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‘Oppenheimer’ gives stock investors another reason to be bullish about nuclear energy

Nuclear power is seen as an ally in the global effort to slow climate change.

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Oil ends at 3-month highs, logging 5th straight weekly gain

Oil futures pulled back from three-month highs Friday, but still posted a fifth straight weekly gain, lifted by fading fears of a global economic slowdown as supply cuts by major producers take effect.

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Norfolk Southern’s East Palestine derailment costs hit $803 million

Norfolk Southern’s costs related to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have more than doubled to $803 million

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Oil will hit $90 a barrel, says Bank of America. That may be a problem for stocks.

Rising energy costs may inflame inflationary pressures, forcing up interest rates by more than equity bulls hope.

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EV stocks get a broad boost from VW’s purchase of 5% stake in XPeng

Shares of electric-vehicle makers got a broad boost Wednesday as investors cheered Volkswagen AG's $700 million investment in China-based XPeng Inc.

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The top 5 highest-paid women’s soccer players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Australia striker Sam Kerr earns the most of any women’s soccer player from her club team, earning more than a half-million dollars this year.

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South Florida ocean waters reach hot-tub temperatures, setting possible record high

Water temps at the tip of Florida hit triple digits two days in a row. Meteorologists say it could be the hottest seawater ever measured.

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XPeng’s stock rockets after Volkswagen invests $700 million, announces cooperation agreements

Volkswagen will work with XPeng on new EVs for China market, and Audi will work with China's SAIC.

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NBA players react to reported $776 million offer for soccer star Kylian Mbappé: ‘Wtf’

France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappé is one of the top footballers in the world. A Saudi club is reportedly willing to pay him $776 million for his services.

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Here are the U.S. airlines most likely to take a hit from Raytheon’s jet-engine problem

U.S. airlines including Spirit and Delta are looking at some extra downtime for their jets after Raytheon disclosed problems with some of its jet engines.

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China ETFs jump as overseas investors flock back to Chinese assets after Beijing vows more measures to boost economic recovery

China-related ETFs continued to surge on Tuesday after Beijing pledged to ramp up stronger stimulus measures to bolster the country’s stumbling economic recovery, lifting bullish sentiment as foreign investors were injecti...

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Paris 2024 Olympic torch revealed: New torch made of recycled steel to reduce carbon footprint

The 2024 Olympic torch was inspired from three major themes: equality, water and peacefulness.

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Intel may have bottomed, but earnings will show if chip maker can hope to catch up to Nvidia and AMD in AI

After its biggest quarterly loss ever last earnings season, Intel is expected to find strength in its PC business while nominally contributing to AI.

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Nio helps lead strong China stock rally amid upbeat economic commentary, while Alibaba shares get a lift

U.S.-listed shares of Chinese stocks were getting a lift Monday after reports of upbeat economic commentary from the government.

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China property stocks slump as liquidity fears revive

The Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index lost 6.4% to trade at an eight-month low amid renewed investor concerns over China's beleaguered real estate sector.

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Alibaba says it won’t sell stake in Ant Group

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba says it does not plan to sell any shares in its one-third shareholding in financial technology company Ant Group because it wants to retain its stake in an “important strategic partner.”

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U.S. women’s soccer team opens World Cup title defense with 3-0 group-stage win over Vietnam

Sophia Smith scores twice for the United States side.

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Messi scores match-winning free kick for dramatic debut in Inter Miami uniform

World Cup–winning global superstar — a second-half substitution — finds back of net from 25 yards to secure victory vs. Cruz Azul of Mexico City in Leagues Cup match.

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Oil prices score a 4th straight weekly gain

Oil futures rise Friday, to tally a fourth straight weekly gain.

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XPeng’s stock drops after analyst’s ‘profit-taking’ call ahead of earnings

XPeng's stock fell Friday after J.P. Morgan recommended investors sell ahead of earnings, as "survival competition" in China's auto market weighs on margins.