Articles written by Hayden Buckfire - Benzinga

Trump Administration Negotiates With Chevron On Company's Venezuela Business

|The U.S. has several outstanding sanctions against Venezuela, where Chevron is the only domestic oil producer with a license to operate.

Trump's Tariff Push Divides Executives: 'Negative Outcomes Are Not Priced Into' Markets

|Trump's tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico have received mixed reactions from business world. Companies like GM and Shopify have prepared for impact.

'The Big Short' Goes Long: Men Who Predicted Housing Bubble Prefer Asian Stocks, Gold

|Book-turned-film 'The Big Short' made stars of Wall Street traders who shorted the U.S. housing market. Now, they focus on going long in Asia.

Trump Officials Cancel Biden Protections For Venezuluan Refugees, Mull Deportation: The Economic Impact

Who Is Alan Kestenbaum, Activist Investor Ancora's Pick To Lead US Steel?

|Activist investor Ancora aims to oust CEO and board members of US Steel amid merger chaos. Industry veteran Alan Kestenbaum may lead if given top job.

'Potential For Outperformance': Goldman Sachs Analyst Is Optimistic Ahead Of Royal Caribbean, Norweigan Cruise Earnings

|Goldman Sachs analyst optimistic about cruise line industry after successful Q3. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line ratings and price targets lowered.

New Fire Breaks Out In Los Angeles County

|Another wildfire caused by strong winds in Los Angeles County, threatening thousands of residents and businesses. Evacuations ordered and roads closed.

China 'Increasingly A Risk': Analyst Previews Semiconductor Stocks Ahead Of Earnings

Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Says Half Of Palisades Residents Won't Move Back After Fire

|Real estate figure predicts Palisades exodus of residents to nearby cities like Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills.

Increased Demand, Trump Administration Risks: Analyst Picks Celanese As Chemical Winner, ADM As Loser For 2025

|BofA analyst Steve Byrne notes turbulent 2025 for chemical industry due to demand, inflation, and Trump's PFAS policies. The analyst upgraded and downgraded several stocks.

Increased Demand, Trump Administration Risks: Analyst Picks Celanese As Chemical Winner, ADM As Loser For 2025

|BofA analyst Steve Byrne notes turbulent 2025 for chemical industry due to demand, inflation, and Trump's PFAS policies. The analyst upgraded and downgraded several stocks.

Real Estate Stock To Watch After Los Angeles Wildfires

|Amid LA wildfires, analyst picks Douglas Emmett Inc as a long-term beneficiary of rebuilding efforts. Office space demand expected to increase.

10 Dead, 9,000 Structures Damaged In Los Angeles Wildfires: The Latest

|Wildfires in Los Angeles caused by windstorm, with severe economic damage and multiple fatalities. Companies with operations in LA affected.

Nvidia's Lead Expands, Analyst Says: 'AI Demand Remains Very Strong'

|NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) leads in AI chips, expands dominance according to Bank of America analyst.

Nike Analyst Turns Bullish: 'Visible Recovery Story' In 2025

|Nike CEO Elliott Hill has an "intensified urgency to clean up the marketplace" so expect a "visible recovery story," analyst says.

Goldman Sachs Analyst Is Bullish On Amazon But Not EBay Or Etsy

|Goldman Sachs' ratings on Amazon and Chewy reflect its preference for e-commerce companies exposed to less discretionary categories.

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block Hush Money Sentencing: Lawyers Call It 'Constitutionally Intolerable Risk'

|Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in NY hush money case, argues it would disrupt presidency and national security.

Los Angeles, Ventura Counties Brace For Windstorm: 'As Bad As It Gets In Terms Of Fire Weather'

|Southern California is preparing for a severe windstorm that could cause wildfires. Power outages, flight delays, and evacuations are expected. Climate change is a contributing factor.

Puerto Rico Blackout: 8 Stocks Affected By Island-Wide Power Outage

|Only around 12% of Puerto Rico's residents currently have electricity, according to Luma Energy, the power company servicing the island.

Jimmy Carter's Complex Economic Legacy: High Inflation, But Effective, Hawkish Fed Under Volcker

|Carter's presidency was marred by high inflation and economic turmoil. His appointment of Paul Volcker helped curb inflation, but also led to a recession. He faced a primary challenge from Ted Kennedy and lost in a landslide to Ronald Reagan in the general election.