SCE Denies Role in Eaton Fire Amid Lawsuit and Stock Drop
Southern California Edison reported no electrical anomalies on its equipment in the 12 hours before the Eaton Fire started, despite the fire killing 17 people and burning over 14,000 acres; however, a lawsuit alleges the utility's power lines ignited the blaze, causing an 11% drop in Edison Internat...
SCE Denies Role in Eaton Fire Amid Lawsuit and Stock Drop
Southern California Edison reported no electrical anomalies on its equipment in the 12 hours before the Eaton Fire started, despite the fire killing 17 people and burning over 14,000 acres; however, a lawsuit alleges the utility's power lines ignited the blaze, causing an 11% drop in Edison Internat...
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Biden Slaps New Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russia's energy sector, targeting 183 vessels in its "shadow fleet" and major firms like Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to further cripple Russia's economy and force the incoming Trump administration to decide whether to maintain or lift the...
Biden Slaps New Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russia's energy sector, targeting 183 vessels in its "shadow fleet" and major firms like Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to further cripple Russia's economy and force the incoming Trump administration to decide whether to maintain or lift the...
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56% Bias Score
China Mobilizes for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China is preparing for a massive Spring Festival travel rush from January 14 to February 22, expecting 9 billion interregional trips, with 7.2 billion by private car, prompting large investments in charging infrastructure and emergency response plans to ensure safe and efficient travel amidst potent...
China Mobilizes for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush
China is preparing for a massive Spring Festival travel rush from January 14 to February 22, expecting 9 billion interregional trips, with 7.2 billion by private car, prompting large investments in charging infrastructure and emergency response plans to ensure safe and efficient travel amidst potent...
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24% Bias Score
Putin Prioritizes Citizen Impact in 2025 Government Meeting
President Putin chaired a government meeting reviewing 2024 accomplishments and 2025 plans, emphasizing citizen impact. Key initiatives included housing improvements benefiting 2.5 million people, a new infrastructure project for 20 million more, a mining ban in energy-short regions, and efforts to ...
Putin Prioritizes Citizen Impact in 2025 Government Meeting
President Putin chaired a government meeting reviewing 2024 accomplishments and 2025 plans, emphasizing citizen impact. Key initiatives included housing improvements benefiting 2.5 million people, a new infrastructure project for 20 million more, a mining ban in energy-short regions, and efforts to ...
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32% Bias Score
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
US to Sanction Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Above Price Cap
The Biden administration is imposing new sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap, targeting the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions, aiming to further restrict Russia's oil revenue and hinder its war effort in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.
Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. and U.K. Impose Sweeping Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
The U.S. and U.K. imposed sweeping sanctions on January 10th targeting Russia's Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and their subsidiaries, along with 183 vessels, aiming to disrupt war financing by weakening Russia's energy production and logistics chains, estimated to cost Russia billions monthly.
U.S. and U.K. Impose Sweeping Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
The U.S. and U.K. imposed sweeping sanctions on January 10th targeting Russia's Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and their subsidiaries, along with 183 vessels, aiming to disrupt war financing by weakening Russia's energy production and logistics chains, estimated to cost Russia billions monthly.
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40% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
EU Prioritizes Early Contact with Trump Administration Amidst Trade and Security Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration due to illness but plans early contact with his administration to discuss trade, energy, and security issues, particularly concerning potential US tariffs and increased LNG imports to offset them.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Plans Syria Energy Cooperation for Refugee Return
Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to visit Syria to discuss energy cooperation, aiming to increase oil production (currently 600,000 barrels less than pre-war levels) and facilitate Syrian refugee returns, with a potential $500 billion investment needed for overall infrast...
Turkey Plans Syria Energy Cooperation for Refugee Return
Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to visit Syria to discuss energy cooperation, aiming to increase oil production (currently 600,000 barrels less than pre-war levels) and facilitate Syrian refugee returns, with a potential $500 billion investment needed for overall infrast...
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56% Bias Score
Utilities Sector Booms on AI, but Mid-Cap Companies Offer Better Long-Term Potential
The utilities sector experienced a remarkable 20% surge in 2024, led by companies like Vistra (260% increase), Constellation Energy (90% increase), and Talen Energy (200% increase), primarily due to their role in powering data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; however, Morningstar ...
Utilities Sector Booms on AI, but Mid-Cap Companies Offer Better Long-Term Potential
The utilities sector experienced a remarkable 20% surge in 2024, led by companies like Vistra (260% increase), Constellation Energy (90% increase), and Talen Energy (200% increase), primarily due to their role in powering data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; however, Morningstar ...
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48% Bias Score
US Stock Futures Rise on New Year's Trading Day
US stock index futures rose in premarket trading on January 2, 2025, driven by hopes for economic growth under a new administration and further interest rate cuts, despite concerns about inflation and potential trade wars.
US Stock Futures Rise on New Year's Trading Day
US stock index futures rose in premarket trading on January 2, 2025, driven by hopes for economic growth under a new administration and further interest rate cuts, despite concerns about inflation and potential trade wars.
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40% Bias Score
S&P 500 Suffers Fifth Straight Day of Losses Amid Rising Treasury Yields
The S&P 500 fell for a fifth straight day on Thursday, potentially due to rising Treasury yields, impacting various sectors while energy and utilities bucked the trend. Tesla's drop significantly affected consumer discretionary.
S&P 500 Suffers Fifth Straight Day of Losses Amid Rising Treasury Yields
The S&P 500 fell for a fifth straight day on Thursday, potentially due to rising Treasury yields, impacting various sectors while energy and utilities bucked the trend. Tesla's drop significantly affected consumer discretionary.
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40% Bias Score