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China
Feb 19, 2026

Rare Earths prices rise above the MP Materials price floor

Prices for two rare earths that are crucial to making super-strong magnets used in EVs or defence equipment have risen on the back of a?firm supply and...

United States
Feb 19, 2026

Trump cancels rule that incentivizes EV production to meet fuel efficiency requirements

The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is rescinding the rule which?incentivized carmakers to make electric vehicles?to meet fuel economy requirements?by overstating energy savings. Environmentalists have long...

Germany
Feb 19, 2026

Sources say that Thyssenkrupp may divest its materials trading division by 2026.

Three people with knowledge of the matter have said that Thyssenkrupp is looking at separating, listing or selling its materials trading division this year. They are also...

United Kingdom
Feb 19, 2026

Andy Home: ROI-Power overrules tariffs, as another US aluminum smelter closes.

The United States has lost another primary metal production plant due to the U.S. import duties. Century Aluminum will cease production at its Hawesville Smelter in 2022...

United Kingdom
Feb 19, 2026

Rio Tinto acquires majority control over Canada's Nemaska Lithium

Rio Tinto announced on Wednesday that it had acquired a majority stake in Canada's Nemaska Lithium. This is a step forward for its plan to create an...

Iran
Feb 19, 2026

Data shows that the share of Russian oil imported by India in January is at its lowest level since late 2022.

According to industry sources, data from January shows that India's oil imports were the lowest since late 2022. Middle Eastern crude supplies rose to their highest level...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Nine skiers are missing and six have been rescued in California after an avalanche

Authorities said that nine skiers are missing after an early morning avalanche occurred in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of?California. However, six other stranded skiers have been rescued....

France
Feb 18, 2026

Libyan traders bring in Western traders to counter Russian fuel flow

Three trading sources said that global oil firms and traders, including Vitol Trafigura, and TotalEnergies, won the tenders for supplying gasoline and diesel to Libya. The country...

Iran
Feb 18, 2026

Russell: Geopolitics shifts the mix of suppliers as Asia eats up crude oil.

As the recent run of strong crude oil imports continues, Asia is on track to "hit a new record in February". However, the mix of suppliers has...

Crude Oil
Feb 18, 2026

Global shares regain footing as AI jitters abate; investors digest Lagarde exit report

Investors took a break on Wednesday after a selloff triggered by artificial intelligence, and assessed a report that European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde planned to step...

Energy Markets
Feb 18, 2026

EU countries support stronger price controls on the new carbon market

EU diplomats responded to the concerns of some governments who feared that the policy could increase fuel prices by raising the price on the carbon market. Changes...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Uber invests over $100 Million in charging for autonomous vehicles amid robotaxi push

Uber Technologies announced on Wednesday that it would invest more than $100 million in developing autonomous vehicle charging hubs. This is part of the company's ongoing efforts...

Africa
Feb 18, 2026

After a reduction in power tariffs, a major South African smelter has restarted.

The South African ferrochrome factory Lion Smelter has resumed operation after a nine-month shut down following a 'one-third reduction' in power costs. Its co-owner announced this on...

Canada
Feb 18, 2026

TSX futures are rising as gold and oil prices recover

The futures of Canada's main index of stocks rose on Wednesday as gold and oil prices recovered after their losses during the previous session. Investors awaited minutes...

Ukraine
Feb 18, 2026

Ukraine reduces power imports when weather becomes less cold

Analyst DixiGroup said late on Tuesday that Ukraine decreased electricity imports last week by 3% to around 311 gigawatt-hours due to milder weather. This is the?first?decrease in...

Australia
Feb 18, 2026

Global shares regain footing as AI jitters abate; investors digest Lagarde exit report

The global stock market rose on Wednesday, as investors took a break after a sell-off triggered by artificial intelligence. They also assessed a report that European Central...

Peru
Feb 18, 2026

Peru Congress removes President Jeri due to secret meetings with China

The Peruvian Congress ousted President Jose Jeri on Tuesday, just four months after he began his term. This was due to a scandal surrounding a Chinese businessman's?undisclosed...

