Facing one of the longest downturns in industry history, LyondellBasell reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.62 per share, outlining a disciplined strategy focused on cash conservation, portfolio optimization in Europe, and a pivot towards circular and low-carbon solutions to emerge stronger from the cycle.
Gold and silver futures plummeted Friday, erasing recent gains in a dramatic reversal. The sharp decline coincided with broader market jitters and followed warnings that the metals' explosive rally had entered unsustainable territory.
With Bitcoin consolidating below $90,000, a significant retreat from its October highs, investors are weighing whether this is a strategic entry point or a warning sign. We examine the competing narratives shaping the market's next move.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
After a punishing year of underperformance and operational setbacks, Baxter International faces a skeptical analyst community. While some see deep value, the consensus remains firmly on hold as the company navigates product challenges and revised guidance.
Pharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly will build a new manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, marking the largest life sciences investment in Pennsylvania history and bolstering U.S. production of next-generation weight-loss drugs.
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem argues the current interest rate stance is appropriate, signaling a pause in the central bank's easing cycle unless the labor market weakens or inflation drops unexpectedly.
While retirement planning often focuses on savings, a critical financial metric—net worth—reveals a more precarious reality for many households. We examine the causes and consequences of negative net worth, offering actionable steps to build a stronger financial foundation.
The drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew debuts a monthly rotating menu of featured beverages, starting with five options for February including a new Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cold Brew, as it leverages its strong rewards membership to boost visit frequency.
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will see their February payments arrive on schedule, with amounts reflecting this year's cost-of-living adjustment. Here is the complete calendar and key details.
The potential nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has sent ripples through financial markets, spotlighting his complex history with cryptocurrency—from early-stage investor to critic of Bitcoin as money, and now a proponent of a U.S. digital dollar.
In a significant diplomatic move, Lebanon's Cabinet has approved an agreement to repatriate hundreds of Syrian prisoners, addressing a major point of contention as the two nations navigate a new political reality following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
Shares of Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) have surged over 35% in three months, reigniting a fierce debate among analysts over whether the stock is overvalued or still trading at a deep discount to its future cash flows.
The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci 5 robotic system for select complex cardiac procedures, a move that could reshape the landscape of minimally invasive heart surgery and open a significant new market for the industry leader.
The commencement of sea trials for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy coincides with the 140th anniversary of its builder, Newport News Shipbuilding, underscoring Huntington Ingalls Industries' entrenched role in U.S. naval defense and its long-term investment profile.
A patent lawsuit filed by Solos Technology against Meta Platforms, Oakley, and EssilorLuxottica targets core smart glasses technology, posing significant risks to Meta's wearables strategy and valuation.
Paramount Skydance has appointed seasoned Capitol Hill and private sector strategist Ted Lehman as its top U.S. policy executive, a move signaling an intensified government relations focus as the media giant navigates a complex merger landscape and regulatory battles.
Axon Enterprise stock fell sharply this week, caught in a sector-wide downturn for software stocks driven by AI disruption fears and valuation concerns, despite a lack of company-specific negative news.
ExxonMobil and Chevron signal that significant investment in Venezuela's vast oil reserves hinges on clearer legal and fiscal stability, despite recent political changes and White House pressure.
After soaring to unprecedented highs, copper prices have begun to retreat. Goldman Sachs forecasts a more significant market adjustment by mid-2026, driven by potential U.S. tariff policies and a disconnect from fundamental demand.
