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Enbridge Just Got a C$4 Billion Pipeline Green Light. Here’s Why It Matters Now

Enbridge Just Got a C$4 Billion Pipeline Green Light. Here’s Why It Matters Now

Canada approved Enbridge’s C$4 billion Sunrise Expansion in British Columbia, marking the first major pipeline approval under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The project will add 300 million cubic feet per day to Enbridge’s Westcoast gas network, with construction set for July 2026 and service targeted for late 2028. Enbridge shares rose 1.3% on the news. The federal government projects over C$3 billion in GDP impact and 2,500 construction jobs.
25 April 2026
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FirstEnergy Ohio Bills Could Rise Up To $5 A Month As May 22 Rate Filing Nears

FirstEnergy Ohio Bills Could Rise Up To $5 A Month As May 22 Rate Filing Nears

FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22 that could raise typical residential bills by $4.26 to $5.30 a month each year. The plan follows recent storm-cost changes and earlier refunds. It would be among the first major tests of Ohio’s new forward-looking ratemaking system. The proposal covers The Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison, and Toledo Edison.
24 April 2026
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FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22, seeking to fund $800 million annually in grid upgrades and $83 million for tree trimming. The plan would raise monthly bills for typical 1,000-kWh households by $4.26 to $5.30 if approved. The filing follows recent rate cases by AES Ohio and AEP Ohio under the new House Bill 15 regime.
23 April 2026
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GE Vernova Lifts 2026 Forecast as AI Data-Center Power Demand Drives Orders

GE Vernova Lifts 2026 Forecast as AI Data-Center Power Demand Drives Orders

GE Vernova raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $44.5–$45.5 billion after first-quarter orders surged to $18.3 billion, driven by data center demand. Revenue climbed 16% to $9.34 billion, while net income hit $4.75 billion, boosted by $4.5 billion in M&A gains. The electrification unit booked $2.4 billion in data center orders, surpassing last year’s total. Wind unit revenue dropped 23%, posting a $382 million EBITDA loss.
22 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again

Spain said it will join an EU plan to share jet fuel stocks and supports joint purchasing as Europe faces shortages after Gulf supply disruptions. Jet fuel prices remain near $175 a barrel and inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub hit a four-year low. Airlines including KLM have begun canceling flights due to rising fuel costs. The European Commission is preparing guidance to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern fuel.
20 April 2026
Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Europe’s immediate-delivery crude surged to nearly $150 a barrel and U.S. stock futures dropped after the U.S. ordered a blockade on Iranian port traffic, set to begin at 1400 GMT. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $148.87, while Brent rose above $100. Shipping through the Gulf showed disruption, with tankers rerouting and Tehran warning of retaliation. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all fell before the open.
13 April 2026
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Whitmer Declares Michigan Energy Emergency to Cut Gas Prices Near $4

Whitmer Declares Michigan Energy Emergency to Cut Gas Prices Near $4

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency Thursday, suspending stricter summer gasoline rules in eight southeast counties after average gas prices rose to $3.89 a gallon, up nearly a dollar from a month ago. The order allows continued sale of a cheaper fuel blend through July 1, affecting about 5 million residents in the Detroit area.
3 April 2026
PECO Seeks Another 12.5% Rate Hike. Why Philly Utility Bills Could Rise Again in 2027. (WHYY)

PECO Seeks Another 12.5% Rate Hike. Why Philly Utility Bills Could Rise Again in 2027. (WHYY)

PECO filed for delivery-rate increases that would raise a typical residential electricity bill by 12.5% and suburban gas bills by 11.4% starting in 2027. The utility seeks $429 million for electric upgrades and $81 million for gas infrastructure, serving 1.7 million electric and over 553,000 gas customers. More than 1,000 union workers remain without a contract as labor talks continue.
2 April 2026
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Michigan Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike, Bigger Bills Due in May

Michigan Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike, Bigger Bills Due in May

Michigan regulators approved a $276.6 million electricity rate increase for Consumers Energy, raising typical residential bills by $6.46 per month starting May 1. The Michigan Public Service Commission cut nearly 40% from the company’s original request. Consumers serves about 1.9 million customers statewide. Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized the decision as another burden on households.
31 March 2026
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Atmos Energy Extends $3 Billion Credit Lines to 2029 and 2031 as Texas Blast Scrutiny Builds

Atmos Energy Extends $3 Billion Credit Lines to 2029 and 2031 as Texas Blast Scrutiny Builds

Atmos Energy extended maturities on two $1.5 billion credit lines to 2029 and 2031, according to a March 30 SEC filing. The move comes as the utility faces scrutiny after a March 19 home explosion in Lake Dallas, where a lawsuit alleges gas migrated from Atmos facilities; the company says its system is operating normally. Atmos expects $4.2 billion in capital spending for fiscal 2026 and reaffirmed its earnings guidance.
31 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Near €54 as EU Rushes to Protect Winter Supply

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Near €54 as EU Rushes to Protect Winter Supply

Europe’s benchmark natural gas price held near 54 euros/MWh Monday as EU ministers planned emergency talks after Middle East turmoil drove prices up over 70% since late February. EU gas storage averaged just 28% full last week, with Germany’s inflation rate rising to 2.8% in March on higher energy costs. Global LNG supply forecasts have been cut after disruptions in Qatar and shipping delays. Exxon and QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass plant in Texas produced its first LNG on Monday.
30 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Falls, but Qatar Shock Keeps Market Tight

