Lukoil plans to sell Bulgarian refinery to Qatari British consortium

Lukoil plans to sell Bulgarian refinery to Qatari-British consortium

Deal expected to conclude by end of year in sign of Moscow’s diminishing influence on Balkan energy networks

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Zelensky Outlines Ukraine’s ‘Victory Plan’ to EU Leaders

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an urgent plea in Brussels, though it’s unclear to what extent the officials gathered there will go along with it.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Bulgarians vote with little hope of breaking a political deadlock

Bulgarians are voting in the seventh general elections in just over three years, with little hope that a stable government will be formed to stop the country’s growing political instability

World - ABC News - October 27

Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election

Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentiment

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Klarna sells loans to hedge fund Elliott to free up £30bn for growth

Firm founded by US financier Paul Singer will take on risks and returns of the ‘buy now, pay later’ portfolio

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne finally sell their $4.35 million L.A. condo and plan to head back to the U.K. for good

After more than two decades living in the U.S., the couple are one step closer toward their goal of ditching the U.S. for good.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Explosion at Turkish oil refinery injures 12

An explosion at an oil refinery in northwestern Turkey has slightly injured 12 employees and a fire at the facility has been brought under control

World - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Spanish train maker Talgo in rival deal talks after Hungary-backed bid

Company ‘analysing a possible transaction’ with steelmaker Sidenor

World - Financial Times - October 21

Neuberger Berman Forms Consortium With EQT to Buy Nord Anglia Education

Neuberger Berman Private Markets formed a consortium with Swedish buyout group EQT, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and other institutional investors to buy Nord Anglia Education in a deal ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Phillips 66 to Close Los Angeles Refinery in Fourth Quarter of 2025

The oil refiner said the unit’s long-term sustainability is uncertain and affected by market dynamics.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Phillips 66 to close oil refinery after Newsom law

Phillips 66 announced Wednesday it will close its 650-acre oil refinery complex near the Port of Los Angeles by the fourth quarter of 2025, days after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a new law ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Nigeria’s president summons Aliko Dangote over supplies to new oil refinery

Meeting on Tuesday is needed to release more crude for refinery, says industrialist

World - Financial Times - October 29

Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between ...

World - ABC News - October 24

Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election

Qatar is voting in a snap poll to decide whether to end its limited voting for legislative seats

World - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Neuberger Berman-led consortium takes stake in EQT-backed private school operator

Deal values Nord Anglia at $14.5bn as private equity groups dive into education sector

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Vote-weary Bulgarians face a seventh general election in just over 3 years

Bulgarians will cast ballots on Sunday in the seventh general elections in just over three years as their country faces growing political instability that might further enhance the popularity of ...

World - ABC News - October 25

The great British gilt tilt

Be not afeard

World - Financial Times - October 15

TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus

Australia’s TPG Telecom agreed to sell its fixed-fiber network to Vocus, generating funds for future shareholder returns and investment into its mobile operations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

Why are Costco's gold bars selling out?

Investors are still buying up Costco's supply of gold bars — and there are a few big reasons behind this trend.

Walmart is selling a tiny house for less than $16,000

Walmart's prefab house includes space for a bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but appliances are sold separately.

Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m

The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Treasuries sell-off reverberates through global markets

Volatility returns ahead of US election as government debt is hit by stronger economic data

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000

Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

Beleaguered Boeing Sells More Shares to Raise Cash

As a six-week strike drags on, the financially strained planemaker offers more shares to investors as it struggles with its turnaround.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Marc Benioff is in talks to sell media company Time to Antenna Group

Benioff acquired Time in 2018 for $190 million. Early talks to sell to Antenna have centered around a price of $150 million, according to a person familiar.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Paddington Bear gets a British passport

Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.

Does Australia want the British monarchy?

A visit by King Charles has reignited the debate over cutting ties with the royals

British farming needs a clearer future

A furore over inheritance tax is obscuring more fundamental questions

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind

The sharp drop in the value of preowned electric vehicles stands in contrast to the broader used-car market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

"Game of Thrones" famed Iron Throne sells for $1.49 million at auction

"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed ...

Bath & Body Works stops selling Snowed In candle over imagery

Bath & Body Works apologized for its Snowed In candle adorned with a snowflake image that some people compared to KKK hoods.

Costco's gold bars are selling out. Here's where else to buy them.

If you're planning to buy gold at Costco's warehouse stores, you may need a backup plan. Here's where else to look.

Boeing to Sell at Least $10 Billion in Shares to Plug Cash Drain

The jet maker moves to raise much needed cash and secures a new credit line amid paralyzing machinist strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Phillips 66 Sells Remaining Interest in Coop Mineraloel Joint Venture

Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said the sale is part of the company’s commitment to divest over $3 billion of assets. Coop Mineraloel operates 324 retail sites and petrol stations across Switzerland.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Brazil Ministers Renew Push to Sell Lula on Spending Cuts

World - Yahoo News - October 15

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