A new analysis reveals a stark and growing fiscal gap across the U.S., with residents in top-taxing states paying over 80% more than the national average. From New York's multi-angle levies to California's top-tier income rates, we break down what's driving the costs and who feels it most.
Despite a soaring stock price, Warrior Met Coal's return on capital employed has plummeted from 2.8% to 0.3% over five years, significantly underperforming its industry and raising questions about its capital allocation efficiency.
A California class-action lawsuit and regulatory actions are challenging Tesla's usage-based insurance model, alleging that its Safety Score algorithm unfairly penalizes drivers with 'false' collision warnings. The case highlights broader concerns about transparency and consumer protection in the growing telematics-driven insurance sector.
A U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo aircraft, linked to prior military support in Venezuela, landed at a Cuban military airfield. The arrival coincides with a declared U.S. national emergency over Cuba and fuels concerns over Moscow's strategic activities in America's backyard.
Amid market volatility driven by AI speculation, a seasoned investor makes the case for a dual-anchor strategy built on Apple's surging iPhone sales and Berkshire Hathaway's formidable $378 billion cash reserve.
NuScale Power's stock has surged over 640% since early 2024, fueled by investor optimism around its small modular reactor technology. While the potential is vast, analysts caution the road ahead remains fraught with financial and regulatory challenges.
The United Arab Emirates has achieved a milestone in its economic transformation, with non-oil trade exceeding $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. This rapid growth is closing the export gap with regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, as both Gulf states accelerate their push beyond hydrocarbons.
Exxon Mobil's fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana alongside significant cost savings. While the strong performance has propelled the stock higher, analysts are divided on whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth or exposes investors to downside risk.
In a major consolidation move, Eldorado Gold announces a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian copper-gold developer Foran Mining, positioning the combined entity as a significant near-term producer with a diversified North American and European asset base.
A damning report from the EU's financial watchdog reveals the bloc's struggle to secure the minerals essential for its climate goals, highlighting failed trade deals, stalled recycling, and persistent over-reliance on external suppliers.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by cost discipline and a resilient coal market. The company provided optimistic 2026 guidance, citing strengthening demand from data centers, industrial growth, and recent winter storms that underscored coal's critical role in grid reliability.
Australian miner ioneer has secured A$72 million in fresh capital to advance its flagship Nevada lithium-boron project. While the funds de-risk near-term construction, the discounted share placement sparks debate over strategic leverage versus shareholder dilution in a critical minerals race increasingly shaped by U.S. industrial policy.
Senator James Lankford's annual oversight report details what he calls wasteful federal spending, including controversial NIH-funded projects on transgender-related animal testing and aborted fetal tissue research, reigniting debates on scientific priorities and fiscal responsibility.
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.
Meta Platforms' relentless investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is set to drive capital expenditures to unprecedented levels in 2026, raising questions about long-term returns for the cash-rich tech giant.
Lake Street Capital maintains a Buy rating on The ONE Group Hospitality (STKS) despite lowering its price target, citing a solid finish in a tough market and a clear growth runway through 2026.
Seventeen-year-old Hailey Buzbee vanished after leaving her Vermillion home in early January. Authorities now believe she is deceased and have arrested a man she met through online gaming, though murder charges have not yet been filed.
A truck driver made a miraculous escape moments before a Norfolk Southern train struck his stranded semi during a historic winter storm in Gastonia, N.C. The incident highlights the severe weather's impact on road safety across the state.
Oracle is launching a massive $45-$50 billion capital raise to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure, fueled by long-term contracts with AI giants like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Meta. The move underscores the fierce competition in the cloud arms race, even as the company's stock faces recent headwinds.
TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.
