Topic: Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.

With Hugo Chavez gone, US oil industry eyes Venezuela

Oil analysts don't expect sudden changes in Venezuela oil policies after Hugo Chavez's death. But political change in post-Chavez Venezuela could open its oil industry to much wider foreign investment.

Africa Monitor Black billionaire in South Africa pledges to give away half his fortune

The ruling party praised the mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe, and said he was part of a 'patriotic bourgeoisie' of rich black South Africans with a social conscience.

What does the world expect from newly confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry?

From France to Pakistan to China, many have voiced expectations that John Kerry's vast experience and diplomatic skill will be a boon to dealing with international crises and issues.

'Act of Killing': In small screenings, by word of mouth, Indonesians learn of dark past

The new film 'The Act of Killing' recounts the slaughter in Indonesia of up to 2 million people following an attempted coup in 1965. Filmmakers are showing it in small venues to dodge potential censorship.

Change Agent Volunteer Square matches willing helpers with charitable tasks

A Connecticut website provides a place where people find volunteer opportunities, and nonprofits find new volunteers.

September manufacturing growth lifts stocks

Stocks got a boost from the latest manufacturing report, which showed growth in September. The manufacturing report came out half an hour after trading began, and sparked Monday's jump in stock prices.

The Circle Bastiat Argentina: Keeping up with the Chavezes?

President Cristina Kirchner's plan to seize a majority stake in oil company YPF SA, owned by Repsol YPF of Spain, is causing diplomatic tensions with Spain and the European Union. 

Good news in Europe, China lifts stocks

Slight improvements in Europe's troubled debt markets and China's economy lifted stocks Tuesday. The Dow rose 60 points to close at 12482

Oil prices rise. US costs, OPEC sales hit records

Oil prices: Americans will spend more than $448 billion on gasoline this year. Rise in oil prices also means more than $1 trillion for OPEC. 

Stocks mixed after Thursday's big rally

The Dow gained 23 points to finish at 12231 on a quiet day on Wall Street

Oil giant ConocoPhillips to split into 2 companies

ConocoPhillips shares jump almost 10 percent in premarket trading

Stocks end lower for sixth straight session

After Ben Bernanke's worrisome outlook on Tuesday, stocks fell Wednesday, with the Dow losing about 21 points

Tech stocks leader: Up 3,000 percent. Who is it?

Tech stocks haven't come close to matching the record of Apple: Shares are up 3,000 percent; market cap, up 6,000 percent. Here's a look at what makes it the leader among tech stocks.

Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi matches iPad 2 on price

Xoom gets a Wi-Fi only edition. But did Motorola wait too long to introduce a cheaper Xoom?

Garmin recall: Is your Nuvi GPS unit affected?

Garmin recalled upward of a million Nuvi GPS units today, saying the devices were at risk of overheating.

Using bankruptcy law now won't help BP, its US workers or oil spill cleanup

Industry analysts say seeking protection under the bankruptcy law now won't help BP pay its US workers and retirees, nor the cleanup from the Gulf oil spill.

How much does the Apple iPad cost? Same as the original iPhone.

Few guessed that the iPad would be under $1,000. But has Apple hit the magic number?

iPhones, laptops send Apple profits higher and higher

Is a 'bad bank' for risky assets the solution to the financial mess?

The Obama administration is considering it as a way to avoid outright nationalization of the banking industry.

Why women may be the winners in today's market

A relative aversion to risk, and a propensity to preserve assets, can add stability in turbulent times.

A California financier emerges as one of the nation’s most prolific philanthropists

Bernard Osher, called the ‘quiet giver,’ donates large sums to education and the arts.

As oil passes $100, the question: will it stop?

If the global economy slows, oil prices will fall. But probably not until after March.