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The wit and wisdom of Charlie Munger
(Reuters) - Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's witty and sardonic deputy who helped shape the strategy that transformed Berkshire Hathaway into a conglomerate, died on Tuesday at age 99. His humorous on...
Nov 29, 2023
Peoria duplex heavily damaged by fire
PEORIA, Ill. - Firefighters were called to a home on Spring Street in Peoria late Tuesday night on a working fire. Fire Battalion Chief Scott Strum said his crews arrived around 10:48 p.m., finding he...
Nov 29, 2023
U.S., China to work together at COP28 summit, Kerry says
By Alexander Cornwell DUBAI (Reuters) -The United States will work with China to make the United Nations climate negotiations that begin in the United Arab Emirates this week a success, Washington's c...
Nov 29, 2023
Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $110 million ‘forever chemicals’ Ohio settlement
(Reuters) - Chemours, Dupont De Nemours and Corteva have reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. state of Ohio for $110 million to resolve claims associated with toxic "forever chemicals", the co...
Nov 29, 2023
IOTA launches $100 million entity in Abu Dhabi to create digital network
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global technology network IOTA on Wednesday launched a $100-million foundation in Abu Dhabi to accelerate the growth of its distributed ledger technolo...
Nov 29, 2023
KKR to buy remaining stake in insurer Global Atlantic for $2.7 billion
(Reuters) - KKR & Co said on Wednesday it would buy a remaining 37% stake in Global Atlantic Financial Group that it does not already own for $2.7 billion in an all-cash deal. Private equity firm KKR ...
Nov 29, 2023
Foot Locker tops quarterly comparable sales estimate
(Reuters) - Foot Locker on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected fall in quarterly comparable sales, as cost-conscious consumers tapped into higher discounts on footwear at its stores. The company'...
Nov 29, 2023
Hormel Foods forecasts full year 2024 profit below estimates as consumers cut back
(Reuters) - Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods forecast fiscal year 2024 profit below estimates on Wednesday as consumers reduce spending on its pricier meat products and ready-to-eat meals as we...
Nov 29, 2023
UAE’s Jaber rejects report on seeking hydrocarbon deals in COP28 meetings
By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) - Sultan Al Jaber, the incoming president of the United Arab Emirates-hosted COP28 climate summit, on Wednesday rejected accusations the host country planned to discuss ...
Nov 29, 2023
Dollar Tree trims annual sales forecast as customers spend less at its stores
(Reuters) - Dollar Tree trimmed its full-year sales forecast on Wednesday, signaling that persistent inflation was weighing on demand for non-essential products at its stores. The company said it now ...
Nov 29, 2023
Peoria, IL, USA
69 °F Sunny
