Occidental Petroleum

M&A

Occidental Petroleum Makes a Play for the Permian Basin

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Occidental Petroleum, the oil giant in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio, announced it is acquiring CrownRock in a deal worth $12 billion.

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Energy

Berkshire, Energy Firms Reap Rewards of Low Oil Production

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Energy

There’s Still Gold in Them There Wells

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Electric Vehicles

BYD Has Blockbuster Year While Tesla Stalls

Despite China’s overall economy coming down with a bad cold last year, its EV players are upstaging the world’s most valuable auto company.

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International Economics

Increased Geopolitical Tensions Are Taking a Toll on Global Companies

With military conflict continuing across the globe, and the world’s superpowers locked in a stare-down, it’s not easy being a global business

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Big Tech

Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit for $95 Million

Apple — admitting no wrongdoing — has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Siri recorded users’ private conversations.

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