The Guardian Politics

‘More public control’: what will Burnham do about water and energy?

In the fifth of a series on nationalisation, we look at utilities – including the cost of ending private ownershipWill Burnham ‘go big’ in expanding the role of the state?Atlee: the postwar blueprint that inspires BurnhamHow council housebuilding is central to Burnham’s visionHow Burnham aims to shake up UK transportWhen the former Undertones frontman turned campaigner Feargal Sharkey backed Keir Starmer for prime minister in 2024, he hoped that the Labour leader would be the man to clean up Bri

politics  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Jefferies Trims EQT Price Target by $2. Here is Why

business  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Sources: Grizz land Post after Dubs don't match

The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

BP Price Target Cut by £50 at JP Morgan

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

TD Cowen Boosts Price Target on Baker Hughes (BKR). Here is Why

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Soybean Oil Hits Three-Week High on Renewed US, Iran Tensions

Chicago soybean oil futures climbed to a three-week high after fresh US military strikes on Iran sent crude oil prices higher, raising the prospect of greater demand for biofuel feedstocks.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China’s 10-Year Bond Sale Sees Demand Gauge at Record High

A gauge of demand for an auction of China’s benchmark sovereign bonds touched an all-time high on Wednesday, indicating strong appetite for the securities.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

business  Jul 8, 2026

NY Times Business

Oil Prices Jump After Renewed Strikes in Gulf Put Shipping Recovery at Risk

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Korean Stocks Extend Drop From Peak to 20% as AI Jitters Spread

South Korea’s equity market extended declines, pushing the benchmark gauge toward a technical bear market as investors reassessed the outlook for artificial intelligence demand.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Top India Debt Arranger Axis Bank Loses Three Senior Executives

Axis Bank Ltd., the top arranger of Indian debt markets, has lost three senior executives, adding to a big reshuffle taking place at private-sector lenders.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Man Will Burn’ Review: HBO’s Burning Man Docuseries Boasts Impressive Access, but Sticks Too Close to the Photogenic Surface

Directors Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi chronicle the highs and lows of the festival, which sees tens of thousands of artists and fans descending on the Nevada desert every year.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

US Defense Agency Seeks to Buy Up to $300 Million of Lithium

The US Department of Defense is buying lithium for its strategic stockpiles as the nation ramps up efforts to reduce supply risks for critical minerals.

business  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Tatum: 'Tough' to see Brown go but proud of era

Jayson Tatum reflected on the "abrupt ending" of longtime partnership with Jaylen Brown while appreciating what the pair accomplished together.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Yankees make history, strike out 17 times again

In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, the Yankees whiffed 17 times to become the first team in American League history to hit that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record

Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China Extends US Soybean Buying Spree as Trade Thaw Continues

China has purchased more US soybeans, extending a wave of buying as agricultural trade between the world’s two largest economies gathers pace.

business  Jul 8, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Australian Pension Shrugs Off AI Bubble Fears, Plans to Buy Dips

UniSuper, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, is looking to buy any pullback in US technology stocks, shrugging off concerns over lofty valuations as it bets artificial intelligence will fuel years of earnings growth.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Iran Can’t Help Gloating, and Oil Prices Go Up

Iran-US attacks mean volatility will continue, and markets need to readjust.

business  Jul 8, 2026