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- 1SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time▼SpaceX’s Starship Reaches Orbit For First Time – Retail Calls It ‘History In The Making’
SpaceX's Starship has reached orbit for the first time, a milestone in the company's effort to build a fully reusable heavy-lift rocket. Retail investors and space enthusiasts are celebrating the achievement, with many calling it 'history in the making' and pointing to its implications for space travel, satellite deployment and SpaceX's valuation.
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The PlayStation 5 Pro continues to be sold out at retailers, with Sony reportedly not planning a fix until 2027. Coverage includes frustration at scalpers reselling the console at inflated prices, alongside debate over Sony's pricing strategy, which some commentators describe as a test of brand loyalty. The console's ongoing scarcity is keeping it a major talking point in gaming news.
- 3Socar cuts fuel prices at Italian stations after Eni move●Azerbaijan’s Socar will cut fuel prices at its Italian service stations, following a similar move by Eni that eases pres
Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar will lower fuel prices at its service stations in Italy, following a similar decision by Eni. The cuts ease pressure on Premier Giorgia Meloni's government, which has faced calls to impose a windfall tax on energy companies as elections approach.
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SIH Partners has disclosed a 5.56% stake in online fashion retailer ASOS, according to a regulatory filing dated September 24. The disclosure places the firm among ASOS's notable shareholders and is drawing attention from investors tracking the retailer's ownership structure as the company works through a turnaround. The filing was picked up by market data platforms and circulated among traders.
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Citigroup has overtaken Goldman Sachs to become the world's leading IPO underwriter, driven by a string of major listings including SpaceX, SK Hynix and India's NSE. Separately, Citi upgraded Harley-Davidson, calling it a "multi-year retail growth story" and sending the stock up 10%. The bank is also fast-tracking junior bankers as it competes for talent.
- 6Retailers are scaling back self-checkout, and shoppers have theories▼Stores are reversing course on self-checkout. The internet reveals clues as to why
Major retailers are pulling back on self-checkout systems, a reversal from the widespread rollout of the technology over the past decade. Reports suggest the shift reflects frustrations shared widely online, including theft and shrinkage concerns, long queues for staffed assistance with age checks, and complaints about machines that malfunction or feel impersonal. Shoppers have been vocal about the change, with many welcoming the return of human cashiers while others say the machines made quick trips faster.
- 7Meta shares slide premarket after soft Q2 forecast▼META Stock Dips Premarket After Q2 Report: Meta’s Forecast Miss Has Investors Worried, Retail Turns More Bearish
Meta shares fell in premarket trading after the company's Q2 report showed a revenue forecast that missed Wall Street expectations. The disappointing guidance has spooked investors, and retail traders on Stocktwits turned more bearish on the stock, voicing concerns about the outlook even as the company delivered its latest quarterly results.
- 8Indian stock market wipes out Rs 6 lakh crore in minutes●Stock Market Crash: बाजा़र खुलते ही कुछ मिनटों में कैसे डूब गए ₹600000 करोड़?
Indian stock markets saw investor wealth plunge by around Rs 6 lakh crore within minutes of the opening bell, triggering alarm among retail investors and market watchers. Commentators are debating what caused the sudden sell-off, with attention on heavy losses across benchmark indices and its impact on household portfolios.
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Fashion retailer ASOS is trending worldwide after users of its app received an alarming push notification reading 'ASOS HACKED'. The message went out to customers in the UK and abroad, prompting concern about a possible data breach. The company has not clarified what caused the notification, and it is unclear whether any systems or customer data were actually compromised.
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Cue, the long-running Australian fashion label, has collapsed, prompting a wave of reaction under headlines like 'Didn't get the memo'. The brand, a fixture of Australian retail for decades, is the latest in a string of local fashion names to hit trouble amid tough retail conditions. Commentators are debating what the collapse says about the state of the country's clothing industry and its iconic brands.
- 11Tesla shares slip as investors await Q3 delivery numbers●TSLA Stock Slides As Retail Turns Cautious Ahead Of Q3 Deliveries — But Musk’s Terafab Is Moving Fast
Tesla stock is edging lower as retail investors grow cautious ahead of the company's third-quarter delivery report. Traders are watching whether demand held up in the quarter, while chatter continues around Elon Musk's Terafab manufacturing project, which reportedly is progressing quickly. Investors appear split between near-term delivery worries and longer-term optimism about Tesla's production expansion plans.
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Online fashion retailer ASOS is at the centre of reports about a so-called 'Snowflake hack', after users of its app said they received a strange, 'scary' notification. HuffPost UK covered the wave of user reports, and searches about the retailer being hacked are surging in the UK, US, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands and Sweden. It remains unclear whether any customer data was compromised or what the notifications actually were.
- 13Pharmacist Salaries in 2025: Retail Declines, Hospital Gains●Pharmacist Salaries and Employment in 2025: Retail Declines, Hospital Gains (rerun)
New figures for 2025 show pharmacist employment and pay shifting away from retail chains and toward hospital settings. Retail pharmacy continues to shed positions as store closures and cost-cutting mount, while hospitals expand hiring and offer stronger salaries. Commenters in the pharmacy field say the trend reflects long-running pressure on chain drugstores and a broader reallocation of clinical work to hospital and health-system roles.
- 14Google Stock Slides Toward Third Straight Losing Day▼Google Stock Slides Toward Third Red Day As Capex Surge Drowns Out Cloud Growth Story: Retail’s Buying The Dip
Alphabet shares are heading for a third consecutive day of losses as investor focus shifts from strong Google Cloud growth to the company's surging capital spending plans. The heavy capex outlook is weighing on sentiment despite solid cloud results, and retail investors appear to be stepping in to buy the dip, seeing value in the pullback.
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Asos shares fell after users of its app received a notification warning that their accounts had been hacked. The alert appears to have been sent in error or in connection with a security incident, and the market reaction was swift, with the British online fashion retailer's stock dropping on the news. Customers took to social media to share confusion about the message, questioning whether their payment details were at risk. The company faces pressure to clarify what happened and reassure shoppers.
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Kallang Wave Mall is being widely searched in Singapore following reports that OldTown White Coffee will close its last outlet in the country. The closure marks the end of the Malaysian cafe chain's retail presence in Singapore, prompting discussion among locals about the brand's departure and what it means for dining options at the mall.
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Fashion retailer ASOS is dealing with a security incident after customers received a rogue message, in what is described as an apparent hack. The issue is drawing attention in Australia and the retailer is expected to clarify what happened and whether customer data was affected. Shoppers are being warned to treat unexpected communications from the brand with caution.
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Australian fashion brand Suboo has collapsed, according to News.com.au. The label, known for its resort and swimwear designs, has entered administration, with the news sparking surprise among shoppers and industry watchers. Details on job losses and outstanding debts were not immediately available, but the collapse adds to a string of fashion retailers facing financial trouble in Australia.
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Amazon has confirmed its fall sale event, Prime Big Deal Days, will run October 6-7, positioning it as the retailer's biggest deals push ahead of the holiday shopping season. Retail coverage highlights discounts expected across categories including apparel from Hanes and Carhartt and electronics from Apple, with shoppers urged to watch for early offers before the two-day event begins.
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Italy's fuel excise reduction is under scrutiny after the first week of the government's price cap on petrol and diesel. Corriere della Sera reports on how many service stations are actually passing the excise cut on to motorists, with a tally of discounts at pumps in the first seven days. Drivers are watching to see whether the benefit reaches the forecourt or is absorbed by retailers amid ongoing fuel price pressure.
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Alfa-Bank has published a list of what it calls the most reliable bonds for October 2026, with the author saying they plan to put their entire salary into these securities. The pick is drawing attention as Russian retail investors look for stable fixed-income options, and interest in bonds is rising heading into the new month.
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Users in India are actively searching for the Upstox login page as they check their portfolios amid a busy trading session. The Sensex rose 473 points and the Nifty crossed 22,550 after softer US jobs data lifted sentiment. Avenue Supermarts shares fell 6% after Citi maintained a sell rating, while Shah Investor's Home listed at a 2% premium, prompting investors to log in and review positions.
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A German court has ordered insolvency proceedings for department store chain Galeria Kaufhof, raising questions about what happens next for the retailer, its employees and its stores. WDR reports on the ruling and the immediate outlook for the troubled company, which has been seeking to secure its future in Germany's struggling brick-and-mortar retail sector.
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Beauty YouTuber James Charles visited Target's new beauty store concept and shared his experience, drawing nearly 800,000 likes within days. The visit highlights Target's push into the beauty retail space and fans are weighing in on the products and store layout he showcased.
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Trent, the Tata Group retail company, jumped sharply at the open of trading in India, with the stock rallying around 10% as buyers piled in. Market coverage attributed the surge to strong buying interest following the company's performance, drawing attention from investors tracking Tata group stocks.
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Reena Fashion Meham, a fashion seller based in Meham, Haryana, is running a live broadcast advertised with a contact number, and it has drawn close to three million engagements. The stream appears to promote clothing sales, inviting viewers to order directly by phone. Live commerce of this kind has become a major sales channel for small-town Indian fashion retailers, and the scale of attention here reflects how large these direct-to-viewer sales events can get.
