The oil giant said Tuesday that it was acquiring assets from a Chicago company as it looks to start producing graphite, a key battery ingredient, by the end of the decade.
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Oil Producers Announce New Increase in Production
In a show of confidence in the market, the group, led by Saudi Arabia, said it would begin unwinding a further set of agreed cuts.
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Why Frequent Flier Programs Have Become Essential to Many Airlines
The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the businesses.
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Second Weak Jobs Report Undercuts Trump’s Claims of a Booming Economy
After a bad employment report in August, President Trump fired the official in charge of the numbers. This month’s data was just as disappointing.
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U.S. Imports Rose in July Following Months of Trade Turmoil
Data released Thursday morning showed trade rebounding slightly after President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs discouraged foreign countries from doing business with the United States.
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Health Care Costs for Workers Begin to Climb
A survey shows employers expect a sharp increase in benefit costs for next year, and many will want workers to shoulder more of the burden.
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The Biggest U.S. Oil Companies Are Eliminating Thousands of Jobs
ConocoPhillips of Houston on Wednesday announced plans to reduce its global work force by up to 25 percent.
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Alaska Produces a Ton of Gas. Soon, Its Biggest City Might Not Have Enough.
The looming energy crisis in Anchorage offers a lesson in the downsides of relying on fossil fuels.
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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy for 2nd Time in a Year
The troubled carrier last exited Chapter 11 in March. It said more could be done to stabilize the company with a second filing.
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How to Ship Your Car (and Why It May Save You Time and Money)
Having your vehicle transported a long distance is sometimes necessary, and it can be more efficient than driving it yourself.
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PCE Inflation Stayed Stable in July, Keeping Fed on Track to Lower Interest Rates
The latest economic data keeps the central bank on track to lower interest rates at its next meeting in September.
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Can Cadillac Keep Selling E.V.s as Trump Repeals Climate Policies?
Electric models from the luxury car brand have been very successful, but they may struggle once a $7,500 federal tax credit ends next month.