In a major shift, President Javier Milei's government has formally transferred control of liquefied natural gas imports from the state-owned Enarsa to private companies, accelerating a sweeping privatization agenda amid concerns over winter supply and future prices.
Financial Institutions Inc. (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with net income reaching $73.4 million. The community bank, leveraging its deep roots in Upstate New York, is positioning for further growth in 2026, buoyed by major local investments like Micron's semiconductor project.
Financial Institutions (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, beating guidance on key profitability metrics. Management highlighted disciplined loan growth, a strengthened capital position, and strategic shifts, while pointing to long-term opportunities from major industrial investments in its Upstate New York footprint.
While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.
The Islamic State group has claimed a surprise attack on the international airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing material damage and wounding soldiers, according to a monitoring group. The assault marks the latest in a series of high-profile strikes by the jihadist network in the Sahel nation.
A new analysis reveals significant geographic disparities in Social Security benefits, highlighting how state-level policies and living costs determine the real value of monthly checks for millions of retirees.
The abduction of nearly 200 residents from Kurmin Wali has shattered community life, triggering a wave of departures as survivors lose faith in state protection and face an uncertain future.
In a targeted night operation in Borno state, Nigerian troops neutralized a high-ranking Boko Haram leader and ten fighters, marking a significant blow to the militant group's command structure in its historic stronghold.
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 25 laborers in an attack on a town in Nigeria's Borno state, relatives and local officials confirm, in the bloodiest reported Islamist assault since late December.
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.
New data reveals U.S. homeowners are holding onto their properties longer than at any point in the last quarter-century, with coastal markets showing the most pronounced stagnation. High mortgage rates, soaring prices, and a severe inventory crunch have created a powerful 'lock-in' effect, reshaping the dynamics of the housing market.
A wave of experienced investors on Reddit are sharing the pivotal financial and psychological benchmarks that convinced them to leave their W2 jobs behind. The consensus? It's less about net worth and more about sustainable cash flow, strategic planning, and navigating hidden hurdles like financing and healthcare.
Indonesian authorities have conditionally lifted the ban on the Grok AI chatbot after receiving a detailed compliance plan from X Corp. The move follows regional concerns over the platform's misuse for generating explicit deepfakes.
Amidst a turbulent period for craft distilling, the founders of Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY, have sold their bourbon and moonshine operation to Pennsylvania-based B3 Beverage Company, securing the legacy of a family-run business while joining a growing portfolio of craft breweries and distilleries.
While tech stocks dominate AI headlines, Welltower Inc. is leveraging artificial intelligence and demographic shifts to redefine senior living and create a powerful growth engine, positioning itself as a unique beneficiary of long-term healthcare trends.
A second woman has come forward alleging the late financier Jeffrey Epstein arranged for her to have a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew in 2010, according to a BBC report. The claim surfaces amid renewed scrutiny following a major document release by U.S. authorities.
A coordinated two-week operation between ICE and multiple West Virginia law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of more than 650 individuals for immigration violations, including some with criminal histories.
Terreno Realty Corporation has completed a key industrial facility in Hialeah, Florida, part of a larger strategy to redevelop a former landfill into a premium logistics hub. The move highlights the firm's focus on coastal infill markets and raises questions about execution risks and valuation as the project scales up.
A Memphis couple's financial foundation is shaken after the husband secretly buys a high-value investment property, sparking a fierce debate on trust, communication, and 'financial infidelity' in marriage.
Economist Peter Schiff, famed for foreseeing the 2008 collapse, now predicts a severe market correction driven by high mortgage rates and unsustainable prices, potentially triggering widespread defaults. While today's market fundamentals differ, his warning underscores deep-seated affordability concerns.
