Midcaps and Defense Stocks Surge Following Conservative Trends
European equities were steady on Monday morning after Germany’s parliamentary elections yielded a result in line with polling, paving the way for a centrist coalition between the conservative victors and Social Democrats. Ahead of Sunday, markets had braced for risky scenarios including a stronger-than-expected showing of the far-right Alternative for Germany or an outcome enabling […]
DBS Recognized as the World’s Leading Bank for Sustainable Finance by Global Finance
DBS NAMED WORLD’S BEST BANK FOR SUSTAINABLE FINANCE BY GLOBAL FINANCE Recognised for leadership in sustainable finance, including innovative solutions that accelerate Asia’s transition agenda, drive cross-border impact, and empower corporates and SMEs *** SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DBS today announced that it has been named World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance by […]
Global Exploration Budgets Decline as Junior Firms Tighten Their Belts: S&P
Mining exploration. CREDIT: Adobe Stock. Global nonferrous exploration spending declined for the second straight year due to financing challenges for junior miners, S&P Global said. Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate Exploration Strategies 2024 report, released Friday, shows. The decline raises concerns over the industry’s capacity to discover new deposits when demand […]
Bennet Prepares for Showdown on Public Lands, Oil and Gas Drilling, Mining, and Workforce Cuts in DOGE
Bennet braces for battle over public lands, oil and gas drilling, mining, DOGE cuts of workers The Thompson Divide area near Carbondale is a flashpoint for the debate over how Colorado’s public lands should be used (Thompson Divide Coalition). Colorado’s senior U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, says he’s “selecting his battles” when weighing Republican President Donald […]
Poll Reveals Majority of Voters in Eight Western States Favor Conservation Over Oil and Gas Drilling on Public Lands
Most Voters in Eight Western States Support Conservation Over Oil and Gas Drilling on Public Lands: Poll People ride their bikes near Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming on Aug. 9, 2024. George Frey / Getty Images In the newest edition of Colorado College’s Conservation in the West Poll, nearly three-quarters — 72 […]
Minor Adjustments, Major Impact: Could Soft Metal Textures Revolutionize Batteries?
Small Tweaks for Big Changes – Are Soft Metal Textures a Battery Breakthrough? The Rise of Next-Generation Battery Technology: Innovations Fueling the Electric Future Batteries have become essential components in our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems. As the demand for more efficient energy storage solutions continues […]
As Earnings Approaches, Is Nvidia Stock a Buy or a Sell?
Nvidia NVDA is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 26. Here’s Morningstar’s take on what to look for in Nvidia’s earnings and stock. Earnings Release Date Wednesday, Feb. 26, after the close of trading What to Watch for in Nvidia’s Q4 Earnings All eyes remain on the data center business: Nvidia has […]
Federal Election Commission Closes Case on Ted Cruz Over Alleged Campaign Finance Law Violation
Federal Election Commission dismisses complaint that Ted Cruz violated campaign finance law article US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on February 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON – The […]
Apex International Energy Sold to United Energy
Sale Of Apex International Energy To United Energy Specialist private equity firm Bluewater announced the signing of an agreement to sell Houston-headquartered Apex International Energy (a leading independent player in oil and gas exploration and production in the prolific Egyptian upstream market) to United Energy (MENA) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based United […]
Umicore Faces Criticism Over Capital Expenditure
Umicore draws capex flak During a recent quarterly results call, Chetan Udeshi, an analyst at JP Morgan, delivered a candid assessment of Umicore’s battery materials division, stating, “Your EBITDA in this business is zero. Last year was zero.” This straightforward critique underscores the ongoing challenges facing Umicore in a sector crucial to the global shift […]