Chevron reported its largest quarterly net profit ever—$12.1 billion—on Friday as the Big Oil giants demonstrate how they’re reaping the rewards of the Iran war’s oil and gas supply disruptions worldwide. ExxonMobil’s $14.5 billion second-quarter income and Shell’s $10.8 billion in net earnings represented their most profitable quarters since 2022, when they previously benefited from…
London-based startup Tilt has built a livestream marketplace where sellers broadcast auctions in real time while viewers bid on everything from sneakers to designer clothing, beauty products, electronics, and collectible items. Rather than scrolling through static product listings, buyers interact directly with sellers, ask questions during livestream, and compete against each other in fast-moving auctions….
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In the five months since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, each pause in fighting has underscored the complexities of ending it. The June 17 memorandum of understanding opened a 60-day negotiating period over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, but frayed within weeks as Iranian attacks on shipping…
CBS News reported that the United States and Israel may engage in a large campaign against Iran, targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, said multiple sources. The duration would be over the weekend ahead of next week’s Asian open in the financial markets. The article mentions that US sources revealed that Israel has been notified and “are…
When Brian Niccol left Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG -3.38%) to run Starbucks (SBUX -0.57%), the two stocks became intertwined to see which one would outperform. Thus far in 2026, Starbucks stock has been the clear winner. However, after both restaurant operators reported better-than-expected results this past quarter, it was Chipotle’s shares that were soaring higher….
Sotelo Avenue in Forest Hill is the most prestigious street to own a home in San Francisco. I know. Someone on Broadway just spit out their $28 espresso. Stay with me. For 25 years I’ve watched San Franciscans argue about neighborhoods when neighborhoods are the wrong unit of measurement. As a resident and multiple property…
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On the Eurostar platform at St Pancras International station in London, Great Britain, on 1 November 2025. Stephane Mouchmouche | Afp | Getty Images Gripped by drought, raging wildfires and a summer of weather extremes, countries across Europe are scrambling to address the widely underestimated climate challenge of extreme heat. Supercharged by the climate crisis,…
At a glance, Joanna Gaines‘s glasshouse looks entirely conventional. Set on her farm in Waco, Texas, the vintage structure comprises brick flooring, climbing greenery framing the ironwork, and terra-cotta pots alongside her chickens. However, with the addition of a wooden table, the designer has tapped into a trend that I’ve increasingly observed among celebrities: She’s…