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SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE shares closed up 0.05% at 1,889p on Wednesday, trading between 1,859.45p and 1,896.50p with volume near 3.62 million. Rhian Kelly joined as Chief Sustainability Officer, moving from National Grid. SSE completed an £8 million Southampton network upgrade, adding 47.8 MVA capacity for over 7,500 customers. Half-year results are scheduled for release on 12 November.
5 November 2025
Australia’s 3-Hour Free Power Shock: Who Wins and Who Pays?

Australia’s 3-Hour Free Power Shock: Who Wins and Who Pays?

From July 2026, energy retailers in NSW, South Australia, and southeast Queensland must offer households three hours of free solar electricity daily, provided they have a smart meter and opt in. Shares of AGL and Origin fell about 3% after the announcement. The free power window will run midday when solar output peaks. National rollout is under discussion, with regulators watching for potential price hikes outside the free period.
5 November 2025
Europe’s Gas Demand Implodes: LNG Imports to Plunge 20% by 2030, Russian Flows at Historic Lows

Europe’s Gas Demand Implodes: LNG Imports to Plunge 20% by 2030, Russian Flows at Historic Lows

Europe’s gas use is projected to fall sharply, with the IEA forecasting a 10% drop by 2030 and IEEFA predicting a 15% decline. Russian pipeline gas now covers less than 10% of European demand, while U.S. LNG supplies 57% of LNG imports. EU ministers agreed in October to ban all Russian gas by 2027. European gas storage sits at 83% full, below the seasonal norm.
5 November 2025
PPL Stock Soars on Data-Center Boom and Gas-Plant Plans

PPL Stock Soars on Data-Center Boom and Gas-Plant Plans

PPL closed at about $36.50 on Oct. 31, near its 52-week high, and is up roughly 15% year-to-date. The company pays a $0.2725 quarterly dividend, yielding about 2.9%. Analysts expect Q3 EPS of $0.46, with full-year 2025 EPS near $1.83. PPL recently announced a joint venture with Blackstone to build gas plants for data centers in Pennsylvania.
1 November 2025
You Won’t Believe Alabama Power’s Halloween Projects: Debunking “Energy Vampires” & Saving Bats

You Won’t Believe Alabama Power’s Halloween Projects: Debunking “Energy Vampires” & Saving Bats

Southern Company, parent of Alabama Power, reported Q3 2025 net income of $1.7 billion, up from $1.5 billion a year earlier. Alabama Power marked Halloween by debunking energy-saving myths and warning about “energy vampires” from idle electronics. Employees built 30 bat houses for Bat Week to aid local bat populations. Southern’s stock trades near a 52-week high as the company invests in new gas-fired generation.
31 October 2025
Chevron (CVX) Stock Rallies on $2B Pipeline Deal – Could $200 Be Next?

Chevron’s Next Big Move: CVX Stock Could Skyrocket on $55B Hess Deal & Low-Carbon Push

Chevron closed its $55 billion Hess acquisition in July 2025, adding Guyana assets, and sold $2 billion in Colorado pipelines in October. Q3 earnings beat forecasts with adjusted EPS of $1.85 and record production of 4.1 million boe/day. Shares traded at $153–154 on Oct. 31, yielding 4.5%. Analysts’ average 12-month target is $170, with most rating the stock a “Buy.”
Southern Co Shocks Markets: Data Centers Send Profits Soaring 11%

Southern Co Shocks Markets: Data Centers Send Profits Soaring 11%

Southern Co reported Q3 2025 net income of $1.71 billion, up 11.5% year-over-year, with revenue at $7.82 billion, beating analyst estimates. Data-center load jumped 17% and 12,000 new customers were added. Georgia Power is seeking approval for 10,000 MW of new generation by 2030 amid surging demand. Moody’s placed Southern on negative outlook, citing rising costs and regulatory risks.
New Fortress Energy Seeks U.K. Lifeline to Dodge Bankruptcy – Shares Crash as $9 B Debt Weighs

New Fortress Energy Seeks U.K. Lifeline to Dodge Bankruptcy – Shares Crash as $9 B Debt Weighs

New Fortress Energy is weighing a U.K. “scheme of arrangement” to restructure about $9 billion in debt, aiming to avoid U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Shares plunged 8% Wednesday, extending a 90% year-to-date drop, as investors reacted to mounting bankruptcy fears. Moody’s downgraded NFE to Caa1 in March, citing weak liquidity and high leverage. Bondholders have organized to negotiate as the company seeks a global debt deal.
Denison Mines Stock Skyrockets on Uranium Boom – Is the Rally Just Beginning?

