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Wall Street JournalMonday, 17 August 2026

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Little-Known China Company Faces Scrutiny for Funding Iran

Hengli has denied accusations that it imported crude that was under sanction

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At Least 6 Dead in Indiana Storms, Flooding

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Stock Pickers Perform Poorly, As Usual

Even with AI boost, just 27% of large-cap funds did better than indexers over year

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The ‘Country Hicks’ Who Refused $26 Million From AI

A Kentucky mother and daughter turned down a life-changing offer to build a data center on their farm, dividing the town

Erich Schwartzel

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