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Zeo Energy signs deal to develop 280 MW power for Creekstone data center in Utah
By Katha KaliaFeb 18 (Reuters) - Zeo Energy ZEO.O said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with privately held Creekstone Energy to develop about 280 megawatts of power generation for a data center under construction in Millard County, Utah.U.S. utilities and independent power deve...Reuters
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Environmental groups challenge Trump decision to revoke basis of US climate regulations
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to revoke the scientific finding that forms the basis of U.S. climate regulations.The legal challenge filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals f...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold rises ahead of US Fed minutes
Gold rebounds from one-week lowJanuary FOMC minutes due at 1900 GMTDecember PCE data due on Friday By Pablo Sinha Feb 18 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from a one-week low hit in the previous session, as investors awaited the minutes of the U.S. Federal Re...Reuters
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ROI-Asia gobbles up crude oil, but geopolitics is shifting supplier mix: Russell
Reuters Open Interest (ROI) is your essential source for global financial commentary. By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Asia's imports of crude oil are on track to hit a record high in February as the recent strong run continues, but the mix of suppliers is starting t...Reuters
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Oil gains nearly 3% after abrupt end to Russia-Ukraine talks
Ukraine peace talks end in Geneva after Zelenskiy says Russia stallingIran, US reach understanding on main 'guiding principles' in nuclear talksEurasia Group sees 65% chance of US strikes on Iran by AprilIran and Russia to conduct navy drill on Thursday, Fars news agency reportsBy Stephanie ...Reuters
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Austria eyes renewables, African gas to cut US LNG dependence, junior minister says
Energy security, US reliance top concerns, minister saysAustria hopes to diversify via African gas, renewablesOECD countries' energy ministers in Paris for biennial meetingBy America Hernandez PARIS, Feb 18 - Austria is seeking to expand renewable energy and increase gas imports from Africa t...Reuters
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Lurpak-maker Arla sees lower dairy prices and boost from protein products
2025 revenues rise 9% to a record 15.1 billion euros Sees lower milk prices pressuring revenue this yearDemand for high-protein products helped by weight-loss drugsBy Louise RasmussenCOPENHAGEN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Denmark-based Arla expects a global milk surplus to drive down dairy prices this year,...Reuters
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Glencore to return $2 billion to shareholders despite earnings dip
Reports 6% drop in adjusted EBITDA to $13.51 billionFinalises land access deal in DRC to extend mine lifeSays will be involved in US stockpiling programmeBy Clara Denina and Pratima Desai LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Glencore GLEN.L will return $2 billion to shareholders despite a dip in annual pr...Reuters
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Edison says Italy's decree may force EDF to rethink capital‑opening move
Regulatory uncertainty clouding EDF's plan on EdisonEdison aims to extend LNG contract with QatarEnergyItalian utility looking at Snam's biogas business By Francesca Landini MILAN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - French nuclear group EDF could revise — or even shelve — its plan to open up the capital ...Reuters
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Japan's JERA says domestic offshore wind project on schedule despite rising costs
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan's top power generator JERA has begun construction of its offshore wind project in Akita, northern Japan, and is on schedule for a 2028 start-up, President Hisahide Okuda said on Wednesday.The move comes despite soaring material and construction...Reuters
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HF Sinclair Q4 profit beats on refinery margins
OverviewIndependent energy firm's Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.20 beat analyst expectationsQ4 adjusted EBITDA of $564 mln beat analyst expectationsCompany announced $0.50 regular quarterly dividend and temporary CEO changeOutlookCompany remains focused on growth in Midstream, Lubricants, and Marketing ...Reuters
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HF Sinclair beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on strong refining margins
Feb 18 (Reuters) - HF Sinclair DINO.N beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher refining margins for its products.The refiner posted an adjusted profit of $1.20 per share for the three months ended December 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of...Reuters
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Gold steadies as easing geopolitical tensions and firm US Dollar cap gains
Gold (XAU/USD) trades firmer on Wednesday after sliding to its lowest level in nearly two weeks at $4,842 the previous day, as dip buyers stepped in to limit the downside and keep the pullback relatively shallow. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,915, up nearly 0.75% on the day.
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As US agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even
Farmers favor corn over soybeans due to better break-even potentialAnalyst poll projects 2026 corn plantings at 94.9 million acresSoy market affected by US-China trade tensions and Brazil's record harvestBy Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. farmers, though punished by slumping ...Reuters
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RPT-ROI-China isn’t importing any US LNG, but it's still in the game: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - China this month marks a year since it last imported liquefied natural gas from the U.S. amid a tense trade war between the world's two largest economies.Yet throughout the past year, Chinese firms have continued purchasing U.S. LNG under long-term sup...Reuters
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RPT-ROI-Bonds swept up in leap of faith on AI productivity: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Treasuries now appear to be riding the artificial intelligence frenzy, as speculation about the speed and scale of AI development spreads across companies and sectors — beating a drum for interest rate cuts if an outsize labor‑productivity boom follows.Tha...Reuters
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Climate crossroads: a decade after the Paris Agreement
By Canan SevgiliFeb 16 (Reuters) - Ten years after the Paris Agreement took effect, newly released climate datasets show the world warming at an accelerating pace, with 2025 ranking among the three hottest years ever recorded, and sea‑ice, ocean heat and sea levels crossing new thresholds. Efforts t...Reuters
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises further to near $76.30 ahead of FOMC minutes
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its early advance to near $76.30 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The white metal trades firmly ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the January policy meeting at 19:00 GMT.
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