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Eli Lilly Pushes Back Against U.S. Plan to Lock In Global Drug Pricing Model

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Deadline Looms for Parents Seeking Student Loan Relief Options

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David Goldfarb

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Remain in Defunct SAVE Plan — Here’s What It Means for Their Debt

7.2 million borrowers face growing balances as interest accrues and progress toward forgiveness stalls

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Augusta Parker

The High Cost of Being a Woman: Why Your Monthly Essentials Now Carry a 40% Inflation Premium

From "Pink Tariffs" to supply chain chaos, the soaring price of menstrual products is forcing millions to rethink their budgets and look for long-term alternatives.

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Alina Sinclair

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Brent Crude Spot Prices Surge Past $141 as Supply Shock Hits Global Oil Markets

Immediate delivery premiums spike to 15-year highs, signaling severe supply tightness as geopolitical disruptions choke critical energy routes.

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Leah Rosenfeld

Germany Limits Daily Fuel Price Hikes to Protect Consumers Amid Energy Shock

New rules aim to curb volatility at the pump as oil supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions drive sharp cost increases

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Augusta Parker

Oil Markets Spike as U.S. Signals Imminent Strike on Iran

Brent surges past $106 as geopolitical tensions intensify and fears grow over prolonged supply disruptions in critical energy corridors

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Augusta Parker

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Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Strategy with Acquisition of Digital Asset Firm

Asset manager strengthens active investment capabilities as institutional demand for sophisticated crypto strategies accelerates

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Rachel Steinberg

Gulf Markets Diverge Sharply Amid Iran Conflict as Oil and Geopolitics Drive Volatility

Saudi Arabia and Oman rise while Dubai, Qatar, and Bahrain struggle as investors weigh risks and seek safe-haven opportunities

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Alina Sinclair

Logan Paul’s $16 Million Pokémon Card Sale Signals Boom in Alternative Collectible Investing

Rare trading cards outperform traditional markets as scarcity, grading, and celebrity demand fuel explosive returns

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Augusta Parker

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Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Suspected Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Policy Decisions

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Japanese Corporate Optimism Peaks Despite Iran Conflict, Risks Loom

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Germany Limits Daily Fuel Price Hikes to Protect Consumers Amid Energy Shock

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Indian Stock Market Faces Deeper Downside Risks Amid Global and Domestic Pressures

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Deadline Looms for Parents Seeking Student Loan Relief Options

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Nike Stock Slides as Turnaround Timeline Extends and China Weakness Intensifies

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Eli Lilly Pushes Back Against U.S. Plan to Lock In Global Drug Pricing Model

CEO warns proposed legislation could disrupt innovation and weaken America’s pharmaceutical leadership

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Sam’s Club Raises Membership Fees as Demand for Value Shopping Grows

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Globalstar Shares Jump as Amazon Explores Strategic Buyout Deal

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Oil Markets Spike as U.S. Signals Imminent Strike on Iran

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Oil Shock Reignites EV Interest as Automakers Reconsider Combustion Bets

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Unilever’s $16 Billion McCormick Deal Signals Major Shift in Consumer Products

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Russia Reaps Oil Windfall From Iran Conflict as Structural Economic Risks Deepen

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Amazon Reaches Labor Settlement Over Strike Retaliation Claims

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OpenAI Secures $122 Billion Mega Funding Round, Valuation Soars Toward $852 Billion

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JetBlue Increases Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

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AI Chip Startup Rebellions Secures $400 Million to Fuel U.S. Expansion and IPO Plans

Samsung-backed semiconductor challenger targets inference market as global demand for AI infrastructure accelerates

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Powell Signals Rate Stability as Fed Looks Past Oil-Driven Inflation Spike

Fed Chair downplays need for immediate tightening, citing anchored expectations and limited long-term impact from energy shock

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