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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides to a 7‑Week Low as Warm Forecasts Cap Winter Risk (Dec. 19, 2025 — 1:18 edition)

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides to a 7‑Week Low as Warm Forecasts Cap Winter Risk (Dec. 19, 2025 — 1:18 edition)

U.S. natural gas futures fell to a seven-week low, closing at $3.879 per mmBtu, as warmer forecasts and near-record production cut heating demand. EIA data showed storage at 3,579 Bcf, 1% above the five-year average. Europe’s benchmark price edged up on weaker wind generation, while Asia’s spot LNG price hit a 20-month low on soft demand and ample supply.
19 December 2025
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Tantramar Gas Plant Update (Dec. 19, 2025): NB Power Defends Centre Village Project as Well-Water and Blackout Debate Intensifies

Tantramar Gas Plant Update (Dec. 19, 2025): NB Power Defends Centre Village Project as Well-Water and Blackout Debate Intensifies

NB Power executives defended a proposed $1-billion, 500-megawatt gas-and-diesel power plant near Centre Village at a Tantramar council meeting, calling it essential to prevent blackouts as demand rises. Critics warned the project could threaten groundwater and wetlands on the Chignecto Isthmus and lock the province into new fossil fuel infrastructure.
19 December 2025
Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy storage stocks jumped at midday, with Sunrun up 7.7%, SES AI 7.4%, and Enphase 5.3%. Tesla and Fluence each rose 4.4%. Generac fell 3.5%. PJM’s latest capacity auction hit a record price cap, missing its reserve margin target by over 6,600 MW, as data center demand surged.
18 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025 as Jefferies Upgrades; Analysts Lift Targets After AI-Driven Selloff

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025 as Jefferies Upgrades; Analysts Lift Targets After AI-Driven Selloff

GE Vernova shares rebounded 4% Thursday to around $641 after plunging 10%–11% Wednesday, the S&P 500’s worst drop that day. The selloff followed concerns that more efficient AI chips could slow electricity demand growth, triggered in part by funding news for AI chip startup Mythic. Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” Thursday, citing strong multi-year fundamentals and demand for power equipment.
18 December 2025
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BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP shares closed up 2.43% at 432.65p on Wednesday, recovering part of Tuesday’s 3.42% drop as oil prices rebounded. BP disclosed the purchase of 1.62 million shares on December 16 under its ongoing buyback programme. Petrobras agreed to acquire a 49.99% stake in BP’s Lightsource solar units in Brazil.
17 December 2025
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Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Brent crude settled at $61.12 a barrel on December 12, near a four-year low, with WTI at $57.44. Both benchmarks are down over 4% for the week and nearly 20% for the year as global supply growth far outpaces demand. Inventories reached 8.03 billion barrels in October, the highest since 2021. Major agencies now forecast sub-$60 oil in 2026 despite OPEC’s outlook for a balanced market.
14 December 2025
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Tomago Aluminium Rescue Deal: Albanese’s Fixed‑Price Power Plan Sparks Jobs‑vs‑Taxpayer Debate (Dec 14, 2025)

Tomago Aluminium Rescue Deal: Albanese’s Fixed‑Price Power Plan Sparks Jobs‑vs‑Taxpayer Debate (Dec 14, 2025)

The Albanese government confirmed it is negotiating a long-term energy deal to keep Rio Tinto’s Tomago Aluminium smelter open beyond 2028. Key financial terms, including the cost to taxpayers and risk-sharing details, remain undisclosed. Opposition parties and commentators have labelled the move an uncosted subsidy. Final agreement is expected in early 2026.
14 December 2025
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Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Oil prices fell over 4% last week, with Brent settling near $61 and WTI at $57.60, as traders weighed oversupply fears and peace talk signals. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies all closed lower Friday. The EIA expects global inventories to rise through 2026 and Brent to average $55 per barrel that year. Investors remain split between supply concerns and company-specific catalysts.
14 December 2025
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Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock: December 11, 2025 News, Price Drop, Forecasts and AI-Powered Gas Demand Outlook

Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock: December 11, 2025 News, Price Drop, Forecasts and AI-Powered Gas Demand Outlook

Comstock Resources shares fell to $21.6 on December 11, down 6% for the day and nearly 10% for the week, despite remaining over 40% higher than a year ago. The stock has dropped 21% since December 8, with trading volume below average and short interest near 20%. TradingView and Intellectia show mixed technical signals, while Zacks and NextEra Energy highlight Comstock’s potential as gas prices rebound.
11 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Near Record High as Mining Stocks Climb, Tech and Energy Lag – December 11, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Near Record High as Mining Stocks Climb, Tech and Energy Lag – December 11, 2025

The S&P/TSX Composite Index hit a new intraday high near 31,546 in Toronto Thursday, up 0.3%, after closing at a record 31,490.85 on Wednesday. Gains in gold and base-metal miners offset losses in technology and energy shares. The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Year-to-date, the TSX is up about 27%.
11 December 2025
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Shell Plc News and Forecasts Today: LLOG Deal, Rosneft JV Exit, SAF Push and 2026 Stock Outlook (Dec 10, 2025)

Shell Plc News and Forecasts Today: LLOG Deal, Rosneft JV Exit, SAF Push and 2026 Stock Outlook (Dec 10, 2025)

Shell is in advanced talks to acquire LLOG Exploration Offshore for over $3 billion, aiming to expand its Gulf of Mexico operations. The company repurchased 1.51 million shares on December 10 and moved to dissolve its Russian joint venture with Rosneft. Shell also signed a long-term deal to buy all output from Egypt’s first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel plant. Temporary outages hit its Whale and Perdido platforms.
10 December 2025
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Hydro-Québec’s Power Scare, Air Transat Strike Deal and Ottawa’s Remote‑Work Pivot: What Canadians Need to Know on December 10, 2025

