$25 billion bet against SpaceX as short positions surge...

$25 billion bet against SpaceX as short positions surge to 32% of floating stock

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Investors are betting $25 billion against SpaceX as the company's stock has tumbled since going public last month. Short positions now account for 32% of the company's floating stock—a dramatic surge that...weiterlesen »

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$6.4 billion bridge paid by Canada - now Trump gets half the tolls for 15 years

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor opens to traffic Monday, but Canada has canceled a planned joint celebration with the United States after President Donald Trump announced...weiterlesen »

43% oil price surge to $100 sparks bidding war from Brazil to West Africa

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Oil prices have surged 43% this month to $100 per barrel as the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States reshapes global energy markets. The crisis has accelerated oil and gas exploration...weiterlesen »

What the ECB just signaled about September - and why your borrowing costs could rise

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent on Thursday, giving policymakers time to assess whether Middle East conflict will fuel inflation and require further tightening. The...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and AI doubts trigger Asian market rout—Fed rate hikes now priced in

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Asian stock markets plunged on Friday as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, driven by an escalating Middle East conflict and mounting doubts over artificial intelligence...weiterlesen »

Oil hits $100 after Red Sea attacks - UK petrol heading to record 160p as prices surge 20% since February

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices have surged to $100 a barrel for the first time since May, triggering a sharp spike in UK fuel costs that threatens to push petrol and diesel prices to near-record highs. The surge follows fresh...weiterlesen »

Japan's yen hits ¥164 per dollar - weakest since 1986 as inflation climbs 1.6%

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Japan's key inflation measure has risen for the first time in three months, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for another interest rate increase this year. The consumer price index excluding fresh food...weiterlesen »

Petrol approaching 160p per litre - what the Middle East oil spike means for UK drivers

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged sharply as oil exceeded $100 per barrel following renewed tensions in the Middle East. In Austria, diesel reached 2.009 euros per liter on Wednesday, while UK drivers...weiterlesen »

How Trump's red card intervention backfired - and Belgium used it as motivation

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Megan Rapinoe has blamed Donald Trump for disrupting the US men's national team's momentum at the 2026 World Cup. The soccer legend suggested Trump's intervention in a red card controversy threw the team...weiterlesen »

$15bn rocket grounded: SpaceX's Starship faces second delay after engine failure

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

SpaceX has delayed the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket to Friday, pushing back a critical milestone for the second time in a week. The company cited unfavorable weather conditions that...weiterlesen »

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Mortgage rates surge in Canada and UK as oil tops $100 amid Middle East crisis

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Mortgage rates in Canada and the UK are surging as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices and bond yields, reversing weeks of declining rates and threatening to increase borrowing costs for millions...weiterlesen »

Middle East flare-up sends oil past $100 - and inflation fears are back

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

European and Brazilian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Spain's Ibex 35 dropped 1.75% to below 19,300...weiterlesen »

BBC demands Trump's Jan 6 messages to prove he incited Capitol riot in $10bn lawsuit defense

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The BBC is demanding Donald Trump's personal messages from January 6, 2021, as evidence in its defense against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster aims to prove in court that Trump incited...weiterlesen »

Russia's economy grinds to 0.2% growth as major companies slash investments by 14.3%

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a sharp economic slowdown, with GDP growing just 0.2% in the first five months of 2026. The admission contradicts his efforts to project stability and...weiterlesen »

Musk publicly thanks chip suppliers as Tesla and SpaceX build up to $119bn factory

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk publicly thanked chip manufacturers Micron, Samsung, and TSMC during Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday - an unusual move that highlights the severe global memory shortage threatening the automotive...weiterlesen »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Russia is considering extending its ban on diesel exports for another month as Ukraine intensifies attacks on the country's oil infrastructure, Interfax reported. The move comes as Moscow grapples with...weiterlesen »

False Beauty Doctor in Court: "I Didn't Want to Hurt Anyone"

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Am Wiener Landesgericht hat der Prozess gegen eine falsche Beauty-Ärztin begonnen. Laut Anklage soll die 46-Jährige zahlreiche Patientinnen und Patienten schwer geschädigt haben. Die Angeklagte weist Vorsatz...weiterlesen »

$100 oil is back: Houthi tanker attacks send fuel prices soaring

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in two months after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. The strike has...weiterlesen »

Wall of Silence Surrounding KHM Separation in Salzburg

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Rund um die einvernehmliche Trennung im KHM-Museumsverband bleiben viele Fragen offen. Das KHM verweist auf Vertraulichkeit, während das Magazin „profil“ in Salzburg auf eine „Mauer des Schweigens“ gestoßen...weiterlesen »

England fans praised abroad while domestic abuse soars at home during World Cup

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Domestic violence and football-related incidents in England and Wales reached record levels during the 2026 World Cup, despite England fans abroad earning praise for exemplary behavior. Police recorded...weiterlesen »

Energy shock's full impact yet to hit: Lagarde warns inflation stays above 2% until 2027

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, keeping its key rates unchanged as the energy shock continues to fuel inflation across the Eurozone. ECB President Christine Lagarde warned...weiterlesen »

