Enhancing Supplier Selection in the Oil and Gas Industry through Data-Driven Approaches
Data-driven methods improve supplier selection in oil and gas industry In a sector as complex and capital-intensive as oil and gas, the decision-making process surrounding supplier selection is pivotal to operational success and long-term competitiveness. Research from Oman’s oil and gas sector published in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management highlights the need […]
Berkshire Hathaway: 5 Essential Insights from the Annual Meeting
While narrow-moat-rated Berkshire Hathaway’s BRK.A/BRK.B annual meeting has always been entertaining, it has not always been a huge source of meaningful insight. While this year’s event had the feel of past meetings – the setting was the same, throngs of shareholders were present, and the company’s top managers were onstage taking questions from CNBC’s Becky […]
Firebird Metals Solidifies LMFP Battery Strategy with Chinese Offtake Agreements, Sedgman Partnership, and Eramet Supply Agreement
Firebird Metals firms up LMFP battery strategy with Chinese offtake MoUs, Sedgman engagement and Eramet supply deal Firebird Metals Ltd is advancing its strategy to penetrate the battery-grade manganese sulphate market, particularly targeting China’s growing lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) sector. Throughout the March quarter, the company secured critical partnerships and non-binding offtake agreements that […]
3 Overlooked Canadian Stocks Offering Strong Dividends
Dividend-paying stocks are emerging as compelling alternatives to low-yielding bonds in Canada’s monetary easing environment. With the Bank of Canada having cut interest rates seven consecutive times since last summer before pausing in April, bond yields have compressed significantly, leaving income-focused investors searching for better returns. Quality dividend stocks stand out for their ability to […]
Lundin Praises Filo Del Sol’s World-Class Potential with Updated Resource Estimate
A new resource estimate for the Filo del Sol project in Chile’s Atacama region has confirmed its potential to be a part of one of the world’s largest copper, gold and silver resources, says the project’s new joint owner Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN). Filo del Sol was previously held by Canada’s Filo Corp., which had advanced […]
European Markets: A Comprehensive Overview of Stocks, Data, and Earnings from Open to Close
European markets open to close: stocks, data, and earnings On the trading floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, traders watch their monitors in front of the display board showing the Dax curve on April 9, 2025. Arne Dedert | Picture Alliance | Getty Images European bourses had a mixed start to the week on Monday, […]
ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers Caution Against Protectionism Following U.S. Tariffs
ASEAN-plus-3 finance chiefs warn of protectionism after U.S. tariffs The finance chiefs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and South Korea warned Sunday of the potential global economic fallout of protectionist trade policies, following the announcement of higher import tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. “Escalating trade protectionism weighs on global […]
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In this year’s turbulent market, there haven’t been many places to hide. But Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B, which could be considered a quasi-mutual fund because of its extensive equity portfolio, has been holding its own. As shown in the chart below, Berkshire shares gained 17.3% in 2025 through April 24, compared with a loss of 6.4% […]
What’s in Store for Berkshire Hathaway After Warren…
In a surprise announcement during Berkshire Hathaway’s BRK.A BRK.B annual meeting, chairman and CEO Warren Buffett said he plans to step down as CEO at the end of the year. Buffett is recommending to Berkshire’s board that Greg Abel assume the role of CEO. Buffett expects unanimous board approval. Questions remain whether Buffett will remain […]
U.S. Oil Prices Plunge as OPEC+ Decides to Boost Production in June
U.S. oil prices tumble after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June Logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 4% on Sunday, after OPEC+ agreed to surge production for a second month. U.S. crude was down $2.49, or […]