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US FTC allows Chevron-Hess deal, bars John Hess from board
The FTC approved Chevron's $53 billion Hess acquisition, barring Hess's CEO from its board due to OPEC ties concerns.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
US natural gas prices ease, power outages from Hurricane Helene reduce demand
A small output increase came as some drillers restarted their Gulf of Mexico production now that Hurricane Helene passed through the area.
Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end
Ford is offering free home chargers and installation to EV buyers, aiming to boost sales and ease charging concerns.
US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
U.S. may tariff solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations citing unfair subsidies, to support domestic solar manufacturing.
BHP expects copper demand to grow by one million metric tons a year until 2035
BHP forecasts global copper demand to double by 2035 due to tech adoption, despite mining constraints and rising costs.
European autos stocks wipe off $10 billion after Stellantis warning
European auto stocks dropped four per cent as Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Aston Martin warnings highlight earnings and demand woes.
EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU to vote on potential tariffs up to 36 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles, dividing member states over trade war fears.
Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport-McMoRan expands copper output without joining the mining buyout spree, betting on clean energy demand.
