Advanced talks between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy could culminate in one of the largest shale oil deals on record, signaling a new wave of consolidation as producers seek scale and efficiency amid market volatility.
ExxonMobil reported a 14% year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter net profit, pressured by lower crude prices and chemical margins. Despite the quarterly drop, the energy giant highlighted record production levels, robust cash flow, and continued heavy returns to shareholders as evidence of its strengthened operational foundation.
The United States and Guatemala have formally signed a reciprocal trade agreement designed to dismantle barriers for American exporters and deepen economic integration in the region, officials announced Friday.
Air Products and Chemicals reported a 10% rise in adjusted EPS for its fiscal first quarter, driven by strategic pricing and productivity gains. While management affirmed full-year guidance, they highlighted persistent challenges in the helium market and a cautious approach to major clean energy investments.
The UN atomic watchdog's board convened an extraordinary meeting amid heightened alarm over the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities following sustained attacks on the country's energy infrastructure, with the agency's chief warning of the world's gravest nuclear risk.
Amid a volatile market chasing tech momentum, one investment firm is placing a significant bet on the steady, regulated growth of diversified energy provider Chesapeake Utilities, highlighting a strategic shift towards tangible infrastructure assets.
The new campus in McBee, SC, aims to bolster North American supply chains for critical minerals, starting with a 2,000-ton annual processing capacity for magnet scrap.
In a strategic overhaul, International Paper announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies focused on North America and EMEA markets, marking the next phase of its multi-year transformation.
As regional tensions weigh on major Gulf indices, a closer look reveals resilient investment opportunities among smaller, financially sound companies. From energy giants to niche manufacturers, these picks highlight value where many fear to tread.
Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has finalized its acquisition of artificial intelligence firm xAI, announcing a controversial long-term strategy to develop space-based AI data centers powered by solar energy, citing insurmountable earthly constraints on power and cooling.
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.
With its trust fund projected to be depleted by 2032, the Social Security program faces a pivotal moment. Congress must enact reforms within the next seven years to prevent automatic, across-the-board benefit reductions for millions of Americans.
Investor and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his weight behind a proposed national child investment account policy, framing it as a bipartisan solution to America's widespread financial illiteracy and a foundational tool for building generational wealth.
With interest rate cuts on the horizon, America's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton, is positioned to capitalize on pent-up demand from millennials and a potential housing market recovery, presenting a compelling value case for patient investors.
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.
A series of fabricated images purporting to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his mother with Jeffrey Epstein and other prominent figures spread across social media this week, highlighting the escalating challenge of AI-driven political disinformation.
A new national survey reveals a significant majority of American voters believe the rollout of artificial intelligence is happening too rapidly, coupled with profound doubts about federal regulators' capacity to oversee the technology effectively.
