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Paramount Wants $1.88 Billion Bond From States, Writers Challenging Warner Deal

The company says the litigants who sued to stop the deal should have to cover financial damages if they lose their lawsuit.

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BHP Annual Profit Rises on Record Copper Prices

The world's biggest miner by market value reported a 9% increase in annual net profit and an even bigger gain in underlying earnings as prices of copper surged to all-time highs.

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Frasers Group Increases Hugo Boss Stake to 48% After Offer Period

The British retail company said it received acceptances for 12.2 million Hugo Boss shares, or about 17.62% of the German company.

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Unitree IPO Could Mark New Era for China's Robotics Sector

Humanoid-robot startup Unitree's coming listing could unleash a fundraising frenzy across China's robotics sector, with the debut serving as a key test of market appetite

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Toll Brothers Earnings Will Offer Read on Luxury Home Demand

Toll Brother's wealthy clientele provides some insulation from the stagnant housing market. The company builds homes with an average price point around $1 million.

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JetBlue Stock Sinks After Downgrade Flags Iran Conflict Risks

JetBlue stock fell after Seaport Research downgraded the airline, warning that higher fuel costs could exacerbate its already-heavy debt load.

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Google Will Buy Spirit Airlines' Data for $10 Million to Help Fuel Its AI Ambitions

Google wins an auction to purchase a vast array of financial and operational data from the defunct budget airline.

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Warren Buffett Is Still Making Big Bets at Berkshire

Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter portfolio moves show Warren Buffett remains a major force behind its investments even as Greg Abel settles in as CEO.

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Nvidia's Huang Says OpenAI Data Center Could Generate $600 Billion in Revenue

Nvidia stock was reacting to its latest financial support for OpenAI's huge data-center plans.

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Boeing Falls After Army Apache Crash, but Commerical Jet Turnaround Is Crucial

The U.S. military has grounded its Apache helicopters after two soldiers were killed near Fort Hood, Texas. But the aircraft maker needs to deliver on its commerical business.

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L3Harris Ousts Its CEO After Investigation Into Conduct

The defense contractor that overhauled the Qatar-donated jet to be Air Force One has replaced Christopher Kubasik.

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Uber, Zipline Partner With Goal of Hitting 1 Million Drone Deliveries a Day

Uber is teaming up with drone startup Zipline to take its delivery service to the skies, a move aimed at winning customers demanding ever-quicker turnaround times for takeout, grocery and retail orders.

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Madison Air to Buy Airflow-Technologies Company for $5.4 Billon

Madison Air, which provides air-quality solutions, said the acquisition will add to its portfolio of new products that will help customers improve uptime, efficiency and productivity.

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Many Companies Would Announce Earnings Quarterly, Ditch Filings Under SEC Proposal

In a survey, most firms said they would still report their financials four times a year but do fewer government filings given the option to file semiannually.

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ArcelorMittal Says Two Killed in Missile Strike on Ukraine Facility

One member of staff and one contractor were killed and 13 others were injured in the strike on a facility belonging to ArcelorMittal Kryvih Rih over the weekend.

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Investment Firm General Atlantic Is Eyeing an IPO Again

The company manages around $130 billion and had filed to go public in 2023.

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August 18, 2026 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT)