Weekly unemployment filings in New York state rose last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.
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.
A social media poll by billionaire Mark Cuban reveals a near-even split on which part of U.S. health insurance is more financially painful—premiums or deductibles. The results, and the outpouring of personal stories in the replies, underscore a system many describe as forcing impossible choices amid relentlessly rising costs.
While public attention focuses on flashy AI applications, Baseten is building the critical infrastructure beneath them. Its explosive growth and backing from investors like Nvidia signal its pivotal role in the AI economy's next phase.
Charter Communications reversed a year-long decline in its pay-TV business, adding 44,000 video subscribers in Q4. The unexpected turnaround, driven by simplified pricing and bundled streaming, offers a rare bright spot for a sector grappling with soaring costs and cord-cutting.
Despite significant institutional purchases and regulatory progress, Bitcoin continues to drift lower, leading analysts and investors to question what price level will finally stem the tide.
A UK tribunal has allowed a massive lawsuit accusing Valve of anti-competitive practices to proceed, drawing vocal support from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who calls Steam the last major platform clinging to restrictive payment rules.
The collapse of Big Rock Sports, a major behind-the-scenes distributor for hunting and fishing retailers, marks another casualty in the sporting goods sector's struggle against e-commerce dominance and shifting consumer habits.
A new report reveals a staggering 67% of purchased sales software features go unused, spotlighting a critical disconnect between tech spending and revenue impact. As IT budgets swell, C-suite leaders are urged to shift from measuring adoption to calculating true dollar-for-dollar returns.
A growing financial strategy known as 'soft switching'—opening new bank accounts without closing old ones—is gaining traction. Experts say it can unlock higher yields, better features, and greater flexibility, but requires careful management to avoid pitfalls.
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.
Canadian National Railway announced the retirement of veteran investor relations executive Stacy Alderson, capping a 30-year career. Vice President of Engineering Jamie Lockwood will assume the expanded role of VP, Investor Relations and Special Projects, as the railway giant navigates a strategic transition.
A new Morgan Stanley report indicates Amazon is in early discussions with select shippers about its planned Less-Than-Truckload service, set to launch this summer, posing a potential long-term challenge to established carriers.
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.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with Wall Street ties, to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. His confirmation faces scrutiny amid questions over monetary policy direction and the central bank's political independence.
Elon Musk is reportedly in discussions to merge his aerospace giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, aiming to create an integrated powerhouse for deploying AI data centers in orbit, powered by space solar energy.
The parent company of the Twin Peaks 'breastaurant' chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, raising questions about the future of its 16 Florida locations, including a Jacksonville restaurant that opened in 2023. The chain plans to remain operational during restructuring.
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.
Congress has approved $23 billion in initial funding for the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative, yet the absence of a detailed spending blueprint from the Pentagon is stalling progress and clouding investment prospects for 2026.
