Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating European markets and rising inflation concerns, France’s CAC 40 Index recently experienced a notable decline. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership in France may offer unique stability and commitment, as insiders’ substantial equity stakes often align their interests closely with those of shareholders. Top 10 Growth […]
various Costco liquor bottles – Static Media / Shutterstock Costco has carved a niche as a one-stop-shop for quality affordable products, thanks largely to its in-house Kirkland Signature brand. Considered a better alternative to popular household names by many consumers, Kirkland Signature accounted for a quarter of Costco’s total revenue in 2021. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s food and beverage […]
Oil and gas companies in the US have been on a consolidation tear, and industry watchers predict it isn’t over. Last year, crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies increased spending on mergers and acquisitions to $234 billion, the biggest amount adjusted for inflation since 2012, according to data from the Energy Information […]
DENVER (KDVR) — A week of hailstorms brought a sobering reminder of what’s to come for severe weather season. The last storm on Thursday took its toll on homes and their siding, windows and roofs. “We haven’t seen something like this in a number of years,” said Scott Nakayama with North West Roofing. Fierce hail […]
Chinese restaurants are my family’s thing. It’s a very common immigrant story; it was the starter kit for Ronald Reagan’s American dream. Though it’s long gone, I can remember my family’s second restaurant near perfectly: two guardian lion statues with obvious signs of weathering flanked the door, there was a green makeshift cabinet for the […]
A new law in Vermont — the first of its kind in the U.S. — will require fossil fuel companies to pay for a share of the costs of weather disasters fueled by climate change. Republican Gov. Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law on Thursday night without his signature, after it passed in […]
Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather. Republican Gov. Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law without his signature late Thursday, saying he […]
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is approaching the $80 per barrel mark and is likely to remain strong this year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) projects WTI oil to average $83.05 per barrel in 2024, a notable increase from last year’s $77.58. Contributing to the strength of commodity prices are […]
Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), on Dec. 6, 2023. Credit – David Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images Since Lisa Su became CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) a decade ago, the chipmaker’s market value has risen more than a hundredfold, surpassing that of onetime king-of-the-hill Intel. But Su’s biggest […]
By Samuel Shen and Summer Zhen SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese listed companies are rushing to buy back shares and lift dividends as they respond to regulators’ calls that echo reform efforts in Japan and South Korea, driving a welcome rally even if investors doubt that broader governance changes are afoot. China-listed firms announced record […]
Once again, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has surpassed the $80 per barrel threshold and is likely to remain robust this year. According to projections by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”), WTI oil is expected to average $83.05 per barrel in 2024, a notable increase from last year’s $77.58. Contributing […]
Chevron’s Leviathan natural gas platform in the Mediterranean Sea. Analysts expect the company to increase its earnings per share at an annual pace of 7.4% from 2024 through 2026. – Chevron Corp. (Updated with Wednesday’s announcement of ConocoPhillips’ deal to acquire Marathon Oil Corp.) Energy stocks as a group are cheaply priced to expected earnings, […]