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Falls, but Qatar Shock Keeps Market Tight

Dutch TTF gas traded at 53-54 euros/MWh Tuesday after topping 60 euros Monday, still far above last month’s levels. QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some LNG contracts after Iranian strikes cut 17% of its export capacity. Europe’s storage stands at 28.5%, with Shell warning of possible shortages by next month. Euro zone private-sector growth nearly stalled in March as energy prices surged.
24 March 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Back Above $100 After Iran Rejects Trump Talks Claim

Oil Prices Jump Back Above $100 After Iran Rejects Trump Talks Claim

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel Tuesday after Iran denied talks with the U.S. and missile attacks resumed on Israel. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed due to war, causing the biggest oil-supply disruption on record, according to the IEA. Brent gained $1.25 to $101.19 by 0858 GMT; WTI climbed $2.15 to $90.28. Traders and banks warned prices could surge further if the strait stays shut.
24 March 2026
Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

An explosion was reported Monday evening at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery, with black smoke and flames seen rising from the site. The Port Arthur Fire Department confirmed an incident but did not specify the cause or report injuries. The refinery processes 435,000 barrels per day and employs about 770 people. Valero shares closed down 1.03% at $237.39 after the news.
24 March 2026
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Oklo Stock Rises After First NRC License, but Cash Burn Keeps Pressure On

Oklo Stock Rises After First NRC License, but Cash Burn Keeps Pressure On

Oklo shares rose nearly 5% Monday after the company secured its first Nuclear Regulatory Commission license and disclosed a wider 2025 net loss of $105.7 million. The stock traded at $56.59, valuing Oklo at about $16.5 billion. Oklo’s Atomic Alchemy unit also received a materials license, allowing commercial isotope sales from Idaho. Wall Street analysts trimmed price targets following the annual report.
23 March 2026
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Why AleAnna (ANNA) Stock Price Jumped 87% as Europe Gas Shock Hit Markets

Why AleAnna (ANNA) Stock Price Jumped 87% as Europe Gas Shock Hit Markets

AleAnna shares surged 86.8% to $7.07 Friday, with over 115 million shares traded, after an independent report raised its year-end 2025 proved gas reserves by 47%. The rally followed a spike in European gas prices after Middle East strikes and as the EU urged lower gas-storage targets. AleAnna develops gas in Italy, with Shell Energy Europe as its exclusive buyer. The company reported internal control weaknesses and ongoing reliance on financing and approvals.
21 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Hits Highest Since 2023 After Qatar LNG Strike

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Hits Highest Since 2023 After Qatar LNG Strike

European natural gas prices surged as the Dutch TTF hit €74/MWh, the highest since January 2023, after Iranian strikes damaged Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. QatarEnergy said the attack knocked out a sixth of its LNG export capacity for up to five years. Spot LNG prices in Asia doubled, and the European Central Bank raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.6%. Supplies to Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China are at risk.
19 March 2026
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AMD Stock Price Drops Below $200 as Oil Shock Hits Chip Shares, Meta Expands In-House AI Push

AMD Stock Price Drops Below $200 as Oil Shock Hits Chip Shares, Meta Expands In-House AI Push

AMD shares fell 3.4% to $197.74 late Thursday, dropping below $200 as tech stocks slid amid a broader market selloff. The decline followed Iranian strikes on oil tankers that pushed crude prices higher and rattled Wall Street. Meta unveiled new in-house AI chips and confirmed a $60 billion AMD chip deal, while AMD CEO Lisa Su plans to visit South Korea next week for memory supply talks.
13 March 2026
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Trump’s Plan to Cut Oil Prices Runs Into Hormuz as Iran War Rattles Markets

Trump’s Plan to Cut Oil Prices Runs Into Hormuz as Iran War Rattles Markets

Brent crude fell 11% on March 10 after Trump suggested the Iran war could end soon, then rebounded to $98.45 as Gulf attacks intensified. The IEA and U.S. launched a record emergency oil release, but flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain under 10% of pre-war levels. U.S. gasoline prices rose 19% since the conflict began. The White House said Navy escorts for tankers are not yet possible.
12 March 2026
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  • Ocean County Student Wins National InvestWrite Stock Market Essay Award
    May 22, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT. Kennedy Haviland, a fifth grader from Robert L. Horbelt School in Barnegat, New Jersey, earned first place statewide and seventh place nationally in the InvestWrite essay competition. InvestWrite, an educational contest, challenges students to analyze stock market concepts and investing strategies. Haviland's winning essay examined financial lessons around investing in popular stocks like Roblox. This achievement highlights emerging interest and understanding of stock markets and investment principles among youth.

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Dow Jones: Fresh Record Close as Wall Street Heads Into Memorial Day

Dow Jones: Fresh Record Close as Wall Street Heads Into Memorial Day

22 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 50,679.68 on Friday, up 394.02 points, or 0.78%. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks, strong corporate earnings, and lower Treasury yields boosted stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day.
Dow Sets New Record as Wall Street Looks Ahead to Next Challenge

Dow Sets New Record as Wall Street Looks Ahead to Next Challenge

22 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 428.65 points, or 0.86%, at a record 50,714.31 on Friday, as delayed quotes showed gains across major indexes. Semiconductor and PC stocks surged, with Dell up 16% and Qualcomm up 12%. Bond yields eased, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.558%. Investors cited optimism over U.S.-Iran talks and strong corporate earnings.
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