The severe winter storm Fern, leaving nearly a million customers without power, has starkly highlighted the U.S. electrical grid's persistent vulnerabilities. This comes despite repeated warnings from reliability monitors about the system's growing strain.
A second round of trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates this week, following a brief pause in attacks on Kyiv that has cautiously raised hopes for de-escalation.
Hess Midstream Partners LP (HESM) signals a pivotal shift towards robust free cash flow generation, forecasting a 40% drop in capital expenditures for 2026 as its core system build-out concludes. Despite near-term weather headwinds, strong minimum volume commitments underpin financial targets through 2028.
Giverny Capital's latest investor letter highlights Arista Networks as a standout performer, driven by strong earnings and strategic positioning in the high-speed networking sector crucial for AI and cloud expansion.
The Rafah border crossing, Gaza's sole gateway to Egypt, has partially reopened for pedestrian traffic after a prolonged Israeli closure, offering a fragile hope for medical evacuations and family reunifications.
Oracle shares slid in premarket trading after the company unveiled plans to raise up to $50 billion this year to fuel its cloud and AI expansion, prompting investor unease over its growing debt burden and the long-term payoff of the sector's spending spree.
Oracle announces plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity to massively expand its cloud data centers, aiming to meet surging demand from AI leaders like Nvidia, OpenAI, and xAI.
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
The Italian construction giant Webuild secures a major contract to build a critical section of the SS106 Jonica road, a project set to enhance connectivity in Calabria while creating hundreds of jobs and employing advanced construction technologies.
Palantir Technologies expands its strategic footprint in Asia through a deepened partnership with HD Hyundai, while securing a pivotal role in building sovereign AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with Sovereign AI and Accenture.
Following a series of brazen, coordinated attacks claimed by a separatist group that killed dozens, Pakistani security forces report a sweeping response resulting in over 140 militant casualties, as tensions with neighboring India and Afghanistan flare.
A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in central Ukraine, killing at least a dozen workers hours after Kyiv announced a postponement of diplomatic negotiations. The attack, condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Ukraine's energy sector since the invasion began.
A recent wave of deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province, claimed by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has spotlighted the escalating capabilities and ambitions of a group that threatens regional stability and critical Chinese investments.
Following a series of deadly coordinated attacks that left 33 dead, Pakistani security forces report killing 145 militants in a sweeping 40-hour operation across Balochistan. Officials allege the fighters were backed by India, a claim vehemently denied by New Delhi.
In a strategic move to solidify its position in the booming AI data center market, Amphenol has struck a deal to acquire CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions division, marking one of its most significant acquisitions to date.
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) soared to a record high Friday, driven by analyst optimism over its critical role in powering AI data centers with advanced laser technology.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares have experienced significant volatility following a major 800G transceiver order and strategic expansion into AI-focused products. With the stock trading above analyst targets after a strong multi-year run, investors are weighing future growth prospects against current valuation concerns.
In a strategic move to modernize financial services, DXC Technology partners with Ripple to embed digital asset custody and payment solutions directly into legacy core banking systems, aiming to facilitate institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
Siemens AG is doubling down on its digital transformation, channeling investments into battery storage, AI-driven industrial solutions, and data analytics while continuing a substantial share repurchase program. This analysis examines whether these strategic moves can translate into sustainable shareholder value amid a complex financial landscape.
Analyst coverage initiated with an 'Overweight' rating and a $413 price target points to a transformed contractor poised to capitalize on data center demand, grid modernization, and reshoring trends.
