Patterson-UTI to Buy NexTier Creating Shale-Services Giant
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. agreed to acquire NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. in an all-stock deal worth $1.9 billion that
2023-06-15 23:52
DeSantis signs record Florida budget, a campaign-ready spending plan boosted by federal dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed his state's budget, a $117 billion spending plan filled with priorities that have already become fodder for the Republican's 2024 presidential campaign.
2023-06-15 23:51
US Economy Is Still Hanging Tough But Showing Signs of Slowing
The US economy is holding up but losing steam. While an advance in retail sales last month exceeded
2023-06-15 23:15
US retail sales rose in May
Spending at US retailers rose last month, in a sign that consumers are still fueling the economy.
2023-06-15 22:50
Generali Nears $2 Billion Deal for Liberty Mutual’s European Units
Assicurazioni Generali SpA has agreed to acquire a group of European businesses from US insurer Liberty Mutual Holding
2023-06-15 22:26
Texas Bakes in Heat, Cyclone Heads for Pakistan: Weather Watch
Sluggish weather patterns across the US have created a dome of heat about to bake Texas. Excessive heat
2023-06-15 21:51
Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that entertainment giant Live Nation and ticketing behemoth Ticketmaster have pledged to give US consumers the ability to see the full price of tickets up front, minimizing the frequently frustrating experience of watching additional fees add up late in the checkout process when buying online.
2023-06-15 21:24
US retail sales rise in May; weekly jobless claims unchanged
WASHINGTON U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in May as consumers bought motor vehicles and a range of other
2023-06-15 20:57
‘Badly Scarred’ Investors Need to See If Nigeria Is a Buy
A lightening-fast policy reset from Nigeria’s newly elected president has placed Africa’s biggest economy back on the radar
2023-06-15 20:48
Nigeria Inflation Quickens Before Currency Devaluation, Fuel Subsidy Removal Filter Through
Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed for a fifth month on food prices, and is set for further rises when
2023-06-15 20:28
EU Set to Scrap Trade Curbs to Some Chinese Firms On Russia
The European Union is set to scrap plans to restrict trade with five Chinese companies with alleged ties
2023-06-15 20:23
CAB Payments Presses on With UK IPO After WE Soda Pulls Deal
Transaction processor CAB Payments Holdings confirmed it plans to pursue an initial public offering in London, giving a
2023-06-15 19:52