(Reuters) - Trinidad and Tobago's High Court on Thursday reaffirmed a decision recognizing U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips' ( COP ) arbitration claim against Venezuela, which could freeze the Caribbean country's payments to its neighbor for joint natural gas projects. The decision was made by judge Frank Seepersad after Venezuela failed to present its arguments before the court, according to a...

July 18 (Reuters) - Healthcare provider Ardent Health's ( ARDT ) shares opened 6% below their initial public offering price in their NYSE debut on Thursday, reflecting new investor caution with new listings amid rate cut uncertainties. Ardent's shares began trading at $15 apiece, giving the company a market valuation of $2.15 billion, compared with the IPO price of $16...

July 18 (Reuters) - Trinidad and Tobago's High Court on Thursday reaffirmed a decision recognizing U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips' ( COP ) arbitration claim against Venezuela, which could freeze the Caribbean country's payments to its neighbor for joint natural gas projects. The decision was made by judge Frank Seepersad after Venezuela failed to present its arguments before the court, according...

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