From @WSJFreeEx via @WSJOpinion: For 60 years or more, marijuana was the counterculture’s drug of choice. Today, it’s gone mainstream. Many Americans now prefer getting high to getting buzzed, writes @MJ_Koch.https://t.co/1xUXvcXnP2 ...

Ares raised more than $36 billion in the second quarter https://t.co/kNRzIyhutf ...

Two Fed policymakers said stubborn inflation drove their dissenting votes for higher interest rates this week, a sign of mounting internal pressure on Chairman Kevin Warsh to act https://t.co/GLvqkDIZ1i ...

We're checking shares of Leonardo this morning as well. The Italian aerospace and defense company raising its annual guidance for earnings, cash generation, and orders after reporting second quarter results that beat forecasts as governments continue to spend more on military modernization and security. Our Carolyn Roth joins us now from Rome with Leonardo's new CEO.Caroline, take it away. >> Good morning to you, Morgan. Yeah, very strong numbers from the Italian defense giant Leonardo this morning and I'm ...

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BLACKROCK IS BUYINGBlackRock’s clients net sold $63.6M of BTC earlier this week, but turned it around in the past 2 days, and net purchased $273.2M BTC.BlackRock’s clients have net purchased over $200M of BTC this week. Will they match that next week? https://t.co/4CWXmwYfi8 ...

Financial Performance and Capital Allocation - Chevron reported its highest quarterly profit in at least 6 years [1] - The capital allocation strategy prioritized strengthening the balance sheet and paying down debt over aggressive new asset acquisition [2][4] - Cash flow management prioritized dividends, business reinvestment, balance sheet strength, and share buybacks as the fourth priority [4] Production and Operational Efficiency - US production reached an all-time record of nearly 2.1 million barrels per day [3] - Global production increased by 20% compared to the same quarter a year ago, and 5% compared to the first quarter of the year [3] - US refineries achieved all-time highest refinery runs with record US refinery throughput while key global assets operated at or near full capacity [3] Mergers, Acquisitions, and Portfolio Growth - The Hess Corporation acquisition integration achieved 1.5 billion dollars in synergies 6 months earlier and 50% higher than originally expected [6] - Chevron repurchased 75% of the shares issued for the Hess transaction already, with free cash flow from Hess assets roughly doubling the incremental dividends [6] - Strategic growth initiatives included signing agreements in the Middle East with Iraq and Libya, alongside exploring further growth potential in Venezuela [9]

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇯🇵 US Treasury informs banks it may intervene in the Japanese yen market. ...

It must be doneGad Saad (@GadSaad):Every single individual who has entered the West illegally should be deported. Every person who has entered legally and who is loyal to an ideology that is antithetical to the West’s foundational values should also be deported. This is a battle for the soul of humanity. Wake up. ...

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza https://t.co/GlBk2cBGrF ...