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Semafor
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Semafor is an American news website founded in 2022 by Ben Smith, a former editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News and media columnist at The New York Times, and Justin B. Smith, the former CEO of Bloomberg Media Group. Semafor focuses on news related to business, technology, politics, and other subjects, as well as covering global issues. As of 2026, Semafor is valued at $330 million after recording its first profitable year in 2025.
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Tech companies are pitching bespoke, AI-driven tools to help operate drilling rigs, refineries, and other oil assets.
Tim McDonnell ·
After months of war-related belt-tightening by global oil and gas companies, the makers of bolts, pumps, and other widgets are beginning to see sales pick up.
Tim McDonnell ·
The company is a key backer of Commonwealth LNG, the first new export terminal to have reached a final investment decision during Trump’s second term.
Tim McDonnell ·
A Democrat-led Congress is likely to push to resurface tax benefits for renewables, but clean energy legislation is vulnerable to Trump’s veto.
Eugenia Perozo ·
Executives from “Little Oil” companies weren’t thrilled by the election outcome, but not really sweating it either.
Tim McDonnell ·
Nearly 30% of incoming S&P 500 CEOs over the past year had already been a chief executive, double the historical average, according to data from Russell Reynolds.
Liz Hoffman ·
BusinessThe breakup from insurance giant Aetna joins the top tier of corporate M&A failures.
Liz Hoffman ·
Once the guarantors of energy, regional producers are looking elsewhere to ensure future supplies.
Matthew Martin ·
Policy reforms and financial buffers underpinned resilience, but prolonged conflict will force harder choices.
Jihad Azour ·
Beijing said it was willing to buy more US farm goods, but only if the two sides agreed to slash tariffs.
Jeronimo Gonzalez ·
JPMorgan estimated supply exceeded demand by 1.4 million barrels a day last month.
Jeronimo Gonzalez ·
“Trump will reject any attempt to limit the use of his favorite tool,” an Atlantic Council scholar argued.
Prashant Rao ·
Today’s protests bring together students, labor unions, and the “yellow vest” movement.
Prashant Rao ·
Oil prices fell for a fourth successive day, with traders betting that Democrats’ victories reduced the risk of escalation between Washington and Tehran.
Prashant Rao ·
“Everybody is now obliged to look toward the post-Trump era,” a European diplomat told Semafor.
Lauren Morganbesser ·
The larger-than-expected House majority along with control of the Senate gives the party more legislative options.
Nicholas Wu ·
Democrats could win still-uncalled races in Mississippi and Alaska.
Burgess Everett ·
The party has plenty of ideas that they’ll debate as they take control of Congress.
Ashley Gold ·
Anti-data center measures passed in the US midterms could carry financial consequences for tech giants.
J.D. Capelouto ·
The potential rollout of a more affordable injection to help prevent HIV infection lifts hopes for reduced AIDS deaths in Africa.
Jeronimo Gonzalez ·