The race is on to secure alternative routes for both Gulf fossil fuels and clean energy. This article appears in the July/August 2026 issue of Global Finance Magazine. More than 30 years after the first Gulf War, it seemed unlikely, if not unthinkable, that images of burning oil facilities would once again make headlines in…
Nearly five months into the war in Iran, the conflict has entered a “second round” as bombs fly throughout the Middle East after a temporary truce collapsed. Iran is again threatening passage through the now-infamous Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian oil exports. As the world’s emergency petroleum…
Silver price recovered some ground on Friday, up 0.84%, but it is poised to finish the week down over 6.50%. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $56.00 per troy ounce, after reaching a new year-to-date (YTD) low of $54.77. XAG/USD Price Forecast: Technical Outlook The white metal ended the week on the back…
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX 5.43%) and Micron Technologies (MU +0.04%) are two of the most popular stocks on the market, but CFRA analysts think they are headed in opposite directions. Keith Snyder at CFRA has a sell rating on SpaceX. His target price of $115 per share implies 12% downside from its current share price…
Welcome back to Countdown to Turkey Day, where we are getting ready to host Thanksgiving without overwhelm. If you are just checking in, so far, we have the following: Thanksgiving Traditions, The Good and the Bad Thanksgiving dinner is one of those meals that comes with many expectations. There are a lot of traditions, some…
Tesla (TSLA 2.47%) investors already know the headline numbers for the second quarter. The electric vehicle and energy company said earlier this month that it delivered 480,126 vehicles during the period, up about 25% year over year and more than it has delivered in any second quarter in its history. It also deployed 13.5 gigawatt-hours…
Welcome back, once again, to the Countdown to Turkey Day, where we are getting ready for Thanksgiving without overwhelm. If you are joining us, here is what we have covered so far: While your menu plan is not final, you certainly have a good idea of what you will serve on Thanksgiving. With this in…
Madewell is recalling about 5,900 women’s sweaters after federal safety officials said the garments fail to meet a mandatory flammability standard, creating a burn hazard that could result in serious injury or death. The recall, announced July 16 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, covers two styles of Madewell-branded sweaters sold nationwide at Madewell…
The luxury hospitality industry is undergoing a massive sea change. In an unprecedented wave of creative evolution, five of the world’s most elite hotel brands are officially venturing beyond their land-based properties into the sleek, hyper-curated intimacy of the yachting world. Aman, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, and the legendary Orient Express are among the…
Once every four years, fans travel across the globe to watch one of the world’s biggest sporting events: the FIFA World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is no exception. For the first time, the tournament has been hosted jointly by three nations—the U.S., Canada and Mexico—and marks North America’s first time hosting the competition since…