"Petrobras Plunge: Disappointing Dividends Wipe Out $14 Billion in Market Cap"

Petrobras, Brazil's state-run oil company, saw its market value drop by over $14 billion after disappointing investors with a meager dividend payout, causing a more than 10% plunge in its shares. Analysts expressed frustration with the company's management and questioned its capital spending plans, leading to downgrades from several financial institutions. The decision not to pay an expected extraordinary dividend raised concerns about government influence and potential shifts in the company's strategic focus, with some analysts speculating on increased investment in renewables or pursuing mergers and acquisitions.