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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Flat Near Four‑Month Low as Banks Slide, Tech and Energy Gain (17 November 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 closed flat at about 8,635 points Monday, recovering from earlier losses but holding near four-month lows. Financials dragged, with Commonwealth Bank down nearly 1% to a seven-month low and Macquarie Group off 2.3%. Energy and tech stocks gained. The Australian dollar hovered near US$0.65.
17 November 2025
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E.ON and RWE confirm 2025 outlooks as profits hold up — RWE stock pops on AI data‑centre momentum (Nov 12, 2025)

E.ON and RWE confirm 2025 outlooks as profits hold up — RWE stock pops on AI data‑centre momentum (Nov 12, 2025)

E.ON reaffirmed its 2025 outlook and reported a 10% rise in nine-month core profit, driven by increased grid investment. RWE beat profit forecasts after a €225 million gain from selling a UK data-centre project and said it is assessing more such projects in Europe. RWE shares hit a 52-week high, rising over 3% in early trading. Both utilities maintained their full-year 2025 guidance.
12 November 2025
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Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

SHEL.L: Shell plc Hits Fresh 52‑Week High as It Appeals Venture Global LNG Ruling — All the Key News on 11 November 2025

Shell filed a petition in New York to overturn its August arbitration loss to Venture Global, alleging key documents were withheld. The company’s shares hit a new 52-week high in London, closing up 1.8% at 2,922p. Shell also reported buying back and cancelling 1.45 million shares on 10 November under its $3.5 billion repurchase program.
11 November 2025
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ConocoPhillips (COP) beats Q3, hikes dividend 8%, lifts 2025 output; Willow budget raised to up to $9B — Nov. 6, 2025

ConocoPhillips (COP) beats Q3, hikes dividend 8%, lifts 2025 output; Willow budget raised to up to $9B — Nov. 6, 2025

ConocoPhillips beat third-quarter profit forecasts with adjusted EPS of $1.61, raised its full-year production guidance, and increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.84 per share. The company cut 2025 cost guidance and set Willow project costs at $8.5–$9.0 billion. Preliminary 2026 guidance showed lower planned capital and operating costs with flat-to-modest production growth.
6 November 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
31 October 2025
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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.
31 October 2025
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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.
29 October 2025
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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
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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.
27 October 2025
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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
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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.
26 October 2025
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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.
17 October 2025
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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
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Stock Market Today

  • Brighthouse Financial Shares Enter Oversold Territory with RSI at 29.7
    May 22, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT. Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHFAP) shares fell into oversold territory on Friday with a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 29.7, signaling a potential buying opportunity as heavy selling may be easing. RSI is a momentum indicator ranging from 0 to 100, with readings below 30 typically indicating oversold conditions. The stock traded as low as $15.33, near its 52-week low of $14.02, and below its 52-week high of $21.40. By comparison, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) RSI stood at 72.1, reflecting stronger momentum. Investors following Warren Buffett's guidance to buy when others are fearful may watch BHFAP for entry points amid this market signal.

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Why Super Micro Stock Jumped 6% Today Despite a Fresh China Export Probe

Why Super Micro Stock Jumped 6% Today Despite a Fresh China Export Probe

22 May 2026
Super Micro Computer shares climbed 6.3% to $35.58 Friday despite Taiwanese prosecutors opening a probe into suspected illegal exports of its AI servers to China. About 39 million shares traded after Nvidia’s strong results fueled optimism for AI hardware. U.S. stocks broadly rose, with the Dow closing at a record. Super Micro projected up to $12.5 billion in fiscal Q4 revenue and said supplier allocations remain steady.
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