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Woodside, Chevron Agree to Asset Swap

December 23, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Woodside, Chevron Agree to Asset Swap
Chevron and Woodside Energy agreed to an asset swap that they said will sharpen their focus on the massive LNG operations they each operate in Western Australia.

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Sony to Raise Stake in Kadokawa, Becoming a Top Shareholder

December 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sony to Raise Stake in Kadokawa, Becoming a Top Shareholder
Sony Group plans to acquire an additional stake in Japanese publishing house Kadokawa for more than $300 million to become one of its largest shareholders.

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Ant Group Warns Against ‘False’ IPO Rumors

December 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ant Group Warns Against ‘False’ IPO Rumors
The Chinese fintech company, co-founded by billionaire Jack Ma, said it has no plans to go public, striking back at social-media posts contending the company was exploring a potential backdoor listing.

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Atos Completes Financial Restructuring

December 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Atos Completes Financial Restructuring
The beleaguered group said it reduced its gross debt by 2.1 billion euros, and it now has a more sustainable capital structure and much-needed liquidity.

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Sibanye-Stillwater, Franco-Nevada Sign Gold and Platinum Supply Deal

December 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sibanye-Stillwater, Franco-Nevada Sign Gold and Platinum Supply Deal
Sibanye-Stillwater said it entered into a $500 million agreement with mining royalty company Franco-Nevada for the long-term supply of gold and platinum from three of its mines in South Africa.

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The Last-Ditch Efforts to Win Over Critics of the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal

December 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Last-Ditch Efforts to Win Over Critics of the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal
The Japanese company continues to campaign for support from mayors, governors and especially members of the steelworkers union.

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Apple Faults Meta For Software-Access Requests as EU Crackdown Looms

December 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple Faults Meta For Software-Access Requests as EU Crackdown Looms
Apple called out Meta for seeking access to software tools that it said could compromise user privacy, a criticism that comes as the EU tries to force the iPhone maker to give developers greater access to its technology.

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Volkswagen and Unions Enter Fourth Day of Talks

December 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Volkswagen and Unions Enter Fourth Day of Talks
Intensive negotiation between Volkswagen and labor leaders continue over how to proceed with cost cuts at the auto giant.

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The Risky Strategy Behind Nike’s Massive Holiday Discounts

December 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Risky Strategy Behind Nike’s Massive Holiday Discounts
The sneaker giant’s new CEO is trying to clear out inventory, pressuring retailer partners.

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U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says

December 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says
Water companies in England and Wales can raise customers’ bills over the next five years to help pay for improvements to prevent sewage spills into waterways, the regulator said.

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  • The Cost of Transporting Pretty Much Everything Just Won’t Stop Going Up
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  • We All Hated Busy Work. Now That It’s Disappearing, It Turns Out We Miss It.
    September 25, 2026 Comments Off on We All Hated Busy Work. Now That It’s Disappearing, It Turns Out We Miss It.
  • Pentagon-Backed Oil Company Is Set to Vie for Chevron’s Crown in Venezuela
    September 25, 2026 Comments Off on Pentagon-Backed Oil Company Is Set to Vie for Chevron’s Crown in Venezuela
  • Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change
    September 25, 2026 Comments Off on Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change
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