Hydro-Québec’s Power Scare, Air Transat Strike Deal and Ottawa’s Remote‑Work Pivot: What Canadians Need to Know on December 10, 2025

Hydro-Québec issued two internal power failure alerts on December 3 and 5 as a cold snap pushed demand near grid limits, nearly triggering rolling blackouts. The utility says the situation is under control, but critics warn of a “catastrophe.” Air Transat reached a tentative deal with pilots, ending strike threats after days of flight disruptions. Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled a stricter return-to-office plan for federal workers, raising union concerns.
10 December 2025
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Hydro-Québec Issues Rare Winter Alerts as December 2025 Cold Snap Pushes Power Grid to the Limit

Hydro-Québec Issues Rare Winter Alerts as December 2025 Cold Snap Pushes Power Grid to the Limit

Hydro-Québec issued two peak-demand alerts as an early December cold snap pushed its grid near capacity, with temperatures in Montreal dropping to –18°C and wind chills near –25°C. The utility urged customers to reduce electricity use to avoid outages. Meteorologists expect colder-than-normal weather to persist across central and eastern Canada through December. Montreal faces more snow and sub-zero highs this week.
9 December 2025
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Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Strength, LNG Tailwinds and New Pipeline Growth

Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Strength, LNG Tailwinds and New Pipeline Growth

Kinder Morgan shares closed at $27.77 on December 5, 2025, with a market cap near $62 billion and a dividend yield just over 4%. Marshall Wace boosted its stake by 365% in Q2, while Amundi cut its position by 23%. Kinder Morgan and Phillips 66 launched an open season for the proposed Western Gateway Pipeline on October 20, aiming to supply Phoenix, Las Vegas, and California.
6 December 2025
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Giant Balances Oil Growth, Hydrogen Pause and New Projects

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Giant Balances Oil Growth, Hydrogen Pause and New Projects

Exxon Mobil shares closed near $117 on December 5, 2025, close to their 52-week high, supported by record output in Guyana and the Permian Basin. The company will permanently shut an older steam cracker in Singapore by June 2026 due to global overcapacity. Institutional investors increased stakes in recent filings. Exxon paused a major blue hydrogen project and is eyeing new assets in Iraq and U.S. midstream.
6 December 2025
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BC Hydro Sues Vanderhoof Ranchers Over Access to $6B ‘Nation‑Building’ North Coast Transmission Line

BC Hydro Sues Vanderhoof Ranchers Over Access to $6B ‘Nation‑Building’ North Coast Transmission Line

BC Hydro has filed a B.C. Supreme Court petition against the Fawcett family, alleging they are blocking access needed for the $6-billion North Coast Transmission Line near Vanderhoof. The family claims previous work by Hydro’s contractors caused property damage and livestock deaths. The dispute has stalled pre-construction work since 2023. Hydro warns delays could impact project costs and regional development.
6 December 2025
Plug Power Stock on December 2, 2025: NASA Deal, Dilution Fears and What Analysts Expect for PLUG

Plug Power Stock on December 2, 2025: NASA Deal, Dilution Fears and What Analysts Expect for PLUG

Plug Power shares rose about 6–7% to $2.05 on December 2, 2025, after announcing its first NASA hydrogen contract and a major refinancing. The NASA deal, worth up to $2.8 million, marks Plug’s entry into federal hydrogen supply. Investors also await a shareholder vote on doubling the authorized share count. The stock remains down over 90% in five years despite recent volatility.
2 December 2025
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Xcel Energy Halves North Dakota Electricity Rate Hike Request, but 13% Residential Increase Still Looms

Xcel Energy Halves North Dakota Electricity Rate Hike Request, but 13% Residential Increase Still Looms

Xcel Energy agreed to reduce its requested electricity rate hike for North Dakota customers, with overall rates rising 10.37% and residential rates up 12.92% under a proposed settlement. The original request sought increases of 19.34% and over 24%, respectively. The deal, involving Xcel, PSC staff, and Walmart, awaits approval from the North Dakota Public Service Commission, which could vote as soon as January.
2 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • US Inflation Surges to 3.3% in March on War-Driven Gas Price Spike
    April 11, 2026, 6:17 PM EDT. US inflation hit 3.3% in March, the fastest annual pace in almost two years, driven largely by a 21.2% monthly surge in gasoline prices amid the Iran war. Gasoline accounted for nearly 75% of the 0.9% overall monthly price increase, triple February's rise. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, edged up 0.2% from February. Wage gains slowed sharply, with inflation-adjusted hourly earnings growing just 0.3% annually versus 1.3% prior. Economists warn inflation will worsen before improving, as the conflict's broader price impacts on transit and groceries remain muted but likely to grow. The recent ceasefire alleviated some risks but uncertainty persists. Inflation pressures were mounting pre-war due to tariffs and strong consumer demand, suggesting continued inflation acceleration ahead.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 6:21 PM EDT US Inflation Surges to 3.3% in March on War-Driven Gas Price Spike April 11, 2026, 6:17 PM EDT. US inflation hit 3.3% in March, the fastest annual pace in almost two years, driven largely by a 21.2% monthly surge in gasoline prices amid the Iran war. Gasoline accounted for nearly 75% of the 0.9% overall monthly price increase, triple February's rise. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, edged up 0.2% from February. Wage gains slowed sharply, with inflation-adjusted hourly earnings growing just 0.3% annually versus
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