Business news — August 4, 2026

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1. BusinessAppointmentsEuropeUnited Kingdom

   Aug 4, 2026, 23:47 UTC

   Prince Harry Invites King Charles to 2027 Invictus Games

   Prince Harry hopes to reconcile with his father, King Charles, by inviting him to attend the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, UK. The Duke of Sussex wants the King to join him on stage or at a ceremony, signaling a thaw in their relationship. Harry recently reunited with his father during a visit to the UK, bringing his children to meet their grandfather for the first time in four years. The Invictus Games, founded by Harry, is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and veteran servicemen and women.

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2. BusinessTradeEquitiesCorp Gov

   Aug 4, 2026, 21:30 UTC

   Palantir Beats Earnings Estimates, Stock Surges

   Palantir Technologies reported Q2 earnings with revenue of $1.94B, beating estimates of $1.81B, and adjusted EPS of $0.41, surpassing expectations of $0.35. The company raised FY26 revenue guidance to $8.15B-$8.16B, up from $7.65B-$7.66B previously. Palantir's stock surged over 20% following the results.

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3. BusinessTradeHardwareHydrogen

   Aug 4, 2026, 14:40 UTC

   Google, RWE Sign Solar PPA for Oklahoma Project

   Google and RWE have signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 155 MW Crooked Creek solar project in Oklahoma. RWE plans to start construction later this year, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The electricity generated will support Google's expanding regional infrastructure.

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4. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommodities

   Aug 4, 2026, 14:16 UTC

   Ringgit's Movement Against US Dollar Next Week

   Analysts predict the ringgit to trade within RM4.07 to RM4.09 against the US dollar next week, influenced by US economic data releases and their implications for Federal Reserve interest rate prospects. The ringgit strengthened against the USD to 4.0835/0875 from 4.0885/0935 last week, but depreciated against most major and regional currencies.

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5. BusinessNorth AmericaTrade

   Aug 4, 2026, 00:19 UTC

   Chilean Economy Grows 2.4% in June

   The Chilean economy grew by 2.4% in June, surpassing market expectations, according to the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (Imacec) released by the Central Bank. The growth was driven by mining, services, and commerce. The seasonally adjusted Imacec increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month and by 1.4% over twelve months. The non-mining Imacec showed an annual increase of 1.4%.

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