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Chevron Outperforms Q4 Profit Forecasts Amid Cost-Cutting Drive, Eyes Expansion in Venezuela

Chevron Corp. reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings that nonetheless beat analyst expectations, as the oil giant emphasized operational efficiency to navigate lower crude prices. The company, the sole U.S. producer active in Venezuela, signaled it is assessing further investment opportunities in the country following recent geopolitical shifts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oil Rally Stalls as Geopolitical Tensions with Iran Keep Traders on Edge

Oil prices pulled back from multi-month highs on Friday amid broad market risk aversion, yet President Trump's intensified focus on Iran continues to inject a significant risk premium into the market, setting Brent crude for its strongest monthly gain in years.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold's Meteoric Rise: Safe Haven or Speculative Frenzy?

Gold prices have surged past $5,500, driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal fears. Yet, analysts caution that its reputation as a stable store of value may be overstated, pointing to inherent volatility and shifting market dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

National Fuel Gas Kicks Off Fiscal 2026 with Strong Upstream Performance, Eyes Pipeline Growth and Ohio Acquisition

National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Market Turbulence Creates Buying Opportunities: Three European Stocks Trading at a Discount

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Australia Vows to Press Ahead with Critical Minerals Strategy Despite U.S. Policy Shift

Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Olin Shuts Brazil Epoxy Plant in Strategic Overhaul, Eyes 2026 for Unit's Return to Profit

Olin Corporation is closing its Guarujá epoxy facility as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative, responding to soft chlorine demand and operational headwinds. The company pins a turnaround for its Epoxy segment on 2026, while its Winchester ammunition unit raises prices to counter inflation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Vizsla Silver Shares Plunge 14.9% Following Abduction of 10 Employees in Mexico

Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA) shares tumbled sharply Thursday after reports that 10 of its employees were abducted from company housing in Mexico, forcing a temporary halt to operations and rattling investor confidence amid broader weakness in silver prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hycroft Mining Shares Tumble Over 11% as Precious Metals Retreat from Peaks

Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (HYMC) fell sharply for a second consecutive session, mirroring a pullback in gold and silver prices after their record-breaking rallies. The decline highlights the stock's sensitivity to commodity price swings despite recent positive operational updates.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold's Historic Surge Prompts Warning of 'Historic Bear Market' in Stocks, Schiff Says

As gold spot prices post their largest single-day dollar gain on record, economist Peter Schiff warns that U.S. equities are in a deep, prolonged bear market when measured against the precious metal, highlighting a stark divergence in asset performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tech Jitters, Gold Retreat Rattle Asian Markets as Geopolitical Tensions Simmer

Asian equities faced broad declines Friday, pressured by renewed investor skepticism over the AI investment boom and a sharp pullback in precious metals. The sell-off unfolded against a backdrop of easing oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CNX Resources Charts Steady Course Through 2026, Eyes Long-Term Demand Over Short-Term Price Spikes

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

San Francisco Rental Market Roars Back, Leading Nation in Price Surge

Fueled by a return-to-office push and AI sector optimism, San Francisco rents are climbing at their fastest rate in over a decade, starkly contrasting with cooling prices in Los Angeles.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold Soars Past $5,000 Milestone: A New Era for the Precious Metal?

Gold prices have shattered records, breaching $5,000 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policies drive a historic rally. Analysts debate whether this is a peak or a new foundation for the safe-haven asset.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold Rebounds as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Speculation Fuel Record Rally

Gold prices resumed their upward trajectory Friday, shaking off a volatile session as threats to global stability and expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve pivot continue to drive the historic surge in bullion.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tariffs and the American Wallet: A Household Cost Analysis Four Years On

An examination of price data reveals that tariffs imposed during the previous administration continue to contribute to higher costs for everyday goods, from groceries to home utilities, adding financial pressure on U.S. households.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Billionaire Investor Thomas Kaplan Sees Historic Metals Sell-Off as a Buying Opportunity, Predicts Gold in the 'Tens of Thousands'

Amid a sharp pullback in gold and silver prices, NovaGold Chairman Thomas Kaplan remains steadfastly bullish, telling Business Insider he views the volatility as a temporary setback on a path to record highs.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Turbulence Hits Havens: Precious Metals Plunge, Bitcoin Stumbles as February Opens

A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Watch: Three Undervalued Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts to Intrinsic Value

Amid a choppy market landscape in early 2026, value investors are scanning for opportunities. We analyze three companies—Viavi Solutions, Kontoor Brands, and Robert Half—whose current share prices appear significantly disconnected from their estimated intrinsic worth based on cash flow projections.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Billion-Dollar Dip: MicroStrategy's Paper Losses and ETF Exodus Test Market Conviction

A sharp correction in Bitcoin prices has left corporate giant MicroStrategy nursing over $1 billion in unrealized losses and triggered massive outflows from spot ETFs. Despite the sell-off, CEO Michael Saylor signals unwavering commitment, framing the downturn as a strategic buying opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026