Retailers report modest gains for April Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. More
Keystone XL pipeline to be delayed TransCanada Corp. says the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline will be in service months later than expected and cost more than its current $5.3 billion price-tag as it continues to await U.S. government approval. TransCanada had been sticking to its late 2014 or early 2015 start-up target, but the regulatory process has dragged on. More
Drivers benefit as oil prices drop sharply A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to motorists and business owners and a positive development for the economy. More
Nigeria tycoon 'plans $8bn refinery' Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, says he aims to invest up to $8bn in a major new oil refinery that would double Nigeria's current oil output. More
US natural gas prices jump 9pc as winter storms boost heating demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures soared 9% in volatile trade on Monday as winter storms battered the eastern half of the country, causing output to decline as some oil and gas wells and pipes start to ... 01/6/2025 - 11:55 am | View Link
Jump in benchmark diesel price biggest since June The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail price climbed 5.8 cents a gallon to $3.561. It was the highest increase since a more than 7-cents-a-gallon rise on June ... 01/6/2025 - 10:19 am | View Link
Spartan Delta: Booming Natural Gas Prices Are Huge For Condensate Development Discover how the recovery in natural gas prices and upcoming LNG facilities will boost Spartan Delta's revenue and cash flow potential. 01/5/2025 - 9:18 am | View Link
Energy costs: Offices face some of the biggest rises in bills this winter Office businesses are among the industries most affected by rising electricity and gas costs, with the average business set to see monthly bills increase by over £580 according to new research. The ... 01/2/2025 - 8:50 pm | View Link
Gold Posts Biggest Jump in Nearly Two Weeks Front-month gold futures closed 1.1% higher at $2,658.90 an ounce, the largest uptick in nearly two weeks, and the highest close in three weeks. 01/2/2025 - 6:33 am | View Link
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview with Bloomberg that he will do everything he can to help President-elect Donald Trump's administration succeed. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images; Rebecca Noble via Getty ImagesJensen Huang says he would be "delighted" to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The Nvidia CEO said he has yet to receive an invitation.
Bridgewater Associates is cutting 7% of its staffJemal Countess/Getty Images for Global CitizenBridgewater Associates cut 7% of staff, or about 90 people. The hedge fund, which manages $172 billion, is known for its radical transparency and high turnover. The company last laid off people in 2023 to cut costs and free up resourcesBridgewater Associates cut 7% of its staff on Monday in an effort to stay lean, a person familiar with the matter told Business Insider.
Aliyev hosted Putin in August for a two-day visit, where they chatted in Aliyev's home. Relations have grown significantly more tense with the deadly Christmas Day crash, which Azerbaijan says was caused by Russian air defenses. Contributor/Getty ImagesThe deadly Azerbaijani plane crash on Christmas Day is souring Russia's attempt to keep Baku close.
Mark Zuckerberg was seen wearing a Greubel Forsey 'Hand Made 1' on his left wrist (not pictured) while announcing the end of the Meta's US fact-checking partnerships on Tuesday. Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMark Zuckerberg wore a Greubel Forsey "Hand Made 1" in a Facebook video he posted on Tuesday.
Chelsea Handler isn't afraid of growing older. Lionel Hahn/Getty ImagesChelsea Handler, who turns 50 on February 25, isn't afraid of growing older."My life is exactly what I hoped it would be — it's more than I hoped it would be," she told Parade. The comedian says she hopes to try different things in the coming year, such as pursuing acting.
Activision Blizzard, owned by Microsoft, is the video game maker behind popular franchises like Call of Duty. AP Photo/Jae C. HongMicrosoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, making it the third-largest gaming company. Activision Blizzard had some 10,000 employees as of 2022, but Microsoft has enacted mass layoffs. Here's the history of the company behind iconic games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.