Business

Banks are almost always thinking of their long-term value. And with a favorable regulatory environment, some regional banks are looking to strike deals by merging with other firms in a bid to compete with larger banks. There have been 25 bank deals since the start of 2026, totaling $15.11 billion, according to S&P Global. Top

Oil prices are back above $100 a barrel. And for ConocoPhillips, a company founded in 1917, that’s the kind of environment where its long-term strategy starts to shine. The Houston-based energy giant just wrapped up a strong 2025. It increased production, cut costs, and returned $9 billion to investors. Now, with crude surging on geopolitical