Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.
Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble and falling commodity prices. South Korea's Kospi led losses with a sharp 4.6% drop.
A 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein detailed a bold proposal to identify and recover billions in frozen Libyan state assets, with claimed backing from former intelligence operatives, as the country descended into civil war.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth signals the energy giant could significantly ramp up processing of Venezuelan crude at its U.S. refineries, following a pivotal Treasury Department license that eases trade restrictions with Caracas.
As crude prices spike on Middle East tensions, fears of reignited inflation and subsequent Fed action cast a shadow over risk assets, with Bitcoin failing to capitalize on its perceived 'safe-haven' narrative.
Drivers across the Southeast are feeling the pinch as average pump prices in the Lower Atlantic region rose to $2.75 per gallon this week, continuing an upward trend that analysts link to seasonal demand and refinery adjustments.
The all-stock deal creates one of the nation's largest independent oil and gas producers, headquartered in Houston, with combined assets poised to reshape the competitive landscape of the shale sector.
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has added another 855 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, a $75.3 million acquisition that solidifies its position as the world's largest public holder of the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility.
QatarEnergy awards McDermott a pivotal contract to plan the removal of 27 aging offshore platforms, marking the nation's first major step in responsibly retiring legacy oil and gas infrastructure.
The medtech giant inaugurates a Centre of Excellence in Swords, aiming to accelerate development of its Atellica diagnostic systems and bolster Ireland's life sciences sector amid strategic corporate shifts.
Tyson Foods Inc. surpassed quarterly profit expectations, driven by resilient consumer demand for chicken. This strength helped offset significant challenges in its beef division, where historic herd shortages and soaring costs have reshaped the meat industry's landscape.
A syndicate led by JPMorgan and Wells Fargo is preparing a multi-billion dollar high-yield bond and loan issuance to finance the landmark private equity acquisition of Bubble Wrap maker Sealed Air, with bond yields expected to attract investor interest in the 7% range.
U.S. stock futures retreated Monday as investors parsed a mixed bag of global manufacturing data, raising fresh questions about the durability of corporate earnings against a backdrop of cooling factory activity in key European economies.
Chevron's fourth-quarter profit fell 12.5% year-over-year, pressured by lower oil prices, but the energy giant highlighted robust operational cash flow, record production levels following its Hess acquisition, and significant progress in its long-term strategic projects.
Fueled by a wave of blockbuster transactions and renewed executive optimism, the global mergers and acquisitions landscape is heating up for a robust 2026. Major consulting firms report a significant shift in sentiment, with U.S. CEOs leading the charge in pursuing strategic deals despite lingering market uncertainties.
Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
The healthcare behemoth's robust 2025 results and 2026 guidance signal a landmark year ahead, as it navigates patent expirations and pricing pressures while maintaining its coveted dividend king status.
In a dramatic market reversal, Bitcoin demonstrates resilience while gold and silver experience historic single-day declines, triggered by shifting interest rate expectations following a surprise Federal Reserve chair nomination.
The global professional services giant reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 8.7% to $6.60 billion. Strategic investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence are credited for driving growth despite headwinds in insurance pricing.
After selling her fitness platform Sweat for $400 million, entrepreneur Kayla Itsines reveals her most reliable cash flow comes from an unexpected asset: a petrol station. The self-made millionaire advocates for diversification beyond the digital realm.
