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BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

BC Hydro Power Outages Update: Windstorm Fallout Lingers Across B.C.’s South Coast as New Wind Gusts Loom (Dec. 17, 2025)

VANCOUVER / VANCOUVER ISLAND / FRASER VALLEY — Crews are still repairing storm damage across British Columbia’s South Coast after a powerful windstorm and heavy rain knocked out electricity to tens of thousands of homes and businesses earlier this week. At the peak on Monday, BC Hydro reported outages affecting more than 90,000 customers across the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands, with additional outages expected while winds persisted. Global News+1 Today’s (Dec. 17) updates add a new layer of urgency: Environment Canada is warning of strong westerly wind gusts up to 80 km/h in parts
17 December 2025
BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

BC Hydro Power Outages Update (Dec. 17, 2025): Windstorm Damage Lingers in Kent, Hope, Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. — A fast-moving series of storms continues to test British Columbia’s power grid, as BC Hydro crews push through windstorm repairs and additional wind and rain warnings remain in effect across parts of the South Coast and Vancouver Island. The latest BC Hydro regional outage updates dated Dec. 17, 2025 point to ongoing work in Kent and Hope in the Lower Mainland, while some Gulf Islands and South Vancouver Island communities are being advised to prepare for overnight outages as crews work around safety constraints such as daylight-only repairs and difficult access. outage.bchydro.com Why this week’s outages spread
17 December 2025
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Portland General Electric faces scrutiny over data center costs as Oregon POWER Act hits its first big test

Portland General Electric faces scrutiny over data center costs as Oregon POWER Act hits its first big test

Oregon utility watchdogs say Portland General Electric’s proposed “Peak Growth Modifier” could shift long-lived grid upgrade costs from fast-growing data centers to households—despite the state’s new POWER Act. Here’s what’s in dispute, what PGE says, and what regulators decide next. Oregon’s push to stop homeowners from subsidizing energy-hungry data centers is colliding with a high-stakes regulatory fight now unfolding around Portland General Electric (PGE). In recent reporting, the Oregon Citizens Utility Board (CUB) accused PGE of trying to sidestep the intent of the state’s new POWER Act—an affordability-focused law designed to make large-load customers like data centers pay a larger
17 December 2025
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Affirm Stock (AFRM) Surges on Amazon Deal Extension and Holiday Demand Signals: News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Affirm Stock (AFRM) Surges on Amazon Deal Extension and Holiday Demand Signals: News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025 after a sharp move higher that followed upbeat commentary from management, a renewed focus on holiday-season demand, and renewed attention on its long-running Amazon relationship. As of the latest available quote early Dec. 17 (UTC), AFRM traded around $73.39, up about 11.77% from the prior close—an unusually large single-day swing even for a high-beta fintech name. What’s different this time is that the rally isn’t being pinned to “vibes” alone. Investors are reacting to specific signals: (1) management pushing back on third-party data that implied a
17 December 2025
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Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

LONDON — Diageo shares are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after the FTSE 100 drinks giant behind Guinness and Johnnie Walker agreed to sell its majority position in East African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings in a deal worth about $2.3 billion. Reuters+1 The announcement lands at a sensitive moment for investors: Diageo’s share price has been under heavy pressure for years, and the stock’s fall from its early‑2022 peak has fuelled a growing question in UK markets—is this a rare long-term buying opportunity, or a value trap until core demand recovers? TradingView+1 What Diageo
17 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

Pfizer Stock (NYSE: PFE) News Today: 2026 Guidance, Earnings Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets and Key Catalysts

December 17, 2025 Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) stock is back in the spotlight on December 17 as investors digest the company’s newly issued full-year 2026 financial guidance, along with a stack of fresh reporting and analyst commentary about what comes next for one of the world’s biggest drugmakers. The immediate market reaction has been skeptical: Pfizer’s outlook points to another year of flat-to-down top-line performance as COVID-era revenue continues to normalize and a looming loss-of-exclusivity (LOE) cycle begins to bite harder. Pfizer+1 As of 00:43 UTC on Dec. 17 (late Dec. 16 in New York), Pfizer shares were about $25.53,
17 December 2025
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Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

