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Vance Says U.S. Will Suspend Microsoft and Other Firms From Green Card Program

The move comes as the Trump administration targets alleged abuses of immigration systems.

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Michigan Files Antitrust Suit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Over Rising Costs

The state attorney general alleges the insurer used its dominant position to drive up health costs for patients.

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PepsiCo Trims Outlook as North American Unit Underperforms

PepsiCo cut its full-year earnings outlook as it faces inflation, higher advertising costs and continued weakness in its North American business, even as the company works to reduce expenses and revive sales.

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Taylor Farms to Curb Lettuce Sales From Mexico After Massive Cyclospora Outbreak

After thousands of foodborne illnesses this year, the produce giant will suspend some harvesting and processing during peak summer months.

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Microsoft Forms New Xbox Unit Focused on Film, TV in Turnaround Effort

The new division, dubbed XP, aims to help Xbox's roster of video games grow their fan bases, and connect with them more deeply, Microsoft said.

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Devon Energy Sells Eagle Ford Assets to Crescent Energy for $4.2 Billion

President and CEO Clay Gaspar said the deal is the outcome of an ongoing portfolio review and sharpens the company's focus on its highest-return and longest-duration assets.

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Anglo American Warns of Brazilian Closure if EU Vetoes MMG Nickel Deal

The EU opened an investigation into the deal over concerns that MMG-majority owned by state-owned China Minmetals-could divert ferronickel supplies away from European markets.

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Oil Majors Cut Production in Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Isaias Strengthens

Chevron, Shell and Harbour Energy have begun curbing production and evacuating personnel from offshore facilities as the region braces for the hurricane.

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Amazon Introduces New Lineup of Pricier Tablets

The three new Alexa-branded tablets are priced below what Apple and Samsung charge for similar tablets, but they are higher than Amazon's existing, budget-friendly lineup of Fire tablets.

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Beyond Hopes New Meat-Free Brands Will Power a Turnaround

The plant-based food company, which has dropped the word "Meat" from its branding, recently moved into faster-growing categories such as protein bars, supplements and beverages.

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7-Eleven Owner Reports Lower Quarterly Profit

Seven & i Holdings' second-quarter net profit fell as its domestic business proved a drag despite stronger earnings at its North American business thanks to fuel sales.

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Viatris to Buy Pacira BioSciences for $1.65 Billion

Viatris has agreed to buy pain-drug maker Pacira BioSciences for $1.65 billion in a deal that expands the healthcare company's medicines portfolio.

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Samsung Expects Operating Profit to Exceed $80 Billion for First Time

The memory giant remains a key beneficiary of global demand for advanced chips as companies invest heavily in AI infrastructure and applications.

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Joe Rogan Re-Ups Lucrative Spotify Deal

The latest multiyear agreement comes as "The Joe Rogan Experience" remains No. 1 in U.S. listenership.

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U.K. Regulators Ready Green Light for $4 Billion ATM Tie-Up Between Brink's, NCR Atleos

Authorities said the offer to sell off some parts of Brink's business should address concerns over the ATM operator's planned acquisition of its rival.

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October 08, 2026 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)