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70 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Opinion: Jamaica's $790M Security Contracts Miss Economic Opportunity · An opinion piece argues Jamaica should require small business participation in major government contracts to stimulate the economy.
• Jamaican Officials Should Mandate Small Business Subcontracting in Major Contracts · An expert argues Jamaica must require small business participation in major contracts to maximize local economic impact.
• Emotions Often Undermine Financial Planning Success · Financial insecurity stems from unmanaged emotions like fear and anxiety, not just economic factors.
• Oran A. Hall: Aligning Financial Plans with Personal Emotions · Financial advisor Oran A. Hall argues that successful planning requires integrating emotional awareness with traditional financial strategies.
• US Stocks Rise Despite Bond Market Pressure and Tariff Refunds · US stocks gained ground on strong corporate profits and tariff refunds despite rising bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty.
• Tesla Recalls Nearly 3 Million EVs in China Over Door Handle Risks · Tesla recalls 2.98 million vehicles in China due to safety risks associated with hidden door handles.
• Dutch Regulators Fine Uber Nearly $1 Billion Over Automated Driver Suspensions · Dutch data-protection authorities fined Uber nearly US$1 billion for automated suspension of driver accounts without human review.
• FosRich losses double as solar panel prices collapse · Jamaican distributor FosRich reported a net loss of $265.2 million in Q2 as solar prices fell faster than inventory could clear.
• Jardiance Drug Searches Spike 50% Following Usain Bolt Campaign · Jardiance online searches rose 50% in the US after a campaign featuring Usain Bolt promoting the drug.
• Japan Economy Grows 1.1% in Q2 Amid Flat Consumption and Export Decline · Japan's real GDP rose 0.3% in the April-June quarter despite flat private spending and falling exports.
• Digicel Emissions Rise 13.9% as Hurricane Recovery and Data Demand Drive Energy Use · Digicel Group's energy consumption and emissions increased in FY2026 due to hurricane recovery and surging data traffic.
• Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% amid rising AI investment spending · Alibaba Group reported a 75% decline in quarterly profit as AI investment spending grows.
• Rising Yields and Walmart Drop Drag US Stocks Lower · Higher bond yields and a sharp decline in Walmart stocks pulled US markets down on Thursday.
• Walmart Shares Tumble on Slowest Sales Growth in Six Years · Walmart reported its slowest US comparable sales growth in six years, causing shares to drop over 8%.
• US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Record · US national debt reached a record $40 trillion, driven by defense costs, social programs, and interest payments.
• Jamaica BOJ Governor Prioritizes Price Stability Amid Inflation Risks · Newly installed BOJ Governor Dr Brian Langrin prioritizes price stability and warns of upside inflation risks.
• PROVEN Group Returns to Profit on $9.4M Roberts Manufacturing Sale · PROVEN Group reported a net profit of US$8.2 million for Q1 2027, driven by a partial sale of Roberts Manufacturing.
• Guardian Holdings Approaches 80% Settlement Rate on Hurricane Melissa Claims · Guardian Holdings CEO reports nearing 80% settlement of Hurricane Melissa insurance claims in Jamaica.
• Four Seasons Hotel Jamaica Relisted at $13.5 Million · The Four Seasons hotel in New Kingston is back on the market for $13.5 million after a five-year absence.
• AI Pricing Algorithms May Charge Consumers Based on Personal Willingness to Pay · Experts warn that AI-driven pricing could shift from market-based rates to individualized charges based on consumer behavior.
• Pan Jamaica Group Acquires Discount Pharmacy Site for Manor Park Redevelopment · Pan Jamaica Group acquired the Discount Pharmacy property to expand the Manor Park commercial complex.
• Digicel deploys AI agent Ruby across Caribbean following Jamaica success · Digicel expands its Ada-powered AI assistant Ruby to the Caribbean after resolving over half of queries in Jamaica.
• Spur Tree Spices Targets $2 Billion Revenue Milestone · Spur Tree Spices CEO Albert Bailey aims to reach $2 billion annual revenue by growing second-half sales 13%.
• Seprod Profit Rises 16% as Group Trims Debt Despite Tourism Slump · Seprod Limited reported a 16% profit increase and reduced debt by over $3 billion in Q2 2026.
• Google Unveils Pixel 11 Phones with Enhanced AI and Camera Features · Google launched the Pixel 11 lineup featuring improved AI tools, larger storage, and new hardware accessories.
• 2,500 Modular Homes Worth $3.1 Billion Arrive for Hurricane Melissa Victims · Jiangsu Zhenhuai Construction Group delivers 1,500 modular homes to Jamaica under a $3.1 billion emergency contract.
• Jamaica FSC statement on Hurricane Melissa claims criticized for lack of transparency · Jamaica's Financial Services Commission faces criticism for a vague joint statement on Hurricane Melissa claims lacking data and consumer engagement.
• Jamaica's FSC claims statement criticized for lack of transparency · Critics say Jamaica's FSC and industry statement on Hurricane Melissa claims lacks data and excludes claimants.
• IMF Welcomes Dr. Brian Langrin as New Bank of Jamaica Governor · IMF Director Nigel Chalk congratulates Dr. Brian Langrin on his appointment as Bank of Jamaica governor.
• JMMB's Sagicor Stake Surpasses Own Market Cap and Quarterly Earnings · JMMB Group's stake in Sagicor Financial generated more profit than its own operations and exceeds its total market capitalization.