenes in $67 Billion Dominion-NextEra Energy Merger
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday she will formally intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy,…
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Yun Express Driver Caught Tossing Amazon Package Onto Florida Porch
A Florida resident shared Ring doorbell camera footage showing a delivery driver hurling a package onto a concrete porch instead of walking…
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Oil Prices Stabilize After Steep Losses Amid Iran Talks And Hormuz Disruptions
Global energy markets faced renewed turbulence on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as oil prices stabilized following steep losses while international investors weighed…
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Saudi-Led Group Finalises $55bn Purchase of Electronic Arts
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has finalised the $55bn (£41bn) purchase of Electronic Arts (EA). The deal…
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Eli Lilly Raises Outlook As Mounjaro And Zepbound Sales Surge
The pharmaceutical giant posted better-than-expected quarterly financial results, sending its shares up 5% in premarket trading. Blockbuster Demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound…
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European Stocks Climb Toward Record Highs on Strong Corporate Earnings
European stocks climbed toward record highs, driven by strong corporate earnings and energy sector gains. Markets balanced solid financial results against persistent…
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Drayah Financial Declares Dividend Despite Q2 Profit Drop
Drayah Financial reported a 6% year-on-year drop in second-quarter net profit for 2026, driven by higher operating expenses tied to technology and…
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Gulftainer to Strategically Sponsor Ninth Sharjah Investment Forum
Sharjah’s Foreign Direct Investment office, Invest in Sharjah, has announced that port operator Gulftainer will serve as a strategic sponsor for the…