U.S. stocks end higher as investors digest central bankers’ divergent signals
U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Thursday as investors digested more economic data and commentary...
U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Thursday as investors digested more economic data and commentary from senior Federal Reserve officials. The S&P 500 SPX, +0.23% gained 9.70 points, or 0.2%, to 4,283.74. The Nasdaq Composite COMP, 0.21% is up 27.22 points, or 0.2%, to 12,965.34. The Dow advanced 27.22 points, or 0.2%, to 12,965.34. In terms of news, jobless claims data showed a modest decline in the number of Americans applying for benefits, while St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said Thursday he is leaning toward supporting a 0.75 percentage point rate hike at the Fed's September meeting.
The new US climate law has a gigantic methane leak
The Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest climate bill in US history, marks a turning...
The Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest climate bill in US history, marks a turning point in the battle against methane. It imposes a fee of $900 per metric ton of methane emissions starting in 2024, rising to $1,500 by 2026. It’s the first time the US has imposed a fee or tax on any form of greenhouse gas emissions.
The only problem is: The fee won’t apply to most of the country’s methane emissions.
Don't expect Iran to start pumping more oil anytime soon. Goldman Sachs warned in a...
Don't expect Iran to start pumping more oil anytime soon. Goldman Sachs warned in a note to clients that a stalemate between the US and Iran could be "mutually beneficial," not to mention Russia threatens the chances of an agreement coming to fruition. To the bank, a nuclear deal remains far off.
Russia expects prices for its natural gas exports to soar to $730 this year. According...
Russia expects prices for its natural gas exports to soar to $730 this year. According to a Reuters report, that forecast is a 140% jump from 2021 and a 39% hike from its previous expectation for 2022. Here's what you want to know.
High gas prices will offset the decline in export volume, while crude oil exports will remain roughly flat. Moscow predicts total energy export revenue will jump 27% this year to $337.5 billion.
Continental Resources promotes Lawler to President and COO
Continental Resources (NYSE:...
Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR) said on Thursday it has promoted Doug Lawler to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Lawler is well known in the industry serving as CEO of Chesapeake Energy during 2013-21; previously, he spent time with Kerr-McGee and Anadarko Petroleum.
He joined Continental (CLR) in February as COO and Executive Vice President.
