Funko faces new lawsuit in Washington state
Everett-based collectibles company Funko has been hit with a new lawsuit, adding to potential legal pressures facing the pop culture merchandise manufacturer.
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Rocket Lab reported record Q2 revenue of US$234m and a US$2.4b backlog, while CEO Peter Beck highlighted data centres in space as a growth opportunity following the company's US$8b acquisition of satellite operator Iridium.
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Discord Bundles Xbox Game Pass Into Nitro Subscription to Boost Retention
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Nintendo shares tumble 7% on Switch 2 price hikes and game pipeline concerns
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Nintendo shares tumble 10% on profit warning, Switch 2 price hike
Nintendo shares dropped nearly 10% after warning of 27% profit decline and announcing Switch 2 price increases globally, citing weak game lineup and rising chip costs.
DT Infrastructure to build 75MW Jinbi Solar Farm for Indigenous-led energy initiative
DT Infrastructure appointed to build Jinbi Solar Farm, a 75MW renewable energy project on Indigenous-owned land in Western Australia's Pilbara region, supporting Rio Tinto's operations and regional decarbonization.
TCL's Anniversary Sale Cuts Air Conditioner Prices by 43% Amid Summer Demand
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Anti-corruption inquiry probes 'Pink Ops' clique at Sydney council
NSW anti-corruption watchdog opens public hearings into allegations that three powerful Parramatta council staff manipulated hiring and promotions to benefit friends while conducting surveillance and reprisals against opponents.
New EDS regime defers tax on unlisted company shares until liquidity event
New Zealand's Employee Deferred Shares (EDS) regime, effective April 2026, defers tax on unlisted company shares until liquidity events occur, addressing the "tax-without-cash" problem where employees face tax bills before selling shares.
Samsung union demands 15% profit share as strike deadline looms
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ZoomInfo shuts Israel R&D center, cuts 300 jobs five years after Chorus.ai buy
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Airtel Africa Profit Doubles on Data, Mobile Money Surge Across 14 Markets
Airtel Africa's FY2025-26 net profit more than doubled to $813M, driven by surging data consumption, Airtel Money growth, and Nigeria's strong rebound across 14 African markets.
Brisbane Scientology 'speed run' draws 200 protesters, overwhelms police
Over 200 people participated in a viral 'Scientology speed run' at Brisbane's Church of Scientology, overwhelming police expectations and resulting in property damage and arrests. The trend, originating from TikTok, has spread internationally.
ONYX Hospitality Secures 1.8B Baht Financing for Luxury EQ Phuket Resort
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Gravity Showcases 14 PC and Console Titles at Seoul's PlayX4 Game Show
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Nintendo shares tumble 7% on Switch 2 price hikes and game pipeline concerns
Nintendo shares dropped 7% after announcing Switch 2 price increases and disappointing game release guidance, raising investor concerns about console momentum and market confidence.
Nintendo shares sink 10% on weak Switch 2 outlook and memory cost pressures
Nintendo shares fell 10% after forecasting declining Switch 2 hardware and software sales, citing rising memory chip costs and weak game pipeline momentum despite strong console demand.
Nintendo shares tumble 7% as Switch 2 price hike and weak game pipeline unsettle investors
Nintendo's shares fell 7% after announcing Switch 2 price increases and issuing underwhelming sales guidance, raising concerns about its game pipeline and consumer sensitivity to higher costs.