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BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

Fitch Ratings affirmed Globo’s long-term credit ratings at ‘BB+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing a strong net cash position and leading market share in Brazil. BB Energy is cutting jobs and restructuring its U.S. operations after losses in oil trading, while shifting focus to renewables. A London court blocked the sale of a South Sudanese crude cargo as BB Energy seeks repayment of a $100 million loan.
26 November 2025
Venture Global (VG) swings to Q3 profit on record LNG exports; unveils 20‑year Naturgy deal and trims 2025 guidance

Venture Global (VG) swings to Q3 profit on record LNG exports; unveils 20‑year Naturgy deal and trims 2025 guidance

Venture Global reported Q3 net income of $429 million on $3.33 billion in revenue, shipping a record 100 LNG cargoes, up 237% from last year. The company signed a 20-year LNG supply deal with Spain’s Naturgy and a similar agreement with a Greek joint venture. Calcasieu Pass marked its 500th cargo, and CP2 LNG secured U.S. approval for non-FTA exports. VG shares rose in pre-market trading.
10 November 2025
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Global Market Turmoil: Asia’s Factories Stumble, US Tariffs Bite, Oil Soars – What’s Next?

Global Market Turmoil: Asia’s Factories Stumble, US Tariffs Bite, Oil Soars – What’s Next?

China’s private manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.6 in October, Japan’s factory PMI hit a 19-month low at 48.2, and South Korea’s fell to 49.4. India’s PMI surged to 59.2, its highest in five years. President Trump’s Asia trip brought limited tariff relief, with the US halving a fentanyl-goods tariff and China pausing new export curbs. Global stocks fell sharply, led by a 2% drop in the Nasdaq.
5 November 2025
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Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s Surprise Hedge Deal Supercharges Bulgaria’s Battery Boom — and Sends a Big Signal to Europe’s Power Markets

Sunotec signed a five-year cross-border spread hedge with Shell Energy Europe for over 600 MWh of battery storage in Bulgaria, targeting commercial operation in Q2 2026. Enery Portfolio Optimisation arranged the deal, described as one of the first of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. Sunotec also announced a 2.4 GWh supply agreement with Sungrow for battery hardware and inverters, signed July 28 and published Nov 4.
5 November 2025
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Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s Surprise Hedge Deal Turbocharges Bulgaria’s Battery Boom — Sunotec Locks 5‑Year Price Shield on 600+ MWh; Sungrow Secures 2.4 GWh Supply

Sunotec signed a five-year cross-border spread hedge with Shell Energy Europe for a 600+ MWh battery storage project in Bulgaria, aiming for commercial operation in Q2 2026. Sunotec also agreed to a 2.4 GWh BESS supply deal with Sungrow for Southeast Europe. Bulgaria’s RESTORE program recently awarded subsidies to 82 storage projects totaling about 9.7 GWh. Shell shares traded near $73.74, down 0.9% late morning UTC.
5 November 2025
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Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated Halliburton with a Buy rating and $35 target, joining several firms raising price targets after strong Q3 results. Halliburton posted $5.6 billion in Q3 revenue, beating estimates, and is targeting $100 million in quarterly cost cuts. The company is expanding into data center power and automation amid weak U.S. shale spending. Shares trade near $27 as analysts forecast sector recovery by 2027.
4 November 2025
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Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have hit 21 of Russia’s 38 major oil refineries since January, cutting Russian refining capacity by 20%, President Zelenskyy said. Overnight attacks on October 29 set fuel depots ablaze in Crimea and hit refineries in Ulyanovsk and Stavropol. Brent crude rose to $64.5 a barrel after new U.S. and EU sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil stocks remain down 40–50% from earlier this year.
29 October 2025
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Gundremmingen Cooling Towers Implode – Who Wins & Loses on Energy Stocks?

Gundremmingen Cooling Towers Implode – Who Wins & Loses on Energy Stocks?

