The U.S. energy giant has signed a preliminary agreement to assess oil and gas potential off Syria's coast, venturing into a region marked by major discoveries and ongoing conflict.
The Cigna Group reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by higher customer spending. However, its full-year sales projection fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates, highlighting the competitive pressures and cost challenges facing the health insurance giant.
Financial services firm Stifel issues a stark forecast for Bitcoin, suggesting a potential decline to $38,000 based on historical crash patterns and a shifting dynamic with the U.S. dollar, framed through an unusual cinematic analogy.
As Bitcoin and its largest ETF hit 52-week lows, investors are weighing the pros and cons of indirect exposure through funds like BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust versus direct ownership.
In a joint appeal, Volkswagen and Stellantis warn that Europe's auto industry faces an existential threat from global competition and urge immediate subsidies and a cohesive 'Made in Europe' strategy to safeguard its future.
Suburban Propane Partners (SPH) finds itself at a valuation inflection point. While recent unit price strength has pushed it above some analyst targets, longer-term performance and sector comparisons suggest a more complex story for income-focused investors.
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled a sweeping leadership overhaul, formally dividing its top strategic priorities between its powerhouse Parks business and its challenged Content divisions. Josh D'Amaro will ascend to CEO in 2026, while Dana Walden assumes a new, powerful creative president role, setting the stage for the post-Iger era.
Charitable donations from the National Lottery have fallen to their lowest quarterly level in two years, driven by declining scratch card and EuroMillions sales and ongoing technical disruptions under new operator Allwyn.
Retirement doesn't mean a vacation from the IRS. Strategic planning around withdrawals, account types, and timing can significantly reduce your tax burden and protect the nest egg you spent decades building.
Sullivan & Cromwell advised on the highest-value deals in the consumer sector last year, while Kirkland & Ellis worked on the greatest number of transactions, according to new data from GlobalData.
A new study by the HOW Institute for Society exposes a stark trust deficit in corporate leadership, with profound implications for retention, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
A police helicopter crashed during an intense gunfight in Flagstaff, Arizona, near the historic Route 66, resulting in the deaths of two officers on board. The suspect is now in custody following a night of violence that locked down a neighborhood.
Venezuela's acting president announces the closure of the infamous El Helicoide detention center, pledging to transform it into a community space. Critics decry the move as an attempt to whitewash a dark history of repression.
During high-level talks in Beijing, Chinese officials pledged unwavering support for Cuba's sovereignty and condemned external pressure, as geopolitical tensions in Latin America intensify.
Ankara presses Brussels for immediate action on updating the decades-old trade pact as EU Enlargement Commissioner visits, with migration and visa facilitation also high on the agenda.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is considering a run for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance (DA), a pivotal partner in South Africa's coalition government, following the incumbent's decision to step aside.
During a diplomatic visit to Qatar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that fears of a worsening conflict with Iran were the central theme of his discussions with Gulf partners, urging Tehran to cease hostilities and return to negotiations.
Iranian naval forces have intercepted two vessels in the Gulf waters, confiscating more than one million liters of what authorities describe as illicit fuel. The crews, comprising 15 foreign nationals, face legal proceedings.
A new exhibition at the University of Toronto reveals that the current strategic scramble for the Arctic, highlighted by U.S. interest in Greenland, has deep roots in 19th-century ambitions for territory and resources, offering historical context to today's geopolitical tensions.
Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, faced intense questioning on the second day of his high-profile trial, denying allegations he drugged a woman he is accused of raping. The case has captivated Norway and intensified scrutiny on the monarchy's public standing.
