Venezuela enacts its most significant oil reform in nearly 50 years, dismantling core socialist tenets to attract foreign capital. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and whether it offers enough to lure back wary investors.
Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as its Q4 earnings and bullish 2026 guidance surpassed analyst forecasts, signaling a powerful acceleration in its AI software business and vindicating CEO Alex Karp's long-term strategy.
Shares of the satellite broadband company surged last month, fueled by a key U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract and progress on its satellite constellation launch schedule, despite emerging competition.
Palantir Technologies shatters expectations with Q4 results, reporting a 70% revenue surge and forecasting continued robust growth, as its AI platform becomes a central driver for U.S. commercial business.
National average gasoline prices showed minimal movement in the week ending February 2, 2026, hovering near $2.88 per gallon. However, the gap between the most and least expensive markets exceeds $2.65, highlighting ongoing regional volatility despite overall price stability.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered the immediate deployment of body-worn cameras to all DHS personnel in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide. The move follows intense criticism over enforcement tactics and fatal shootings involving immigration agents.
The data analytics firm's fourth-quarter results showcase a decisive shift, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring 137% and profitability silencing long-time skeptics, even as its premium valuation demands sustained execution.
A private survey reveals China's manufacturing sector gained momentum in January, fueled by pre-holiday production and stronger export orders. However, analysts caution that underlying structural imbalances and uneven regional growth continue to challenge the economic outlook.
The Trump administration unveiled plans for a strategic reserve of critical minerals, sparking a rally in domestic mining stocks and intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on China.
A new legislative effort seeks to transform California's insurer of last resort into a comprehensive provider, potentially ending the need for hundreds of thousands of homeowners to juggle multiple policies amid the state's ongoing insurance crisis.
SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.
Terrestrial Energy has entered into an Other Transaction Authority agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for Project TEFLA, a pivotal initiative to demonstrate and integrate its proprietary IMSR Fuel Salt production into the domestic nuclear supply chain.
A new Treasury Department assessment paints a picture of an economy entering the new year with sustained momentum, driven by business investment and consumer spending, while key inflation metrics show continued moderation.
Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with prices in New York hitting a 2.5-month low and London white sugar touching a five-year trough, pressured by forecasts of abundant global supplies from top producers Brazil, India, and Thailand.
Weekend protests in Turin descended into severe violence, with anarchist and far-left groups clashing with police, resulting in over 100 officer injuries. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the "attempted murder" and promised a firm state response.
The latest release of court documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has intensified scrutiny on the British establishment, implicating a disgraced royal, a former duchess, and a senior Labour figure in the financier's orbit.
York Space Systems (YSS) launched onto the public market with a strong first-day pop, capitalizing on defense spending trends and a push for scalable satellite manufacturing. Yet, its path is fraught with competition and the financial growing pains typical of a capital-intensive industry.
Despite a star-studded client list and explosive revenue growth, IonQ's towering valuation and the nascent state of quantum computing signal significant risk for investors eyeing the recent sell-off.
In a recent podcast appearance, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned the official conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody, advocating for a more thorough investigation despite recent FBI affirmations.
In a stark New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces an 'epochal break' in global order and must urgently strengthen its strategic autonomy, economic competitiveness, and defense capabilities to navigate rising geopolitical tensions.
