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The logo of Chevron is seen at the company’s office in Caracas, Venezuela April 25, 2018. Marco Bello | Reuters Chevron announced plans Wednesday to more than double its oil production in Venezuela over the next five years through a $7 billion investment that expands its position in the South American nation. The oil major…

Development in the U.S. saw spotty progress in the first half of 2026 with costs of materials continuing to climb and asset classes with only the highest returns being built. That means data centers, power infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and pharmaceutical production are taking off, while office, retail and higher education on a national level lag…

Naturally, investors that are trying to build a more balanced fixed income portfolio will look to invest in a variety of different fixed income strategies. That may include investing in asset-backed securities (ABS). Key Takeaways: Given the current fixed income environment and interest rate cycle, building a balanced income portfolio can be advantageous. Asset-backed securities…

Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge” has fallen to its lowest level of 2026 so far, reflecting relative market tranquility in a year marked by geopolitical turbulence — but the calm appears unlikely to last. Strategists warn that rock-bottom volatility, fresh stock market all-time highs and unresolved geopolitical risks are converging just as markets enter the…

Even though the largest fee-only registered investment advisory firms collectively manage almost $4 trillion in client assets, nearly every one of them is technically a small business. Just four fee-only RIAs out of more than 5,500 that fit Financial Planning’s criteria for the RIA Leaders ranking, based on an analysis of Securities and Exchange Commission…

People entering the sandwich generation face a frustrating realization. Just as they’re reaching their peak earning years, they find themselves with both young children and aging parents whose needs can sap their savings and productivity. Processing Content Wealth advisors say having early conversations with aging parents, maximizing employee benefits and fully understanding HSA accounts can…