Helmerich & Payne is navigating a critical phase after acquiring KCA Deutag for $1.97 billion, which initially posed challenges. In Q3 FY2026, the company reported improving North American margins, reduced international losses, and strong free cash flow, although adjusted earnings per share remain negative. The stock price is testing a key resistance at $42.60, with a sustained rise above this level and better international profits or credit metrics needed for confirmation. Despite progress, risks such as ongoing international losses, customer concentration, a potential S&P downgrade, and recent leadership changes suggest investors should hold until clearer signs of stability emerge.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company is facing challenges in rapidly expanding its AI capacity to meet demand. Meanwhile, competitor Anthropic has successfully secured 5 gigawatts of AI computing power, highlighting a significant deve...
Rivian's CFO Claire McDonough is stepping down, but unlike recent CFO changes at AT&T, Caterpillar, and Pfizer that sparked double-digit stock rallies, Rivian's shares fell slightly. The key difference is Rivian has only named an interim CFO and is s...
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC), often assumed to be a telecom income ETF, primarily holds big tech and media companies like Meta and Alphabet, which pay little dividend. Traditional telecom firms like AT&T, Verizon, and Comc...
The AI revolution is boosting demand for skilled trades jobs, with companies like Lowe's, Meta, Nvidia, and others forming a coalition to train 1 million tradespeople by 2035. This effort addresses a U.S. shortage of 2 million skilled workers, which ...
On September 25, 2026, Plasma will unlock 1.81 billion XPL tokens held by the team and investors after a one-year lock-up since the mainnet beta launch. This release represents about 65% of the circulating supply at that time and is part of a vesting...
