Business news — October 7, 2026

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1. BusinessTradeCommodities

   Oct 7, 2026, 21:22 UTC

   

   Gasoline and Diesel Prices Surge Amidst Oil Companies' Price Hikes

   Oil companies have increased prices for gasoline and diesel, with consumers feeling the impact of higher gasoline costs. While diesel prices have risen less noticeably at gas stations, they have increased by 68% since the start of the Iran war, outpacing gasoline price increases according to AAA data.

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2. BusinessTradeStock MarketIPO

   Oct 7, 2026, 21:22 UTC

   

   Skydance Stock Plummets in Debut Trading Days

   Skydance Corp., formed by the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, saw its stock drop significantly in its first days of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. On its debut day, shares fell by 2.7%, finishing at $9.51. The following day, the stock continued to decline, reaching a low of $8.82, a decrease of nearly 8%. Investors seemed skeptical about the company's prospects despite CEO David Ellison's vision to 'empower creatives, entertain audiences, and reward shareholders'.

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3. BusinessTradeM&ABankruptcy

   Oct 7, 2026, 21:02 UTC

   

   Paramount Completes $110 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

   Paramount Skydance has finalized the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, forming a new media conglomerate called Skydance. The deal, one of the largest media mergers in history, includes film and television studios, streaming services, and news networks. The acquisition faced competition and legal challenges before closing on Tuesday.

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4. BusinessMiddle EastDefense

   Oct 7, 2026, 21:01 UTC

   

   Hegseth Welcomes USS Abraham Lincoln After Controversial Deployment

   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego to welcome home the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, marking the end of the aircraft carrier's extended and controversial mission in the Middle East. During his visit, Hegseth will speak with the crew, participate in physical training, and have lunch with the service members. The Lincoln's return has been marked by reports of harsh living conditions, including food and hygiene supply shortages and mental health issues among sailors.

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5. BusinessExecutiveLocal GovBudget

   Oct 7, 2026, 16:16 UTC

   

   Vienna's Cultural Spending Under Scrutiny

   Vienna's city audit office and cultural report reveal that the city has awarded 52 grants to various associations in a single year, including funds for niche programs such as strip clubs and international projects in Burkina Faso, despite facing urgent financial needs and increasing fees.

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6. BusinessNorth AmericaBudgetCorp Gov

   Oct 7, 2026, 12:57 UTC

   Wildberries Launches Digital Procurement Platform for Educational Institutions

   Wildberries has introduced a Digital Procurement Platform (CPZ) for educational institutions, enabling schools and kindergartens to conduct state procurements using the marketplace's logistics infrastructure. The platform allows purchases of up to 5 million rubles per procurement, featuring a recommended assortment by the Ministry of Education and Science, including stationery, household goods, equipment, and technology. It operates in test mode with a limited group of sellers initially, with plans to expand to accredited legal entities and individual entrepreneurs throughout Russia.

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7. BusinessEuropeReal Estate

   Oct 7, 2026, 11:49 UTC

   Record Villa Sales in Skåne

   Four luxury villas in southern Sweden's Skåne region have recently been sold at record prices. A villa in Malmö fetched 4.5 million Swedish Krona (SEK), while another in Lomma sold for 7.5 million SEK. In Arlöv, a villa was sold for 5 million SEK, and a fourth in Oxie went for 6.9 million SEK.

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8. BusinessNorth AmericaTax

   Oct 7, 2026, 07:26 UTC

   Iraqi Dinar to US Dollar Exchange Rate Set at 1520

   The Central Bank of Iraq has officially set the exchange rate for the US dollar at 1520 Iraqi dinars. This decision, approved by the Iraqi government, means that the selling price of 100 dollars will be 152,000 dinars. The new rate comes after a period of volatility in the exchange market, with prices in Baghdad reaching as high as 185,000 dinars per 100 dollars. The new rate is expected to stabilize the market and facilitate transactions.

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9. BusinessTradeFintech

   Oct 7, 2026, 05:23 UTC

   

   SpaceX Plans $40 Billion Deal to Buy Nvidia Chips

   SpaceX is reportedly planning to raise $40 billion, led by Apollo Global Management, to purchase Nvidia's AI chips. The deal, expected to close in 2027, is part of the vast spending on chips and infrastructure driving the AI boom. SpaceX aims to use Nvidia hardware exclusively for its data centers, with the company's AI division, SpaceXAI, playing a significant role.

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