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More of the Same Expensive Dependence on Fossil Fuels in TEP and APS 2026 Energy Plans
Arizona utilities TEP and APS filed 2026 energy plans featuring continued fossil fuel investments alongside renewables, maintaining expensive dependence on gas and coal rather than accelerating clean energy transition.
The Future of Buildings in Illinois Is Electric
Illinois commissioned a study on affordable building decarbonization pathways to meet its 2050 clean energy goals, finding gas use must decline at least 50 percent despite significant methodological flaws in the analysis.
Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban
Gabon’s government announced the restoration of social media access on Saturday, eight months after imposing a ban that drew widespread international criticism from rights advocates and opposition parties.
Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership?
Israel holds elections Tuesday with voters deciding whether to reelect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or choose center-right challenger Gadi Eisenkot, three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
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Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Andy Burnham is considering energy reforms that could reduce household bills by £130 annually and make heat pumps cheaper than gas boilers, with a £3.2bn annual taxpayer cost.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Fraudsters are sending convincing fake Spotify emails requesting payment details, directing users to cloned websites that steal login credentials and financial information for unauthorized purchases.
Treasury Secretary Bessent backs rate cuts but says he understands if the Fed wants to wait
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence that inflation will moderate this year, supporting interest rate cuts, while acknowledging the Federal Reserve’s caution given ongoing geopolitical developments.
Berkshire shares trade lower even after Abel scores good marks at meeting, earnings jump
Berkshire Hathaway shares declined Monday despite CEO Greg Abel’s strong debut at the annual meeting and first-quarter operating earnings that jumped 18% year-over-year.
IDEX Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
IDEX Corporation reported 5% organic growth and record orders exceeding $1 billion in the second quarter, driven by expansion in data center, semiconductor, and space markets.
Littelfuse, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Littelfuse reported broad-based momentum across computing, communications, and industrial segments, with data center demand and record bookings driving third-quarter guidance of 21% organic growth.
Safe Bulkers, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Safe Bulkers reported adjusted EBITDA of $50.3 million in Q2 driven by strong charter market conditions and improved bareboat charter earnings.
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Penske Automotive Group’s Q2 2026 earnings call revealed capital allocation priorities and operational developments across portfolio companies, with Capital Power raising its adjusted EBITDA guidance.
Stepan Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Stepan Company reported adjusted EBITDA growth of 45% in Q2 2026, driven by organic volume expansion, pricing discipline, and productivity gains across its chemical segments.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
WEC Energy Group reported Q2 2026 earnings driven by grid infrastructure investments and hyperscaler demand, with a $37.5 billion capital plan supporting large customers through 2030.
Fed interest-rate decision rocks Wall Street’s inflation fears
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on July 29, with the Dow closing down 2.19% amid investor concerns about inflation control and potential future rate hikes.
Coinbase shares fall after crypto exchange posts disappointing second-quarter results
Coinbase shares fell over 7% after reporting a wider-than-expected quarterly loss of $359.5 million, marking its third consecutive quarter missing Wall Street revenue and earnings forecasts.