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FinanceMar 4

US to Raise Global Tariff Rate to 15% This Week, Treasury Secretary Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. will implement a 15% global tariff rate this week, with rates expected to return to previous levels within five months.

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FinanceApr 24

Mixed Results for European Companies as Q1 Earnings Show Varied Performance

European companies reported divergent first-quarter results, with L'Oreal and Saab showing strong growth while EssilorLuxottica faced investor concerns.

21 sources
FinanceApr 9

Delta Air Lines Raises Checked Bag Fees by $10 Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Delta Air Lines has increased checked bag fees by $10, joining other carriers in raising prices as jet fuel costs surge.

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FinanceMar 25

European Gas Prices Decline Despite Middle East Supply Concerns

European natural gas prices fell but supply disruption concerns from Middle East infrastructure damage limited the decline.

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FinanceApr 21

Gates Foundation Plans 20% Staff Cuts, Reviews Jeffrey Epstein Connections

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will reduce its workforce by up to 500 employees by 2030 while conducting an internal review of past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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FinanceApr 10

Major Banks Issue Divergent Investment Outlooks Across Global Markets

Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs released separate investment analyses covering Indian banking, Chinese energy, and AI infrastructure sectors.

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FinanceMay 29

Former BP Chairman Albert Manifold Responds to Circumstances of His Departure

Albert Manifold has publicly addressed his recent exit from BP, calling for transparency regarding claims about his conduct during his tenure.

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FinanceMay 15

Multiple Energy and Financial Market Developments Emerge Across Global Markets

Various unrelated developments occurred across energy and financial sectors, including a Venezuela gas facility explosion and shifting trader expectations on Fed policy.

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FinanceMay 13

U.S. Student Test Scores Show Declining Trend That Predates COVID-19 Pandemic

New data reveals American students' reading and academic performance has been declining for years before the pandemic across multiple demographics.

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FinanceApr 28

S&P 500 Reaches Records as Wall Street Enters Earnings-Heavy Week

Stock markets hit new highs while hedge funds reduce risk and earnings reports show underlying corporate challenges.

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FinanceApr 3

Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Revive Federal Reserve Subpoenas

A federal judge rejected the Justice Department's effort to reconsider his decision blocking subpoenas to the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell.

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FinanceApr 22

Businesses Begin Receiving Tariff Refunds as Legal Questions Over Customer Payments Arise

Companies are starting to receive refunds on previously paid tariffs, raising legal and policy questions about whether those savings should be passed to customers.

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FinanceApr 30

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA Fund Falls 16% After $5 Billion IPO Launch

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's new closed-end fund declined sharply in early trading following its public offering.

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FinanceMay 4

DOJ Asks Judge to Vacate Federal Reserve Subpoena Rulings After Closing Probe

The Justice Department requested a court vacate previous decisions quashing subpoenas in a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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FinanceMar 12

UK Mortgage Rates Rise Above 5% Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

British mortgage rates have climbed above 5% for the first time since August as lenders respond to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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