Berkshire Hathaway’s acquisition of insurer Alleghany, Warren Buffett’s biggest deal in six years, is a good bargain compared to past deals in the industry.
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Warren Buffett is paying a relatively cheap price for his biggest takeover in six years, analyst says
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Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia’s economy is in the ‘death zone’
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian President in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025. Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran. […]
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Oracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as company continues to ramp AI spending
A trader works as a screen shows the logo and trading information for Oracle on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Software maker Oracle has started telling employees that it’s conducting a round of layoffs, two people familiar with the […]
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Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happening in consumer products
On any given day, 2.5 billion people use Unilever products that span 400 brands. That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution. Sajjad Hussain | AFP | Getty Images Unilever’s plan to merge its food business with spice maker McCormick […]
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