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Forget oil, expert sees ‘bigger opportunity’ in natural gas amid war

Oil prices have been volatile in recent sessions amid escalating conflict between the US and Iran. Tensions reached a fever pitch on March 9th after President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, saying Iran would be hit “20 times harder” if it attempted to block the Strait of Hormuz. However, while the world remains fixated

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Crude oil price surges to $115 on Hyperliquid as Kuwait, UAE slash production

Crude oil price continued rising this weekend as the war in Iran continued, pushing some key countries to slash their output. Hyperliquid futures show that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) soared to $115 on Sunday, much higher than Friday’s close of $90. Brent, the global benchmark, rose to $117, the highest level since 2022. WTI crude

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Nvidia, Meta, Tesla are worth trillions, but who funds this AI boom?

In 2025, artificial intelligence moved from tech circles into everyday life. It showed up everywhere, from conversations at the dinner table, in questions about whether the next phone or washing machine would run on AI, and in emails from managers urging employees to learn how to use it. Suddenly, the technology was no longer abstract.

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Embraer posts record $7.58B revenue in 2025 on strong jet demand

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.65 billion, bringing its total revenue for 2025 to a record $7.58 billion. According to a statement published by the company on Friday, the amount exceeded the upper end of the company’s projection and marks an 18% year-over-year rise. Strong performance in a number of business areas

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Brent tops $85 for first time since 2024 on Mideast tensions

Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2024 as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continued to escalate, disrupting supplies from the Middle East.  At the time of writing, the Brent crude price on the Intercontinental Exchange was at $84.32 per barrel, up 8.4%. The contract had hit $85.10 per barrel earlier in

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Paramount Skydance wins Warner bid as Netflix walks away

Paramount Skydance has prevailed in the high-stakes takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix declined to match the David Ellison-led group’s improved offer, reshaping the competitive landscape of the global media and streaming industry. Warner’s board determined that Paramount’s $31-per-share all-cash proposal for the entire company was superior to Netflix’s earlier agreement to purchase

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WBD Q4 earnings: revenue slips, streaming grows

Warner Bros. Discovery reported lower revenue and a wider-than-expected loss in its latest quarter, as pressure across its traditional television businesses overshadowed continued growth in streaming. The results come as the media group remains at the centre of a high-stakes takeover contest involving Netflix and Paramount Skydance. The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of

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US stocks open in the green: Nasdaq up 0.7%, Dow jumps 0.5%

US equities advanced on Wednesday, supported by strength in major technology names, as investors looked to extend gains from the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 224 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite added about 0.7%, reflecting broad-based buying across growth-oriented sectors. Market sentiment was underpinned by

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Jamie Dimon warns credit cycle risks echo pre-2008 lending boom

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said growing competitive pressures across finance are beginning to resemble conditions that preceded the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns about risk-taking in lending markets. Speaking to investors during a company update, Dimon said some lenders appear to be loosening standards in pursuit of profit growth, particularly

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Eli Lilly bets on multi-dose Zepbound pen in GLP-1 retention push

Millions of people on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs know the weekly routine by heart: a new injector pen, a new box, another reminder to refill, and one more item for the sharps bin. Eli Lilly is trying to make that routine feel less like a chore. The company says it has launched a new Zepbound KwikPen

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