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Energy Crisis Spurs Record Payout at Vitol Group

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Vitol Group, the world’s largest independent oil trader, has paid around a record $6.4 billion in share buybacks to its employee-owners.

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Consumer

McDonald’s Made It Official: Consumers Have Reached Their Limit

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McDonald’s warned that customers might be getting sick of price hikes. It was right. Sales fell year-over-year for the first time since 2020.

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International Economics

Central Banks in US, Japan, and the UK Prepare for Crucial Week

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The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan will meet this week. On Thursday, it will be the Bank of England’s turn in the spotlight.

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Advisor Upside

AI Assistants Are Taking Over Wall Street

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New AI assistants from Wall Street firms, like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, are projected to create billions of dollars in value.

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Defense Industry Braces for Tariff Barrage

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Investors Seeking Safe Havens Hoard Gold — Physical as well as Digital

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US Considers Slashing Drug Prices to Match Cheaper Costs Abroad

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