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Economy, Energy

“Why it’s so hard to build new electrical transmission lines in the U.S.”

“…Building new transmission lines in the United States is like herding cats. Unless that process can be fundamentally improved, the nation will have a hard time meeting its climate goals. The transmission system in the U.S. is old, doesn’t go… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Terran Orbital stock surges after winning $2.4 billion contract to build satellites for Rivada”

“Terran Orbital shares surged in early trading on Wednesday, after the company announced a $2.4 billion contract to build communications satellites for Rivada Space Networks. The spacecraft builder will design, manufacture and deploy 288 satellites for Rivada out of Terran’s… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot says it will spend $1 billion to give hourly workers a raise”

“Home Depot on Tuesday said it will spend an additional $1 billion to give its hourly employees a raise, as retailers and restaurants compete for workers. The home improvement retailer announced the wage investment as it reported fourth-quarter earnings. It… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow falls 400 points as higher rates pressure stocks…”

“…The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 457 points, or 1.35%. The S&P 500 slid 1.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite pulled back by 1.7%. The Dow briefly fell by 500 points before reversing some of its losses. Home Depot shares fell… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The US government hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling — triggering fears of a nasty fallout for Americans. Here are the 3 harmful ways it could impact you”

“The U.S. officially hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Jan. 19 — launching a ticking time bomb toward a potentially “calamitous” debt default. Unable to break the political deadlock in Congress, the Treasury will now take “extraordinary measures” to… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Why America’s outdated energy grid is a climate problem”

“…Currently, electricity generation results in 32% of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States, mostly from burning fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas. Those fuels are transported and burned where electricity is needed. But inexpensive emissions-free sources of… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Amid persistent inflation, 54% of Americans are using savings to pay for everyday expenses”

“…Prices continued their upward momentum in January, rising 0.5% for the month and 6.4% over the past 12 months, according to the latest consumer price index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To make ends meet, 27% of Americans said… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Car insurance rates are expected to rise 8.4% in 2023…”

“Car insurance costs are on the rise in 2023. According to personal finance website ValuePenguin, insurance rates across the US are expected to rise by 8.4%, bringing the total average premium for full coverage to $1,780 per year. Pricier cars… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Shopify stock falls nearly 7% as forecast disappoints amid escalating Amazon rivalry, price increases”

“…In their forecast, Shopify executives guided for revenue to grow “in the high-teen percentages” in the fiscal first quarter, while not providing a forecast for any profit metric nor for the full year. Analysts on average were projecting first-quarter revenue… Continue Reading…

Business, Energy

“Glencore Pays Out $7.1 Billion as Coal Drives Record Profit”

“Glencore Plc will return more than $7 billion to shareholders in dividends and buybacks after the commodities giant reported another blockbuster profit driven by its coal and trading divisions… Glencore’s core profit rose 60% to a record $34.1 billion, of… Continue Reading…