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OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

As a fresh Middle East conflict risks sending oil prices sharply higher, Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are widely expected to announce an output increase Sunday, analysts say. The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

Berwick manufacturer opening new ribbon plant

Berwick manufacturer opening new ribbon plant

Berwick, Pa. — A bow and ribbon manufacturing plant is getting a new life, thanks to millions in investment announced this week. Governor Josh Shapiro recently revealed the state has secured a $5 million investment from ribbon and bow products manufacturer Berwick Industries Incorporated to open a new operation in Columbia

Report: Gallatin, Flathead county have majority of short-term rental units

Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. That’s according to a report by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research published this

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid amid anxiety over artificial intelligence and data showing an uptick in US inflation. Crude prices jumped more than three percent at one point as optimism faded following Thursday talks between

Texas oil & gas leaders welcome Trump reversal of Biden policies

(The Center Square) – The leaders of the Texas oil and natural gas industry are expressing optimism about President Donald Trump’s visit to Texas. Trump is expected to tout his economic and pro-energy policies at the Port of Corpus Christi, a major Gulf port for liquified natural gas exports

Montana expected to lose $114M from Trump budget bill. How will lawmakers close the gap?

After years in which Montana’s bank account was awash with extra cash that enabled lawmakers to dole out funds more freely, new projections show the state will soon be spending more than it’s earning, a shift that’s already teeing up tense budget negotiations a year out from

Listener Q: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

Listener Q: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

Recently, a listener of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast submitted a question about budgeting for long-term care for her father-in-law: We are looking at how we can have him move closer to us into an independent/assisted living situation. We would like to build a budget to