Germany will demolish the two 160-meter cooling towers at the former Gundremmingen nuclear plant in Bavaria at noon on Oct. 25, 2025. Around 10,000 spectators are expected, with a large exclusion zone and fines up to €3,000 for violators. Engineers have drilled over 1,000 explosive charges and will use water jets to control dust. Four days after the blast, RWE will start building a large battery storage facility on the site.
24 October 2025
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Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Prices Skyrocket: Brent Nears $66 on U.S. Sanctions – Experts Weigh In

Brent crude rose to about $66 per barrel on Oct. 23, jumping 5% after the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil. WTI traded near $62, and the OPEC Basket was $63.4. OPEC+ plans to raise output, while global stockpiles are at multi-year highs. U.S. crude inventories fell last week as refineries increased runs; domestic production is near record levels.
23 October 2025
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Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Tanks to ~$59 as Glut Fears Mount – Experts Warn “Super Glut” Looming

Oil prices have dropped to five-month lows, with WTI crude near $58.70 and Brent around $62.70, after rising OPEC+ output and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions triggered a selloff. The IEA now projects a record 4 million barrels/day surplus in 2026. Bank of America warns Brent could fall below $50 if the trade war worsens. Investors have shifted to gold, which hit all-time highs above $4,200/oz.
15 October 2025
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Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Brent crude fell to $62 and WTI to $58, hitting five-month lows after US-China trade tensions and new sanctions triggered sharp swings. OPEC+ approved only a modest output hike for November, while the IEA warned of a potential 4 million bpd surplus by 2026. Demand growth is slowing, and US crude output remains near record highs. Middle East ceasefire talks briefly eased prices, but Ukraine war disruptions persist.
14 October 2025
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Natural Gas Prices Soar: Will America’s Energy Boom Fuel a New Price Spike in 2026?

Natural Gas Prices Soar: Will America’s Energy Boom Fuel a New Price Spike in 2026?

U.S. natural-gas futures rose to $3.47/MMBtu on October 1, 2025, up 5% from the previous day and 20% year-on-year. Lower-48 production slipped to 107.4 bcf/d in September, while storage remained 6% above the five-year average. Trading Economics projected prices to reach $4.15/MMBtu within a year. U.S. LNG export capacity is set to grow 36% from 2024 to 2026 as new terminals open.
1 October 2025
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Commodity Shockwaves: Oil Soars, Gold Shines, Crops Sway as War, Weather & Policy Roil Markets

Commodity Shockwaves: Oil Soars, Gold Shines, Crops Sway as War, Weather & Policy Roil Markets

Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel after Ukrainian drone strikes cut Russian fuel exports and Moscow imposed a partial diesel export ban. Gold hit a record near $3,791/oz, while silver and platinum reached multi-year highs on safe-haven demand. Chicago soybeans fell as China bought Argentine cargoes, and U.S. lean hog futures set contract highs on a shrinking pig herd. Arabica coffee prices spiked after U.S. tariffs slashed Brazilian imports.
27 September 2025
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  • IDEX Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date
    May 21, 2026, 11:14 AM EDT. IDEX Corporation (IEX) will trade ex-dividend on May 22, 2026, for a quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share, payable on June 5. The dividend reflects approximately 0.36% of IEX's recent stock price of $204.98. Annualized, this implies a yield of 1.42%. IEX shares have traded between $157.25 and $223.85 over the past year, with the last trade price at $206.35. The stock is a notable holding, comprising 4.42% of the Tortoise Global Water Fund ETF (TBLU), which was up 1.2% Thursday. Meanwhile, IEX shares dipped 1.5% during the same session. Investors often analyze dividend history to gauge future payouts, but dividends remain subject to company discretion.

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Xanadu Jumps on $300 Million Capital Plan

Xanadu Jumps on $300 Million Capital Plan

21 May 2026
Xanadu shares rose as much as 8.9% Thursday after the Toronto company announced a $300 million equity facility and a quantum algorithm update. The Nasdaq-listed stock traded at $15.39, up $1.26, on volume of 3.1 million shares. The facility allows Xanadu to sell Class B shares over three years but does not require it. The announcement followed a sector rally sparked by new U.S. quantum funding.
GlobalFoundries shares jump after U.S. quantum funding news

GlobalFoundries shares jump after U.S. quantum funding news

21 May 2026
GlobalFoundries shares surged 12.7% to $79.75 after the company announced a $375 million letter of intent from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support quantum-chip manufacturing. Trading volume topped 3.4 million shares by mid-morning. The company also launched Quantum Technology Solutions and will pay its first quarterly dividend on July 14. The Nasdaq fell 0.4% in early trading.
Mister Car Wash Stock Drops Off Nasdaq After $3.1 Billion Deal

Mister Car Wash Stock Drops Off Nasdaq After $3.1 Billion Deal

21 May 2026
Mister Car Wash shares have stopped trading after Leonard Green & Partners closed its $3.1 billion take-private deal. Public shareholders will receive $7.00 per share in cash; the stock last traded at $7.10 on May 19. The company will be delisted from Nasdaq and has been removed from the S&P SmallCap 600, replaced by F&G Annuities & Life.
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