Oklahoma

Rekor Systems Inc (NASDAQ:REKR), a roadway intelligence firm, saw shares rise on Monday after securing a $16.8 million multi-year agreement in principle with the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council. • Rekor Systems stock is surging to new heights today. Why are REKR shares rallying? $16....

A bill proposing a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve was introduced in Oklahoma on Wednesday amid a growing nationwide trend of states looking to capitalize on the apex cryptocurrency’s return potential. What Happened: The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 1203...

A heat wave is set to sweep across several regions of the United States as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. The Forecast: Nearly 150 million Americans are under heat warnings or watches on Thursday, per the National Weather Service. According to Axios, temperatures will...

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms wreak havoc in the U.S. Southern Plains and Ozarks, claiming at least 19 lives across four states. What Happened: The storms have caused significant destruction and fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend, Reuters reported on Monday. The death toll includes eight in...

In a landmark development, Oklahoma became the first state in the U.S. to declare self-custody of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies a fundamental right. What Happened: The bill proposed by Rep. Brian Hill (R) was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R), paving the way...

Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old from Stillwater, Oklahoma, has made history by reaching a Tetris score previously considered unattainable. What Happened: On Dec. 21, 2024, Gibson scored “999999” in the original Nintendo version of Tetris, causing the game to freeze, reported The New York...

Employees at Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Penn Square store in Oklahoma City have voted to unionize, making it the second unionized Apple store in the U.S.  Apple has been opposing unionization efforts around the country. Still, it's a win for the Communications Workers of America (CWA)...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On April 22, 1889, thousands of settlers raced to claim some part of the newly opened Oklahoma Territory. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 traded around 5.32. The Dow Jones...

Reps. Daniel Pae (R) and Logan Phillips (R) from Oklahoma, filed bills meant to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin. The proposals are designed to give the legislature different options with similar scientific study objectives, but a key difference is that Pae’s...

Southern Oklahoma doesn't normally spring to mind as a hub for global trade, but economic leaders hope a new 200-acre logistics park will be a catalyst for growth for inbound cargo and exports. Federal, state, and local officials recently broke ground on the site of the $124 million Global...

Caesars Sportsbook has released its win totals for the upcoming college football season. Alabama and Clemson have the highest projected win totals, both at 11.5. What To Know: Clemson and Alabama have been College Football Playoff staples since its enactment in 2014. Led by coaches Dabo...

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surged over the weekend just as states begin to reopen. What Happened As of Sunday, Alabama had reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, for the fourth day in a row. Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma,...

Alta Mesa Holdings LP (NASDAQ: AMR) began trading Feb. 9 as part of a combination of Silver Run Acquisition Corporation II, Alta Mesa Holdings LP and Kingfisher Midstream LLC. The combined oil and natural gas entity was renamed Alta Mesa Resources and boasts upstream assets of around 130,000 net...

Shares of Newfield Exploration Co. (NYSE: NFX) have plunged 40.7 percent over the past three months, hitting a low of $23.71 on January 20. Imperial Capital’s Kim Pacanovsky has initiated coverage of the company with an Outperform rating and price target of $27. Pacanovsky believes...

Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his right to invade neighboring Ukraine in order to protect Russian interests. His statement was interpreted as a declaration of war, sending a chill through markets as investors looked for safe bets and liquid currencies. Russian...