John Hess and Scott Sheffield can become directors of Chevron and ExxonMobil under merger agreements

President preparing executive order to allow 401k plans to tap broad pool of alternative assets

Legislation will pave the way for banks to launch digital assets

Appeals court overturns verdict after US Supreme Court invalidated a key legal theory used to convict him

World Federation of Exchanges says rise of private capital has undermined traditional role of stock markets

The message from markets is clear: if you follow through on firing Powell, the dollar will get smoked

Shares in London-listed company drop after fees fall from international transfers

Cuts to wind and solar incentives come amid surging electricity demand

And bank results show the USA is OK

Wall Street lenders beat expectations for fees

Jain Global’s first year showcases the huge barriers to entry of starting a new multi-strategy hedge fund

Countries balance public demand for digital money against warnings over sector’s risks to financial stability

President enters long-running debate about the health effects of different types of sweetener

US president later said such a move would be ‘highly unlikely’, prompting swings in currency markets

GrabAGun says it is ‘built for the next generation of firearms enthusiasts and sportsmen’

War is peace, freedom is slavery, dilution is accretion

Government to reform rules for ‘captives’ as part of chancellor’s deregulation push

Growth requires clearer signals on tax and bolder reforms

Attendees of Mansion House dinner say UK chancellor needs to go further with anti-regulation, pro-risk stance

Bank fine linked to criminal cases, including one that embroiled Bernie Ecclestone’s ex son-in-law