The quiet maneuvering between Carlyle Group, Russia's Lukoil, and the UAE reveals a fundamental shift in global energy finance. As Western sanctions redraw the map, a new playbook is emerging—one where assets are restructured, risks are repackaged, and geopolitical neutrality becomes a tradable commodity.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) has announced that President Thomas P. Tulaney will retire in April 2026. CEO Gerard A. Chambi is expected to assume the president role, with Tulaney transitioning to a senior advisory position to ensure continuity.
The latest partial government shutdown has forced a delay in the highly anticipated January employment data, marking a recurring disruption to the nation's economic indicators and leaving markets and policymakers in the dark.
January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.
Porsche's planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman models face potential cancellation as the automaker grapples with development challenges and a shifting financial landscape, according to insiders.
Atlanta ranks ninth nationally as a favorable market for homebuyers, driven by increased inventory and moderating prices, according to new Realtor.com data. The trend highlights a broader shift toward buyer leverage across Sun Belt metros.
Conagra Brands launches Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a high-protein frozen line using a novel steaming method, signaling a strategic push into convenience-focused breakfast and testing investor appetite for its turnaround narrative.
Despite near-term headwinds in the electric vehicle sector, Rivian and BYD are positioning themselves for the next growth cycle through strategic pivots and vertical integration.
While quantum computing startups capture headlines, IBM's decades-long investment and recent Nighthawk processor breakthrough are drawing serious capital from institutional investors, signaling enduring dominance in the enterprise quantum race.
The Detroit automaker has held preliminary talks with Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers about potential joint ventures to build electric vehicles in the United States, a move already drawing sharp criticism from Washington lawmakers.
In a major move for industry accountability, BetMGM announces a zero-tolerance policy allowing it to suspend users for harassing athletes, coaches, or team personnel, as sports betting-related abuse incidents rise.
Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) has announced a definitive agreement to merge with Northfield Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $597 million. The deal, slated to close in early Q3 2026, coincides with Columbia's planned "second-step" conversion to a fully public company, a move executives say will unlock value and create a leading regional bank in the New Jersey-New York metro area.
Investment firm Hussman Strategic Advisors has significantly increased its stake in Etsy, signaling strong conviction in the e-commerce platform's recovery strategy and growth potential, particularly from its Depop subsidiary.
Hong Kong-listed construction firm Affluent Foundation Holdings (SEHK:1757) has unveiled plans to enter the regulated financial services sector, sending its shares on a meteoric rise. As the stock trades at a significant premium, analysts question whether the market is pricing in future success or overlooking execution risks.
For recipients hit with a sudden overpayment notice, a formal request to reduce the withholding rate can provide crucial financial breathing room.
The U.S. manufacturing sector snapped a year-long contraction in January, with the PMI surging to its highest level since early 2022. A sharp rebound in new orders and production fueled the expansion, though concerns over future tariff policies and a still-sluggish jobs market temper the optimism.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to restructure New York City's Gifted and Talented program has ignited a fierce debate, with critics warning it could disproportionately harm high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.
A luxury car sale took an unexpected turn when a buyer casually wired a quarter-million dollars, revealing an unconventional fortune built not on Wall Street, but on trading cards. The incident highlights the blurring lines between niche hobbies and serious wealth generation.
Primrose Candy Co., an Illinois-based confectioner with roots stretching back to the Great Depression, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing mounting debts, rising costs, and shifting consumer tastes that have eroded its once-stable business.
