Halliburton profits rise as international growth offsets headwinds

Halliburton profits rise as international growth offsets headwinds

Halliburton delivered a strong earnings performance in the first quarter of 2026, with net income rising to $461 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to $204 million a year earlier, as improved operating efficiency and international activity drove margin expansion. Revenue was broadly unchanged at $5.4 billion, reflecting a mixed operating environment in which international…

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World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic emerges victorious vs. Venezuela in the final of Group D that was a celebration of Latin American baseball more than anything else

World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic emerges victorious vs. Venezuela in the final of Group D that was a celebration of Latin American baseball more than anything else

MIAMI — Before the revelry, before the madness, before the deafening three-hour baseball game that was Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Juan Soto gathered in the gardens to say hello. At that moment, just a few minutes before the first pitch, the stands were almost full. Many of the 36,230 rum-soaked customers…

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Vote of confidence of 2 million: this 12.8% portfolio bet signals conviction in MercadoLibre

Vote of confidence of $112 million: this 12.8% portfolio bet signals conviction in MercadoLibre

On January 29, Coronation Fund Managers revealed a purchase of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI)adding 53,352 shares in an estimated transaction of $112.06 million based on the quarterly average price. According to a Jan. 29 SEC filing, Coronation Fund Managers increased its stake in MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) for 53,352 shares during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of the…

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Profit Investment dumps .6 million worth of FirstCash shares in portfolio restructuring

Profit Investment dumps $2.6 million worth of FirstCash shares in portfolio restructuring

Sold 16,257 shares of FirstCash; Estimated trade size: $2.58 million (based on quarterly average price). The value of the position at the end of the quarter decreased by $2.58 million, reflecting the total valuation change, including price movements. After trading, there are no FirstCash shares left in the portfolio (0 shares; value $0) The position…

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Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean will grow in 2025 despite US tariff policy – ECLAC

Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean will grow in 2025 despite US tariff policy – ECLAC

By Fabián Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Trade between Latin America and the Caribbean will likely grow in 2025 despite broad U.S. tariffs across the region, which have had a weaker impact than initially expected, a report from the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) revealed on Wednesday. ECLAC projected ‌that the…

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My 3 favorite stocks to buy right now

My 3 favorite stocks to buy right now

Starbucks’ recent woes are largely due to waning relevance, but one coffee shop in particular is poised to capitalize on this cultural shift. The Latin American Amazon has been unpopular lately. But to get long-term returns like Amazon, you have to suffer short-term pain like Amazon. Netflix’s place as a dominant name in the streaming…

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