Big Oil Poised to Smash Annual Profit Records Sparking Outcry from Campaigners and Activists
Sort by
Date
Items per page
-
Cnooc Posts Record Net Profit on Higher Oil Price, Production
Cnooc reported a record high net profit for the first quarter, supported by increased efforts in oil and gas exploration, and steady growth in net oil and gas production.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cnooc Posts Record Net Profit on Higher Oil Price, Production
Cnooc reported a record high net profit for the first quarter, supported by increased efforts in oil and gas exploration, and steady growth in net oil and gas production.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Oil prices give up losses to settle at a more than 1-week high
Oil futures shake off early losses Thursday to finish higher, with both U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their highest in more than a week.MarketWatch - Business -
American Airlines’ stock jumps after an upbeat profit outlook and record revenue
American Airlines’ stock climbed Thursday, after the air carrier reported a wider-than-expected loss but provided an upbeat profit outlook for the current quarter, as revenue rose to record levelsMarketWatch - Business -
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court
President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off from court Wednesday. “We found out where Trump was. He was golfing. Not campaigning. Golfing,” Biden campaign spokesperson Ammar Moussa said in a ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump to campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan next week during off day from hush money trial
Former President Trump will hold campaign events next week in Wisconsin and Michigan, marking the first time he will use a day off from his hush money trial in New York City to visit a battleground state. Trump will head to Waukesha next ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Thursday Briefing: Israel Seems Poised to Invade Rafah
Also, details of the U.S. aid package to Ukraine and Taylor Swift’s new album.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Teamsters union endorses activist Ancora in Norfolk Southern proxy fight
The activist at Norfolk Southern won support of the Teamsters union, a key endorsement as Ancora seeks to convince shareholders their plan is the right option.CNBC - Business -
California university cancels event over Gaza protests
Meanwhile, hundreds of students march in Washington DC, and congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins protesters at a New York campus.BBC News - Top stories - California -
The German parliament votes for an annual veterans' day to honor military service
The German parliament has voted to introduce an annual national “veterans’ day” to honor people who have served in the military, which often has struggled to gain recognition in the countryABC News - World -
US economic growth falls short of expectations with 1.6 percent annualized gain
U.S. economic growth dipped below 2 percent during the first quarter for the first time in more than a year and a half, according to a new government reading released Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 1.6 percent ...The Hill - Politics -
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing
Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Nootbaar, Gibson spark Cardinals to 5-1 victory over Diamondbacks
Lars Nootbaar drove in two runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six effective innings, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of three-game seriesABC News - Sports - MLB -
How the Columbia protests sparked campus demonstrations across the country
The decision by Columbia University’s president to call in the New York Police Department to clear pro-Palestinian protesters from the campus last week appears to have sparked the spate of increasingly strident demonstrations.NBC News - Top stories -
Twenty-nine pilot whales dead after mass stranding on WA beach
Up to 160 whales have beached themselves at Toby Inlet near Dunsborough, more than 250km south of Perth. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities are ...The Guardian - World -
Concord outbids Blackstone for rights to songs by Shakira, Justin Timberlake
The Nashville music producer, which is being financed by Apollo Global Management, outbid private equity giant BlackstoneMarketWatch - Business -
Santos under fire after Lima’s brief return sparks volley of protest
Female players claim they feel punished after coming forward anonymously to report sexual and moral harassment. Moving the Goalposts: sign up for our free newsletterSantos found themselves at the centre of controversy this month when the Brazilian ...The Guardian - World -
‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one
Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement. For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia train station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of ...The Guardian - World -
Oil Edges Higher on U.S. Inventories Draw
Oil edged higher on positive demand signs after U.S. crude inventories fell for the first time in five weeks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco
Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.BBC News - Top stories -
Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston
A former Berklee College of Music student from China was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a pro-democracy activist.NBC News - Top stories -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, measure now heads to the state Senate
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service membersABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually
A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each yearABC News - Health - California -
New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually
A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each yearABC News - Top stories - California -
Tesla's Big Rally Drives the Nasdaq Higher
U.S. stocks have rebounded in recent days, after notching their worst week in more than a year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Copper’s record as a stock market and economic predictor is tarnished
‘Dr. Copper’ is practicing without a license.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
Fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2023 than any year since 1979.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada
The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario.The New York Times - Business -
Biden speaks softly and carries a big diplomatic stick
Biden knows how to cultivate adversaries and preserve them by keeping mum on his work behind the scenes.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How big a threat to Humza Yousaf is a no-confidence vote?
How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?BBC News - Top stories -
2024 Porsche Macan: A Big Step in EV Tech
The all-electric successor to the Macan compact SUV, the most popular model in Porsche’s lineup, is built on an upgraded EV platform—and now feistier than ever.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Huge fire seen as Ukraine hits Russian oil depots with drone strike
Ukraine claims to have destroyed almost 1 million cubic feet of fuel in a drone strike on Russian state-owned oil depots.CBS News - World - Ukraine -
Oil prices end lower on weak U.S. gasoline demand
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday, with pressure from U.S. data showing a drop in weekly demand for gasoline outweighing support from the first drop in commercial crude supplies in five weeks.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil prices pull back as U.S. economic growth disappoints
Gross domestic product was much softer than expected in the first quarter, which could weigh on crude oil demand.CNBC - Business -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta