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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

AKRON, Ohio, April 24, 2026, 07:08 Three Ohio electric utilities under FirstEnergy Corp are gearing up to file a three-year distribution rate proposal with state regulators by May 22, potentially lifting average residential bills by roughly $4 to $5 a month annually. The move puts Ohio’s new ratemaking law into practice for customers across the company’s service areas.
24 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

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22, 2026, 07:18 EDT GE Vernova bumped up its 2026 revenue forecast on Wednesday, crediting a surge in first-quarter orders as data center demand fueled gains across its power and electrification divisions. The company now targets revenue between $44.5 billion and $45.5 billion for 2026, a notch higher than its earlier range of $44 billion to $45 billion, after logging $18.3 billion in orders for the quarter.
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

Gold slipped to its lowest in a week on Monday, then edged back from the lows. With the dollar strengthening and U.S. Treasury yields pushing higher, bullion saw weaker demand, despite another spike in U.S.-Iran tensions. Spot gold was last down 0.4% at $4,810.26 an ounce as of 1:32 p.m. EDT. June U.S. gold futures closed off by 1% at $4,828.80. This shift is significant, with the geopolitical jolt hitting oil, inflation, and rates ahead of the usual safe-haven rush. The U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship accused of trying to breach its blockade. Tehran warned of payback, and with the two-week ceasefire almost up, peace talks hang in the balance.
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

On Monday, Europe’s spot crude market spiked—North Sea Forties crude shot up to a record $148.87 a barrel—as the U.S. made good on its warnings to Iran. U.S. stock futures slipped after a notice to mariners confirmed the blockade on Iranian port traffic would kick in at 1400 GMT. Brent futures, meanwhile, pushed past $100 again. This development ripples far past energy markets. About 2 million barrels per day of Iranian crude could be sidelined after the weekend’s Islamabad talks broke down, and the current two-week ceasefire runs out April 22. Inflation is creeping back into focus, too, with U.S. annual consumer inflation hitting 3.3% in March—the sharpest monthly increase seen in almost four years.
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 on Thursday called a state of energy emergency and halted the planned May 1 move to stricter summer gasoline standards for eight southeastern counties, aiming to relieve some of the burden on motorists facing higher pump prices. Executive Order 2026-4, according to her office, allows stations to keep selling a cheaper, higher-vapor-pressure blend—typically 10 to 20 cents per gallon below the costlier summer fuel. The clock’s ticking. On Thursday, AAA pegged Michigan’s average for regular gas at $3.886 a gallon—jumping from $2.989 just a month before. Starting May 1, the EPA’s national emergency waiver will kick in. Administrator Lee Zeldin expects the move will help keep prices “affordable” this summer, saying it expands both supply and choices for drivers.
3 April 2026
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 locked in longer access to $3 billion across two $1.5 billion revolving credit lines, moving their maturities out to March 28, 2029, and March 28, 2031, according to a March 30 SEC filing. The company put the one-year extensions in place as of March 27. The Dallas-based gas utility is still deep in a heavy spending phase. Back in February, Atmos pegged fiscal 2026 capital expenditures around $4.2 billion, with $4.6 billion in liquidity available. Chief Executive Kevin Akers, speaking to analysts, emphasized that “85%+ of our investment goes towards safety and reliability.”
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 stuck close to 54 euros per megawatt hour on Monday, with EU energy ministers scrambling for emergency talks on supply and storage after Middle East tensions drove gas sharply higher. The Dutch TTF hub—Europe’s key benchmark—sits well above where it was in late February, though officials insist short-term flows remain steady. Why does it matter now? Europe’s heading into storage-refill season, but inventories are still running light. Brussels is urging countries to start pumping gas into caverns early after a more than 70% spike in prices since Feb. 28. Reuters, citing last week’s data, put EU storage at just 28% full on average.
30 March 2026
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U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Again as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Wobble and Oil Jumps Back Above $105

U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Again as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Wobble and Oil Jumps Back Above $105

U.S. Treasury yields climbed Thursday, snapping back from a brief dip just a day earlier. Mixed signals out of Washington and Tehran muddied the ceasefire outlook, sending oil past $105 a barrel again. That shift unwound some of Wednesday’s bond rally, when fleeting optimism about diplomacy had eased inflation jitters. The impact stretches far past Wall Street itself. Treasury yields influence everything from mortgages to corporate loans. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. jumped 13 basis points to 6.43% this week, marking its highest point since October. Mortgage applications dropped 10.5%, reaching lows not seen since January.
26 March 2026
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

European natural gas prices slipped Tuesday, though they’re still sharply higher than a month back. Dutch TTF hovered between 53 and 54 euros per megawatt hour, easing off after briefly clearing 60 euros on Monday. QatarEnergy, meanwhile, declared force majeure on certain long-term LNG deals, citing disruptions it says are out of its hands. This is coming into sharp focus with European storage sitting at 28.5%. Shell’s Wael Sawan warned the region could face shortages “by next month.” Data out Tuesday highlighted a key difference: gas, compared to oil, offers fewer rerouting possibilities and limited storage, raising the risk that supply disruptions hit harder.
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

Oil jumped on Tuesday, with Brent crude snapping back above $100 a barrel as Iran shot down reports of talks with the U.S.—triggering a reversal from the relief rally sparked by President Donald Trump just a day prior. By 0858 GMT, Brent was up $1.25 at $101.19. U.S. West Texas Intermediate added $2.15, reaching $90.28. The reason this story is moving markets comes down to supply shock jitters. With the war choking off shipments through the Strait of Hormuz—a route responsible for nearly 20% of global oil and LNG—the International Energy Agency is calling this the largest oil-supply hit ever.
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

PORT ARTHUR, Texas, March 23, 2026, 19:12 CDT Late Monday, emergency crews headed to Valero Energy’s Port Arthur refinery after area residents reported hearing a loud boom. Videos from the scene captured heavy black smoke and flames coming from the facility. The Port Arthur Fire Department acknowledged an incident had occurred but did not specify the nature of the event.
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 stock climbed almost 5% Monday morning, with investors weighing the nuclear startup’s newly granted Nuclear Regulatory Commission license against a clearer look at growing losses. Shares advanced $2.62 to $56.59 in New York, pushing the company’s market cap to roughly $16.5 billion. Oklo stands out as a rare, direct play on next-gen nuclear for data centers—a space where real deals have been scarce. Back in January, Meta committed to supporting as much as 1.2 gigawatts’ worth of Oklo projects in Ohio, targeting 2030 for launch. That put a commercial stake in the ground for a technology still years from hitting wide adoption.
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 finished Friday up 86.8% at $7.07, after hitting an intraday peak of $7.70. Volume spiked, with about 115.4 million shares traded. This shift has weight: Europe’s chasing gas supplies once more. On Thursday, benchmark European gas prices soared up to 35% after strikes hit major Middle East gas facilities. The European Union, in response, called on members to ease gas-storage goals down to 80% in hopes of steadying the market.
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 shot higher on Thursday, with the front-month Dutch TTF contract rallying to 74 euros per megawatt hour—marking its highest intraday point since January 2023. The surge came after Iranian strikes targeted Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex, sending gas prices up as much as 35% as traders tried to gauge the extent of the disruption. This spike is significant—Ras Laffan handles about 20% of global LNG, meaning any disruption ripples. According to QatarEnergy's CEO, the attack sidelined roughly one-sixth of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, and that outage could last three to five years. Europe sources just 9% of its LNG from Qatar, yet traders there are on alert: Asia grabs around 80% of Qatari shipments and will also be scrambling to secure new supply.
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

Advanced Micro Devices slid 3.4% to $197.74 in late trading Thursday, dipping under the $200 mark as tech stocks took a hit. The Nasdaq Composite shed 1.8%. Nvidia gave up 1.4%, while Intel was off 5.7%. This comes as AMD works to prove that the AI investment surge can fuel real, lasting growth, even as the largest cloud players double down on building their own chips and memory remains a supply bottleneck. Both issues intensified in the last 24 hours: Meta just announced a fresh internal AI chip strategy, and Reuters says CEO Lisa Su is set 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

President Donald Trump’s push to rein in oil prices keeps hitting a snag Washington can’t resolve fast: heavy disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude closed out March 10 at $87.80 a barrel after Trump suggested a quick end to the war with Iran. But by 1235 GMT Thursday, Brent had surged to $98.45, as Iran ramped up attacks on tankers and Gulf energy facilities. The oil shock is rippling further, with broader economic fallout showing up now. Stocks slipped Wednesday—both the Dow and S&P 500 closed down—even with U.S. inflation figures coming in soft. Gasoline prices averaged $3.54 per gallon on Tuesday, a roughly 19% climb since the war broke out, turning into an election-year headache for Republicans.
12 March 2026
India Cooking Gas Shortage Deepens as Iran War Hits LPG Supplies, Sparks Rush for Induction Stoves

India Cooking Gas Shortage Deepens as Iran War Hits LPG Supplies, Sparks Rush for Induction Stoves

India rushed Thursday to line up emergency shipments of liquefied petroleum gas—LPG, the staple fuel for kitchens and eateries—from the US, Norway, Canada, and Russia. A war-fueled supply crunch in the Gulf left restaurant owners, hostels, and factory canteens slashing hot meal offerings. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said New Delhi exercised emergency powers, pulling commercial allocations to keep households covered. The crunch isn’t limited to restaurant kitchens. Last year, India brought in around 60% of its LPG needs and close to 90% of its crude oil from abroad. That heavy reliance means any shipping snarl in the Strait of Hormuz—the Gulf’s key oil and gas artery—leaves the country vulnerable. Economists warn: if $100 oil sticks around, growth could take a hit and inflation might climb in the coming year.
12 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Intuitive Surgical Jumps $6.9 Billion Ahead of Q2, Still 30% Off January High
    July 2, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT. Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) rallied 4.7% to $421.42, picking up about $6.9 billion in market cap on July 2 and narrowing some of the losses from its Jan. 7 top. But shares are still about 30% below the January $603.88 high, keeping the valuation gap at $65.6 billion. ISRG trades at 51 times trailing earnings and a forward P/E of 37.3. Consensus price target is $565, suggesting 34% upside. Q2 results land July 16, with focus on procedure volumes and da Vinci 5 installs. Sector names Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Medtronic all posted gains even as tech-heavy Nasdaq QQQ lost 2.3%.
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