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UK Households Urged to Follow 4pm ‘Curtain and Window’ Rule as Energy Firms Warn of Higher Winter Bills – 25 November 2025

UK Households Urged to Follow 4pm ‘Curtain and Window’ Rule as Energy Firms Warn of Higher Winter Bills – 25 November 2025

As temperatures drop and sunset creeps towards 4pm, millions of UK households are being urged to close windows and draw curtains earlier in the afternoon – or risk paying more than they expect for winter energy bills. In the last few days, Octopus Energy, British Gas, and consumer champion Martin Lewis have all been linked to fresh advice about a so‑called “4pm rule” and the “right time” to use your curtains and windows to trap heat. Coverage in outlets including the Mirror, BirminghamLive (syndicated via Yahoo News) and the Daily Record has pushed these tips into the spotlight just as
25 November 2025
Progressive CIO Steven Broz Sells $307K in PGR Stock as Insiders Offload $24 Million: What It Means for Investors

Progressive CIO Steven Broz Sells $307K in PGR Stock as Insiders Offload $24 Million: What It Means for Investors

Progressive Corporation’s Chief Information Officer Steven Broz has sold $307,000 in PGR stock under a 10b5‑1 trading plan, extending a year-long insider selling trend totaling about US$24 million. Here’s what the latest Form 4 filing and Progressive’s fundamentals mean for investors watching PGR. The latest trade: 1,345 shares sold for $307,050 According to the most recent SEC Form 4 filing, Steven Broz, Chief Information Officer of Progressive Corp, sold 1,345 common shares on November 21, 2025, at an average price of $228.29 per share. The transaction value comes to approximately $307,050. Investing.com After this disposal, Broz’s direct ownership stands at
25 November 2025
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Georgia Power Data Center Plan Could Push Bills Higher and Bring New Power Lines Through Homes, Regulators Warn

Georgia Power Data Center Plan Could Push Bills Higher and Bring New Power Lines Through Homes, Regulators Warn

ATLANTA — November 25, 2025 Georgia’s quiet power grid fight just turned into a kitchen‑table issue. In the space of a few days, staff for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have warned that Georgia Power’s massive plan to feed a wave of new data centers could add around $20 a month to typical household electric bills, while a separate project for new high‑voltage transmission lines could cut across more than 300 properties — including dozens of homes that may have to be removed. yahoo.com+3AJC+3Georgia Public Broadcasting+3 At the same time, clean‑air advocates are sounding alarms that leaning on fossil‑fuel
25 November 2025
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U.S. Bank Accelerates Expansion in the Southeast and California With New Bankers and Compton Branch Opening

U.S. Bank Accelerates Expansion in the Southeast and California With New Bankers and Compton Branch Opening

Published: November 25, 2025 U.S. Bank is pushing ahead with an aggressive growth plan on two fronts: hiring new business bankers across the U.S. Southeast and opening a flagship branch in Compton, California. Together, the moves signal how the nation’s fifth‑largest commercial bank is leaning into high‑growth regions while doubling down on small‑business lending and community‑focused branches. Banking Dive+1 U.S. Bank hires up for Southeast growth A day after news broke that U.S. Bank would significantly boost its banker headcount in the Southeast, details of the strategy are coming into sharper focus. According to an interview with Banking Dive’s Caitlin
25 November 2025
Economic Calendar Today, Nov. 25, 2025: Industrial Production Revision, Dallas Fed Slump and Treasury Auctions After a Quiet Asia Session

Economic Calendar Today, Nov. 25, 2025: Industrial Production Revision, Dallas Fed Slump and Treasury Auctions After a Quiet Asia Session

Published: November 25, 2025 Global markets are digesting a deceptively busy Monday in the United States and an unusually quiet Tuesday in Asia, as traders position for year‑end and the next Federal Reserve meeting. On Monday, November 24, 2025, attention centered on the Federal Reserve’s annual revision to industrial production and capacity utilization, a weak Dallas Fed manufacturing survey, and a trio of short‑dated U.S. Treasury auctions.Investing.com+2Federal Reserve+2 By early Tuesday in Asia (November 25), the data calendar had largely dried up, with only a strong South Korean consumer confidence reading on the board and little else on the regional
25 November 2025
Mortgage & Refinance Rates Today, November 25, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 2025 Lows as Borrowers Get a New Window

Mortgage & Refinance Rates Today, November 25, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 2025 Lows as Borrowers Get a New Window

Mortgage rates are hovering just above 6% today, opening a rare opportunity for both homebuyers and refinance shoppers compared with the 7–8% levels of the past two years. Snapshot: Today’s Average Mortgage Rates (U.S. National Averages) Most major surveys now cluster around the same story: a 30‑year fixed mortgage is sitting a little above 6%, with shorter terms notably lower. Across several national trackers for November 25, 2025: Some outlets go even further: Norada Real Estate, summarizing lender data, says the 30‑year fixed has touched an annual low near 6.06% today, framing it as a “golden window” for buyers. Norada
25 November 2025
US PPI Rises 0.3% in September as Energy Costs Jump: What the Delayed Inflation Report Means for the Fed on November 25, 2025

US PPI Rises 0.3% in September as Energy Costs Jump: What the Delayed Inflation Report Means for the Fed on November 25, 2025

