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Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Face Fresh Hurdles

Oil prices rose Monday as investors assessed fresh obstacles to U.S.-Iran diplomacy and persistent security risks around Middle Eastern energy supplies....

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TotalEnergies Sets Out Growth Plan Until 2035

The French energy company said it plans to invest between $14 billion and $17 billion per year between 2027 and 2032....

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Warburg Pincus Makes Improved $1.5 Billion Offer for Australia’s Ingenia

The New York-based private-equity group’s latest offer is more than 10% higher than its initial proposal....

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Northern Star Rejects $27 Billion Takeover Proposal From Gold Fields

Northern Star Resources rejected the takeover proposal saying it was highly opportunistic and materially undervalued the company....

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Prada Is Wooing the Ultrarich With Snorkeling Trips and $100,000 Skirts

The fashion house is working to close the gap with rivals in courting top spenders as it navigates a difficult climate for luxury retail....

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Opinion | The Save America From California Act

Senate Republicans could blow a chance to repeal climate coercion....

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Opinion | When AI Tells a Story About Your Health, Is It True?

A well-designed system could help us understand better what we don’t know as well as what we do....

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These Doomers Have Wielded Big Influence in AI Development

Plus, the vice president is Vance-splaining, and some managers use bots to get feedback on giving feedback to younger workers....

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Uber’s New Kenyan Safari Business Is Already Stumbling

The ride-hailing giant’s new business has provoked a fight with traditional wildlife guides....

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Opinion | How to Put Time Back on the Clock in Iran

The more oil that flows from the Gulf, and the less the world demands, the better for the U.S. effort....

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Opinion | The Real AI Fear: Lawyers

Liability is much more effective than regulation at pushing companies to be safe....

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Ford’s Latest Employee of the Month is a Hawk Named ‘El Charro’

To protect 300,000 trucks a year from a persistent pigeon invasion, the automaker turned to an ancient practice: falconry...

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These $10,000 Cameras Are a Rare European Manufacturing Success

Leica’s retro designs have survived various crises, but its playbook may not work for everyone....

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A Storied Indian Business Empire Is Being Torn Apart by Infighting

Regulatory pressure to go public has sparked an internal battle at Tata, threatening the future of one of India’s most storied companies....

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Nevada Is Making Surprising Gains on Solar Energy

Solar projects on federal lands were left in limbo after the Trump spurned clean energy, but several proposals in Nevada are now moving ahead....

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New Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Could Disrupt Navigation Feature

The aerospace giant is working on a procedure for pilots and a software fix, although an FAA investigation could affect approval of new plane models....

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News Quiz for September 26, 2026

Test your knowledge of the week’s events with The Wall Street Journal News Quiz....

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How Asheville’s Artists and Shopkeepers Rebuilt Their City

Two years after Hurricane Helene, tourists and business are back—largely thanks to the persistence of local residents and merchants....

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How America’s Biggest Buffet Chain Cracked the Math of All You Can Eat

Golden Corral scrutinizes buffet waste, marries costly shrimp with cheaper hush puppies and mines data to make money off bottomless offerings....

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White House Removes CNN From Planned Weekend Trip

The network was scheduled to cover President Trump’s trip to Tennessee Saturday on behalf of a pool of TV news networks....

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The Cost of Transporting Pretty Much Everything Just Won’t Stop Going Up

Trucking and cargo-shipping rates are at their highest levels in years—and it isn’t just because of the price of fuel....

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We All Hated Busy Work. Now That It’s Disappearing, It Turns Out We Miss It.

Restructurings and AI are making entry-level work more efficient. But managers realize a lot is lost when people don’t get practice....

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Pentagon-Backed Oil Company Is Set to Vie for Chevron’s Crown in Venezuela

The rise of a U.S.-backed oil company in Venezuela has frustrated executives at Chevron, which has long been the dominant producer there....

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Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change

Higher gas prices were just the warm-up act for drivers, repair shops and retailers like Walmart and Costco....

