Business

Companies and Earnings, Markets and Trading, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy.

  1. Kevin M. Warsh testified before Congress for the first time as Fed Chair, emphasizing the commitment to price stability and current interest rates.

  2. A consortium led by Amwins and Dragoneer has proposed a takeover valuing Steadfast Group at A$7.7 billion, according to reports.

  3. Over 21 million copyrighted tracks are part of four AI music datasets. Google and Stability AI confirmed using Free Music Archive, according to reports.

  4. Kalshi's futures trading volume surpassed $5.5 billion in two weeks. World Cup markets reportedly reached $7 billion weekly, according to reports.

  5. A new appointment has been made for Colombia's foreign minister, according to government announcements. Strengthening U.S. relations is a key focus.

  6. Home prices in San Francisco have reached a record median of over $2 million, driven by wealth from the booming AI sector, according to reports.

  7. A statement outlines Alcoa's agreement to acquire South32’s mining and refining assets for $4.1 billion, according to reports.

  8. The Makerfield by-election was won by Andy Burnham on June 19, 2026. His inaugural leadership address is scheduled for Monday, according to reports.

  9. Micron anticipates fourth-quarter revenue of $50 billion, enhancing sentiment in semiconductor ETFs like SOXX, according to reports.