Oil Dips Amidst Strong Dollar and Mixed China Economic Outlook
Oil declined as broader market sentiment soured and mild winter temperatures in many parts of the globe eased fears of an energy crisis.
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Blackstone Backstop Sweetens University of California’s BREIT Investment
Blackstone Inc. became the envy of the private equity world after persuading moneyed individuals to back a massive $68 billion real estate trust.
BlackRock, Citigroup Among Firms Named Fossil-Fuel Boycotters by Kentucky
BlackRock Inc., Citigroup Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co are among 11 financial institutions that are facing pushback from Kentucky after being deemed hostile to the fossil fuel industry.
Mitch McConnell Reaches New Milestone as Longest-Serving Senate Leader
Mitch McConnell broke Democrat Mike Mansfield’s record as longest-serving Senate party leader on Tuesday when he began his 17th year as Republican leader — a mark of stability in a Capitol riven by chaos in the House.
Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty, Faces Trial in October
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to criminal charges Tuesday and is set to face a trial in October, a courtroom showdown likely to be one of the highest-profile white-collar fraud cases in recent years.
Hamlin’s Collapse Spurs Speculation Over Rare Condition Caused by Chest Impact
It was a frightening scene Monday night in Cincinnati as players and coaches gathered around medical staff trying to revive Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin, who had collapsed on the football field after his heart stopped.
Lula’s Extension of Fuel-Tax Break Hits Shares of Ethanol Makers
Shares of Brazilian sugar and ethanol producers are getting pummeled at the start of the year after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decided to extend a tax break on a variety of fuels.
Stunt Driver Ken Block Killed in Snowmobile Accident
The professional rally driver and “Hoonigan” star is dead at 55.
Ex-Fed Chief Greenspan Says US Recession Is Likely
Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan said a US recession is the “most likely outcome” as the central bank tightens monetary policy to curb inflation.
Video Game Testers Form Microsoft’s First Union
A group of about 300 video game testers working for Microsoft Corp.’s ZeniMax Studios voted to form what will be the software giant’s first union and the largest in the video game industry.