Denison Mines Stock Skyrockets on Uranium Boom – Will the Rally Continue or Fizzle Out?

Denison Mines shares have more than doubled in 2025, recently trading near $3.10 after hitting multi-year highs. The surge follows uranium prices spiking above $83/lb, their highest in over a decade, amid a global supply shortfall. Denison resumed uranium production in July for the first time since 2008 and secured key environmental approval for its Wheeler River project. Analysts remain bullish but warn of stretched valuations.
28 October 2025
Dominion Energy Stock Primed for Rally as Analysts Hike Targets on Renewables Boom

Dominion Energy Stock Primed for Rally as Analysts Hike Targets on Renewables Boom

Dominion Energy traded near $61 with a 4.4% yield and 43 years of consecutive dividends. Wall Street targets range from $62 to $67; Morgan Stanley set $66. Q3 2025 earnings are expected Oct. 31, with consensus EPS at $0.93. Dominion’s $50 billion clean-energy buildout includes the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, now over 50% complete.
North Sea Oil Giant Petrofac’s Shocking Collapse Puts 2,000 Jobs at Risk

North Sea Oil Giant Petrofac’s Shocking Collapse Puts 2,000 Jobs at Risk

Petrofac filed for administration after losing a €13 billion Dutch wind contract, putting over 2,000 UK jobs at risk. The company’s market value plunged from £6 billion to £20 million, and its London shares were suspended. Administrators from Teneo are on standby as talks continue with creditors and potential buyers. Only Petrofac’s holding company is in administration; operating units remain active.
27 October 2025
Permian Basin Boom – Veterans Honored, Oil Permits Surge, and a Power Crunch Hits Texas (What It Means for Stocks)

Permian Basin Boom – Veterans Honored, Oil Permits Surge, and a Power Crunch Hits Texas (What It Means for Stocks)

Texas regulators issued dozens of new drilling permits in the Permian Basin during the week of October 10–17, as oil production in the region reached a record 6.3 million barrels per day last year. Surging output has strained West Texas’s power grid, with new data centers adding pressure. Some companies are building on-site power plants. Industry leaders say growth is now more cautious, with Chevron targeting lower annual increases.
Liberty Energy’s Rollercoaster: LBRT Surges on Earnings Despite Oilfield Headwinds

Liberty Energy’s Rollercoaster: LBRT Surges on Earnings Despite Oilfield Headwinds

Liberty Energy shares jumped over 20% intraday on October 17 after reporting Q3 revenue of $947 million, down 17% year-over-year, and an adjusted net loss of $0.06 per share. Despite the rebound, LBRT remains about 40% lower year-to-date, closing at $11.94 on October 16. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.09 per share. Analyst price targets cluster around $13–$15 for the next year.
Power Play: PSEG’s Long Island Grid Deal Extends Contract – Could Stock Hit $90+?

Power Play: PSEG’s Long Island Grid Deal Extends Contract – Could Stock Hit $90+?

The Long Island Power Authority board approved a five-year extension of PSEG Long Island’s grid management contract through 2030. A New York court rejected Quanta Services’ lawsuit to block the deal, calling its restraining order request moot. The contract awaits final approval from the state comptroller and attorney general. PSEG shares traded near $84.70 on Oct. 16, 2025.
16 October 2025
Hut 8 Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Boom, Trump-Backed Spinoff Debut, and Bold Energy Pivot

Hut 8 Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Boom, Trump-Backed Spinoff Debut, and Bold Energy Pivot

