The international benchmark contract, Brent North Sea crude, jumped 4.8 percent while West Texas Intermediate was up 5.1 percent. Trump on Wednesday announced new sanctions against Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
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Google to invest $6.4bn
The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.
Pfizer poised to buy Metsera
The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.
Ozempic maker lowers outlook
The company posted tepid Q3 results.
Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue
The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
BYD Q3 profit down 33%
This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.
