Transação de R$ 4 bi entre BRB e Quadra fracassa por problemas de documentação
Negociação de R$ 4 bilhões entre BRB e Quadra Capital fracassa após quatro meses de auditoria, com problemas de documentação e dupla cessão de créditos identificados.
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Western energy majors are expected to report combined record profits of $200 billion in 2022, driven by volatile oil and gas prices following Russia's Ukraine invasion, with strong earnings projected to continue into 2023.
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Prenatal Fish Oil Shifts Child Brain Metabolism Toward Adult Pattern, Without Cognitive Gains
A decade-long study found that maternal fish oil supplementation during pregnancy reduced offspring cerebral blood flow and oxygen metabolism at age 10, resembling adult-like patterns, though without cognitive or behavioral improvements.
Philippines braces for double-digit fuel price surge as Middle East tensions escalate
Philippines faces steep fuel price increases starting July 21 due to renewed Middle East hostilities affecting global oil markets. Diesel and kerosene prices rising over P10 per liter amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Oil tanker traffic slows at Hormuz as LNG storage vessels pile up
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly while LNG floating storage facilities accumulate inventory, signaling potential supply chain disruptions or market shifts in global energy transport.
Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspends oil loadings after drone attacks on tankers
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspended oil loadings after drone attacks targeted tankers near its Black Sea export terminal, disrupting a major energy corridor.
Iraq, Syria restore oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz amid regional energy shift
Iraq and Syria have signed an agreement to restore an oil pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, with US firms including Chevron signing investment deals to develop the infrastructure.
Gas prices poised to breach $4 by late July as oil spikes resume
Prediction markets and analysts forecast gasoline prices will exceed $4 per gallon by end of July as oil prices spike, reversing recent downward trends and increasing consumer costs.
Garnier abre Casa Fructis: experiencia inmersiva para conectar con consumidores
Garnier lanzó Casa Fructis, un espacio pop-up inmersivo en Palermo que combina experiencias interactivas con la presentación de su nueva línea Goodbye Daños Oil Control, dirigida a resolver el dilema del cabello mixto en Argentina.
Vaca Muerta Oil Sur implementa gemelo digital para optimizar operaciones y reducir riesgos
El consorcio del megaproyecto Vaca Muerta Oil Sur lanzó un gemelo digital que replica virtualmente el sistema de transporte de crudo desde Allen hasta Punta Colorada, permitiendo simular operaciones, capacitar operadores y anticipar fallas antes de la puesta en marcha.
Hormuz traffic hits five-week low as US-Iran strikes escalate
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a five-week low with only six ships transiting on Sunday, as escalating US-Iran strikes and regional attacks heighten maritime safety risks.
Japan's processed foods face steepest price hikes as Middle East tensions drive packaging costs
Japan's processed foods face the steepest price increases in 2026 due to Middle East geopolitical tensions driving up crude oil and naphtha costs, affecting packaging and distribution expenses across 5,780 products.
All Blacks tap Irish intel as Ioane joins squad for Eden Park showdown
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie calls up Rieko Ioane and leverages players' Irish experience to prepare for a crucial test against Ireland at Eden Park, focusing on tactical balance between attack and kicking.
UTM Offshore targets September FID for Nigeria's first floating LNG project
UTM Offshore targets September 2026 for final investment decision on Nigeria's first floating LNG project, with financing secured and construction planned for Q1 2027, aiming to monetize stranded offshore gas and reduce flaring.
Axess Group asegurará integridad de plataformas FLNG de Golar LNG
Axess Group ha ganado contratos para optimizar la integridad de las plataformas flotantes MK II FLNG e Hilli FLNG de Golar LNG, desplegando servicios especializados de construcción, mantenimiento e inspección.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack; Tehran Retaliates Against Gulf States
The U.S. attacked Iran after an Iranian strike damaged a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating against Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE. The escalation threatens critical global oil transit routes and undermines diplomatic efforts.
Redmi K100 Pro Max Launch Order Flipped; Pro Series Now Expected First
Redmi has reversed its K100 series launch strategy, with the Pro Max now expected to debut before the standard K100. Certification database evidence suggests the Pro series is further along in China's approval pipeline.
Hormuz Strait Energy Crisis Threatens Asia's Aviation Future as Fuel Costs Loom
Strait of Hormuz chokepoint disruptions threaten aviation fuel stability, potentially raising ticket prices and operational costs for major Asian travel markets including China, Japan, Vietnam, India and South Korea.
TC prohíbe al Congreso crear leyes de gasto sin coordinación previa del Ejecutivo
El Tribunal Constitucional emitió un fallo que prohíbe al Congreso aprobar leyes con impacto fiscal sin coordinación previa y aval técnico del Ejecutivo, fortaleciendo el control presidencial sobre finanzas estatales.
Dublin and London auctions offer accessible art from €50 to €5,000
Upcoming art auctions in Dublin and London offer accessible artworks ranging from €50 to €5,000, including silkscreens by John Ffrench and oils by William Crozier, with many lots offered without reserve.
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plummets as US-Iran Tensions Hit 'Severe' Threat Level
US-Iran escalation has raised maritime threat level in Strait of Hormuz to 'severe', causing tanker traffic to plummet and disrupting roughly one-fifth of global crude oil and LNG trade.
Metal detectorist's 'button' reveals rare 900-year-old Viking coin
A Norwegian metal detectorist discovered a 900-year-old silver coin from Magnus Barefoot, Norway's last Viking king, initially mistaking it for an old button before expert identification.
BTG executa garantia na Rio Alto e toma três usinas solares na Paraíba
BTG Pactual inicia execução de garantia sobre três usinas solares da Rio Alto na Paraíba, após inadimplência de empréstimo de R$ 320,9 milhões com o BNB. A empresa busca comprador e deve vender até fim do ano conforme plano de recuperação extrajudicial.
Qatari LNG Tanker Faces Explosion Risk After Strait of Hormuz Attack
A Qatari LNG tanker damaged in a Strait of Hormuz attack faces potential explosion risk, marking the second war-related incident on an LNG carrier this year. Modern safety systems make catastrophic cargo explosions unlikely but possible if containment is breached.
Indian tanker retreats from Hormuz as Iran attacks escalate, oil prices spike
Multiple oil tankers including Indian-flagged vessels are turning back from the Strait of Hormuz following renewed Iranian attacks on shipping. The escalation has raised maritime threat levels to severe and disrupted crude imports critical to Indian refiners.