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US Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs as Iran and Ukraine Conflicts Disrupt Supply
Business20d ago

US Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs as Iran and Ukraine Conflicts Disrupt Supply

Diesel prices in the US have soared to unprecedented levels due to ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine, raising concerns about inflation and increased costs for transportation and agriculture.

29 sources · over 7 days
Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs as US Threatens Bombardier Ban
Business20d ago

Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs as US Threatens Bombardier Ban

Canada is set to introduce steep tariffs on US goods in response to American trade measures, triggering threats from President Trump to block Canadian aircraft sales and deepening a major cross-border trade conflict.

15 sources · today
Nvidia Confirms $12.93 Billion Purchase of Hugging Face, Deal Pending Approval
Business20d ago

Nvidia Confirms $12.93 Billion Purchase of Hugging Face, Deal Pending Approval

Nvidia has officially agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, with the transaction awaiting regulatory clearance.

56 sources · over 5 days
Trump Administration Backs OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit
Business21d ago

Trump Administration Backs OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit

The Trump administration has officially supported OpenAI in its legal fight with the New York Times over AI training on copyrighted news articles, a move that could shape future copyright law and AI development.

23 sources · over 7 days
India Faces Sharp Sugar Price Surge Amid Production Drop and Festive Demand
Business23d ago

India Faces Sharp Sugar Price Surge Amid Production Drop and Festive Demand

Sugar prices in India have risen nearly 40 percent in two months due to lower production, crop issues, and high festival demand, prompting government interventions and public concern.

15 sources · over 18 days
GoPro to Be Acquired by Starman Optical in $285 Million AI Pivot
Business23d ago

GoPro to Be Acquired by Starman Optical in $285 Million AI Pivot

GoPro, long known for action cameras, will merge with Starman Optical in a $285 million deal, shifting focus to AI, data centers, and defense after a dramatic stock surge and years of financial struggle.

18 sources · over 5 days
Gold Prices Surge and Plunge Amid Treasury Actions, Dollar Swings, and Fed Rate Jitters
Business23d ago

Gold Prices Surge and Plunge Amid Treasury Actions, Dollar Swings, and Fed Rate Jitters

Gold prices soared to multi-month highs as investors reacted to U.S. Treasury bond buybacks and a weakening dollar, but quickly reversed as Federal Reserve rate hike expectations returned.

26 sources · over 18 days
US Job Market Surges in August 2026, Adding 162,000 Jobs and Surpassing Forecasts
Business23d ago

US Job Market Surges in August 2026, Adding 162,000 Jobs and Surpassing Forecasts

August 2026 saw US job growth far exceed expectations, signaling resilience in the labor market and setting the stage for key economic decisions this month.

17 sources · over 4 days
Volkswagen Board Approves Up to 100,000 Job Cuts and Possible Closure of Four German Plants
Business23d ago

Volkswagen Board Approves Up to 100,000 Job Cuts and Possible Closure of Four German Plants

Volkswagen's board has approved a restructuring plan that could cut up to 100,000 jobs globally and may close four German production sites, reflecting mounting financial pressures and industry uncertainty.

39 sources · over 6 days
Trump Calls on Congress to Pass Federal Film and TV Tax Credit
Business24d ago

Trump Calls on Congress to Pass Federal Film and TV Tax Credit

Former President Trump is pressing Congress to adopt a federal tax incentive for film and television, aiming to revive Hollywood production and bring jobs back to the United States.

8 sources · over 3 days
Snowflake Surges After Reporting Strong Q2 Earnings and AI-Driven Forecast
Business25d ago

Snowflake Surges After Reporting Strong Q2 Earnings and AI-Driven Forecast

Snowflake's better-than-expected quarterly results and optimistic revenue outlook, boosted by demand for AI tools, have sent its stock soaring and intensified interest in AI-powered cloud data platforms.

8 sources · today
US Judge Rejects Justice Department's Push to Break Up Google's Ad Tech Business
Business25d ago

US Judge Rejects Justice Department's Push to Break Up Google's Ad Tech Business

A federal judge's decision to leave Google's ad exchange intact is a major setback for US antitrust efforts targeting Big Tech's dominance in digital advertising.

18 sources · over 3 days