For income-focused investors weighing the two U.S. oil titans, Chevron's higher dividend yield may tip the scales, despite ExxonMobil's larger scale and longer track record of payout growth.
In a move timed for the big game, PepsiCo is rolling back prices by up to 15% on its popular snack portfolio, including Lay's and Doritos, citing consumer pressure and a commitment to affordability.
In the wake of the Bondi Beach tragedy, Australia's visa cancellations for several pro-Israel commentators have ignited a fierce debate over free speech, security, and the balance between combating hate and perceived political bias.
Cocoa futures tumbled this week, with prices hitting multi-year lows, as forecasts of robust global supplies collide with persistent consumer resistance to high chocolate prices. Analysts point to a significant market surplus ahead.
Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH), a resilient U.S. utility serving 1.35 million customers, is drawing investor attention with its 55-year dividend growth streak and a strategic $4.7 billion capital plan focused on infrastructure and clean energy. As the company navigates rising demand and energy transition, analysts debate its potential as a defensive growth play.
Amid market volatility, Chubb Limited emerges as a compelling study in defensive growth. With a 31-year dividend growth streak, robust Q4 earnings, and strategic global expansion, analysts are scrutinizing whether this insurance behemoth is poised for a sustained rally.
Alliant Energy (LNT), a regulated utility serving the Midwest, is drawing investor attention for its strategic pivot to renewable energy and a surge in demand from data centers. With a robust capital plan and a 22-year dividend growth streak, the company presents a case for stable growth in a transforming sector.
IBM's latest quarterly results showcase robust revenue growth and expanding margins, reinforcing a bullish thesis centered on its strategic pivot to a software-first, AI-integrated platform. With disciplined execution and a clear growth trajectory, the tech giant is making a case for a sustained rerating.
While Nvidia's dominance in AI chips has fueled a historic market rally, a deeper look suggests many individual investors may not need to add direct shares to their portfolios.
Shares of Jacobs Solutions (J) climbed over 3% after the engineering and professional services giant posted quarterly results that handily topped analyst forecasts, fueled by double-digit revenue growth and a surging project backlog.
Arabica and robusta coffee prices fell to multi-month lows this week, pressured by favorable weather in top grower Brazil and rising shipments from Vietnam. Analysts point to an improving global supply outlook for the pullback.
Crude oil futures showed minimal movement Thursday, caught between hopes for eased Middle East tensions from upcoming diplomatic talks and supportive supply data. Gasoline futures edged higher as traders weighed mixed signals from inventories and geopolitics.
A new poll reveals overwhelming public support for harsher measures against unauthorized migration, setting the stage for a contentious legislative battle as President-elect José Antonio Kast prepares to take office.
Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro and former Venezuelan minister, has been arrested in Caracas according to Colombian media reports, just months after his high-profile release from U.S. custody in a prisoner exchange deal.
CVS Health faces operational shifts as it prepares to exit a major New Jersey Medicaid pharmacy network, potentially affecting nearly 1 million members, while simultaneously confronting proposed federal rules demanding greater transparency from its Pharmacy Benefit Manager division.
ADP reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its full-year guidance, while unveiling new AI-powered 'Assist' agents designed to automate HR and payroll tasks. The move highlights the company's strategy to monetize its vast employment dataset, even as investors question its growth trajectory and the costs of AI integration.
PAR Technology's shares have plummeted over 68% in the past year, raising critical questions about its future. While a discounted cash flow model suggests deep undervaluation, other metrics paint a more complex picture. Investors are left weighing the stark disconnect between the company's software potential and its market performance.
The man accused of killing one D.C. National Guard member and critically wounding another in a November attack near the White House has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including first-degree murder.
The United States and Mexico have launched a two-month initiative to align their trade policies on critical minerals, a move seen as bolstering North American supply chain resilience against global disruptions. The plan includes exploring binding price mechanisms and could signal a broader strategy to reduce dependency on dominant processors like China.
Despite a recent 11% weekly slide, shares of Duos Technologies Group (NASDAQ: DUOT) have delivered a staggering 91% return to shareholders over the past three years, dramatically outperforming the broader market. The rally comes even as the company's revenue has contracted, highlighting a disconnect that has analysts urging caution.
