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Oil prices climb as U.S. government shutdown drags toward resolution
10 November 2025 Oil markets saw a quiet turnaround on Monday as traders weighed fresh signs that the U.S. federal government, shut down for forty days, may finally be moving toward reopening. According to data by Reuters, Brent crude futures rose by around 0.71 percent to $64.08 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased approximately 0.80 percent to $60.23 a barrel in early trading. The spark for the uptick stemmed from a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate o
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Major U.S. retailers trumpet down-priced Thanksgiving meal kits while quietly trimming contents
08 November 2025 A Walmart employee puts out a frozen turkey ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo As the holiday season approaches, three major U.S. retailers, Walmart Inc., Target Corporation and Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. are rolling out promotional Thanksgiving meal kits advertised as easier on the wallet than last year’s offerings. On paper the deals look compelling: Walmart’s kit for 10 people i
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CNH Industrial commits nearly $5 billion to U.S. manufacturing and R&D expansion
05 November 2025 In a bold move signalling confident bets on American production, CNH Industrial announced on November 4, 2025 that it will invest nearly $5 billion over the next five years into manufacturing plants and research-and-development facilities in the United States. The plan comes at a moment when global manufacturers are re-thinking supply chains, regional investment and the role of the U.S. as a production hub. CNH, a major player in farming and construction equi
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that high interest rates may have already pushed housing market into recession
02 November 2025 S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a press conference held by U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo In a striking statement that raises fresh concerns about the health of the American economy, Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, declared that while the country at large remains in decent shap
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Cash Hoard Hits Record $381.7 Billion Even as Profit Climbs
1 November 2025 A screen displays Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid In its latest quarterly update on November 1, 2025, conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway reported operating profits of $13.49 billion, a 34 percent increase from the prior year, and net income of $30.8 billion, up 17 percent, while simultaneously warning of caution in its outlook. Despite the strong profit
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Audi Cuts 2025 Profit Forecast Again Amid U.S. Tariff and EV Transition Pressures
31 October 2025 Audi, the premium-brand arm of Volkswagen Group, has once again revised down its full-year profitability outlook, underscoring the mounting headwinds facing legacy automakers amid rising trade barriers and the costly pivot to electric vehicles. In its latest update, Audi announced that it now anticipates an operating margin of 4–6% for the year, a marked drop from its previous guidance of 5-7%. The firm, however, maintained its revenue expectations. The scale
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Meta Platforms to Raise up to $30 Billion in Largest-Ever Bond Offering to Fuel AI Infrastructure
30 October 2025 Meta Platforms is preparing to generate up to $30 billion through a six-part bond sale as it rushes to fund its escalating investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The bonds will span maturities of five to forty years, with the principal for each tranche expected to range between $4 billion and $6.5 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The move follows Meta’s decision to elevate its capital-expenditure outlook and signals the
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U.S. firms brace for gentler earnings growth even as AI investment steals the spotlight
09 October 2025 As the third quarter earnings season approaches, analysts expect a softer performance across U.S. corporations though...
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US to Dominate New TikTok Board Under White House Plan
20 September 2025 TikTok logo is placed on a U.S. flag in this illustration taken, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic A deal unveiled by...
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Nvidia’s Bold Bet: $5B Stake and Deal with Intel
18 September 2025 Nvidia has made a major move, pledging $5 billion to buy into Intel, securing about a 4% stake, and joining forces in a...
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Commerce Department expands 50 % tariffs to steel and aluminum-derived products, deepening protectionist ripples across U.S. manufacturing
15 August 2025 Creator: Rost-9D Credit: Getty Images On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department dramatically broadened the scope of...
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Market Highs, Policy Uncertainty, A Delicate Balance in U.S. Business
29 June 2025 On paper, U.S. markets are roaring both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently touched record highs, propelled by a brief ceasefire...
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U.S. Business Growth Slows as Tariffs and Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Concerns
23 June 2025 Credit: Getty Images In June 2025 the U.S. business landscape continued to expand, but at a noticeably slower pace as rising...
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U.S. to Cease Penny Production: Implications for Consumers and Businesses
28 May 2025 In a significant monetary policy shift, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced the cessation of penny production, with...
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Small Businesses Grapple with Tariff-Induced Challenges Amidst Economic Uncertainty
28 May 2025 Small businesses across the United States are facing mounting challenges due to the Trump administration's recent imposition...
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U.S. Business Investment Slows Sharply in April Amid Tariff Uncertainty
27 May 2025 AP Photo Business investment in the United States experienced a significant decline in April 2025, as companies grappled with...
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Trump Media Plans $2.5 Billion Bitcoin Investment to Expand Financial Services
27 May 2025 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the social media company founded by U.S. President Donald...
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SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Ends in Mid-Air Disintegration
27 May 2025 Cheney Orr | REUTERS paceX's ambitious Starship program faced another setback as its latest test flight concluded with the...
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U.S. Business Landscape in May 2025: Navigating Tariffs, Market Volatility, and Strategic Shifts
26 May 2025 The U.S. business environment in May 2025 has been marked by significant developments, including tariff negotiations, market...
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Chinese Exporters Accused of Undervaluing Goods to Dodge U.S. Tariffs Amid Growing Trade Tensions
19 May 2025 China Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions continued over U.S. tariffs with China, in...
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