In an industry characterized by fluctuating prices and demand dynamics, TotalEnergies, the French oil and gas major, presents a case study of resilience amid challenges. With a reported adjusted net income of $18.3 billion for the year 2024, the company faced a notable decline of 21% compared to $23.2 billion the previous year. This downturn
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The Trump administration’s exploration of shuttering or restructuring the U.S. Department of Education has introduced a wave of concern among the country’s 42 million federal student loan borrowers. With the pressures of $1.6 trillion in outstanding student debt looming large, the potential fate of this vital agency has become a focal point of anxiety for
The landscape of autonomous vehicle technology has always been marked by its rapid changes and tumultuous shifts. The latest seismic event in this sector is General Motors’ (GM) decision to lay off approximately half of its workforce at Cruise, its now-defunct robotaxi business. This article examines the implications of these layoffs, delving into the reasoning
Warren Buffett’s investment strategies are admired globally, often scrutinized for their depth and foresight. Recently, his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, has made headlines by acquiring an increased stake in SiriusXM, now totaling over 35%. The acquisitions, reaching approximately 2.3 million shares for around $54 million, were made through several transactions over a few days, as officially
In January, Ken Griffin’s flagship hedge fund, Citadel, managed to achieve modest returns despite experiencing significant market volatility. According to sources familiar with the hedge fund’s performance, the Wellington fund, which employs a multistrategy approach, recorded a gain of 1.4% for the month. This outcome followed an impressive return of 15.1% in 2023, suggesting a
On Tuesday, Nintendo revealed results for its fiscal third quarter that fell below market expectations, raising concerns about the future trajectory of its flagship console, the Switch. With the results for the quarter ending December 31 coming in with a revenue of 432.92 billion Japanese yen (approximately $2.8 billion), the figure marked a significant shortfall
The recent announcement of tariffs on key trading partners by the Trump administration has ignited extensive discussions among economists regarding their potential impact on the U.S. economy. Effective tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China—have raised significant concerns not only about rising prices for consumers but also about the
The rental market in various regions of the United States is experiencing significant transformations, with fluctuating costs that reflect a mixture of economic dynamics, demographic shifts, and supply-and-demand interactions. As several areas witness rent decline while others grapple with soaring prices, the overall landscape of rental affordability is evolving. One of the primary contributors to
President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese imports—has sent ripples through the U.S. steel industry. There is a prevailing notion that domestic steelmakers stand to gain from these tariffs, as they theoretically make foreign steel pricier. This element of protectionism not only aims to bolster
In recent days, the U.S. stock market has faced significant turmoil, largely influenced by President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. His imposition of tariffs on goods from major trading partners, including Mexico, Canada, and China, has not only sent shockwaves through various industries but also raised alarms about potential long-term repercussions for the global economy.