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Bloom Energy Stock Jumps on $2.7 Billion Fuel Cell Deal. Why It Matters.

American Electric Power confirms a $2.65 billion agreement to buy Bloom Energy's solid oxide fuel cells.

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Trump's Risky Fixation With Other Countries' Oil

Venezuela operation reflects a long-held desire to leverage military might into control over energy-though falling prices are hurting U.S. producers.

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Shell Flags Weak Oil-Trading Performance

Shell warned that a weak oil-trading performance would weigh on its earnings, compounding what is shaping up to be a challenging period as prices continue to slide.

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The 100-Year History Behind Trump's Push for Venezuela's Oil Wealth

The U.S.-Venezuela relationship has been a tale of fortunes made and lost, with oil at the center-and with hints of potential challenges ahead for President Trump's plan.

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The U.S. Pumps More Crude Than Anyone Else. Here's Why It Wants Venezuela's Too.

While the shale drilling boom has unleashed a flood of oil from places like West Texas and North Dakota, it is often not the right kind of crude for American refiners.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil futures, U.S. natural gas inventories and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

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Oil Rises As Trump Said to Back Russia Sanctions Bill

Oil futures gained as the market put aside prospects of increased Venezuelan crude supply and focused on a U.S. congressional bill that would allow for hefty sanctions against buyers of sanctioned Russian oil.

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Constellation Closes Deal for Calpine, Creating Biggest Electricity Generator

The closure is a big step for Constellation, which first announced the deal almost exactly a year ago.

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ExxonMobil Forecasting Lower Fourth-Quarter Earnings on Falling Oil, Gas Prices

The company said declining prices for liquids, which accounts for both crude and condensate oil, would lower its upstream earnings by $800 million to $1.2 billion compared to the third quarter.

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U.S. Escalates Venezuela Oil Embargo With Two Tanker Seizures

American special forces boarded a vessel that had been pursued for two weeks, while the Coast Guard seized another tanker in waters off Latin America.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected

U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 3.8 million barrels to 419.1 million barrels in the week ended Jan. 2 and were about 3% below the five-year average for the time of year, the EIA said.

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Push for New Canadian Oil Pipeline Gets Boost From U.S. Action in Venezuela

The Trump administration's ambition of revitalizing Venezuela's oil industry has renewed calls for Canada to quickly approve a pipeline that would boost the country's crude exports and lessen its reliance on trade with the U.S.

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NRG Energy Names Robert Gaudette to Succeed Lawrence Coben as President, CEO

NRG Energy has designated 25-year veteran Robert Gaudette to succeed Lawrence Coben at the helm of the energy company later this year.

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January 09, 2026 00:15 ET (05:15 GMT)