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FinanceApr 29

U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Drop 6.2 Million Barrels, Exports Hit Record Weekly High

Commercial crude oil inventories fell significantly while the U.S. recorded record weekly exports, according to Energy Information Administration data.

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FinanceMar 12

Stellantis in talks with Chinese automakers Xiaomi and Xpeng for European investment

European automaker Stellantis is reportedly in discussions with Chinese companies Xiaomi and Xpeng about potential investments in its European operations.

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FinanceMay 26

Rising Costs Force Closures Among Gulf Shrimpers and Texas BBQ Restaurants

Economic pressures from fuel and food price increases are forcing business closures in Gulf Coast shrimping and Texas barbecue industries.

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FinanceApr 16

Abbott Laboratories Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast After Acquisition, Weak Flu Season

Abbott Laboratories reduced its 2026 earnings outlook due to acquisition costs and lower-than-expected flu season sales affecting recent quarterly results.

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FinanceMay 26

Bill Ackman's Investment Vehicle Shows Strong Early Performance Despite Analyst Caution

Bill Ackman's newly launched investment vehicle has performed well since its debut, though market analysts express reservations about future prospects.

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FinanceApr 29

KPMG Closes US Government Audit Practice After Army Contract Loss

Accounting firm KPMG has shut down its US government audit practice following the loss of a major Army contract.

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FinanceApr 28

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman End Deal Talks

French spirits company Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman have ended discussions about a potential merger.

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FinanceJun 9

Sources Report on Separate Business Stories - Mercor and Mercuria

Two unrelated business stories emerged: venture capital pricing practices and commodity trading profits.

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FinanceApr 28

CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Regulation Dispute

Federal regulators filed suit against Wisconsin over the state's enforcement actions against prediction market platforms, claiming exclusive jurisdiction.

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FinanceApr 28

College Closures Rise as Enrollment Declines and Financial Pressures Mount

At least 16 colleges announced closures for 2025 amid declining enrollment and financial struggles, including a historically black college filing for bankruptcy.

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FinanceMar 11

Coal Prices Rise to 13-Month High Amid Middle East Conflict; China Reports Export Surge

Coal prices reached their highest level in over a year following escalation of Middle East conflict, while China reported strong export growth before hostilities began.

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FinanceApr 15

Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Drop, Fed Official Signals Extended Hold on Policy

Mortgage applications increased as interest rates fell to a one-month low, while a Federal Reserve official indicated rates may remain unchanged for an extended period.

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FinanceMar 17

European Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Climb Above $100 Per Barrel

European stock markets opened higher Monday as oil prices spiked back above the $100 per barrel threshold, drawing investor attention to energy sector developments.

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FinanceApr 15

Two Separate Australian Mining Stories: Coal Acquisition and Court Ruling

Yancoal Australia acquires Kestrel coal mine stake for up to $2.4 billion, while separately Australia's richest person faces court order on iron ore mining fortunes.

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FinanceMar 10

Turkey's Halkbank Settles US Criminal Case Over Iran Sanctions Violations

Turkey's state-owned Halkbank has reached a settlement with US authorities to resolve criminal charges related to violations of Iran sanctions.

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