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finance

[fi-nans, fahy-nans] / fɪˈnæns, ˈfaɪ næns /




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Prosecutors allege he fraudulently obtained investments in his tech company, then used the funds to finance a lavish lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Japan’s finance minister Satsuki Katayama fired another warning shot toward investors at a news conference Tuesday, saying the finance ministry and central bank “will take appropriate action on currencies at any time as needed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at UK investment platform AJ Bell, warns that making the Fire philosophy work is increasingly challenging as most people simply cannot afford it.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

In the days since Starmer resigned, speculation has been rife about who Burnham will appoint as finance minister.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The Osage had been forced to finance part of the federal investigation with their own money—an amount that would eventually reach $20,000, the equivalent today of nearly $300,000.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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