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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair. Banking and Financial Institutions, Interest Rates, US […]

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Starbucks Reports Strong Store Traffic and Rise in Quarterly Sales

The chain’s chief executive credited its turnaround plan for improved U.S. same-store sales, but said higher gas and utility costs were a concern.The chain’s chief executive credited its turnaround plan for improved U.S. same-store sales, but said higher gas and utility costs were a concern. Consumer Behavior, Starbucks Corporation, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Oil (Petroleum)

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Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States. Canada, Carney, Mark J, Budgets and Budgeting, Liberal Party (Canada), Infrastructure (Public Works), Politics and Government, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Conservative Party (Canada), Trudeau,

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Deal Talks Between Pernod and Maker of Jack Daniel’s Falter

The collapse of the talks could pave the way for another spirits company, Sazerac, to open negotiations with Brown-Forman.The collapse of the talks could pave the way for another spirits company, Sazerac, to open negotiations with Brown-Forman. Brown-Forman Corp, Pernod Ricard SA, Sazerac Co, Louisville (Ky), Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Whiskey, Alcoholic Beverages Read More

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G.M.’s Profit Bolstered by a $500 Million Tariff Refund

Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid. International Trade and World Market, Rebates and Refunds, Customs (Tariff), Automobiles, General Motors,

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Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Embargoes and Sanctions, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, International Relations, International Trade and World Market, Banking and

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What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?

The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years. Oil

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Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses. Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Censorship, Law and Legislation, Liability for Products, Foreign Aid,

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For Many Pro Athletes, Post-Career Financial Worries Loom Large

The tennis player Mackenzie McDonald has earned well up to this point, but high expenses and a short career timeline have prompted him, and others, to search for a backup plan.The tennis player Mackenzie McDonald has earned well up to this point, but high expenses and a short career timeline have prompted him, and others,

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