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U.S. authorizes sales of sanctioned oil tankers

The Trump administration is authorizing the sale of sanctioned oil tankers in an effort to allow the vessels to start legitimately shipping crude.

October 20, 2026
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Natural gas closes in on oil’s top energy perch

For 75 years, petroleum has been the energy source that has powered the U.S. more than any other. That’s about to change.

July 2, 2026
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Qatar Gas Terminal Explosion Could Further Shake Markets

The scale of the damage remains unknown after the blast. Qatar's Interior Ministry said 13 people were killed.

June 22, 2026
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GM Teams With Peak Energy on Grid Batteries After Ford's Move

GM is pushing into stationary electricity storage through a partnership with startup Peak Energy Technologies, tapping into a growing market fueled by AI demand.

June 10, 2026
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Wall Street Sees Automakers, Suppliers as AI Power Plays

Investors betting that more old-world auto companies are in line to benefit from the boom in AI got another stamp of approval from Wall Street.

June 3, 2026
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CEOs Turn Pessimistic About Economy as Supply Risks Mount

The Conference Board’s Measure of CEO Confidence dropped to 47 from 59 on concerns about supply chains and energy.

May 28, 2026
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Ford Rallies 21% in 2 Days on AI-Driven Energy Business Bet

Ford is the latest old-economy manufacturing company to be swept up in the hype around AI after the automaker’s pivot toward energy storage sent its stock surging. 

May 14, 2026
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Ford Shares Surge on Energy Storage Outlook

Ford stock surged May 13 after Morgan Stanley issued a bullish call that the automaker’s energy storage business could soon make a deal with hyperscalers. 

May 13, 2026
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Shell Arc Deal Underscores Canada Appeal as Energy Supplier

Analysts say Shell's purchase of Canada’s Arc Resources marks a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to expand the nation’s hydrocarbon exports.

April 27, 2026
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Trump Invokes Defense Production Act for Energy Projects

President Trump has pushed to expand oil production, saying that will help ease energy bills and match the growing demand for power by industries like AI.

April 20, 2026

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