Chevron is significantly increasing crude exports from Venezuela to the United States, capitalizing on a special U.S. license and growing demand from Gulf Coast refineries, while new competitors enter the recently reopened market.
Advanced talks between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy could culminate in one of the largest shale oil deals on record, signaling a new wave of consolidation as producers seek scale and efficiency amid market volatility.
Goldman Sachs raises its price target for Zeta Global (ZETA), citing strategic positioning ahead of an expected surge in software sector mergers and acquisitions driven by valuation gaps and synergy potential.
Despite a 4.7% portfolio contribution from Alphabet (GOOG), Giverny Capital Asset Management's 2025 returns trailed the broader market, highlighting the challenges of a strategy focused on niche leaders amid a tech-dominated rally.
As the Bank of Canada holds rates steady, speculative capital is sifting through junior resource stocks. We examine three micro-caps—a driller, an explorer, and an oil hopeful—navigating unique challenges and opportunities in early 2026.
Kosmos Energy's recent debt tender offer and high-yield bond issuance signal a bold move to restructure its balance sheet. While extending maturities, the strategy comes with significantly higher interest costs, raising questions about the long-term financial trade-offs for the oil and gas explorer.
Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
Linde plc (LIN) shares have shown consistent upward momentum, closing recently at $455. While short-term performance is strong, a deeper valuation analysis reveals a complex picture, with divergent views on whether the stock is a bargain or fully priced.
A Minnesota pizza worker's audacious and poorly executed scheme to impersonate a federal officer and secure the release of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating a healthcare CEO, has resulted in his own arrest at a Brooklyn detention center.
Federal officials have issued provisional approval to relocate 30 beluga whales and four dolphins from the shuttered Ontario park to accredited U.S. aquariums, averting an immediate euthanasia threat pending final health and care plans.
Despite beating earnings estimates, the casino giant's heavy reliance on Macau exposes investor anxieties over long-term regulatory pressures and shifting gambling dynamics in the key Asian market.
The abrupt Chapter 7 filing of Synergy World Inc., a key gift card partner for Costco, has exposed vulnerabilities in the popular discount gift card market, leaving thousands of cardholders with potentially worthless credits and highlighting broader consumer protection gaps.
TotalEnergies has fully restarted its massive Mozambique LNG project and solidified its position in Namibia's Orange Basin, signaling a major strategic push into African natural gas. While promising long-term growth, the moves prompt fresh scrutiny over project valuations and execution risks in emerging markets.
The United States and India have reached a trade agreement that will significantly lower reciprocal tariffs and remove a contentious levy on Russian oil purchases, marking a potential thaw in economic relations.
In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.
The United States and India have announced a significant trade agreement, dramatically reducing tariffs after months of tension. The deal, linked to India halting Russian oil purchases, aims to boost bilateral trade and supply chain diversification.
The quiet maneuvering between Carlyle Group, Russia's Lukoil, and the UAE reveals a fundamental shift in global energy finance. As Western sanctions redraw the map, a new playbook is emerging—one where assets are restructured, risks are repackaged, and geopolitical neutrality becomes a tradable commodity.
U.S. stocks advanced Monday, buoyed by a surprisingly strong manufacturing report that overshadowed lingering concerns over a partial government shutdown and weak economic data from China. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closed higher, led by a rebound in semiconductor and AI-related shares.
In a landmark agreement announced by former President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, the U.S. will slash tariffs on Indian goods, while New Delhi commits to halt Russian oil imports and significantly increase purchases of American energy and goods.
As major indexes climb and oil prices fluctuate, investors are turning to dividend payers for reliable income. We analyze three stocks with yields between 3% and 3.5%, examining their sustainability and growth prospects.
