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.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
Africa's largest conglomerate secures a strategic gas supply agreement with Nigeria's state oil firm, a key move supporting national ambitions to leverage vast gas reserves for industrial growth and investment.
As the aviation industry gathers in Singapore, leaders confront persistent supply chain disruptions and shifting trade winds, even as they chart a course for sustainable growth in the world's fastest-growing travel market.
Crude oil futures surrendered early gains to close lower Friday, as de-escalating rhetoric from Washington over Iran and a stronger dollar offset ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
Apple shares edged higher following a robust Q1 earnings report headlined by record iPhone revenue, yet the muted gains reflect Wall Street's growing focus on looming supply constraints and the company's strategic pivot to artificial intelligence.
As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit below analyst forecasts, citing a lack of severe winter weather and softer consumer demand for discretionary goods. The rural lifestyle retailer remains focused on long-term strategic investments amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
Crude oil and gasoline prices advanced on Friday, supported by persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and ongoing supply constraints, though gains were tempered by a stronger dollar and diplomatic signals.
Apple's Q1 earnings showcased blockbuster iPhone revenue of $85.3 billion, yet investor caution prevails amid persistent supply chain constraints and mounting cost pressures that threaten near-term profitability.
Intel's latest earnings reveal persistent supply challenges in the AI chip race, while Nvidia's strategic control over production capacity cements its long-term dominance, analysts say.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights supply constraints as the primary force behind Western Digital's stock surge, even as analysts raise price targets. The commentary links the storage maker's fortunes to broader semiconductor and AI trends.
KLA Corporation reports robust fiscal 2025 results driven by AI demand, but warns of supply constraints and geopolitical factors tempering near-term growth, with a significant acceleration projected for late 2026 and 2027.
Apple's fiscal first-quarter earnings shattered expectations with $143.8 billion in revenue, fueled by unprecedented demand for the iPhone 17 in Greater China. While services hit new highs, the company flags memory cost pressures and supply constraints for the coming quarter.
A new lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and safety cover-ups, coupled with ongoing supply shortages, challenges the coffee giant's operational resilience and brand trust as its new CEO executes a critical recovery plan.
Digital Realty Trust makes a strategic entry into Malaysia with the acquisition of the TelcoHub 1 data center and secures a critical $373 million supply agreement with Schneider Electric, positioning itself to capture surging demand for AI-ready infrastructure in the region.
An unprecedented potato harvest in Germany has led to a wave of grassroots initiatives, with farmers distributing millions of surplus potatoes for free in Berlin, sparking community spirit and a debate on food waste and market impacts.
Apple's acquisition of Israeli AI audio startup Q.ai signals a deeper push into biometric wearables, as the tech giant reportedly reshuffles its 2026 roadmap to prioritize premium iPhones—including a long-rumored foldable model—while navigating ongoing component shortages.
FreightTech innovator GenLogs has closed a $60 million Series B round led by Battery Ventures. The startup, founded by a former CIA officer, leverages a vast sensor network and AI to bring unprecedented visibility and security to the fragmented trucking industry.
German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of orchestrating a vast procurement network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of goods to Russian defense companies, in direct violation of EU sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine.
