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Select Water agrees $700 million deal for Pilot Water’s oilfield network

00:19, September 27, 2026

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IMF says Sri Lanka’s recovery is holding, but the next review is still unresolved

20:48, September 23, 2026

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Starbucks selects Chennai for a technology hub, with work set to move in-house over time

17:57, September 21, 2026

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US investment abroad reached $7.1 trillion in 2025, but the figure is not annual spending

20:38, September 20, 2026

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When a shopping mall stops drawing shoppers, what can it become?

20:41, September 18, 2026

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Bank of Japan raises policy rates to 1.25%. What higher borrowing costs mean

16:46, September 18, 2026

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Japan’s household financial assets hit a record ¥2,519 trillion. What that measures

19:55, September 17, 2026

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Canada says its investment summit mobilised nearly C$500bn. What does that actually mean?

22:07, September 16, 2026

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EU keeps battery recycling targets as industry prepares for tougher recovery rules

18:30, September 13, 2026

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Deep discounts can weaken later purchase interest, study finds

23:10, September 12, 2026

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