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Natural gas price stock UNG drops again in premarket as warm-weather forecast weighs on futures

Natural gas price stock UNG drops again in premarket as warm-weather forecast weighs on futures

United States Natural Gas Fund dropped 2.2% to $11.37 in premarket trading Tuesday as U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.7% to $3.427 per mmBtu. The decline follows warmer-than-normal weather forecasts and a 3.6% loss for UNG on Monday. Traders await the U.S. storage report due Jan. 8. Supply remains high, with output averaging 109.2 bcfd so far in January.
6 January 2026
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SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.
6 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock climbs on Venezuela oil shake-up; $10 billion claims back in focus

ConocoPhillips stock climbs on Venezuela oil shake-up; $10 billion claims back in focus

ConocoPhillips shares closed up 2.6% at $99.20 Monday as energy stocks rallied after President Trump said the U.S. would keep its embargo on Venezuelan oil exports. J.P. Morgan analysts estimate ConocoPhillips’ outstanding Venezuela claims near $10 billion. Brent crude settled up $1.01 at $61.76 a barrel. Traders await U.S. oil inventory data and talks between officials and oil executives later this week.
6 January 2026
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Dow jumps as Venezuela shock powers energy rally; jobs report looms

Dow jumps as Venezuela shock powers energy rally; jobs report looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped about 520 points, or 1.1%, to 48,903 Monday morning after U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Chevron shares climbed, leading energy stocks higher, while technology shares steadied. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq gained 0.7%. Traders are focused on the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and upcoming corporate earnings.
5 January 2026
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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

U.S. energy stocks jumped in pre-market trading Monday after President Trump vowed to unlock Venezuela’s oil reserves following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Chevron rose about 7%, with Exxon Mobil and Halliburton also gaining. Oil prices edged up less than 1% as U.S. sanctions and OPEC+ output policy remained unchanged. Tankers carrying Venezuelan crude have left in “dark mode” to avoid detection, industry sources said.
5 January 2026
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Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
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ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

Exxon Mobil will be in focus when U.S. markets reopen after President Trump said Exxon and other oil majors would spend billions to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump confirmed the U.S. oil embargo remains and that American troops will stay until demands are met. Exxon shares closed up 1.9% at $122.65 on Friday. Venezuelan oil shipments have halved since December due to U.S. actions.
4 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises as energy kicks off 2026; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Chevron stock rises as energy kicks off 2026; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Chevron rose 2.3% to $155.90 on the first trading day of 2026, tracking gains in major oil stocks. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents, ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ output decision. Traders are watching delayed U.S. jobs data and Chevron’s upcoming earnings for the next move. Venezuela’s oil exports remain under pressure from U.S. sanctions, but Chevron continues shipments under a special license.
3 January 2026
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Siemens Energy rebuffs wind spin-off call as Siemens targets 200,000 U.S. electricians by 2030

Siemens Energy rebuffs wind spin-off call as Siemens targets 200,000 U.S. electricians by 2030

Siemens Energy has rejected Ananym Capital’s call to spin off its loss-making wind unit Siemens Gamesa, aiming instead for a 3%–5% operating margin at Gamesa by 2028, the Financial Times reported. The wind division lost €1.36 billion in the last fiscal year. Siemens Energy plans to return up to €10 billion to shareholders by 2028, citing strong demand for power infrastructure. Its U.S. arm will expand workforce training to reach 200,000 by 2030.
2 January 2026
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Why natural gas stocks are sliding today: EQT, Range dip as mild-weather forecasts pressure U.S. gas

Why natural gas stocks are sliding today: EQT, Range dip as mild-weather forecasts pressure U.S. gas

EQT Corp shares fell 1.9% and the U.S. Natural Gas Fund dropped 6.7% premarket Friday as natural gas prices weakened. Benchmark February Henry Hub futures traded near $3.61/mmBtu, down 8 cents. Meteorologists forecast above-normal temperatures through Jan. 14, cutting heating demand. The EIA reported a 38 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ended Dec. 26, below analyst expectations.
2 January 2026
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UK energy bills forecast to drop £138 in April 2026 after levy shake-up

UK energy bills forecast to drop £138 in April 2026 after levy shake-up

Cornwall Insight forecasts the UK energy price cap will drop 8% in April, lowering a typical annual dual-fuel bill to about £1,620. Ofgem’s cap for Jan.–Mar. rose 0.2% to £1,758, driven by higher policy and supplier costs. The April cut is linked to budget changes moving some levies to general taxation. Wholesale prices have eased, but some network charges are still set to rise.
2 January 2026
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Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

The S&P 500 energy sector fell 0.52% in the final 2025 session as oil prices posted their steepest annual drop since 2020, with WTI settling at $57.42 a barrel and Brent at $60.85, both down about 19% for the year. EQT Corp slid 1.9%, while oilfield services stocks also declined. Traders are awaiting the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting for signals on output policy. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week.
1 January 2026
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New report puts Alabama Power coal ash ponds back under scrutiny near Mobile-Tensaw Delta

New report puts Alabama Power coal ash ponds back under scrutiny near Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Alabama Power is storing over 21 million tons of coal ash in an unlined pond at its James M. Barry plant on the Mobile River, according to an Inside Climate News investigation. The EPA finalized a settlement in 2024 requiring more groundwater monitoring at the site after alleged violations. Alabama Power says it complies with regulations. A lawsuit over the plant’s closure plan is pending at the 11th Circuit.
31 December 2025
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  • MercadoLibre Price Target Cut 10.80% to €2,233.99 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
    April 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (BIT:1MELI) sees its average one-year price target fall by 10.80% to €2,233.99 from €2,504.60 on Feb 23, 2026. Despite this, the target implies a 47.63% premium over the latest close at €1,513.20. Institutional ownership drops sharply, with shares held by 1,532 funds down 20.12% over three months. Yet, average portfolio weight among these funds climbs 28.50% to 0.68%. Key shareholders show mixed buying and selling: Baillie Gifford, Capital Research, and Capital International boosted holdings, while Capital World and Price T Rowe reduced theirs. The contrasting fund sentiment underscores uncertainty around MercadoLibre's near-term prospects amidst evolving market conditions.

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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.
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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT MercadoLibre Price Target Cut 10.80% to €2,233.99 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves April 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. MercadoLibre (BIT:1MELI) sees its average one-year price target fall by 10.80% to €2,233.99 from €2,504.60 on Feb 23, 2026. Despite this, the target implies a 47.63% premium over the latest close at €1,513.20. Institutional ownership drops sharply, with shares held by 1,532 funds down 20.12% over three months. Yet, average portfolio weight among these funds climbs 28.50% to 0.68%. Key shareholders show mixed buying and selling: Baillie Gifford,
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