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FinanceMar 11

Rising Oil Prices Raise Concerns for U.S. Stock Market and Economic Policy

Increasing oil prices are generating concerns among U.S. stock market investors and potentially affecting economic policy benefits.

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FinanceMar 17

BHP Appoints Americas Chief Brandon Craig as New CEO

Mining giant BHP has selected Brandon Craig, head of its Americas operations, to succeed Mike Henry as chief executive officer.

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FinanceMar 21

Prestige Consumer Healthcare Acquires Breathe Right Brand Portfolio for $1.045 Billion

Prestige Consumer Healthcare announced the purchase of a brand portfolio including Breathe Right nasal strips from Foundation Consumer Healthcare.

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FinanceMar 17

Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Startup BVNK for Up to $1.8 Billion

Payment giant Mastercard announced plans to acquire stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion.

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FinanceMar 13

South Korea Passes Bill to Implement $350 Billion U.S. Investment Pledge

South Korea's parliament approved legislation to facilitate the country's $350 billion investment commitment in the United States.

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FinanceMar 12

Argentina's Milei Courts Wall Street Investors Amid Market Reassessment

Argentine President Javier Milei presented his economic agenda to Wall Street investors as markets undergo broader reassessment of emerging market opportunities.

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FinanceMar 11

NYC Comptroller Warns of $6B Budget Deficit Despite Potential State Aid

City Comptroller Mark Levine says New York City faces a $6 billion budget shortfall requiring spending cuts even with potential Albany assistance.

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FinanceMar 7

Mixed Q4 Earnings Results Across Multiple Companies as Reporting Season Continues

Several companies reported fourth-quarter results with varying performances, including strong backlogs, share buybacks, and revenue guidance updates.

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FinanceMar 11

Chevron, Shell Near First Major Venezuela Oil Deals Since US Sanctions Relief

Energy companies Chevron and Shell are reportedly close to securing significant oil production agreements in Venezuela following recent changes in US sanctions policy.

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FinanceMar 21

Unilever in Talks to Sell Food Business to McCormick

Consumer goods giant Unilever is reportedly in discussions to divest its food division, which includes the Hellmann's brand, to spice company McCormick.

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FinanceMar 11

Hedge Fund Manager Boaz Weinstein Criticizes Private Credit Market, Seeks Discounted Assets

Boaz Weinstein warns of problems in the private credit sector while his fund pursues discounted bids on private assets.

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FinanceMar 13

Brazil Eliminates Diesel Taxes, Adds Oil Export Levy Following Price Increases

Brazil has removed taxes on diesel fuel while implementing new levies on oil exports in response to recent price spikes.

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FinanceMar 22

UK Leasehold Flat Prices Drop as Buyer Demand Weakens

Property prices for leasehold flats in the UK are declining as buyers increasingly avoid this type of housing ownership structure.

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FinanceMar 13

China Consumer Spending Shows Weakest Start to Year Since Pre-COVID Era

Chinese consumer spending has begun the year at its weakest pace outside of the COVID-19 pandemic period, according to economic data.

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FinanceMar 12

Investors Seek Safe Haven Assets Amid Middle East Tensions, Demand Higher Yields

Market uncertainty from Iran conflict drives investors toward defensive positions while corporate bond buyers demand premium rates.

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