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Hogs Close Mixed on Friday, as Specs Move to Record Net Long

Hogs Close Mixed on Friday, as Specs Move to Record Net Long

Lean Hog Futures closed the Friday session with contracts up 50 cents to down a dime in the front months. October was up another 85 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog report from Friday aft...

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Why California’s SB 53 might provide a meaningful check on big AI companies

Why California’s SB 53 might provide a meaningful check on big AI companies

Image Credits:Melinda Podor / Getty Images California’s state senate recently gave final approval to a new AI safety bill, SB 53, sending it to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto. I...

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Oil Majors Rethink Green Projects Amid Anti-ESG Push

Oil Majors Rethink Green Projects Amid Anti-ESG Push

Back in 2021, Texas passed two laws that restricted the state from doing business with companies deemed hostile to the fossil fuels and firearm industries. The Lone Star State barred pensions and ...

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Paramount Surges Amid Deal Buzz, Apple Rises as iPhone 17 Goes on Sale

Paramount Surges Amid Deal Buzz, Apple Rises as iPhone 17 Goes on Sale

Angela Weiss / AFP / Getty Images The S&P 500 closed at a record high for the second consecutive day. Reports describing potential terms of Paramount Skydance’s possible bid for...

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