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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Hardware giant True Value bolts from Illinois, lawmaker says move shows business climate concerns

Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema said True Value’s decision to move its headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana, is another example of businesses seeking relief from what he described as Illinois’ costly regulatory and tax environment. True Value, which

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - U.S. adds 3.5M businesses despite uncertain economy

Registered Agents Inc., a business formation service provider, released its June 2026 business report. It found that the U.S. added 3,493,381 businesses in the first six months of 2026, despite economic pressures and uncertainty in global markets.

What organization released the business report stating that the U.S. added over 3.4 million businesses in the first half of 2026?
Registered Agents Inc., which is a business formation service provider, released the June 2026 business report containing this data.
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How many businesses were added in the United States during the first six months of 2026 according to the Registered Agents Inc. June 2026 business report?
The United States added 3,493,381 businesses during the first six months of 2026, despite facing economic pressures and uncertainty in global markets.
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AXIOS (Ben Geman) - Oil tops $90 as Middle East fighting escalates

Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil prices jumped above $90 per barrel Sunday in the first major trading since the deaths of three U.S. service members and escalating Middle East hostilities. Why it matters: Higher oil prices could quickly translate into more expensive gasoline for consumers and diesel for freight carriers while increasing inflation risks worldwide. Context: Brent crude's move above $90 a barrel — its first since mid-June — builds on last week's gains after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deteriorated further, reducing tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a brief rebound. - The nationwide average U.S. gasoline price was just below the politically important $4-per-gallon mark…

What factors have helped oil markets adapt to the current crisis, and why are analysts concerned?
Oil markets have adapted due to reduced Chinese imports, coordinated government releases from stockpiles (including the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve), and ample commercial stockpiles; however, analysts warn that these "shock absorbers" are eroding, increasing the risk of price spikes.
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What did Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei say regarding President Trump and the U.S.-Iran agreement?
On Saturday, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused President Trump of violating the U.S.-Iran agreement and pledged a strong response by Iran and its proxies if fighting continues to escalate.
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What specific infrastructure in Kuwait has been targeted in reported Iranian attacks?
Reported Iranian attacks have targeted oil and electricity infrastructure in Kuwait.
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What was the status of the nationwide average U.S. gasoline price on Sunday according to AAA?
The nationwide average U.S. gasoline price was just below the $4-per-gallon mark on Sunday and was expected to rise above that level on Monday.
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How did the deterioration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire affect tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz?
The deterioration of the ceasefire reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a brief rebound.
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What happened to oil prices on Sunday following the deaths of three U.S. service members and escalating Middle East hostilities?
Oil prices jumped above $90 per barrel, marking the first major trading session since those events occurred.
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