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The role of natural gas in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Natural gas is one of several commodities affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prices on the Dutch TTF hub, a European benchmark for natural gas trading, more than tripled between February 16 and March 7 before pulling back. But despite being at the center of the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II, […]
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Jeep says its new electric Wrangler SUV concept goes 0-60 in 2 seconds
Electric Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 concept vehicle Jeep DETROIT — Jeep has redesigned an all-electric concept version of its flagship Wrangler, as the brand pivots from gas guzzlers to zero-emissions EVs. The Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 concept vehicle comes a year after the Stellantis brand unveiled the first version of the all-electric SUV. Concept vehicles […]
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Asia faces growing threats from climate change. Here’s what can be done
A boy searches for remaining food in polythene packets at roadside in Allahabad, India, on May 11, 2018. In 2021, over 57 million people were affected by climate disasters in Asia, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reported. Sanjay Kanojia | Afp | Getty Images Asia, one of the regions most […]
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Cramer’s lightning round: I can’t recommend UiPath
ACM Research Inc: “It’s got a very cool technology. … I’m not going to bless it, but I’m not going to tell you to sell it.” UiPath Inc: “This is a great company and a bad stock, what can I say? We’re not recommending stocks that have gigantic losses anymore. We just can’t.” Hertz Global […]
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Jim Cramer says one of these golf stocks could be a buy, the other is a long shot
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday said investors should consider buying shares of Acushnet and tee-up for Callaway long-term. “Pure-play golf stocks have been obliterated here, and if you want to be opportunistic, especially in light of the [Masters Tournament], I like Acushnet more than Callaway, at least through the remainder of 2022,” the “Mad Money” […]
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Berkshire’s large stake in HP ‘exemplifies’ Best Buy’s optimistic view, CEO says
Berkshire Hathaway’s roughly $4.2 billion investment in HP Inc. supports Best Buy’s viewpoint that consumer demand for upgrades to their technology will sustain, chief executive Corie Barry told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday. “I can’t tell you what [Berkshire CEO] Warren Buffet’s thinking, but I think his investment exemplifies our general point, which is, people […]
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Be conservative with FAANG stocks as anticipated Fed rate hikes spurn a market pivot, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that he expects the market to pivot to a bull market for recession-proof stocks rather than expensive growth names. When the Federal Reserve decides to combat an “inflationary spiral with higher [interest] rates, you’re not supposed to buy expensive growth stocks. The hedge fund playbook says that you should sell […]
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Manhattan DA says Trump criminal investigation continues despite two prosecutors quitting
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Florence Regional Airport in Florence, South Carolina, U.S., March 12, 2022. Randall Hill | Reuters The Manhattan district attorney, in an unusual statement Thursday, sought to assure the public that his criminal investigation of former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization is continuing despite […]
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Methane emissions surged by a record amount in 2021, NOAA says
A broken oil well pipeline gauge near Depew, Oklahoma J Pat Carter/Getty Images Global emissions of methane, the second-biggest contributor to human-caused climate change after carbon dioxide, surged by a record amount in 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Thursday. Methane, a key component of natural gas, is 84 times more potent than […]
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New York Attorney General asks judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for stonewalling on documents
New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Thursday to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for refusing to comply with a […]
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