China industrial enterprises above designated size: year-to-date through June profits rose 18.7% YoY, versus 18.80% previously.

People familiar said SoftBank Group's $40 billion bridge loan to fund its investment in OpenAI has drawn 21 additional lenders as the deal moves into a broader syndicated financing phase.

A shooting in downtown Seattle, Washington on July 26 injured multiple people, police said. The incident occurred during a food festival that opened July 24 and was scheduled to end at 8:00 p.m. local time on July 26. Seattle police said they are investigating and urged the public to avoid the area; authorities had not released confirmed casualty numbers, victims' conditions, suspect details, motive or any arrests as of the latest update.