BP shares rise on takeover hypothesis; Shell denies

BP shares rise on takeover hypothesis; Shell denies

BP shares were whipsawed Wednesday as investors reacted to reports that the oil major might be acquired. BP shares jumped more than 10% to a session high of $32.94 on a report in The Wall Street Journal that Shell was in early-stage talks to acquire BP. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said … Read more

U.S. Supreme Courtroom denies request to rapidly hear Trump tariff problem – Nationwide

U.S. Supreme Courtroom denies request to rapidly hear Trump tariff problem – Nationwide

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Friday to speed up its consideration of whether to take up a challenge to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs even before lower courts have ruled in the dispute. The Supreme Court denied a request by a family-owned toy company, Learning Resources, that filed the … Read more

Israeli president denies pursuing regime change in Iran

Israeli president denies pursuing regime change in Iran

BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 12: Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks during a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured) at Schloss Bellevue presidential palace on May 12, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Carsten Koall | Getty Images News | Getty Images Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Wednesday that his country was not pursuing regime … Read more