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Surgery Partners shares jumped nearly 46% after HealthSpan Partners agreed to acquire the outpatient surgery operator for about $5.7 billion, including debt, in an all-cash deal.

Apple shares fell after reaching a record high as analyst downgrades, rising memory costs and concerns about production weighed against strong early iPhone Duo demand.

Starbucks shares rose ahead of quarterly results, with investors watching for evidence that Brian Niccol's turnaround is sustaining sales growth and improving customer traffic.

Xencor shares rose nearly 20% after early data showed its experimental kidney cancer drug produced tumour shrinkage in 45.5% of 11 evaluable patients.

EQT has agreed to acquire Range Resources in an all-stock transaction, creating a gas producer with more than $50 billion in enterprise value and extensive Appalachian assets.

Oruka Therapeutics shares rose after its experimental psoriasis treatment produced complete skin clearance in 61% of patients receiving the highest dose in a Phase 2b trial.

Par Pacific shares rose 7% as investors returned to refining stocks, despite no confirmed company-specific catalyst. Elevated margins and tight global fuel supplies continue to support the sector.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 260 points in early Monday trading, partially recovering from Friday's sharp decline as investors awaited earnings reports and a Federal Reserve meeting.

In the first direct comparison of the leading obesity drugs, tirzepatide delivered greater average weight loss than semaglutide, while growing use is influencing health trends, sales and consumer habits.

A2O Lite has made a record-setting debut in South Korea, driven by Lee Soo-man's reputation, but analysts say comparisons with Blackpink are premature without sustained global success.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.8% to a late-July low as chip and AI stocks declined, while energy, trading and financial shares gained ahead of key global earnings and central-bank decisions.

India's benchmark indexes recovered most early losses on Monday as gains in banks, pharmaceuticals and metals offset weakness in IT stocks, while high oil prices weighed on sentiment.

South Korean stocks fell sharply as foreign investors sold equities ahead of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix earnings, while global market pressures added to investor caution.

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Zip shares rose 14% after a record 29% fall triggered by US fraud losses, with investors weighing continued growth against higher bad debts and control concerns.

PLS Group shares rose 7.4% after a steep sell-off, but remain under pressure as falling lithium prices, weaker demand expectations and rising supply weigh on sentiment.

Ora Banda Mining shares rose 7.43% after a sharp weekly sell-off, as investors weighed a quarterly production shortfall, higher costs, funding capacity and the company's growth plans.

PDI Gold shares rose 7.2% despite weaker gold prices, recovering from recent losses as investors assessed Kiniero production, the Bankan project and regional political risks.

Minerals 260 shares rose 7.2% as investors returned to the Bullabulling gold project despite weaker bullion prices, with the developer advancing funding, drilling and approvals for planned production.

The S&P/ASX 200 recovered from early losses as energy and mining stocks gained, while banks and retailers weakened amid rising oil prices and growing bets on an RBA rate hike.

Elon Musk's admission that SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink access has accelerated efforts by Europe, Canada and other governments to develop independent satellite communications networks.

MrBeast's real-life version of Squid Game is nearing 1 billion views, leading a list of five blockbuster videos built around cash prizes, spectacle and escalating costs.

Investigators have sent evidence from Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home to four specialised laboratories as they pursue DNA leads, while authorities continue seeking information nearly nine months after her disappearance.

Clocks across the Netherlands and the European Union have moved back to standard time, while member states remain divided over whether to end the twice-yearly changes.

London's Metropolitan Police is reviewing its handling of a 2019 letter alleging offences by Thomas Markle Sr., while Philippine authorities investigate separate claims he possessed child sexual abuse material.

France's government is combining a major security operation with education and budget promises as nationwide protests continue over school conditions, university admissions, austerity and living costs.

South Korea's 10 largest business groups lost about 1,101 trillion won in market value as semiconductor shares plunged amid a global retreat from AI-related stocks.

About 60,000 runners are expected at the 2026 New York City Marathon, which features a 50th-anniversary celebration, a Bronx course change and a strong international field.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed experimental AI tools that estimate biological age and cancer survival risk from facial photographs, but say further validation is needed before clinical use.