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The Motley Fool: A durable oil investment
The Fool’s Take Oil prices have slumped this year, due to both demand concerns and increased supply. Some producers are better positioned to weather lower oil prices than others. ConocoPhillips is in that group, and it’s a compelling oil stock in...

Business Mission to Saudi Arabia
This week it was an excellent experience for me to see Portuguese businesspeople and women, business owners, demonstrating great competence and excellence in presenting their businesses to many Saudi businesspeople. Once again, the "jewel in the...

Atwoli Calls for Prosecution of Gachagua Over 'Economic Sabotage'
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, has threatened to take legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for telling Kenyans to withdraw their National Social Security Fund (NSSF)...

'Hero' mom's quick thinking catches corporation releasing toxic pollution: 'Never underestimate how much power you have'
The chemicals released can lead to many health issues. by Tina DeinesJune 8, 2025 Ohio mom Amanda Rowoldt could have just driven away when she saw black smoke billowing from a plant in the distance, but she didn't. She took a video of the plume,...

Business voices demand to be heard in process of reshaping local government in Lancashire
However, amidst the political wrangling, the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce says local government reorganisation will have a major impact on its 1,600 Lancashire business members – and wants them to have their say. To that end it...
Economic impact of the Comrades Marathon on South Africa
Tourism and hospitality industry and economists believe that the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon on Sunday will provide an economic boost to the KZN and South African economies. Brett Tungay, East coast chairperson for the Federated...

Telecom sector ramping up investments in tech as traditional growth areas slow
TORONTO – When it comes to competition between Canada’s telecommunications giants, there are certain spaces where carriers have traditionally jostled with one another to emerge as the top dog. In any given quarter, the providers strive to gain the...

Pension system overhaul to boost economy by 'just a fraction' of Labour forecast in blow to Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's ambitious plans to unlock £160billion from pension surpluses for economic growth have been dramatically scaled back to just £11billionn over the next decade, according to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)...

Economy Is Headed Toward an Uncomfortable Summer
“The U.S. economy, which weathered false recession alarms in 2023 and 2024, is entering another uncomfortable summer,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Job growth held steady in May, with the economy adding 139,000 jobs. The unemployment rate has...

How to snatch a 10% dividend from cheap renewable energy trusts: INVESTING ANALYST
Renewable infrastructure trusts might have suffered of late, but that means some are offering bumper double-digit dividend yields. Is this an opportunity and could the future still be looking bright over the long term? In this column, William...

My family runs a pizza business - these are the 9 ovens actually impressed us
Nothing gets people outside and gathered together quite like a pizza oven. My family started using them when I was 13, so it’s safe to say I’ve grown up cooking with flames — and I’ve been hooked ever since. It’s one of the many reasons why I...

Decade of keepsakes turns Hull mum’s dream into multi-million-pound business
An East Yorkshire-based business inspired by premature twin babies is on track for a £2m turnover this year. The Lovely Gift Group is marking ten years since mum-of-three, Helen Davies, launched her first online store selling keepsakes. Helen’s...

GDP, agriculture miss targets as Economic Survey 202425 set to be unveiled tomorrow
Business Business GDP, agriculture miss targets as Economic Survey 2024–25 set to be unveiled tomorrow Close size of Pakistan's economy in the current fiscal year is $411 billion Updated On: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:01:44 PKT ISLAMABAD (Mudassar Ali...

Mass Layoff as Company With 165 Branches Plans to Shut Down
Several Kenyans are set to lose jobs after the Registrar of Companies announced that two more companies are set to be dissolved in three months. In a notice on the June 5 issue of the Kenya Gazette, the registrar stated that if no opposition was...

Everything we know on Crooked House investigation almost two years after fire
Staffordshire Police says an investigation into a fire at Britain's wonkiest pub remains ongoing. The Crooked House in Himley, near Dudley, was gutted by a fire on August 5, 2023. The landmark building was demolished two days later without...

Chinese investor with ties to communist party present at Trump's dinner
A Chinese investor with ties to China’s communist party was present at the VIP dinner organized for Trump’s meme coin investors. According to reports, the visitor was on the guest list and did in fact attend the dinner that was hosted at the White...
BUSINESS MILESTONE: Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Line Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral
hosts 2.4 million passenger movements on 300 voyages from the Port annually Port Canaveral and Carnival Cruise Line commemorated 35 years of fun with a special celebration held earlier today aboard Mardi Gras at Cruise Terminal 3, which the Port...

U.S. Open offers chance to market Pittsburgh, but economic impact is modest, experts say
Economic development leaders hope to show the Pittsburgh region is a diamond beyond the rough of Oakmont Country Club as the U.S. Open unfolds this week before a national audience. Tens of thousands of fans are expected to flock to the...

British companies join the 2030 World Cup after backing Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara
Investment in the 2030 World Cup ‘A credible, realistic and viable solution’ The United Kingdom and Morocco will partner to make the 2030 World Cup one of the greatest sporting events in the history of sport. As announced by British Foreign...

Explained: How new rule tweak frees up stock brokers to invest beyond securities
Prashanth Ramdas and Shivaang Maheshwari, ET Contributors In a welcome step for the broking industry, the government has amended Rule 8 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 (SCRR), providing long-awaited clarity on what does not...