$240bn bet, 7 red flags raised - but FIFA sees no World Cup match-fixing

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

An international sports integrity body has flagged seven potential betting irregularities during the 2026 men's World Cup, creating a stark contrast with FIFA's own assessment that found no suspicious...weiterlesen »

$100 oil returns as Red Sea tanker attacks fuel global supply crisis fears

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Brent crude oil surged past $100 per barrel on Thursday for the first time in two months, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and fresh attacks on oil infrastructure. The benchmark price jumped 6.3%...weiterlesen »

Women in Austria Pay the Highest Price

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Österreich liegt beim Arbeitsmarkt insgesamt gut im EU-Vergleich. Doch bei Teilzeit, Lohnlücke und Kinderbetreuung sieht der ÖGB massiven Handlungsbedarf. Vor allem Frauen würden dadurch Einkommen, Chancen...weiterlesen »

Hormuz shutdown and South China Sea clashes trigger dual crises at urgent ASEAN talks in Manila

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Southeast Asian foreign ministers convened in Manila on Thursday for urgent talks dominated by dual crises threatening the region's stability. The US-Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggering...weiterlesen »

Engine failures force SpaceX to try again as AI predicts 40% chance of catastrophic failure

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

SpaceX prepares for another critical test flight of its massive Starship rocket Thursday, just one week after an aborted launch attempt rattled investors and wiped $1 trillion off the company's market...weiterlesen »

What did this barrister say in court - and why could it land him in the dock?

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

A leading human rights barrister faces trial next week for contempt of court over his closing speech in a high-profile Palestine Action case, sparking widespread alarm among legal professionals who fear...weiterlesen »

Russia claims Germany could build nuclear bomb within a year - Berlin fires back

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Germany has firmly rejected Russian accusations that it is preparing to develop nuclear weapons, calling the claims unfounded propaganda. Government spokesperson Steffen Meyer stated today in Berlin that...weiterlesen »

$98 oil and rising gas prices: Why ECB's next move just got a lot harder

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

The European Central Bank is widely expected to pause interest rate hikes on Thursday, keeping borrowing costs at 2.25% following June's increase. But renewed fighting between the United States and Iran...weiterlesen »

Vienna Remains a Luxury Hotspot: Real Estate Prices Are Rising Again

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der österreichische Luxusimmobilienmarkt hat 2025 wieder zugelegt. Laut REMAX stieg das Transaktionsvolumen auf 3,36 Milliarden Euro. Besonders stark entwickelten sich Wohnungen, Wien bleibt bei Spitzenpreisen...weiterlesen »

Equinor profits nearly double to $11.5bn as US-Iran war drives oil prices to $97 per barrel

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Norway's state oil company Equinor has reported a near-doubling of quarterly profits to $11.5 billion, capitalizing on surging oil and gas prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran. The Stavanger-based...weiterlesen »

Your phone could be compromised: German intelligence warns defense workers of Russian threat

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has issued an urgent warning to defense industry employees: they face heightened risks of Russian espionage, sabotage, and potentially even targeted attacks. The...weiterlesen »

EasyJet profits crash 70% as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring by £105 million

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

EasyJet's profits plunged 70% in the second quarter as soaring fuel costs and declining bookings linked to the Iran war hit the budget airline hard. The carrier reported pre-tax profits of £85 million...weiterlesen »

Ukraine destroys $3bn of stock at Russia's biggest online retailer in drone strikes

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, on Wednesday morning in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions of southern Russia. Russian authorities reported...weiterlesen »

False Beauty Doctor in Court: Up to Ten Years Imprisonment Possible

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Am Donnerstag muss sich eine 45-Jährige vor dem Wiener Landesgericht verantworten. Laut Anklage soll sie mit Botox- und Hyaluronbehandlungen zahlreiche Menschen schwer verletzt haben. A 45-year-old woman...weiterlesen »

BOJ rate hike timing splits economists as political pressure mounts and yen slides past 163

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Half of surveyed economists expect the Bank of Japan to postpone its next benchmark interest rate hike until December, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government seen as a key obstacle to further...weiterlesen »

100 LGBTQ+ aid workers forced into sex work after Trump cuts eliminate their jobs in Nepal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Around 100 LGBTQ+ aid workers in Nepal have turned to sex work to survive after US foreign aid cuts eliminated their jobs. They now walk the same streets as the vulnerable people they once helped. The...weiterlesen »

Bus fares drop to £two from January: Save up to £500 a year on your commute

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK government has reinstated a £2 cap on most single bus fares in England starting in January, backed by £400 million in additional funding running until December 2027. The measure reverses last year's...weiterlesen »

Trump's global tariffs expire Friday as $81.3bn refund reveals Supreme Court defeat

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Trump's global tariffs expire on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled his earlier duties unlawful. The US government has refunded $81.3 billion in tariffs between October 2025 and June, while the president...weiterlesen »

Did Russia help Iran strike CIA bases? US probes drone attacks in Gulf region

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US intelligence analysts are investigating whether Russia assisted Iran in drone attacks that targeted CIA facilities in the Gulf region. The probe examines if Moscow provided targeting data or advanced...weiterlesen »

US allows Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment in 30-year nuclear deal - despite fighting Iran over it

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement on Wednesday that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program. The deal has sparked immediate concerns from...weiterlesen »

Mourinho turned off TV after 10 minutes as FIFA defends 48-team World Cup expansion

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain has won the first 48-team World Cup after five-and-a-half weeks and 104 matches across North America. Before celebrations had even concluded, FIFA is already discussing a further expansion to 64...weiterlesen »

Tesla profits tank despite strong sales—here's what Musk is spending on instead

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Tesla's profits fell sharply below Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter as CEO Elon Musk accelerates spending on artificial intelligence and robotics. The company reported its first negative...weiterlesen »

SpaceX stock crashes 47% from peak, falls below IPO price just one month after launch

vor einem Tag - upday.com

SpaceX shares have plummeted 47% from their peak following the company's IPO last month, raising concerns about technology sector valuations and market dynamics. The dramatic decline below the issue price...weiterlesen »

Over 70 drone strikes in one month as RSF escalates siege on Sudanese city

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Sudanese city of El Obeid faces intensifying drone attacks as paramilitary forces battle the army for control of central Sudan. International officials warn the escalation could signal a grim new phase...weiterlesen »

Cold Front Brings Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Back

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nach einem ruhigen Mittwoch steigt ab Donnerstag die Gewittergefahr wieder deutlich an. Besonders am Wochenende drohen laut Prognosen lokal schwere Unwetter. After a short breather, the unsettled weather...weiterlesen »

100 meters deep, but Trump says it won't help - Iran's nuclear bunker in crosshairs

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, an underground complex under construction near the Natanz enrichment site. Trump told journalists on...weiterlesen »

New Particle Accelerator in China Sets Records

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

China hat den neuen Schwerionen-Beschleuniger HIAF technisch abgenommen und startet nun den Probebetrieb. Schon in den Tests erreichte die Anlage Rekordintensitäten bei Sauerstoff- und Wismut-Ionen. In...weiterlesen »

EU demands decarbonization spending in exchange for free pollution permits from 2031

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Commission proposed a major overhaul of the EU's pollution permit system last Friday, introducing a requirement that could reshape how billions of euros flow into climate investments. From...weiterlesen »

IMF warns France faces slowest growth in 15 years as deficit balloons to 5.2%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The International Monetary Fund has projected that France's budget deficit will widen to 5.2% of economic output this year, missing the government's target of 5% as the economy struggles under the weight...weiterlesen »

Norway's Equinor doubles profits while Iran war keeps fuel costs soaring worldwide

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norway's state oil company Equinor has nearly doubled its second-quarter profits to $11.5 billion, capitalizing on soaring energy prices triggered by the Iran war that has disrupted global oil supplies....weiterlesen »

99 infant remains recovered at former Tuam mother and baby home - 22 more found in unmarked area

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Investigators have uncovered the remains of 22 more infants at the former St Mary's mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway, bringing the total recovered to 99. The latest discoveries were made between...weiterlesen »

$95 oil and rising: Why the Strait of Hormuz plunge could push prices to $100

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged above $95 a barrel on Wednesday, marking the highest level in six weeks as escalating US-Iran hostilities and mounting supply disruptions rattled global energy markets. Brent crude has...weiterlesen »

Chocolate Giant Backtracks: Lindt Lowers Prices

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Steigende Kakaopreise hatten Lindt zu kräftigen Preiserhöhungen gezwungen. Doch viele Kunden kauften weniger Schokolade. Jetzt reagiert der Hersteller mit Preissenkungen und kleineren Verpackungen. The...weiterlesen »

Viennese Researchers Make Surprising Coral Discovery

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Korallen sind deutlich aktiver als bisher angenommen: Zwei internationale Studien mit Beteiligung des Wiener Haus des Meeres zeigen, dass sie Wasserströmungen selbst erzeugen und raffinierte Strategien...weiterlesen »

easyJet flight forced back to Tenerife as ten passengers brawl mid-air

vor einem Tag - upday.com

An easyJet flight carrying 186 passengers was forced to return to Tenerife on Tuesday evening after a fight erupted among about 10 passengers mid-flight. The captain made the decision to turn back approximately...weiterlesen »

New Unicorn: UK Robotics Startup Humanoid Raises €133 Million at €1.1 Billion Valuation

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

London-based AI and robotics company Humanoid has closed a Series A financing round of €133 million ($152 million), valuing the company at €1.1 billion ($1.35 billion) post-money. This makes Humanoid a...weiterlesen »

Argentina prepares legal action over World Cup disinformation campaign

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Argentine Football Association is preparing legal action against media outlets and social media accounts over an alleged disinformation campaign that targeted the national team during the World Cup...weiterlesen »

Vienna Outdoor Platform checkyeti Acquires France’s Manawa

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

Vienna-based outdoor booking portal checkyeti is acquiring French competitor Manawa , or rather its operating company, Paris-based Alentour SAS. The two companies announced the deal. According to their...weiterlesen »