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Walmart’s Laggards Won’t Trail Forever automated-news
Walmart’s Laggards Won’t Trail Forever

There is no doubt that Walmart Inc. has been a stellar performer over the past three years, melding its trademark low prices with savvy technology investments.

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Blackstone-Led Creditors Take Over Ailing Software Firm Medallia automated-news
Blackstone-Led Creditors Take Over Ailing Software Firm Medallia

Medallia Inc. is being taken over by a group of creditors led by Blackstone Inc. after its owner Thoma Bravo said it wasn’t going to inject fresh cash into the ailing software-as-a-service company.

17 Jun 2026 🔒
G7 Aims to Ensure China Supplies No More Than 60% of Rare Earths automated-news
G7 Aims to Ensure China Supplies No More Than 60% of Rare Earths

The Group of Seven countries have agreed that no single country should supply more than 60% of their imports of critical minerals by 2030 in a effort to reduce their reliance on China, according to people familiar with the discussions.

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Iran to See Broad Financial Gains in US Peace Deal automated-news
Iran to See Broad Financial Gains in US Peace Deal

The US and Iran plan to formally sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday in Switzerland. The interim deal would allow Iran to start oil exports immediately and gain access to a $300 billion economic development program following negotiations for a permanent peace agreement. Tyler Kendall report

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Total Oil Trading Gain Doubled to About $1 Billion Last Quarter automated-news
Total Oil Trading Gain Doubled to About $1 Billion Last Quarter

TotalEnergies SE’s oil trading profits doubled to about $1 billion in the first quarter as the energy giant went on a crude buying spree in the run-up to the Iran war, Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanné said.

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Japan’s Defense Chief Challenges China’s Transparency automated-news
Japan’s Defense Chief Challenges China’s Transparency

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi spoke with Bloomberg News' Alastair Gale in Tokyo about security in the Asia Pacific region. (Source: Bloomberg)

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Apple Investors Are Tired of AI Promises, Want Tangible Progress automated-news
Apple Investors Are Tired of AI Promises, Want Tangible Progress

Apple Inc. investors are losing patience with the company’s talk about becoming a more formidable presence in artificial intelligence and want to start seeing some results.

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Rathbones and Investec merger stalled regulatory checks automated-news
Rathbones and Investec merger stalled regulatory checks

UK wealth manager had to halt investment from high-risk clients as a result of failings

17 Jun 2026 🔒
Lucky's of Salisbury to Receive Million Dollar Renovation Upgrade as Part of Ongoing Salisbury Village Revitalization Effort automated-news
Lucky's of Salisbury to Receive Million Dollar Renovation Upgrade as Part of Ongoing Salisbury Village Revitalization Effort

MIDLOTHIAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of Midlothian West’s most recognizable neighborhood landmarks is set for its most significant investment in decades. Delta Citation, a Virginia-based commercial real estate developer and owner of commercial investment property throughout the state, has acquired

17 Jun 2026 🔒
The Long Shadow of the Iran War automated-news
The Long Shadow of the Iran War

Trump’s most consequential foreign policy mistake.

17 Jun 2026 🔒
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