PacifiCorp, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reached a $575 million agreement with the U.S. government on Friday to settle allegations linked to six wildfires in Oregon and California.
HOUSTON, TX — In a definitive shift that marks the end of an era of aggressive expansion, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) has unveiled a 2026 capital allocation strategy that prioritizes "Value over Volume." Following a transformational start to the year, the Houston-based energy giant is signaling to the market that its
As of February 20, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) stands as a unique titan in the intersection of real estate and media. Unlike the volatile digital advertising giants or the capital-intensive major-metro media firms, Lamar has carved out a high-margin, defensive niche as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in "vertical real estate." [...]
In a dramatic show of market strength, shares of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) surged 9.4% today, February 19, 2026, following a fourth-quarter earnings report that handily outpaced Wall Street expectations. The Houston-based energy giant reported adjusted earnings of $0.31 per share, nearly double the consensus analyst estimate of
In a move that could fundamentally redefine American logistics, Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) are currently locked in a high-stakes regulatory battle to finalize their historic $85 billion merger. Announced in mid-2025, the deal proposes to create the first truly transcontinental railroad in United States history,
As of February 19, 2026, the U.S. energy sector has emerged as the clear leader in the global financial markets, staging a massive rally that has caught many institutional investors off guard. Driven by a volatile mix of escalating military tensions in the Middle East and a sudden tightening
NEW YORK — Shares of The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) surged to a new all-time high on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as investors rallied behind the media giant following a high-profile endorsement from one of the world's most disciplined value investors. The stock reached a peak of $77.00
The investment landscape for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has reached a striking crossroads this February 2026, as two of the market's most influential voices have taken diametrically opposed positions on the tech giant’s future. In a move that sent ripples through the financial community, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:
Date: February 19, 2026 Introduction In the global landscape of fintech, few stories are as compelling—or as profitable—as that of Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU). Once a disruptive startup challenging the "Big Five" banking oligarchy in Brazil, Nu (commonly known as Nubank) has evolved into a financial superpower. As of early 2026, the company serves [...]
The U.S. bond market witnessed a sharp sell-off on February 18, 2026, as a "perfect storm" of stronger-than-expected economic data and lackluster demand for long-term government debt pushed Treasury yields to their highest levels in weeks. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.08%, while the policy-sensitive 2-year
