Today in energy: China’s crude oil imports fell in the second quarter

    Today in energy: China’s crude oil imports fell in the second quarter

    Data source: China General Administration of Customs, Bloomberg L.P. China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, imported less crude oil in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) following higher crude oil prices that resulted from disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz. China’s lower imports reduced global demand, softening the upward price effects from…

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      Widening Losses But Lower Per‑Share Hit Might Change The Case For Investing In Hycroft Mining (HYMC)

      Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation recently reported its second quarter and six-month 2026 results, posting a net loss of US$20.75 million for the quarter and US$69.04 million for the half year, both wider than the prior-year periods. Despite the larger net losses, the company’s basic loss per share from continuing operations narrowed in both periods, pointing…

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        The 1 Thing to Know Before Watching Brand New Day

        Spider-Man: Brand New Day is out this week, and doing great at the box office. Before fans see it, though, there’s one big thing to know about the latest MCU entry. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed the MCU film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which was released…

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          Trump weighs in on Spain migrant influx

          Updated July 31, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET Most of the tens of thousands of migrants who illegally crossed into Spanish territory this week left the country by Friday, July 31, after the incident drew responses from the Spanish military and world leaders, including President Donald Trump. Over July 29-30, some 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco…

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