Germany
Feb 18, 2026

German Statistics Office says that permits for residential construction will rebound in 2025.

Data from the German Statistical Office revealed on Wednesday that the number of housing permits rose for the first time in 2025 after three years of declines....

Spain
Feb 18, 2026

Naturgy extends the chief's term to 2030, and changes board

As it restructured its board, the Spanish power utility Naturgy announced on Wednesday that it would "propose to shareholders" that Executive Chairman Francisco Reynes remain at the...

Australia
Feb 18, 2026

Alcoa pays $39 Million for illegally clearing Australian native forests

The Australian Environment Ministry announced on Wednesday that the U.S. aluminum company Alcoa would pay A$55,000,000 ($38.9,000,000) to remediate native forests it illegally removed in Western Australia?in...

Australia
Feb 18, 2026

Wall Street Journal, February 18,

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been?verified' and we cannot vouch for their accuracy. U.S. steelmaker Steel Dynamics...

Canada
Feb 18, 2026

NexGen CEO: Data centres should consider supporting uranium-related projects

NexGen Energy, a Canadian uranium company, has been in preliminary discussions with data centre providers to secure finance for a new mine that would provide fuel for...

India
Feb 18, 2026

Russell: Geopolitics shifts the mix of suppliers as Asia eats up crude oil.

As the recent run of strong oil prices continues, Asia's imports are expected to reach a new record in February. However, the mix of suppliers has begun...

India
Feb 18, 2026

Global Energy Alliance CEO: We are looking to raise $100m by 2028 for India's electricity grids to be digitised.

Woochong Um, the chief executive of the Global Energy Alliance for 'People and Planet,' said that the alliance aims to raise $100 million by 2028 in order...

United Kingdom
Feb 18, 2026

MORNING BID EUROPE-Geneva talks, inflation in spotlight amid Lunar New Year lull

Rocky Swift gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. Investors are still focusing on geopolitical tensions, as well as signs...

Japan
Feb 18, 2026

Ambatovy, the nickel-cobalt mine in Madagascar owned by Sumitomo, remains closed due to damage caused by cyclones

Sumitomo Corp., of Japan, said that the Ambatovy Nickel & Cobalt Project in Madagascar is still closed after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the island last week and...

Japan
Feb 18, 2026

Trump announces that Japan will invest in energy and industrial projects in Ohio Texas and Georgia

The administration of President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Japan would?finance three projects worth $36 billion, including an oil-export facility in Texas, a diamond plant in...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Oil tempers losses following US-Iran discussions, despite AI concerns.

The Asian stock markets rose?on Wednesday, despite renewed concerns about artificial intelligence that gripped international markets. Oil prices fluctuated as Iran announced progress in its?nuclear talks with...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

SGH and Steel Dynamics bid $10.6billion for BlueScope Steel, but investors are still wary

BlueScope Steel, an Australian steelmaker, said that it is considering a "sweetened" A$15 billion (10.62 billion dollars) takeover offer from U.S. based Steel Dynamics and SGH Ltd....

China
Feb 18, 2026

Oil down after US-Iran talk, but Asia stocks are up despite AI concerns

The Asian stock markets rose?on Wednesday, despite renewed concerns about artificial intelligence that gripped international markets. Oil prices also fell after Iran announced?progress made in its nuclear...

United Kingdom
Feb 18, 2026

Prices of oil fall on the back of hopes for a de-escalation of tensions between Iran and the US

The oil prices dropped slightly on Wednesday, as the talks between 'the United States and Iran' progressed. This raised hopes for a deescalation in bilateral tensions. It...

Australia
Feb 18, 2026

BlueScope and NAB both jump on a better bid, as Australian shares rise.

Australian shares rose on Wednesday, boosted by a record high for National Australia Bank, after the lender reported?strong numbers in its first quarter, and BlueScope Steel, which...

Australia
Feb 18, 2026

BlueScope and NAB both jump on a better bid, as Australian shares rise.