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Japanese casualwear retailer Shimamura is drawing attention with new Chiikawa items sold through its online store. Recent coverage highlights Christmas-themed products, including socks styled after the anime's cat character and toy cake cans with individually wrapped treats, plus 'magical Chiikawa' ramune drinks, a scepter-shaped item, room socks and desk calendars.
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Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary, and in the Netherlands the milestone comes with new measures. The Pokémon fair announced strict rules barring resellers from selling 30th Anniversary products above their retail price. Dutch media are also profiling lifelong fans to explain why the franchise still commands such devotion three decades on, with celebrations and limited-edition merchandise driving fresh attention and demand worldwide.
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Japanese home improvement retailer MrMax has reported unauthorized access to its systems, with personal information of more than 1.7 million people feared leaked. NHK reported the breach, and the scale of potentially exposed customer data is drawing wide attention in Japan as the company investigates and urges customers to watch for misuse of their information.
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Shoppers in Japan are searching for Kaldi eco bags, a popular item from the coffee and imported food store chain Kaldi Coffee Farm. Interest in reusable shopping and cooler bags is rising, with retailers like Cainz promoting insulated bags priced from 1,480 yen in S, M and L sizes that fold away when empty, reflecting a broader trend toward practical, reusable carrying bags.
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Online fashion retailer ASOS is at the centre of hacking concerns after users of its shopping app received a mysterious notification threatening to leak their details. The warning spread quickly across Google searches in the UK, US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Australia. It remains unclear whether ASOS has suffered an actual breach, and the company has yet to clarify the situation publicly.
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Online fashion retailer ASOS is facing questions after customers reported receiving notifications suggesting their accounts had been hacked, with messages warning company bosses of a possible data leak. Users took to social media and news comments to compare alerts and seek reassurance. The company has not yet fully explained the scope of any breach, and shoppers are being urged to change their passwords as a precaution.
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Target has opened a new beauty-focused store format, and the news is drawing big attention online, with beauty personality James Charles among those discussing the launch. The rollout puts a wider spotlight on how major US retailers are expanding their beauty aisles to compete with dedicated cosmetics chains and capture growing demand from younger shoppers.
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Fashion retailer ASOS is trending after app users received a push notification reading 'ASOS HACKED', prompting widespread concern about a possible security breach. The company is facing questions over whether customer data was compromised or whether the alert was sent in error. The story is spreading across the UK, Europe and Australia.
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Content creator Sarthak Sachdeva has visited some of the most bizarre and unusual stores across India, documenting the quirky retail experiences the country has to offer. The video has drawn large attention, with hundreds of thousands of likes, as viewers react to the strange and surprising shops featured in the tour.
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Fashion retailer Asos has been hacked, with customers reporting that its shopping app pushed a strange and threatening notification to their devices. The Independent is covering the incident, which has triggered widespread attention in the UK. Shoppers are being alerted after the company's app apparently sent out messages that made no sense and caused alarm among users.
- 37Apple's Foldable iPhone Wins Wall Street, Not Shoppers▼Apple Foldable iPhone Gets Wall Street's Nod, But Retail Balks At The Price
A foldable iPhone is drawing approval from Wall Street analysts, but retail sentiment is cool because of the expected high price. Analysts see the new form factor as a growth catalyst for Apple, while consumers reportedly hesitate at paying a premium for the first-generation foldable device. The debate centers on whether demand will justify the pricing strategy at launch.
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ICICI Direct is drawing attention from Indian investors as markets digest Nifty's eight-week losing streak. The Economic Times asks whether the prolonged slide could set up a relief rally, while cautioning that a major bottom may not yet be in place. Traders are watching broker commentary and technical levels for signs of a turnaround.
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Fashion retailer ASOS is facing questions after customers received what appeared to be a hacked notification on the app, with some reporting the message contained a threatening message aimed at the company's owners. LADbible reported that users were left stunned by the alerts, and screenshots circulating online have fuelled concern about the platform's security. ASOS has not yet commented in detail on the incident, and it remains unclear whether customer data was affected.
- 40James Charles tests full face of makeup from Target's new beauty store●FULL FACE From Target’s NEW Beauty Store
Beauty influencer James Charles has published a full face of makeup using only products from Target's newly launched beauty store concept. The video has drawn over 800,000 likes, with fans discussing which products he picked and how the new assortment performs. The item highlights Target's push into curated beauty retail and the influencer's continued role in shaping makeup shopping trends.