Despite a historic drop in coal-fired electricity generation, China saw a surge in proposed new and reactivated coal power projects last year, highlighting a strategic push for energy security even as renewables rapidly expand.
As new leadership takes the helm, battery innovator Amprius Technologies is pivoting its high-energy-density silicon anode technology from niche aerospace applications toward the mass electric mobility market, backed by a new manufacturing strategy and surging revenue.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a strategic, all-stock merger to create a dominant multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The combined entity, centered on the prolific Delaware Basin, targets $1 billion in annual synergies and over $5 billion in shareholder returns, promising enhanced scale and capital efficiency.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and artificial intelligence ventures, with SpaceX acquiring xAI to form a private sector titan valued over a trillion dollars, aiming to solve AI's energy crisis by moving compute to space.
A recent adjustment to Ceres Power Holdings' price target by analysts signals a broader reassessment of the clean energy firm's market narrative and future trajectory, moving beyond a single figure to underlying story shifts.
Industrial giant Caterpillar secures a landmark agreement to supply 2 gigawatts of power generation and storage to the Monarch Compute Campus, positioning itself at the forefront of meeting the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The arrest of BitRiver's founder on tax evasion charges coincides with an insolvency claim filed against the company, compounding pressures from sanctions, energy debts, and internal strife.
Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture, xAI, into SpaceX, creating a unified entity to pursue the audacious goal of deploying a million-satellite constellation that will function as solar-powered data centers in space, addressing the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk consolidates his space and AI ventures, creating a private sector titan valued at $1.25 trillion with an ambitious plan to address AI's energy demands by moving data centers into orbit.
Following robust Q4 2025 results, Hess Midstream (HESM) is capturing investor interest with increased distributions and a leaner capital expenditure outlook. This financial discipline, set against a volatile energy backdrop, has analysts scrutinizing whether the stock's current price fully reflects its future potential.
The benchmark index has been trapped in a tight range for months, gaining a mere 1% since October as a defensive rotation into energy and healthcare pressures tech-heavy portfolios. Analysts warn the prolonged consolidation is creating a 'ticking clock' scenario, setting the stage for a decisive breakout or breakdown.
In a landmark consolidation move, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to an all-stock merger, positioning the combined entity as a dominant force in the prolific Delaware Basin. The deal signals a strategic shift towards scale and capital efficiency in the U.S. shale sector.
A landmark all-stock merger between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will create a $58 billion powerhouse, positioning it as a top-tier producer in the prolific Permian Basin amid a wave of industry consolidation.
NuScale Power holds a unique regulatory approval for its small modular reactor technology, positioning it at the forefront of a potential nuclear energy shift. Yet, with no commercial deployments and a canceled flagship project, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary disruption and fading promise.
U.S. stocks advanced cautiously Monday as investors braced for a wave of corporate earnings reports, while crude oil prices tumbled sharply. The focus remains on key tech results and evolving geopolitical developments affecting global trade and energy markets.
The Canadian government has granted final approval for Ovintiv's takeover of NuVista Energy, completing all regulatory and shareholder requirements. The deal, expected to close shortly, significantly bolsters Ovintiv's position in the Canadian oil and gas sector, though analysts debate its long-term value and impact on shareholder returns.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
While ConocoPhillips shares have lagged the broader market over the past year, analysts maintain a moderately bullish stance, betting on a rebound despite near-term earnings pressure from volatile energy prices.
U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.
While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.
