Columbus, OH

(Bloomberg) – Some leading U.S. shale producers are planning to pump more oil this year than originally projected, a sign national supply could exceed the modest growth expectations many companies had pledged. EOG Resources Inc., one of the largest independent shale producers, Coterra Energy Inc. and Civitas Resources Inc....

Multiple U.S. shale producers boost 2024 oil and gas production forecasts following unexpected Permian success

The oil giant aims to return at least $9 billion in cash to shareholders this year. It expects to send investors even more money in 2025 and beyond. ConocoPhillips' strategy is paying big dividends for investors. ConocoPhillips (COP -2.42%) spent several years repositioning its global oil and gas portfolio by...

This Oil Stock is a Cash-Gushing (and Returning) Machine

Reuters

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil and gas patch deals continued to run hot in the second quarter, topping $30 billion with big dollar tie-ups pushing values higher, according to data released on Tuesday by energy researcher Enverus.

US oil and gas mergers continue at furious pace in Q2, says Enverus

Chevron released its second-quarter earnings Friday. Revenue was $51.2 billion, up 5% from the same time last year. Profits came in at $4.4 billion, down 26%. The oil giant celebrated 3.2 million barrels per day in crude production, a quarterly record, and confirmed that it had spent $6 billion on share buybacks.

Chevron is leaving California amid earnings miss and ExxonMobil showdown

HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday, settling at their lowest since January after data showed the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month, and weak Chinese economic data added more pressure.

Oil settles at 8-month low after disappointing US job numbers

Florida State

ABC News

A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby on Saturday.

Tropical Storm Debby path and tracker: Florida landfall expected Monday morning

FXDailyReport.com

Gold futures cratered toward the end of the trading week as traders combed through the latest gross domestic product (GDP) report. The yellow metal is slumping even as the US dollar weakens and the US treasury market swims in an ocean of red ink. Market watchers say profit-taking could be the only explanation.

Gold Crashes After US Q2 GDP Tops Forecasts

Enbridge pays a rock-solid dividend currently yielding 7%. The company has visible growth coming down the pipeline. It offers a low-risk opportunity to earn low-double-digit annualized total returns. Enbridge has everything it needs to continue supplying investors with a steadily rising income stream. Enbridge (ENB 0.96%) is North America's largest...

This 7%-Yielding Dividend Stock Should Be Your First Choice for Income and Upside

The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway has a $7.2 billion stake in this insurance titan.

Berkshire Hathaway Added 26 Million Shares of This Stock in the Past 3 Quarters: Here's Why It's a Smart Buy Today

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Business Times

Oil prices declined sharply on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive week of losses as weaker-than-expected U.S. job growth and global economic concerns clouded the demand outlook for crude. Brent crude futures fell by $1.41, or 1.8%, to $78.11 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped by $1.59, or 2.1%, to $74.72 per barrel.

Oil Prices Tumble for Fourth Consecutive Week Amid Weak U.S. Job Growth and Rising Middle East Tensions

Kinder Morgan is at a five-year high, and it still has more potential ahead. Results have been good, and the balance sheet is in excellent shape. The company is a good way to play the need for energy infrastructure. Kinder Morgan's investment thesis is noticeably improving in the age of...

Meet the 5.4%-Yielding Dividend Stock That Is Crushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite in 2024

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

(Reuters) - Warren Buffett appears to have soured on stocks, letting cash at Berkshire Hathaway soar to nearly $277 billion and selling about half its stake in Apple, even as the conglomerate posted a record quarterly operating profit.

Berkshire halves Apple stake, boosts cash to $277 billion as it gets 'defensive’

General Motors (NYSE: GM) has been on a stock buyback tear as the company takes advantage of a low valuation to reduce its share count. In this video, Travis Hoium shows just how quickly the company is buying back shares and why the buybacks will continue. *Stock prices used were...

This Company Has Bought Back 18% of Its Stock in 8 Months

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Exxon Mobil second-quarter profit rises on Pioneer acquisition and surging production

Exxon Mobil recorded one of its largest second-quarter profits in a decade on surging quarterly production from oil and gas fields in Guyana and the Permian...

Exxon Mobil second-quarter profit rises on Pioneer acquisition and surging production

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