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Chevron completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation after nearly two years.

Netflix posted massive second-quarter earnings, reporting $11.08 billion in revenue and an operating income of $3.8 billion, with a strong 34.1% margin. These numbers not only exceeded Wall Street expectations but also reflected a dramatic improvement over last year. The company credited higher subscription prices and low customer churn for the surge in profit margins.

Italian energy company Eni has agreed to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States.

Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone admitted that his concerns over President Donald Trump's policies were baseless and declared that he is now "sold" on Trump.

CNN is facing criticism after airing claims that egg prices have increased under President Donald Trump—a narrative that contradicts the official numbers. Since President Trump assumed office in January 2025, egg prices have dropped by more than 50 percent, from $6.55 per dozen to $2.89.

Starting August 1, Steak ’n Shake will serve Coca-Cola with real cane sugar in glass bottles, a move aligned with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) campaign. The announcement follows Trump’s statement that Coca-Cola has agreed to start using real cane sugar in its U.S. products.

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) has introduced a bill codifying President Trump's executive order ending the forced use of paper straws.

A ProPublica investigation has revealed that Microsoft employs engineers in China to help maintain computer systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, despite minimal oversight by U.S. personnel. The arrangement, which Microsoft uses to support its bid for Pentagon cloud contracts, may expose some of the nation's most sensitive military data to cyber infiltration by China.

Apple has announced a deal with MP Minerals to support the production of rare-earth minerals to be used in smartphones and other devices.

Two years after Bud Light partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, the brand continues to struggle, posting dismal sales over what should have been its most profitable holiday weekend. Despite favorable July 4th weather and strong performance from Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (ABI) other labels, Bud Light remains a “clear laggard,” according to industry data.