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Harold Hamm said: ‘President [Javier] Milei is trying to do the right thing’ © Bloomberg US shale oil magnate Harold Hamm is accelerating his overseas expansion, buying more assets in Argentina and unveiling plans to invest up to $200mn a year drilling in the Latin American nation. Hamm told the Financial Times that Continental Resources…

New York  —  The gas pump has emerged as a rare source of relief for Americans drowning in higher prices — and that positive trend is expected to continue in 2026, regardless of the uncertainty in Venezuela. Gas prices are projected to average just $2.97 a gallon nationally this year, according to forecasts from fuel…

In this article US2Y US10Y Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 29, 2025. NYSE U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Monday following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The 10-year Treasury yield fell by more than 3 basis points to 4.155%. The 2-year…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 30, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stocks rose on Monday even after the U.S.’ attack on Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolas Maduro as crude oil prices saw gains and investors bet the action would not…

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One of the helicopters carrying Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrives after they were captured overnight in Venezuela by U.S. forces, at the Westside Heliport in New York City, U.S. January 3, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters LONDON — European stocks preliminarily closed in positive territory on Monday as global markets…

Meta and other Big Tech groups are spending tens of billions of dollars to build or lease hyperscale data centres that may define the next phase of computing © Bloomberg The writer is deputy chief investment officer at Richard Bernstein Advisors Meta’s 40-year bond sale last year was widely seen as a vote of confidence…

Tokyo AP  —  A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp., whose owner Kiyoshi Kimura runs the popular Sushi Zanmai chain….

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Shares in US energy companies have jumped as investors bet that the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will open opportunities to tap the country’s oil reserves. Shares in Chevron opened more than 4% higher, after surging more than 7% in pre-market trading, while other firms, including ConocoPhillips and Exxon also gained. Precious metal…

Trump’s call for US oil companies to revive the industry in Venezuela creates an opportunity, says Ali Moshiri, formerly of Chevron © Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters A former top Chevron executive is raising $2bn for Venezuelan oil projects as investors race to answer Donald Trump’s call to pour “billions of dollars” into the country after the…

The cost to ride the city’s subways and buses increased to $3 on Sunday and many straphangers say they’re already frustrated with the 10-cent increase. “ I’ve been living in New York for going on 50 years now and for all the fare increases, I think the subway service is lackluster at best,” said Tom Nimen,…

A national bakery chain has shuttered all its stores. Best known for its iconic cupcake vending machines, Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed all company-owned locations after 20 years. The closure was announced by former owner Candace Nelson, who founded the company in 2005 and sold to private equity firm KarpReilly LLC in 2023. “Even though I…

With rapid advances in artificial intelligence, computer scientists and engineers are making progress in developing robots that look and act like humans. A global race is underway to develop humanoid robots for widespread use.  Boston Dynamics has established itself as a frontrunner in the field. With support from South Korean carmaker Hyundai, which owns an…

TOKYO (AP) — A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp., whose owner Kiyoshi Kimura runs the popular Sushi Zanmai chain….

In brief U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro, framing the action as a law-enforcement operation. Oil fell as markets priced in higher supply, while Chevron shares jumped 11%. Crypto is expected to play a larger role in payments and settlement in Venezuela as sanctions disrupt traditional channels, Decrypt was told. The U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President,…

This rare glimpse inside Mark Zuckerberg’s home offers a compelling lesson in warm minimalism and the power of color restraint. Rather than leaning into the stark, tech-driven aesthetic often associated with Silicon Valley, the space demonstrates how a carefully considered neutral palette can create depth, softness, and understated elegance. The result is a minimalist living…

With yields of 4.5% and 6.8%, these two energy industry giants are both reliable income stocks and well-positioned businesses. You probably don’t think about it, but oil and natural gas are all around you. They are used at the gas station down the street, by the utility that provides your electricity, and in the products…

As the artificial intelligence trade continues to push the stock market to new highs, investors are increasingly asking if we’re living through another financial bubble that’s destined to burst.  The answer isn’t so simple, at least according to history. The S&P 500 Index jumped 16% in 2025, with AI winners Nvidia Corp., Alphabet Inc., Broadcom…

The skyline of Tokyo city, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets began the first full trading week of 2026 on a stronger note after the U.S. said it had attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. Oil prices edged lower as markets weighed the potential impact of geopolitical…

POCATELLO – A brand new housing development with a unique design has units available for rent – but how long they’ll stay available is anyone’s guess. The construction of Steel Hollow Cottage Community, a housing development on a previously vacant lot on Jefferson Avenue, is nearing completion. The developers aim to have all 16 units…

There’s a lot of grey area surrounding UnitedHealth’s business right now. UnitedHealth Group (UNH +1.67%) has long been one of the premier health insurance companies in the United States, but it and its stock are not unfamiliar with controversy or volatility. It’s been a rough year so far for UnitedHealth’s stock. Through Dec. 30, the…

Volkswagen has revamped the interior design for its upcoming affordable EV lineup, adding more physical buttons, an updated infotainment system, and a few extras. Volkswagen ID. Polo debuts with all-new EV interior The new interior will debut in the upcoming ID. Polo, the first of four new entry-level electric vehicles. After Volkswagen offered a glimpse…

In 2021, 60 Minutes visited the offices of robotics company Boston Dynamics and met an early model of its humanoid robot, Atlas.  It could run, jump and maintain its balance when pushed. But it was bulky, with stiff, mechanical movements.  Now, Atlas can cartwheel, dance, run with human-like fluidity, twist its arms, head and torso…

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Medicare Advantage Plans can sometimes provide broader coverage than traditional Medicare. However, some changes were made in 2026 that will restrict certain services Advantage Plans have been able to cover for years. Here’s why the changes are happening, along with a list of things that can no longer be covered. Image source: Getty Images. Why…

Grief quickly turned into conflict after a man found himself at the center of an inheritance fight he did not create. Mike, a caller from Orange County, California, told “The Ramsey Show” that demands from his biological family surfaced days after his uncle’s death, despite a written will and trust that left them nothing. He…

In the medium to long term, these three dividend stocks could provide juicy payouts and strong price appreciation. I am a fan of dividend stocks where you buy for the yield, but stay for the upside. In other words, dividend stocks that offer a high forward dividend yield, yet at the same time have the…

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ST. GEORGE — Nothing says, “buy some freshly made food” like a hand-drawn rendition of Nacho Libre blowing croutons into a salad. That’s what Kirsten Beitler and the many other resident artists at Harmons grocery stores across Utah have collectively agreed upon. Harmons has been employing resident artists to create one-of-a-kind signs by hand for…

Keeping a mental list of the groceries you’re running low on is a weekly battle. The new smart fridge from GE Profile, announced ahead of CES 2026, aims to take the guesswork out of your next trip to the supermarket.  The brand has introduced an AI-powered refrigerator that could transform the all-important kitchen cold storage…

Mercer County Published: Jan. 04, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Hillwood developers began work in December on a $92.5M multifamily development in Hamilton Township. From left, Andrew Roberts, Michael Bergersen, Ben Rosen, Chuck Fern, Gary Casaletto, Jack Polk.Hillwood Development Corp. Hillwood Development Corp. has started construction on what will be nearly 221,000 square feet of new industrial…