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Oil hits 23-month high as Qatar minister warns prices could reach $150 - MarketWatch
business 2026/03/06 10:01:00

Oil hits 23-month high as Qatar minister warns prices could reach $150 - MarketWatch

Qatar energy minister warns that supplies from Persian Gulf could stop entirely

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The Kalshi and Polymarket CEO feud: They hate each other - NPR
business 2026/03/06 10:00:00

The Kalshi and Polymarket CEO feud: They hate each other - NPR

The 20-something billionaires who run Kalshi and Polymarket are battling it out to be the top prediction market company. Observers and former insiders say the feud is just heating up.

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Dow futures tick higher, but index heads for worst week since October on oil surge: Live updates - CNBC
business 2026/03/06 08:16:00

Dow futures tick higher, but index heads for worst week since October on oil surge: Live updates - CNBC

The Dow Industrials lost nearly 785 points in Thursday’s sell-off as oil prices leapt. The blue-chip index is on track for its worst week since October.

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McDonald’s CEO did a burger taste test that became a cautionary tale for execs. But there’s a silver lining - Fortune
business 2026/03/06 08:07:00

McDonald’s CEO did a burger taste test that became a cautionary tale for execs. But there’s a silver lining - Fortune

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s taste test turned into a viral meme war that shows how risky the CEO-influencer model has become.

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EssilorLuxottica heir seeks multibillion deal to buy out siblings - Financial Times
business 2026/03/06 05:00:50

EssilorLuxottica heir seeks multibillion deal to buy out siblings - Financial Times

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio says he is closing in on agreement to buy stakes of two siblings in family holding company Delfin

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Why oil at $200 a barrel is no longer unthinkable - Financial Times
business 2026/03/06 05:00:50

Why oil at $200 a barrel is no longer unthinkable - Financial Times

If supply disruptions persist, holders of stockpiled reserves can’t be relied on to fully cushion the impact

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