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The Trump administration has invoked the Defense Production Act of 1950, a Cold War-era emergency statute, to direct Sable Offshore Corp. to restart a pipeline and offshore oil operation along the Santa Barbara coast that has been shut since a rupture in 2015. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the order on Friday, framing it as…
Palantir continues to rely on Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models despite the Pentagon designating the startup a supply-chain risk during an escalating dispute involving defense technology providers. Chief executive Alex Karp confirmed that Palantir’s software systems remain integrated with Anthropic’s tools while government agencies determine how to respond to the recent classification by the Department…
Prediction market operator Polymarket has entered a partnership with analytics technology provider Palantir Technologies to develop monitoring systems designed to track trading activity across sports-related prediction markets. The collaboration aims to deploy advanced analytical tools capable of identifying irregular market movements and suspicious trading patterns as the prediction platform expands its presence in event-based markets….
Blackstone faced renewed scrutiny this week after investors withdrew nearly eight percent from its flagship private credit vehicle, triggering a sharp market reaction and raising broader questions about stability within the fast-growing private lending sector. The asset management giant disclosed in a regulatory filing that investors were allowed to redeem 7.9% of the Blackstone Private…
Mortgage rates reversed their recent downward trend at the start of the week, climbing to their highest level in two weeks after briefly dipping below the psychologically significant six percent threshold. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased by 13 basis points to 6.12 percent, according to Mortgage News Daily, following several days…
Oil markets were jolted after OPEC+ agreed to raise output by 206,000 barrels per day from April, even as shipping disruptions intensified across the Gulf region. The decision coincided with conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, alongside Tehran’s retaliation, which disrupted flows from key Middle Eastern producers. The Strait of Hormuz, responsible…
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, spoke at an investor meeting on Monday about the bank’s plans to redeploy staff as artificial intelligence reshapes roles, while urging society to prepare for broader economic consequences. Dimon explained that the bank is implementing significant internal measures to shift employees into new positions, ensuring displaced staff from automation…
Nvidia has cautioned that a global shortage of gaming chips may continue until the end of the year, compounding pressures already weighing on the video game industry. The warning came from finance chief Colette Kress during the company’s quarterly earnings call, where executives acknowledged persistent supply tightness despite robust overall demand. “As much as we…
Merrill Lynch Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to halt its market-making activities for Saudi Arabian Oil Co from February 8, following approval from the Saudi Exchange. The exchange confirmed the decision in a formal notice, marking a notable shift in trading dynamics for one of the region’s most closely watched stocks. Why Market-Making Matters…
British bank NatWest Group is closing in on a takeover of one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, with a deal for Evelyn Partners reportedly nearing the final stages. The proposed acquisition is expected to value Evelyn at around £2.5 billion, with market sources suggesting an announcement could arrive in the coming days if talks…