Economy

Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war

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Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war

Firm benefits from conflict to rake in $6.9bn as higher energy prices turbocharge profits

4 months ago

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BP plans to sell shares in flagship carbon projects as it pulls back from green agenda

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BP plans to sell shares in flagship carbon projects as it pulls back from green agenda

Oil firm seeks to reduce stake in carbon capture and storage projects in north-east of England after schemes fail to win over shareholders

4 months ago

economy

Ryan Cohen's Mysterious Bank Letter Backing GameStop's eBay Bid Reveals a Big Issue with Deal

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Ryan Cohen's Mysterious Bank Letter Backing GameStop's eBay Bid Reveals a Big Issue with Deal

The combined company would need to maintain an investment-grade credit profile, GameStop's mysterious financing letter said.

4 months ago

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Boeing, Citigroup CEOs set to join Trump on China visit next week

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Boeing, Citigroup CEOs set to join Trump on China visit next week

Trump's initial travel plan to China was delayed by about six weeks at the U.S.' request in light of the Iran war.

4 months ago

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What's the minimum you're required to withdraw on a $1 million retirement account?

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What's the minimum you're required to withdraw on a $1 million retirement account?

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4 months ago

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Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned

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Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned

Updated on: May 7, 2026 / 10:26 AM EDT / CBS News

4 months ago

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6 in 10 employees are hesitant to speak up at work, says survey: 'People are afraid to say the truth'

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6 in 10 employees are hesitant to speak up at work, says survey: 'People are afraid to say the truth'

A survey by Radical Candor found that a lack of trust and psychological safety are primary concerns for employees.

4 months ago

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Paul Tudor Jones says AI bull market has 'another year or two to run'

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Paul Tudor Jones says AI bull market has 'another year or two to run'

The billionaire hedge fund manager said the market may still be in the middle innings of an AI-driven rally.

4 months ago

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The 3 big trends behind hedge funds’ 'historic' rebound from heavy Iran war losses

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The 3 big trends behind hedge funds’ 'historic' rebound from heavy Iran war losses

Hedge fund stockpickers landed their best gain in 25 years last month as the industry clawed back March's losses.

4 months ago

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Boaz Weinstein’s Saba pauses activism against 9 UK funds after Herald deal

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Boaz Weinstein’s Saba pauses activism against 9 UK funds after Herald deal

Saba Capital, the hedge fund led by Boaz Weinstein, has agreed to a three-year pause to its activist campaign against nine London-listed funds

4 months ago

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Whirlpool says Iran war causing 'recession-level industry decline.' The shares are down 12%

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Whirlpool says Iran war causing 'recession-level industry decline.' The shares are down 12%

"War in Iran resulted in recession-level industry decline in the U.S. as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and March," the company said.

4 months ago

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‘Restaurants won’t survive’: Michelin chef opens venues abroad to withstand UK taxes

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‘Restaurants won’t survive’: Michelin chef opens venues abroad to withstand UK taxes

Jason Atherton, who has restaurants in Dubai, St Moritz and now Tuscany, says it’s tough to stay afloat in UK hospitality industry

4 months ago

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