The long-delayed September 2025 US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.3%, driven by higher energy costs, while core wholesale inflation stayed tame. Here’s what today’s report means for the Federal Reserve, markets, and the broader inflation outlook. Headline numbers: wholesale inflation heats up, but not too much The US government finally released its shutdown-delayed September Producer Price Index (PPI) this morning, giving investors and policymakers a fresh – if somewhat stale – look at wholesale inflation trends. According to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the PPI for final demand rose 0.3% in September, seasonally adjusted, after a
25 November 2025
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Meta Stock Today: AI Chip Deal Drama, New Price Targets and a 30% Upside Case for META on November 25, 2025

Meta Stock Today: AI Chip Deal Drama, New Price Targets and a 30% Upside Case for META on November 25, 2025

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has become the center of the AI stock story again. On November 25, 2025, the social-media giant is in the headlines for three big reasons: fresh analyst calls, a potential multi‑billion‑dollar chip deal with Google that shakes up Nvidia, and a growing debate over whether Meta’s massive AI spending is a “gift” to long‑term investors or a serious margin risk. Reuters+2Seeking Alpha+2 Below is a breakdown of where Meta stock stands today, what the latest research is saying (including the pieces you linked), and how the new Google chip talks could change the AI landscape. Where
25 November 2025
Neighbours Fear £1.3m Seaside Pool Bar Could Become ‘Party House’ in Warsash – Inside the Planning Row

Neighbours Fear £1.3m Seaside Pool Bar Could Become ‘Party House’ in Warsash – Inside the Planning Row

A luxury riverside home in Warsash, Hampshire, has sparked a planning row after neighbours warned a proposed pool house with bar and sauna could turn the property into a “party house”. Here’s what is planned, what locals say, and how UK rules on garden pools and outbuildings apply. A luxury riverside home on the banks of the River Hamble has become the latest flashpoint in Britain’s long-running battles over backyard building, after plans for a pool house with a bar and sauna triggered complaints from neighbours who fear the property could turn into a full‑blown “party venue”.Telegraph+1 The proposal –
25 November 2025
JD.com’s Jingdong Industrials Wins Hong Kong Listing Nod as US$500 Million AI Supply‑Chain IPO Nears

JD.com’s Jingdong Industrials Wins Hong Kong Listing Nod as US$500 Million AI Supply‑Chain IPO Nears

HONG KONG / BEIJING – November 25, 2025 – JD.com’s industrial supply‑chain technology arm, Jingdong Industrials (JDi), has cleared a key regulatory hurdle and accelerated investor marketing for a Hong Kong IPO that could raise up to US$500 million as early as mid‑December, according to regulatory filings and multiple media reports. Reuters+2yicaiglobal.com+2 What’s new today (25 November 2025) Chinese financial outlet Yicai Global reported today that Jingdong Industrials has passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing, effectively securing approval from the exchange’s listing committee. That clears one of the final checks before book‑building can begin. yicaiglobal.com Key fresh details
25 November 2025
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Entergy, AI Data Centers and ESG: Key Investor and Sustainability Stories for November 25, 2025

Entergy, AI Data Centers and ESG: Key Investor and Sustainability Stories for November 25, 2025

Entergy’s Big Bet on AI-Hungry Data Centers A Morningstar company report published on November 24, 2025, frames Entergy Corporation as “building infrastructure to meet data centers’ energy needs,” highlighting a growing base of energy-intensive customers and the advantage of operating under constructive U.S. rate regulation. Morningstar+1 That thesis matches what Entergy itself and independent outlets have been describing for months: On its own data center microsite and blog, Entergy repeatedly argues that hyperscale customers help lower average power costs by spreading fixed grid expenses across more load, and that the big tech clients are directly funding required upgrades. It also
25 November 2025
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Etihad’s Airbus A380 Heads to Tokyo Narita From June 2026: Daily Superjumbo Flights Boost Abu Dhabi–Japan Connectivity

Etihad’s Airbus A380 Heads to Tokyo Narita From June 2026: Daily Superjumbo Flights Boost Abu Dhabi–Japan Connectivity

On 25 November 2025, aviation and travel outlets around the world focused on one big network move: Etihad Airways is sending its flagship Airbus A380 to Tokyo Narita, adding Japan to the airline’s growing superjumbo network from 16 June 2026.Etihad Global+1 The move will upgrade the daily Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita service from an Airbus A350-1000 to the double‑deck A380, significantly increasing capacity and bringing Etihad’s most premium-heavy aircraft – including its ultra‑luxury three-room “Residence” suite – to Japan for the first time.One Mile at a Time+1 Key facts at a glance What exactly has Etihad announced? Etihad’s own press release
25 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Lumentum stock hits a record close — Citi raises target, insider filing lands ahead of Monday

Lumentum stock hits a record close — Citi raises target, insider filing lands ahead of Monday

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 06:03 (EST) — Market closed. Lumentum Holdings Inc shares ended Friday at a record $551.99, up $47.14, or 9.3%, after briefly trading as high as $558.22. U.S. markets are shut on Saturday. The late-week jump kept the optics maker in view as investors track a swelling wave of spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta said they expect more than $630 billion of combined spending in 2026, Reuters reported. (Reuters) Amazon alone projected $200 billion of capital spending this year, a figure that has sharpened the debate over payback but also underlined
Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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