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FinanceMar 13

Qantas to Pay $74 Million to Settle Covid-Era Flight Credit Lawsuit

Australian airline Qantas agreed to pay approximately $74 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its decision to issue flight credits instead of cash refunds during the pandemic.

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FinanceMar 12

UK Inflation Remains Above 3% as OECD Data Shows Highest Rate Among G7 Nations

Britain is the only G7 country with inflation exceeding 3 percent, according to OECD data, amid government concerns about potential oil price increases.

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FinanceApr 16

U.S. Crude Oil Stocks Fall as Exports Rise; Repsol Plans Venezuela Production Boost

U.S. crude oil inventories declined more than expected while Spanish energy company Repsol announced plans to significantly increase Venezuelan oil production.

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FinanceApr 16

Debate emerges over digital yuan opportunities amid dollar dominance discussion

Financial industry executives and analysts weigh prospects for yuan-backed digital currencies as questions arise about the U.S. dollar's global role.

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FinanceMay 20

Watchdog Group Launches Ad Campaign Targeting Prediction Market Platform Kalshi

A market integrity group began a six-figure advertising campaign in Washington D.C. targeting prediction market company Kalshi.

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FinanceMar 12

BlackRock CEO Fink predicts Iran conflict won't derail economy

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said a U.S.-Iran conflict would be brief and oil prices could drop below $50 per barrel afterward.

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FinanceMar 11

FTC to distribute $47M in refunds to renters in Invitation Homes settlement

The Federal Trade Commission will send refund checks to consumers allegedly deceived by corporate landlord Invitation Homes.

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FinanceMay 20

Arizona Woman Loses Nearly $10,000 in Birthday Jury Duty Cryptocurrency Scam

A 70-year-old Arizona woman was defrauded of $9,260 through a Bitcoin ATM in a jury duty scam on her birthday.

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FinanceMar 11

Cintas to Acquire Uniform Supplier UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal

Workplace products company Cintas agreed to buy uniform supplier UniFirst for $5.5 billion in enterprise value.

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FinanceApr 26

College Graduate Reports Job Search Difficulties Despite Top Academic Performance

A recent graduate applied to 500 positions without receiving an offer, highlighting challenges in the current job market for new college graduates.

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FinanceMar 28

Poor Credit Scores Impact Employment Opportunities and Drive Personal Loan Usage

Credit scores increasingly affect job prospects as employers conduct background checks, while Americans turn to personal loans for major purchases.

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FinanceMar 10

Two Major Corporate Financial Moves: Salesforce Plans $25B Raise, Meta Veteran Seeks $1B

Salesforce plans to raise up to $25 billion for share buybacks while a Meta executive and Sequoia partner aim to raise over $1 billion for new firm.

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FinanceMay 2

Young Investors Turn to Cryptocurrency and Financial Markets at Earlier Ages

Generation Z individuals are entering investment markets at younger ages, driven by accessible apps and economic uncertainty.

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FinanceApr 14

Private Credit Market Sees Mixed Activity with Default and New Fundraising

BlackRock's Asia fund experiences borrower default while Blue Owl raises $400 million, highlighting diverse conditions in private credit markets.

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FinanceMay 19

Florida Mother Uses Digital Couponing to Combat Rising Grocery Costs

A Florida mother of five turns to digital couponing strategies to manage increasing grocery expenses amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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