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FinanceMay 18

NextEra Energy in Talks to Acquire Dominion Energy in $66 Billion Deal

NextEra Energy is reportedly in discussions to acquire Dominion Energy for approximately $76 per share in a deal valued at around $66 billion.

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FinanceApr 25

Justice Department Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovations

The DOJ has ended its criminal investigation of Jerome Powell regarding Federal Reserve headquarters renovation cost overruns.

21 sources
FinanceJun 9

Social Security Trust Fund Faces Depletion in Six Years, Triggering Benefit Cuts

The Social Security trust fund is projected to be depleted within six years, potentially resulting in automatic benefit reductions of 22 percent for 68 million Americans.

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FinanceApr 1

War Drives Energy Costs Higher as Gas Prices Near $4 and German Inflation Surges

Rising energy costs from ongoing conflict push U.S. gasoline prices toward $4 per gallon while German inflation reaches highest level in over a year.

56 sources
FinanceJun 13

BlackRock Private Credit Fund Honors Less Than 40% of Investor Redemption Requests

BlackRock's private credit fund has fulfilled less than 40% of investor requests to withdraw money, highlighting liquidity challenges in private markets.

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FinanceApr 24

Trump Administration Considers $500M Bailout for Struggling Spirit Airlines

The Trump administration is in advanced discussions about providing up to $500 million in rescue funding to Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier faces financial difficulties.

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FinanceMay 14

Oklahoma Executes Raymond Johnson; Richard Glossip Granted Bond on Death Row Case

Oklahoma executed Raymond Johnson for killing his ex-girlfriend and baby, while former death row inmate Richard Glossip was granted bond pending retrial.

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FinanceMay 3

Financial Firms Warn of Market Volatility Amid Credit Sector Shifts

Major financial institutions are expressing concerns about market conditions while private credit markets adapt to heightened investor anxiety.

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FinanceMay 20

Gas Prices Rise to $4.50 Per Gallon as Memorial Day Weekend Approaches

National gasoline prices have reached an average of $4.50 per gallon, with consumers seeking cost savings amid the increase.

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FinanceApr 30

GM expects $500M tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era levies

General Motors anticipates receiving a $500 million refund on tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down certain Trump administration trade levies.

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FinanceMay 7

Mixed Corporate Earnings Results Show Varied Performance Across Sectors

Several major companies reported quarterly earnings with divergent results, from AI-driven semiconductor gains to slowing e-commerce growth forecasts.

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FinanceApr 23

Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Reduce Fuel Costs

Deutsche Lufthansa will cancel 20,000 short-haul flights across its airlines to reduce jet fuel consumption amid rising fuel prices.

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FinanceApr 24

Markets Drop on Middle East Tensions as Business Leaders Express Concern

Wall Street opened lower amid ongoing Middle East conflicts, while luxury giant LVMH's CEO warned of potential global consequences.

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FinanceJun 11

US Jobless Claims Rise to 229,000, Highest Level Since February

Weekly unemployment benefit applications in the United States increased to 229,000, marking the highest level in nearly a year.

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FinanceMar 11

U.S. Stock Futures Decline as Oil Prices Near $120 Amid Iran Conflict

Wall Street futures fell as ongoing conflict involving Iran pushed oil prices close to $120 per barrel, raising inflation concerns.

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