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.
Piper Sandler raises its price target on Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) following an investor meeting, citing potential from recent changes to its digital loyalty platform. The company also appointed a new marketing-focused director as it eyes U.S. expansion.
Goldman Sachs and Baird reaffirm positive ratings on automotive technology supplier Visteon (VC), seeing significant upside potential even after modestly lowering price targets, driven by favorable sector outlook and growth in digital cockpit solutions.
Kevin Warsh, a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, has historically framed Bitcoin not as a threat but as a crucial policy signal. His past comments labeling it 'the new gold' for younger investors stand in stark contrast to the cryptocurrency's recent 3% decline, highlighting the volatile intersection of regulatory sentiment and digital asset markets.
As key financial and digital asset leaders convene in Washington, Coinbase's Head of Global Research expresses strong confidence that the long-stalled CLARITY Act will finally pass this year, citing growing bipartisan support and institutional pressure.
The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.
Disney CEO Bob Iger suggests the company's $70 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox looks prescient in light of the current multi-billion dollar battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery assets, highlighting the enduring value of intellectual property in the streaming era.
As speculative interest returns to the crypto markets, a handful of meme tokens are capturing attention with significant price movements and growing communities. Here’s a look at three assets showing notable activity in early February.
Digital asset markets stabilized Monday following a sharp, liquidity-starved selloff that erased nearly $290 billion in total value over the weekend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum finding firmer footing after testing key support levels.
The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.
As BlackRock expands access to private assets for wealthy clients through a new partnership, a significant markdown in one of its private credit portfolios and a new executive incentive plan are drawing investor attention to the risks and opacity inherent in the booming alternatives space.
A pervasive culture of silence around estate planning is setting the stage for confusion and conflict as trillions in assets prepare to change hands. Experts warn that avoiding 'the talk' is a disservice to both generations.
The fast-growing sunscreen brand Supergoop has named former Peloton marketing chief Lauren Weinberg as its new CMO, tasking her with expanding the brand's cultural footprint and driving growth across digital and product innovation.
As Hot Chili Ltd (ASX:HCH) advances its La Verde copper-gold project and completes a A$40.1 million capital raise, investors are weighing its recent stellar share price performance against a valuation that remains at a discount to sector peers. The company's momentum highlights both the potential of its Chilean assets and the persistent risks of early-stage resource development.
BeOne Medicines extends its collaboration with quantitative systems pharmacology firm InSysBio, aiming to optimize clinical trial dosing and mitigate cytokine release syndrome risks across its broad portfolio of 15 novel oncology assets.
VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.
Apollo Global Management is deploying billions into AI data center infrastructure and European logistics real estate, underscoring a strategic shift towards hard assets tied to technological transformation and supply chain resilience.
As financial institutions grapple with aging core systems like Gen, experts warn that deferring modernization in hopes of a future AI fix is compounding costs, risks, and missed opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The probate process can drain an estate's assets and burden heirs for years. Financial and legal experts outline practical steps families can take now to ensure a smoother transfer of wealth.
