The grocery sector begins 2026 with significant executive turnover, including leadership changes at Lidl US, The Save Mart Companies, and a major realignment within Walmart's top ranks ahead of its CEO transition.
U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron hinted at a potential future role in Venezuela's energy revival during earnings calls, emphasizing the need for legal stability and clearer political outcomes before any major commitments. While sanctions ease and new legislation emerges, the path to significant investment remains long and fraught with uncertainty.
Investor Kevin O'Leary argues that rigid return-to-office policies are a competitive disadvantage, pushing high performers toward flexible employers and leaving companies with a diminished talent pool.
A Wells Fargo upgrade highlights ConocoPhillips' robust cash flow trajectory and strategic projects, positioning the energy giant for significant dividend growth over the next five years.
As the RBA's policy decisions loom, investors are scouring the market for resilient opportunities. We spotlight three ASX-listed penny stocks—Aura Energy, Beam Communications, and Count Limited—each with a market cap over A$10 million, offering a blend of high-risk potential and strategic positioning in their respective sectors.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have unveiled their all-stock merger, positioning the combined entity as a dominant, multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The deal promises $1 billion in annual synergies, a $5 billion-plus buyback program, and enhanced resilience in volatile markets.
Amid a challenging environment for traditional energy, Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) is generating robust free cash flow from its vast mineral rights portfolio, aggressively paying down debt, and positioning for a potential dividend resurgence. With a unique asset base including carbon sequestration rights, some analysts see a compelling value story unfolding.
Despite a historic drop in coal-fired electricity generation, China saw a surge in proposed new and reactivated coal power projects last year, highlighting a strategic push for energy security even as renewables rapidly expand.
Once a niche mobile data transfer tool, Cellebrite has transformed into a critical digital intelligence platform for global law enforcement and enterprises. With a shift to a high-margin SaaS model and strategic AI investments, analysts see a compelling growth trajectory ahead.
As new leadership takes the helm, battery innovator Amprius Technologies is pivoting its high-energy-density silicon anode technology from niche aerospace applications toward the mass electric mobility market, backed by a new manufacturing strategy and surging revenue.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a strategic, all-stock merger to create a dominant multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The combined entity, centered on the prolific Delaware Basin, targets $1 billion in annual synergies and over $5 billion in shareholder returns, promising enhanced scale and capital efficiency.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and artificial intelligence ventures, with SpaceX acquiring xAI to form a private sector titan valued over a trillion dollars, aiming to solve AI's energy crisis by moving compute to space.
A recent adjustment to Ceres Power Holdings' price target by analysts signals a broader reassessment of the clean energy firm's market narrative and future trajectory, moving beyond a single figure to underlying story shifts.
Industrial giant Caterpillar secures a landmark agreement to supply 2 gigawatts of power generation and storage to the Monarch Compute Campus, positioning itself at the forefront of meeting the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The arrest of BitRiver's founder on tax evasion charges coincides with an insolvency claim filed against the company, compounding pressures from sanctions, energy debts, and internal strife.
Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture, xAI, into SpaceX, creating a unified entity to pursue the audacious goal of deploying a million-satellite constellation that will function as solar-powered data centers in space, addressing the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and AI ventures, creating a private sector titan valued at $1.25 trillion with an ambitious plan to address AI's energy demands by moving data centers into orbit.
As new CEOs take the helm at Target and Walmart, the retailers face divergent paths—one battling slumping sales and investor flight, the other riding a wave of growth fueled by e-commerce and high-income shoppers.
Following robust Q4 2025 results, Hess Midstream (HESM) is capturing investor interest with increased distributions and a leaner capital expenditure outlook. This financial discipline, set against a volatile energy backdrop, has analysts scrutinizing whether the stock's current price fully reflects its future potential.
The benchmark index has been trapped in a tight range for months, gaining a mere 1% since October as a defensive rotation into energy and healthcare pressures tech-heavy portfolios. Analysts warn the prolonged consolidation is creating a 'ticking clock' scenario, setting the stage for a decisive breakout or breakdown.