Australian shares rose?on a Wednesday, fueled by a new record high for the National Australia Bank, after it posted?strong numbers in its first quarter, and BlueScope Steel?jumped...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

California and Connecticut prepare a 'attack' on Trump's repealing of US climate regulations

Attorneys General from California and Connecticut have announced a "multi-state plan of attack" to combat President Donald Trump's decision to repeal the federal climate regulation for'vehicles'. The...

Ireland
Feb 18, 2026

Apple trims Apple's Apple iPhones after Berkshire Hathaway purchases New York Times

On Tuesday, Berkshire Hathaway announced a new investment into the New York Times. This marks its return to a sector that Warren Buffett abandoned in 2020 after...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

FirstEnergy announces a $36 billion investment program after posting higher annual profits

FirstEnergy announced on Tuesday a $36 billion capital investment plan through 2030 after reporting a 4.3% increase in its full-year profits?as a result of higher electricity rates....

United States
Feb 18, 2026

US groups sue Trump to stop his efforts to remove history and science information from parks

On Tuesday, groups representing park conservationists as well as historians and scientists filed suit to prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from removing information from monuments and parks....

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Berkshire's PacifiCorp sells Washington assets for $1.9 billion to Portland General Electric, citing its liquidity.

PacifiCorp is a utility owned and operated by Berkshire Hathaway. It sells wind, natural gas generation, distribution and infrastructure assets in central and southern Washington to Portland...

United Kingdom
Feb 18, 2026

Copper prices fall as LME stocks reach an 11-month high

The price of copper fell on Tuesday due to a'stronger dollar' and a rise in inventories at London Metal Exchange-registered storage facilities, as well as low trading...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

DTE Energy says it is close to a new data center contract, surpassing profit expectations

Utility DTE 'Energy, which benefits from strong power demand, beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday. It also said that it expected to?finalize...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Portland General Electric buys Washington assets from PacifiCorp owned by Berkshire for $1.9 billion.

PacifiCorp is a utility owned primarily by Berkshire Hathaway. It has sold its wind and natural gas generation, distribution, and infrastructure assets in central and southern Washington...

Romania
Feb 18, 2026

The benchmark interest rate of the Romanian central Bank is 6.50%

The central bank of Romania held its benchmark interest rate steady at 6.50% on Tuesday as expected, despite the temporary impact from higher taxes and electricity prices....

Romania
Feb 18, 2026

Canada offers CANDU technology to Poland for its second nuclear plant

Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson told reporters in Warsaw that the country believes its CANDU technology is the best option for Poland to build its second nuclear...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Vulcan Materials posts downbeat quarterly results, shares fall

Vulcan Materials, a manufacturer of construction supplies, reported?fourth-quarter results below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as weak residential building activity reduced demand for its concrete, asphalt, and...

Hungary
Feb 18, 2026

Rosatom denies that Siemens Energy was a contributor to the Hungarian Power Plant

The companies confirmed that Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear power company, has released Siemens Energy from its contract to?help build Paks II in Hungary. This confirms an...

Africa
Feb 18, 2026

Unions reject Eskom's offer of 6% in pay

On Tuesday, two of South Africa's largest trade unions said that they had rejected an improved salary increase offer by state-owned utility Eskom. Eskom's power outages and...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

Eight skiers confirmed dead after California avalanche; one still missing

Authorities said that eight skiers were killed in an avalanche on California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while one remains missing. This is the deadliest avalanche to ever occur...

China
Feb 18, 2026

Investors on edge as AI worries and US-Iran discussions dampen global stocks

Investors were uneasy about the prospect of a further selloff among technology and artificial intelligence?heavyweights, and nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S. remained a focus. Futures...

United States
Feb 18, 2026

DTE Energy's profit beats estimates for the fourth quarter on high power demand

Utility DTE Energy surpassed Wall Street expectations?for the fourth-quarter profit, on Tuesday. This was due to higher power demand from data centers. According to the U.S. Energy...

Sudan
Feb 18, 2026

UN Human Rights Chief raises alarm following drone strikes that kill more than fifty civilians in Sudan

On Wednesday, the UN human rights chief expressed alarm?after reports that more than 50 civilians were killed in drone strikes -in Sudan -in two days -in the...