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Blackstone’s Top Private-Equity Executive Is Preparing to Leave Firm

Joseph Baratta would be the latest of several senior executives to leave private-investment giant....

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Opinion | Nikole Hannah-Jones and the Price of ‘Equality’

She sacrificed her child’s education for a false ideal. I lost my job and many friends for a true one....

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Chemicals Giant BASF Moves for Rival Evonik

The German company said it entered initial talks over a takeover of smaller peer Evonik, a tie-up that would bolster BASF’s dominant position in Europe’s chemicals industry....

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‘What Could Possibly Go Right?’ Review: The Rise of a Restaurant Empire

Danny Meyer’s fast-food chains and fine-dining establishments have transformed the culinary offerings of New York City....

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Exclusivity Lite? Everyday Brands Help Sell Near-Premium Credit Cards

Plus, alien-looking food ads aren’t helping anybody’s appetite for AI....

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Trump’s Summit With Xi: Three Things Business Leaders Should Watch

Greg Ip’s take on the China-U.S. relationship....

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Var Energi, WTI and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities....

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DP World Reroutes Cargo as Costs Mount From Hormuz Disruption

CEO Yuvraj Narayan scrambles to build alternative supply routes around Port of Jebel Ali with Hormuz closure cutting profits by $90 million a month....

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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy and Regional Tensions Remain in Focus

Oil prices fell Friday after rising sharply in the previous session as investors assessed prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy against continued threats to Saudi energy infrastructure....

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White House Restores Access to Three Outlets Trump Banned

A federal judge lifted the ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying it was likely issued without due process....

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The Rise of the Almost-Premium Credit Card

Higher annual fees on top-tier cards has led to a reshuffling of the market, with cards just below that level targeting the not-quite-rich enough....

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New Jersey Governor Asks Lieutenant Governor to Resign After Probe Finds Violations

The investigation regarding Dale Caldwell examined allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations....

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Opinion | Malaysia Is a Lifeline for Iran

The Pacific nation’s vessels and facilities sustain a fleet of sanctions-evading ships in the South China Sea....

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Opinion | Trump’s Fight With the White House Press

A judge he appointed blocks him from booting journalists on a whim....

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MGM Resorts Eyeing Bid for Barry Diller’s People Incorporated

The billionaire’s company, which has a stake in MGM, also owns titles including Food & Wine magazine....

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Opinion | The 2026 Diesel Wars

What’s worse than paying $6.50 a gallon? Going to prison over a bad regulation....

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Opinion | The Diesel Export Ban Folly

It would inevitably drive prices higher by constricting supply....

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Costco Reports Higher Fourth-Quarter Profit as Sales, Membership Fees Rise

The company logged a quarterly profit of $3 billion, up from $2.61 billion a year earlier....

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The Debate Over a Diesel Export Ban Is Giving Europe Whiplash

European Union officials say they are in talks with the Trump administration to head off export controls....

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Is Fueled With $30 Billion of His Fortune

The space company wants to rapidly boost revenue over the next few years, betting its huge rockets will make it a powerful industry player....

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Kalshi’s Embrace of Sports Betting Tests Rules for Prediction Markets

Judges have reached conflicting decisions on whether the platform is evading state laws, setting up a potential Supreme Court showdown....

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Opinion | The Amazing Things AI Is Already Doing for Humanity

In medicine, it saves lives. In business, it makes us more productive. And it hasn’t killed many jobs....

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U.S. Government Airs Pro-Trump, Anti-Communism Ad

The unusual ad, which said it was paid for by the U.S. government, aired on Fox News in major TV markets....

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New York Sues Polymarket in Escalating Crackdown on Prediction Markets

The company and rival Kalshi are facing legal challenges from states around the country....

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When Handbag Prices Send Luxury Buyers Walking

Plus, can AI help marketing professionals see across lanes again? And YouTube fights for creators....

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