Tesla Stock (TSLA) Hits Record High Near $490 as Robotaxi Testing Accelerates — California Autopilot Deadline, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks in Focus

December 17, 2025 — Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back at the center of the market’s imagination machine. Shares are trading around $489.88, after a record close near $490 that snapped a roughly one‑year “no new highs” streak and reignited the debate over what Tesla really is: car company, AI company, robotaxi platform, or all of the above. Investopedia The timing isn’t subtle. Over the last 48 hours, Tesla has stacked multiple headline catalysts: Elon Musk publicly pointing to driverless robotaxi testing, a fresh regulatory development in California that could have threatened sales but was temporarily put on hold, and
17 December 2025
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Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock News Today: Trump Cannabis Rescheduling Reports Fuel Volatility, Fresh Forecasts and Key Levels (Dec. 17, 2025)

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) stock is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as cannabis stocks react—again—to fast-moving headlines around potential U.S. federal marijuana rescheduling. In the latest session, TLRY traded around $13.94, up roughly 27% on the day, after swinging between about $10.32 and $14.54—a reminder that Tilray remains one of the market’s most headline-sensitive, momentum-driven names. So what changed this time? A cluster of reports and follow-on commentary about President Donald Trump and a possible executive order aimed at reclassifying marijuana—paired with the stock’s own structural catalysts (notably its recent 1-for-10 reverse split)—is amplifying both upside
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK inflation cooled more sharply than forecast in November, strengthening market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates at its December decision. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate fell to 3.2% in the 12 months to November, down from 3.6% in October. On a month‑to‑month basis, CPI fell by 0.2%—a notable shift for a period that often includes pre‑Christmas price changes. Office for National Statistics The cooler‑than‑expected inflation report lands just one day before the BoE publishes its Monetary Policy
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold prices in India steadied and edged higher on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp round of profit-taking a day earlier snapped a record run. Retail rates across major cities moved up modestly, while MCX gold remained volatile near lifetime highs—and silver stole the spotlight, surging to fresh records above ₹2.05 lakh/kg in early trade. Reuters+3The Indian Express+3mint+3 The action is being driven by a familiar mix of factors: shifting expectations around US interest rates, a moving US dollar, and currency pressure at home—where a weaker rupee typically lifts the landed cost of imported bullion. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Gold rate today
17 December 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco (BATS.L / BTI) Stock: Today’s Buyback Update, Dividend Dates, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) entered mid-December with its share price near multi-year highs, and the news flow on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 is very “capital allocation meets governance”: the company disclosed another daily share repurchase under its ongoing buyback programme and filed a director declaration under UK listing rules. Meanwhile, investors are still digesting BAT’s early-December FY2025 pre-close trading update, where management reaffirmed its medium-term growth algorithm but signaled that 2026 performance is likely to land at the lower end of its target range—largely because the U.S. vaping market remains distorted by illicit competition and uneven enforcement. Reuters+4Investing.com+4Moneyweb+4 Below
17 December 2025
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Diageo (DGE.L) Stock News Today: Guinness Maker Strikes $2.3bn Asahi Deal — What It Means for Diageo Shares on 17 December 2025

Diageo (DGE.L) Stock News Today: Guinness Maker Strikes $2.3bn Asahi Deal — What It Means for Diageo Shares on 17 December 2025

Diageo plc stock is firmly in the spotlight on 17 December 2025, after the Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner announced a major East Africa transaction that brings in fresh cash, reduces leverage, and reshapes how the group operates in the region. In a market that has been punishing global spirits makers for slowing demand (especially in the US and parts of Asia), Diageo’s decision to sell its controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to Asahi is being read as more than a simple portfolio tweak. It’s a balance-sheet move, a “simplify the footprint” move, and—depending on your level of
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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