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That is raising doubts about the planned $4.1 billion purchase of life insurer Brighthouse Financial by Aquarian Holdings, an investment firm run by Rudy Sahay, a former executive at Guggenheim Partners, one of Walter’s companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Jeanie, the third-oldest child of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, was hand-picked by the family patriarch to oversee his prized investment that grew from a $67.5-million purchase into a $12.5 billion world-renowned brand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

According to research from the bank Nationwide, a third of parents said they buy uniform from supermarkets, a third shop around for the best value and 23% purchase larger sizes so items last longer.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Since the war against Iran began, the U.S. has sanctioned Chinese oil tankers and oil infrastructure, though China has continued to purchase Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

“We shall purchase snacks at the interval. Now, let us listen to the play.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Progress in Europe brings obvious financial rewards and there may be sales as well as purchases at Hearts in the closing days of the transfer window.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

A disclosure form, signed by the former House speaker on Aug. 21, showed purchases of 15,000 shares of Bloom Energy and 200 call options.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Record-breaking purchases of NBA, NFL and MLB teams are often initially considered overpays, yet soon are deemed bargains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev told MarketWatch that while inflation doesn’t exactly help consumers, more expensive purchases actually mean a bigger cut for Visa and Mastercard.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

Others offer to carry purchases of fruits and vegetables from stall to stall in rustic wooden wheelbarrows in exchange for tips.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Separately, Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai and CEO Eddie Wu purchased around HK$202 million worth, according to regulatory filings lodged in Hong Kong.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

According to the sanctuary, the purchased plot of land had historically been used for agriculture and will enable it to rescue more goats and double its on-site capacity.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The Newsoms purchased the mansion in December 2018 for $3.7 million shortly before Newsom took office as the 40th governor of California in January 2019, The Times reported.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Imperial College's department of chemical engineering estimates that between 20 and 25 billion balloons are purchased worldwide every year.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

At one, I purchased a used Mossberg twelve-gauge pump, which held five rounds and had a slightly shortened barrel.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

A bull call spread involves purchasing a lower-strike VIX call and selling a higher-strike one with the aim of profiting if the index rises.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

The research firm forecasts global smartphone shipments will fall 14.3% amid rising component costs and weaker consumer purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Customers love the firm's massive catalogue of ultra-cheap items, from $8 sundresses to $2 bracelets, at a time when inflation has shrunk purchasing power around the world.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

With first-come, first-serve purchasing, the ticketing platform will remain open continuously through the Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Mass purchasing power makes the big difference. For example, breaded veal cutlets.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller