Midar Energy Eyes Acquisition of Lukoil’s International Assets

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Saudi Arabian energy investment company Midar Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding expressing its intention to acquire Lukoil’s international assets, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. Sources say the memorandum was signed earlier this year and covers Lukoil’s operations outside Russia that may be offered for sale as the company … Read more

SCHO: A Guide to the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF

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Schwab Short Term US Treasury ETF (SCHO) is an exchange-traded fund designed for investors who want exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury securities while maintaining a relatively low level of risk. As interest in capital preservation, income stability, and defensive investing grows, many investors look to funds like SCHO as a potential tool for balancing their … Read more

Construction of Hungary’s Paks II Nuclear Power Plant Begins

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Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom has officially launched construction works at Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant, marking a significant milestone for one of Europe’s most controversial energy projects. The event, known in the industry as the “first concrete pour,” signals that the facility has entered the active construction phase according to International Atomic Energy … Read more

VOO Stock: Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF a Smart Buy?

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VOO stock has become a cornerstone holding for millions of investors who want simple, low-cost exposure to the U.S. stock market. Issued by Vanguard, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index, which includes 500 of the largest and most established publicly traded companies in the United States. From technology … Read more

Oklahoma Stocks: A Guide to Investing in Oklahoma-Based Companies

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Oklahoma stocks attract growing interest from investors who want to understand how companies headquartered or operating in Oklahoma fit into the broader U.S. market. The state is home to businesses across energy, aviation, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and technology, giving investors exposure to multiple industries within one regional economy. This article provides an informational overview of … Read more

Is $1 Million per Bitcoin possible After Its Latest Crash?

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For years, the idea of $1 million per Bitcoin sounded like pure fantasy—an exaggeration reserved for bull-market euphoria and social-media hype. Today, the question is resurfacing in a very different context. Bitcoin recently plunged nearly 50% from its latest all-time high, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in market value. Paradoxically, such downturns are … Read more

UK Launches First Ultra-Fast Charging Battery-Powered Train

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The United Kingdom has officially introduced its first passenger battery-powered train, capable of ultra-fast charging, marking a major breakthrough in rail transport technology. According to reports, the train will begin carrying passengers this weekend on a short but strategically important route in West London. The five-kilometer line runs between West Ealing and Greenford, includes four … Read more

Financial Market Terminology Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

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If you have ever listened to traders talk about markets or read financial news and felt as though it was written in a foreign language, you are far from alone. Markets have developed their own financial market terminology over decades, and for newcomers it can sound confusing—or even intimidating. The good news is that once … Read more

ExxonMobil Joins Black Sea Gas Exploration With Turkey

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ExxonMobil has taken a new step into Black Sea gas exploration, after one of its subsidiaries signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey’s state-owned energy company to study potential oil and natural gas resources along the country’s coastline. The agreement was concluded between ExxonMobil’s subsidiary ESSO and TPAO, Turkey’s national petroleum corporation. According to Turkey’s … Read more