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Amazon doesn’t want the blame for the Post Office going under - The Verge
business 2026/03/18 20:55:40

Amazon doesn’t want the blame for the Post Office going under - The Verge

Amazon says the USPS “walked away” from negotiations on a new contract in December, claiming it has received “no response” on a bid for last-mile deliveries in February.

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Gas price spike spurs a political blame game in California - NPR
business 2026/03/18 20:07:49

Gas price spike spurs a political blame game in California - NPR

California’s gas prices have long been high, and spikes due to the war with Iran have sparked debate over who’s to blame. Some Democrats say Gov. Gavin Newsom could do more to ease prices.

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Investors Should Position for a Longer Iran War. What to Do Now. - Barron's
business 2026/03/18 19:36:00

Investors Should Position for a Longer Iran War. What to Do Now. - Barron's

The risk is that the war lasts longer than expected and the shipping industry takes even longer to recover. The recent weakness in financial markets could be an amuse-bouche before a bearish feast.

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Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed - CNBC
business 2026/03/18 18:57:07

Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed - CNBC

Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successor is not confirmed.

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Disney CEO Changeover: Josh D’Amaro Says Disney+ Will Be ‘Digital Centerpiece’ for Growth as Bob Iger Delivers Farewell Address: ‘It Has Meant More to Me Than I Can Say’ - Variety
business 2026/03/18 18:28:00

Disney CEO Changeover: Josh D’Amaro Says Disney+ Will Be ‘Digital Centerpiece’ for Growth as Bob Iger Delivers Farewell Address: ‘It Has Meant More to Me Than I Can Say’ - Variety

Departing Disney CEO Bob Iger delivered a farewell address at the 2026 shareholders meeting as he welcomed Josh D’Amaro as the new chief executive.

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Micron Earnings Face High Expectations as Its Stock Keeps Rising - Yahoo Finance
business 2026/03/18 17:27:21

Micron Earnings Face High Expectations as Its Stock Keeps Rising - Yahoo Finance

Micron shares have soared 63% to start the year, among the best performers in the S&P 500 Index, after jumping 239% in 2025. The biggest US maker of memory …

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