Hut 8 Corp. shares jumped 15% to C$70.19 on October 14, hitting multi-year highs as Bitcoin neared $120,000. The company launched American Bitcoin Corp. on Nasdaq in September, retaining an 80% stake. Hut 8 now manages 1,020 MW of power, with plans to expand to over 2.5 GW across 19 sites. Analysts remain bullish, though average price targets lag the current share price.
Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell approved a $2 billion offshore gas project with Sunlink Energies in Nigeria, targeting 350 million cubic feet per day for the Nigeria LNG export terminal by the late 2020s. The gas will support the Nigeria LNG Train 7 expansion. Nigerian officials called it part of an $8 billion investment wave under President Tinubu. Shell shares dipped 0.4% in London trading after the announcement.
14 October 2025
Power Bill Bombshell: Synergy’s $40 Million Overcharge Scandal Shakes WA Customers

Power Bill Bombshell: Synergy’s $40 Million Overcharge Scandal Shakes WA Customers

Synergy, Western Australia’s state-owned power retailer, admitted overcharging about 174,000 customers $40 million since 2009 due to a billing error that let payments flow into closed accounts. CEO Kurt Baker apologised and pledged refunds, but the process will take months. The state government and opposition criticised the utility, which faces ongoing financial strain and a history of regulatory breaches.
10 October 2025
AI Ignites a Nuclear Renaissance: How Tech Titans, Policy Shifts and New Reactors Are Powering the Next Energy Revolution

Nano Nuclear’s Stock Explodes: Could Micro‑Reactors Spark a New Energy Revolution? – NNE Company Report (Oct 2025)

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) closed at $51.57 on Oct. 6, up nearly 16% with 4 million shares traded. The company’s market cap stands at $2.17 billion, with a price-to-book ratio of 8.2 and no revenue. NNE joined major S&P indexes in late September and recently signed a $1.25 million Air Force contract for its KRONOS micro‑modular reactor. Short interest is about 18% of the float.
Diesel Down, Petrol Up: South Africa’s Fuel Price Shake-Up in October 2025

Diesel Down, Petrol Up: South Africa’s Fuel Price Shake-Up in October 2025

South Africa raised petrol prices by up to 8 cents per litre and cut diesel by up to 10 cents on 1 October 2025. Inland, 95 unleaded petrol now costs about R21.63 per litre, while diesel’s wholesale price dropped to R19.39. The rand’s strength and higher oil prices influenced the move, but a new wage levy offset potential petrol cuts. Consumer confidence remains low as households face rising costs.
6 October 2025
OPEC+ Shocks Market with Oil Output Hike – Analysts Warn of Glut

OPEC+ Shocks Market with Oil Output Hike – Analysts Warn of Glut

OPEC+ agreed on Oct. 5, 2025 to raise crude oil output by 137,000 barrels per day in November, matching October’s increase. Saudi Arabia and Russia initially disagreed on the size of the hike but settled on the smaller figure. Oil prices dipped after the announcement, with Brent crude trading in the mid-$60s. The move continues a gradual rollback of last year’s production cuts.
5 October 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Kaplan Fox Investigates GoDaddy Inc for Possible Securities Law Violations
    April 11, 2026, 4:24 PM EDT. Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating GoDaddy Inc (NYSE: GDDY) for potential securities law violations following the company's February 24, 2026, disclosure of a new promotional pricing strategy for dotcom domains. This strategy caused an unexpected surge in demand, reducing upfront bookings and near-term revenue, which the market reacted to with a 14% drop in GoDaddy's stock price the next day, closing at $79.12. The investigation invites investors who suffered losses or possess relevant information to contact Kaplan Fox. The law firm, known for securities litigation, aims to examine whether GoDaddy's disclosure and pricing approaches breached securities regulations.

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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, 4:31 PM EDT Kaplan Fox Investigates GoDaddy Inc for Possible Securities Law Violations April 11, 2026, 4:24 PM EDT. Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating GoDaddy Inc (NYSE: GDDY) for potential securities law violations following the company's February 24, 2026, disclosure of a new promotional pricing strategy for dotcom domains. This strategy caused an unexpected surge in demand, reducing upfront bookings and near-term revenue, which the market reacted to with a 14% drop in GoDaddy's stock price the next day, closing at $79.12. The investigation invites investors
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