Justice Dept. Approves Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The DOJ approved Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
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UK Vows to Phase Out Russian Diesel and Jet Fuel Imports By New Year
The UK commits to banning diesel and jet fuel imports refined from Russian crude by January 1, 2027, under sanctions for the war in Ukraine.
SpaceX Millionaires Set to Fuel Luxury Real Estate, Watches and Private Jets
New SpaceX wealth holders are eyeing luxury homes in Southern California and Texas, with watches and private jets as early markers of post-IPO spending,...
Summer BBQ Inflation: The 14% Burger Tax Hits Your Wallet This Weekend
Hard-working Americans are facing sticker shock as inflation hits summer BBQ costs.
Inflation Edges Higher in May as Energy Prices Keep Pressure on Consumers
May CPI rose 0.5% with energy costs driving over 60% of the monthly increase; core inflation rose 0.2%. Gasoline up 7% in May, electricity up 0.6%.
Copper Wire Theft Epidemic Pushes AT&T to Fight for Legacy Network Retirement
Rising copper prices, driven by the AI data center boom, have triggered a massive wave of infrastructure theft, prompting AT&T to seek regulatory relief...
Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland Restore Services After Online Banking Outage
Lloyds Banking Group has restored online and mobile app services following a major outage on Wednesday that left thousands of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank...
Federal Reserve’s Beige Book Reveals Surging Inflation Across Districts Driven by Energy Prices
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports inflation is surging across most U.S. districts, driven by energy prices and Middle East conflicts.
Honeywell Aerospace CEO Forecasts Strong Growth Ahead of Standalone Debut
Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier anticipates significant earnings growth following its spin-off from Honeywell International. The company targets $6.5
Eli Lilly Shifts Dealmaking Strategy, Fueled by GLP-1 Drug Success
Eli Lilly is strategically deploying its substantial financial gains from GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound to pursue a more aggressive and diversified acquisition...