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Nippon Steel has urged US President Joe Biden to allow its takeover of US Steel to go through after a regulatory panel failed to reach a consensus (AFP)
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US panel could not reach consensus on US-Japan steel deal: Nippon

The deadlock means the controversial $14.9 billion transaction will now be referred to President Joe Biden, who is legally required to act within...

By John Biers24 Dec 2024Agence France-Presse
Tesla reported a drop in second-quarter profits after a string of vehicle price cuts in response to stiffening competition among electric vehicles (AFP)
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Tesla reports profit drop on price cuts, lower vehicle sales

Tesla reported a significant drop in Q2 profits Tuesday due to price cuts while heavily investing in AI and other tech.

By John Biers23 Jul 2024Agence France-Presse
GM indefinitely halted plans for the autonomous Cruise Origin, shown here in 2023 in Japan, citing regulatory uncertainty (AFP)
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Strong US sales boost GM results as it slows some EV plans

GM posts strong Q2 profits with robust North American sales; slows EV expansion citing demand, delays Michigan plant.

By John Biers23 Jul 2024Agence France-Presse
The Edgar Thomson steel plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, which has been producing since 1875, would go to Nippon Steel under a proposed buyout of United States Steel (AFP)
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Nippon Steel fight points to industry’s uncertain future in Pennsylvania

US Steel's deal with Nippon Steel has proved controversial.

By John Biers29 Jun 2024Agence France-Presse
ExxonMobil's aggressive posture towards climate activists has drawn criticism from Norway's sovereign wealth fund and others (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
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Exxon plays hardball against climate NGOs. Will investors care?

Exxon annual meeting presents a chance for shareholders to show support for or against the company's treatment of activist group Follow This.

By John Biers28 May 2024Agence France-Presse

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US oil imports from Canada hit record ahead of tariff threat, EIA data shows

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Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help

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