Andrew Larson

The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has snarled global energy markets, driven up oil prices and forced ships to sail thousands of miles out of their way. For a Stamford company that rents out tanker ships by the day, it has meant the best quarter in its history.

Federal Trade Commission staff have told Priceline they intend to recommend the agency sue the online travel brand over its disclosures, fees, customer support and billing practices, according to a quarterly report filed this week by Norwalk-based parent company Booking Holdings Inc. The disclosure in Booking Holdings’ Form 10 appears to be the first public confirmation that Priceline is the target of an FTC consumer protection investigation.

Record fundraising is backing major campus expansion, Division I athletics and the university’s Saudi Arabia campus. Already a Subscriber? Get Instant Access to This Article Subscribe to Hartford Business Journal and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. The University of New Haven has secured more than $100 million in new philanthropic commitments over the past 30 months, including $32 million in fiscal 2026, the West Haven school announced Wednesday.