Monday, October 6, 2025

Trump Playing Hardball Gives Iran Oil Buyers Costly Headache

From Bloomberg The biggest buyers of Iranian oil are being struck by deja vu, and it’s not conjuring up pleasant memories. Six months ago they were scrambling to secure alternative supplies as the U.S. prepared to impose sanctions on Iranian oil exports, though last minute waivers eventually gave them a reprieve. Now, the Donald Trump administration says it won’t renew those same

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Anadarko Boosted CEO’s Payout Just Before $33 Billion Chevron Merger

From The Wall Street Journal Anadarko Petroleum Corp., a day before announcing its sale for $33 billion, sweetened the payout its top executives can reap in the event of a deal by millions of dollars, according to a compensation firm’s analysis of the company’s changes. Anadarko Chief Executive Al Walker is set to receive a minimum of about $43 million—as much