Enron Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at Enron, an energy trading company that collapsed after a massive accounting fraud scheme was revealed. Its 2001 bankruptcy filing was the largest…
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The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career | CNN
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in April 2023. CNN — Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of…
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OPEC Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The purpose of OPEC is to “coordinate and unify the petroleum…
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Income Tax Deadline Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the annual income tax filing deadline in the United States. April 15, 2024, is the deadline to file 2023 income tax returns.…
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World’s best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try | CNN
CNN — Some like it hot – and some like it hotter, still. When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s…
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of 30 “blue-chip” US stocks. It is…
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Oil Spills Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million…
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Jon Corzine Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Jon Corzine, former governor of New Jersey. Birth date: January 1, 1947 Birth place: Willey’s Station, Illinois Birth name:…
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Dow surges to new record as Fed signals three rate cuts in 2024 | CNN Business
Titans of finance have been warning for months that looming geopolitical dangers are the biggest threat by and large to the US economy. But even as wars rage…
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Interest rates are high. These are the best places to park your cash | CNN Business
Editor’s Note: This is an update of an article that originally ran on September 20, 2023. New York CNN — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday chose not to…
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US new home sales surged in September | CNN Business
Washington, DC CNN — New home sales in the United States surged higher in September from the month before, even as mortgage rates remained over 7%, making financing…
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China’s narrowing trade slump boosts recovery prospects, but challenges persist | CNN Business
Beijing Reuters — China’s exports and imports shrank at a slower pace for a second month in September, customs data showed on Friday, adding to the recent signs…
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The IMF sees greater chance of a ‘soft landing’ for the global economy | CNN Business
London CNN — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees better odds that central banks will manage to tame inflation without tipping the global economy into recession, but it…
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Pressure to fill House speaker vacancy builds amid crisis in Israel | CNN Politics
CNN — The House speakership drama enters a new week under increased urgency as Israel declared war Sunday following unprecedented surprise attacks by Hamas. Kevin McCarthy’s unprecedented ouster…
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Why you should care about the global rout in government bonds | CNN Business
London CNN — A slump in government bonds around the world has pushed up the cost of some nations’ debt to levels not seen in more than a…
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The fate of this consumer watchdog is in the hands of the Supreme Court | CNN Business
New York CNN — On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in a case that will determine the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The…
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Government on brink of shutdown ahead of midnight deadline as McCarthy slates last-minute vote | CNN Politics
CNN — Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday’s critical midnight deadline – as…
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US mortgage rates climb to 7.31%, hitting their highest level in nearly 23 years | CNN Business
Washington, DC CNN — US mortgage rates surged to their highest level in nearly 23 years this week as inflation pressures persisted. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31%…
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Dow tumbles by more than 400 points, on pace for biggest one-day decline since March | CNN Business
New York CNN — Stocks tumbled Tuesday after a slew of economic data stoked fears about the US economy’s cloudy outlook and further interest rate hikes from the…
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White House strategy on government funding meets serious test this week | CNN Politics
CNN — President Joe Biden and his top aides at the White House plan to hammer away at a blunt message as the US government inches closer to…
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