Two Point Studios, founded by ex-Lionhead staff, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a look back at the success of Two Point Hospital, Two Point Campus, and Two Point Museum. The studio, which aims to capture the humor of Bullfrog's 1997 Theme Hospital, discusses future plans for the franchise at UKIE’s For One Night Only event, led by director Gary Carr and COO Jo Koehler.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has captured a deep-space image with over 500,000 galaxies and 50,000 stars using its 3.2-gigapixel LSST Camera. This image, taken from the COSMOS field, is a composite of hundreds of exposures and provides unprecedented detail, aiding in the study of galaxy formation and evolution over billions of years.

Bill Miller, a legendary investor, outperformed the S&P 500 for 15 consecutive years (1991-2005) by focusing on intrinsic value, free cash flow, margin of safety, and exploiting market overreactions. His Value Trust's success was due to a disciplined value-investing approach, long-term patience, and contrarian thinking. Miller emphasized not chasing cheap valuations but investing in companies with higher intrinsic value. He credited both skill and luck, including the freedom to pursue his philosophy at Legg Mason, and stressed the importance of continuous learning and adapting to market changes.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a net loss of Rs 34 crore in Q1, continuing its fifth consecutive quarterly loss due to high asset quality stress. The bank's gross non-performing assets stood at 6.1%, down from 7.7% three months prior. Operating profit was Rs 64 crore, lower than the previous year's Rs 92 crore. The bank's capital adequacy ratio decreased to 17.4% from 19.6%. The asset quality stress, stemming from lending to overleveraged microfinance borrowers, remains a significant challenge.

China's AT150, the first 100-tonne-class all-electric autonomous mining truck, has been unveiled in Inner Mongolia. Weighing 136 tonnes, it features electric power, autonomous driving, and battery-swapping technology to enhance mining efficiency and cut energy expenses.

Kenya's advanced fact-checking network, established post-2007 violence, struggled to counteract election misinformation during the 2022 general election. Despite a 60% of Kenyans suspecting false information and 75% of news consumers unable to distinguish real from fake news, fact-checkers faced a 'timing trap' where misinformation spread faster than they could verify and correct it. The study highlights the challenges of timely fact-checking in a polarized election environment.

African countries have played a significant role in shaping the global 2030 development agenda, particularly through the Common African Position adopted in 2014. This position influenced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015, focusing on structural transformation, decent work, science and technology, peace and security, environmental sustainability, development finance, and equitable global partnerships. As the SDGs approach their 2030 deadline, the African Union and its member states have a year to agree on their priorities to influence the next set of global development priorities, which will be discussed at the High-level Political Forum in September 2027.

India's top 10 companies saw their combined market capitalization rise by nearly Rs 2.51 lakh crore in a week, led by Bajaj Finance with a 28% profit increase. Reliance Industries remained the largest company by market cap, followed by Bharti Airtel and others. Sensex gained 2.67% and NSE Nifty 2.59%. Foreign investors shifted to India, with significant equity and debt inflows, seeking stability amid market volatility in Asia.

Investors are drawn to London equities, with the FTSE 100 nearing 11,000, despite Middle East tensions. Strong performances from Shell, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, HSBC, and BP contribute to the UK's market appeal. HSBC leads with a 30% share price increase this year, while BP's North Sea operations sale is seen as a strategic move under new leadership.

Assetz Ltd, a rapidly growing Bengaluru-based real estate developer, has filed preliminary papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise ₹1,200 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The listing will be Assetz's first public-market debut, with Singapore-based AGP Partners as a key shareholder. The IPO is being managed by JM Financial, BofA Securities India, and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, and is filed under the confidential pre-filing route.

The Indian stock market anticipates a significant trading week influenced by the RBI's interest rate decision, West Asia developments, and crude oil prices. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting on August 3-5 is a key domestic event, alongside the Q1 FY27 earnings season. Foreign investors turned net buyers of Indian equities in July, contributing Rs 20,200 crore. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly the US-Iran conflict, are expected to impact crude oil prices and global risk sentiment. Major companies like DLF, Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Hero MotoCorp, LIC, and State Bank of India are among those reporting earnings.

Assetz Ltd, a Bengaluru-based real estate developer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with Sebi to raise approximately Rs 1,200 crore. The confidential pre-filing route allows the company to keep offer details private until regulatory review. Assetz, which has AGP Partners as a key shareholder, plans to expand its operations, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The IPO will mark Assetz's debut on the main-board of stock exchanges.

Successful share investing requires time, effort, and diversification to spread risk across multiple companies. Researching companies thoroughly and understanding their financial statements is crucial. While investing in individual shares can yield high returns, as seen with Rolls-Royce's 1,354% gain, it also carries the risk of significant losses, exemplified by Ocado's 89% drop. Diversification helps mitigate these risks, and reinvesting dividends can enhance long-term returns.

Amazon's stock surged, contributing to a higher close of the S&P 500, while Apple faced challenges with its chip issues. Despite a volatile month, the Dow recorded its fourth consecutive winning month, and the Nasdaq experienced its largest monthly drop since March. The market closed with a mixed performance, reflecting the tumultuous trading period.

Amazon and Microsoft outperformed the S&P 500 and SMH in the last week, with Amazon's AI capex strategy boosting investor confidence. Hyperscalers raised their 2026 AI capex guidance to $750B, driven by cloud demand and component costs. Despite short-term negative free cash flow and rising credit spreads, operating leverage and free cash flow are expected to increase post-2027. The author holds long positions in Amazon and Meta, considering current valuations attractive while monitoring credit spreads and power constraints.

The article discusses the challenges of navigating the overwhelming influx of information in the digital age, highlighting the difficulties in fact-checking and discerning trustworthy news sources. It questions whether the modern consumption of media is flawed due to issues in distribution, particularly through social media, and suggests that this leads to paralysis, fatigue, and avoidance among consumers.

Mistfall Hunter, a new co-op dark fantasy RPG combining elements of Dark Souls and Arc Raiders, is now available on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Game Pass. The game features 80 levels and is part of the Xbox Game Pass's July lineup.

Stephen Yiu, a London stock picker and star of Blue Whale fund, attributes a recent sell-off in AI shares to 'low-quality money' and 'meme stock' traders. Concerns over AI spending, Chinese competition, and Middle East tensions have led to a 20% drop in his fund's value. The sell-off was exacerbated by a 33% decline in Hynix shares, but Yiu sees an opportunity to increase Blue Whale's stake in the cheaper stock.

SpaceX's first earnings call as a public company is expected to focus on AI and Starlink profits, but investors are also curious about the company's future plans. Questions submitted ahead of the call include requests for more footage of Starship's Human Landing System, the potential role of Asteroid, the Shiba Inu mascot, in education and outreach, and when Starship will begin refueling in orbit. Some investors have even suggested painting the rocket pink and selling sponsorships for individual heat shield tiles. SpaceX allocated 30% of its IPO shares to retail investors, who have seen the company's share value drop by more than half since the IPO.

Lloyds Banking Group's share price rose 3.9% following positive half-year results, surpassing analyst expectations for return on tangible equity and beating the dividend forecast. Despite a slight miss on the net interest margin and common equity tier 1 ratio, the bank's profit before tax and net income were higher than predicted. The strong performance of UK banks, including Lloyds, has led to calls for a windfall tax by some commentators.