USA Rare Earth secures a landmark $1.6 billion in federal loans and equity, coupled with a $1.5 billion private placement, to build a domestic supply chain from Texas mines to Oklahoma magnets, reducing reliance on China for critical defense and green tech components.
Shares of Verizon Communications surged nearly 12% on Friday, marking their third consecutive day of gains, after the telecom giant posted solid annual results and unveiled aggressive growth targets for its core wireless and broadband businesses.
Subsea 7 secures a significant contract from Shell for the Kaikias Waterflood project, reinforcing its position in complex deepwater engineering and extending its project visibility in the US Gulf of Mexico.
An analysis of Mooreast Holdings' financial metrics reveals a worrying trend of declining returns on capital employed, despite growth in its asset base. The company's performance lags behind its own historical figures, prompting a closer look from the market.
Facing softer demand and tariff volatility, Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported steady 2025 sales of $2.1B but saw margins contract. Leadership emphasized cost discipline and safety while detailing a series of expansion projects poised to drive a meaningful rebound in the coming year.
Despite political pressure and vast reserves, U.S. oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron are taking a cautious stance on new spending in Venezuela, demanding legal stability and fiscal reforms before committing fresh capital, even as they signal long-term interest.
As the Super Bowl kicks off in California—a state without legal sports betting—federally regulated prediction markets are positioned to siphon off a significant portion of wagering activity, potentially reaching record trading volumes this year.
Chevron reported robust fourth-quarter results, emphasizing record global production, major project startups, and increased shareholder returns. Executives detailed progress in the Permian Basin, Gulf of Mexico, and international ventures while outlining a confident outlook for 2026.
Amid a sharp drop in annual profits, Chevron and Exxon Mobil chart starkly different courses on Venezuela's oil potential, highlighting the industry's split response to geopolitical risk and economic uncertainty.
Following a turbulent 2025, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan anticipates a period of consolidation for Bitcoin, driven by growing institutional adoption and nascent central bank interest, which he believes lays the groundwork for an unprecedented long-term valuation.
While the small-cap index is famed for its hidden gems, some constituents face headwinds that make them less compelling for growth-focused portfolios. Here's a look at three companies analysts are currently avoiding.
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
While Booz Allen Hamilton's Q4 revenue fell short of expectations, robust profitability and a strategic shift toward outcome-based contracts in high-demand sectors like cybersecurity spurred investor optimism. Analysts pressed management on the sustainability of this model and the path forward in a complex funding environment.
Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) posted a mixed fourth quarter, with revenue falling short of expectations but adjusted earnings soaring past estimates. The company credits its disciplined operational focus and expanding product portfolio for the profit strength, even as it navigates a softer top-line environment.
France's maritime authority reports rescuing over 6,000 migrants from the English Channel last year, with at least 25 fatalities. Despite the peril, crossings persist at high volume, fueled by increasingly overcrowded boats and evolving smuggling methods.
Salesforce secures a potential 10-year, $5.6 billion IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army, a strategic win for its national security unit. Yet, analysts caution the headline figure is a ceiling, not a guarantee, with real value hinging on future task orders and AI integration.
Chevron capped off a year of strategic execution with record global production and industry-leading free cash flow growth, while outlining ambitious expansion plans from the Caspian to the Caribbean.
Three years after securing $1.3 billion in state incentives, Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors' planned electric vehicle factory faces mounting public costs amid wetland mitigation and inflation, raising questions about risk allocation.
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
