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Dollar slumps ahead of payrolls revisions, Powell speech

The dollar fell to its lowest level since January on Tuesday as investors awaited revisions to U.S. payrolls data on Wed...

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Oil prices dip as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, hovering near a two-week low as Middle East supply concerns eased after Israel accepted a ...

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Middle East Crude-Benchmarks slip; Brent-Dubai EFS falls to month’s low

Spot premiums for Middle East crude benchmarks Oman, Dubai and Murban eased on Tuesday while Brent’s premium to Dubai ...

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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In NRG Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.93% on an annualized basis producing an ave...

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Greece reports current account surplus in June, tourism revenue grows

Greece recorded a current account surplus in June compared with a deficit in the same month in 2023 on the back of growi...

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Turkey’s central bank expected to hold rates steady in August

Turkey’s central bank is expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged at 50% in August, a Reuters poll showed on ...

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Equinor to resume Gullfaks C output

Norway’s Equinor EQNR.OL has begun work to resume output at its Gullfaks C oil and gas platform in the North Sea after...

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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In TopBuild 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 19.14% on an annualized basis producing an aver...

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Why Fabrinet Stock Blasted Nearly 16% Higher Today

The company delivered a splendid quarterly earnings report that featured better-than-expected guidance....

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Production figures July 2024.

Preliminary production figures for July 2024 show an average daily production of 2 079 000 barrels of oil, NGL and conde...

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Villa Market remains upbeat

The high level of household debt won't significantly impact Villa Market, according to Villa Market JP Co, the operator ...

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Yong Concrete rejigs focus to industrial push

Yong Concrete, an MAI-listed manufacturer of concrete products, plans to shift its focus from the slow residential marke...

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Commentary: Denton’s home inventory grows and renters see some relief, but economy is still a mess

Denton’s available home inventory grew to 24% year-over-year in July. The city of Denton now has over 400 homes for sa...

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SUSS academy opens its doors

Orange Cap Innovative (OCI), a local venture builder, is joining forces with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SU...

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Turkish central bank remains cautious as it stays course on key rate

AgenciesTurkey’s central bank stuck to its tight monetary stance on Tuesday as it left its benchmark interest rate unc...

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KPC denies paying Sh40 billion extra in pipeline set up deal

Kenya Pipeline has denied claims that Kenyans may have spent nearly double the initial cost of building the Sh48.4 billi...

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In Uganda’s capital, boda-boda taxis a source of life and death

AgenciesThe young men perched on motorcycles looked dazed in the morning heat. But at the sight of a potential passenger...

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Many SMEs underinsured, taking on unnecessary risks

Low awareness, limited bandwidth and cost are among factors hindering take-up....

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A year on, EU tightens grip on big tech under its digital laws

AgenciesIf 2024 already looks like a terrible year for big tech in the European Union, the months ahead could prove a wi...

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As China’s pet lovers turn to domestic brands for value, investors sniff opportunity

AgenciesAmid a nationwide spending decline, China’s pet owners are looking for higher value for money when it comes to...

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Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cle...

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Kenyan drivers defy Uber’s algorithm, set their own fares

AgenciesIn eight years of working as a taxi driver in Kenya’s capital, Judith Chepkwony has never seen business this b...

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Eastman names new chief legal officer

Eastman Chemical Co. announced Iké Adeyemi will serve the company as senior vice president, chief legal officer and co...

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Singapore food spicing up London’s appetite

Bak chor mee and other favourites at a Singapore restaurant in London are drawing the crowds....

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What Has The Fed Done To Our Lives?

What Has The Fed Done To Our Lives? Authored by George F. Smith via LewRockwell.com,The following is derived from a spee...

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Global Nuclear Power Sees Modest Growth, but Challenges Remain

In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive ...

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Why informal sector could be choking local private investments

Kenya's vast informal economy which is largely made up of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been cited as ...

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Qatar expected to double economy by 2031, says StanChart research

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn a world of fluctuating energy prices and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Qatar has emerged ...

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Fletcher Building records $227m net loss after tax, no dividend

Losses from Higgins, intense competition, poor trading conditions feature in huge loss....

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Toll Brothers Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Homes Delivered Up 11%, Backlog Down 10%, Momentum Into August And More

Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) reported third-quarter financial results that topped analyst expectations after the market ...

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US Lawmakers Call on FDA to Investigate US Clinical Trials That Partner With Chinese Military

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that American clinic...

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Building height amendment in Concord allows Phenix Hall to rise

A plan to build a new seven-story building as part of the restoration of Phenix Hall in downtown Concord is taking on ne...

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La-Z-Boy Q1 Earnings: Revenue, EPS Beat Despite 'Depressed' Traffic Trends Across Industry, Shares Slide

La-Z-Boy Inc (NYSE:LZB) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 Tuesday after the bell. Here’s...

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A solar and battery project will grow next to a garden in National City

$1.2 million in grants will be distributed to projects across the San Diego region...

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DBI, NIGCOMSAT get new CEO, directors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer ...

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Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government and the University of B.C....

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GDT: Dairy prices jump 5.5%, whole milk powder leaps 7.2%

The sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021....

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Ansari calls for Democrats to come together after winning nomination in Arizona congressional race

Ex-Phoenix City Council member Yassamin Ansari has won the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District...

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Bidding war erupts over Paramount as Edgar Bronfman submits $4.3B competing offer

Bronfman’s group said they would pay non-Redstone A-Class shareholders $24.53 a share — more than what’s envisione...

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Trump’s post of fake Taylor Swift endorsement is his latest embrace of AI-generated images

Former President Donald Trump has been active on his social accounts as Democrats gather for their convention in Chicago...

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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday after the latest report on inflation showed price growth easin...

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Why Eli Lilly Topped the Market on Tuesday

The company had very encouraging news to report about its hottest product....

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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in AbbVie

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV).And retail traders should know....

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Spotlight on Delta Air Lines: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL).And retail traders shou...

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Crossing between a government and opposition-held area in Syria closes after violence

A key crossing in Syria between an area held by the government and one held by the opposition has been closed again afte...

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Final report outlines missed opportunities to stop Maine's deadliest shooting

A special commission says the Army Reserve and local police missed opportunities to intervene and seize weapons from a s...

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Norfolk Southern Names Jason Zampi Senior Vice President Finance & Treasurer

ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has promoted Jason A. Zampi to Senior Vi...

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Disneyland’s Peter Pan ride to scrub ‘stereotypes’ of indigenous peoples

The ride redo is the latest effort from Disney to tidy up offensive portrayals from its older films....

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Cooper Cargill Chant welcomes new attorney

CONWAY — Cooper Cargill Chant, Northern New Hampshire’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce that Abigail Darlin...

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A new setback hits a Boeing jet: U.S. will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s

WASHINGTON — Federal safety officials are requiring inspections of cockpit seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners after one o...

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Both Campaigns Have Something In Common That Will Tick Off Democrats And Republicans Alike

Republicans and Democrats often compete to show how attuned they are to the modern voter. However, if their campaign spe...