In a landmark deal set to reshape the U.S. energy landscape, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to merge, creating a dominant, capital-efficient shale producer with an enterprise value of approximately $58 billion.
While the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) remains a cornerstone for income investors, a new analysis highlights several compelling alternatives that address its potential gaps in sector exposure, yield, and international diversification.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo announce plans to match a $1,000 government deposit into retirement accounts for children of eligible employees, part of a new national savings initiative.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has unveiled an aggressive capital expenditure plan for 2026, signaling robust confidence in sustained demand driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which has spurred a significant rally in its shares and upward revisions from analysts.
A sharp weekend correction saw Bitcoin tumble over 7%, erasing billions in leveraged positions. While the immediate trigger appears tied to political uncertainty, analysts point to overheated market conditions as the deeper cause, even as institutional sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.
The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.
While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.
While passive index funds track the broader market, selective stock picks can deliver outsized returns. Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) shares have soared 75% in the past year, dramatically outpacing the market. This rally comes despite a significant drop in earnings, shifting investor focus towards the company's long-term strategic bets in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving.
A surge in sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks led to a staggering $370 million in cryptocurrency thefts this January, eclipsing losses from technical protocol hacks and signaling a dangerous shift in criminal tactics targeting individual users.
A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against prediction market platform Polymarket, barring it from offering event-based betting to state residents. The ruling intensifies the regulatory clash between state gambling laws and federal financial frameworks, casting uncertainty over the future of crypto-powered prediction markets in the U.S.
A catastrophic landslide has torn through the historic Sicilian town of Niscemi, forcing mass evacuations and exposing a legacy of bureaucratic delays and unheeded geological warnings that left the community perilously vulnerable.
An AI-driven analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase stock could see a slight decline to around $295 by mid-April, as the banking giant contends with rising operational costs and regulatory uncertainty, despite strong fundamentals and shareholder returns.
The investment giant deepens its commitment to low-cost investing with sweeping expense ratio cuts across 53 funds, marking its largest two-year fee reduction on record.
Nvidia continues its aggressive investment strategy with a major stake in cloud provider CoreWeave, signaling a calculated approach to consolidating its AI ecosystem amid market volatility and shifting valuations.
Ripple Labs has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, marking a significant step in its European regulatory strategy and enabling the expansion of its payment services across the EU single market.
Campbell Oil, following recent investments in its convenience store chain, has acquired Smith Oil Distributors, signaling a renewed strategic push to grow its fuel and energy services segment in the Southeastern U.S.
Jumia Technologies' shares have skyrocketed over 244% in the past year, a stunning rally that appears disconnected from its recent financial performance. This surge highlights the complex dynamics of growth investing in emerging markets.
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 newly surfaced 2014 email from the Jeffrey Epstein documents reveals Bitcoin-aligned executives warning investors about backing rival projects like Ripple. Some XRP proponents are framing the disclosure as validation of the token's early significance, though market momentum remains bearish.
With a 25% government bonus and tax-free growth, the Lifetime ISA remains a key tool for first-time buyers and retirement savers. We review the top cash and investment providers for 2026, as the scheme faces a planned 2028 overhaul.
