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Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers
Drones

Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers

Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
MFS sees broader diversification as risks reshape markets
Semiconductors

MFS sees broader diversification as risks reshape markets

Broader portfolios could help investors navigate US equity concentration, private credit stress and persistent inflationary pressures, MFS said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
Digital Transformation

Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI

Rising conflict risk is pushing energy prices and inflation back into boardroom talks, even as AI stayed in 53% of earnings calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Data Analytics

Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises

Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Cost growth slows across both commercial and residential bands
Construction

Cost growth slows across both commercial and residential bands

Construction costs eased as diesel prices fell, though plumbing and carpentry still rose and Middle East tensions could keep volatility in play.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Canadians turn to pay-later services for groceries
Fintech

Canadians turn to pay-later services for groceries

Pay-later use for essentials is rising as Canadians face higher grocery bills and turn to discount chains to stretch budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
New Zealand shoppers turn to AI & social for research
Omnichannel

New Zealand shoppers turn to AI & social for research

Rising living costs are pushing New Zealand shoppers to compare prices, reviews and product details across AI, social media and search.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Data centers

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale
eCommerce

Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale

Australian shoppers facing tighter budgets are being drawn to Amazon's biggest annual discount event, which covers hundreds of thousands of items.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Australians time purchases around Amazon Prime Day
eCommerce

Australians time purchases around Amazon Prime Day

Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to delay buys, with 80% waiting for major sales events and Prime Day shaping decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers
Network Infrastructure

Superloop launches broadband PriceLock for customers

Households may get relief from broadband bill rises as eligible Superloop users can fix plan prices and speeds for two years for AUD $25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Australians research more before buying as costs bite
Data Privacy

Australians research more before buying as costs bite

Rising living costs are pushing 71% of online shoppers to compare more options and cross-check purchases across more channels before buying.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Verizon programme helps Florida optician grow revenue
Data Analytics

Verizon programme helps Florida optician grow revenue

The Florida optical shop lifted revenue by 16% after owner Lea Agramonte used free training to tighten budgets and adopt digital tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Amazon Prime tops US loyalty rankings, study finds
Customer Experience

Amazon Prime tops US loyalty rankings, study finds

Rewards are now swaying 91% of US shoppers to buy again, with Amazon Prime, Walmart+ and Starbucks Rewards topping loyalty rankings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Younger shoppers use AI & join deal days more often
Digital Transformation

Younger shoppers use AI & join deal days more often

Younger consumers are shaping retail deal days, with Gen Z and Millennials far more likely than Boomers to use AI tools and spend more.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience
Data Analytics

Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience

Stronger wholesale networks could help shield Irish consumers and SMEs from supply shocks as tighter margins and disruption bite across the food chain.

By Bharat Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
UK credit card balances hit record high amid strain
Risk & Compliance

UK credit card balances hit record high amid strain

Household finances are under growing strain as repayment rates fall and missed payments rise, with balances matching a record high.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026