Iran's Strait of Hurmuz oil and gas juggernaut now in the cross hairs
Over 30 percent of US daily supplies of petroleum and liquified natural gas go through the waterway.
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Asian shares gain, Shanghai up 2.6%, on Fed rate cut talk
U.S. stocks moved sideways in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve statement on interest rates.
The Latest: EPA chief eases rules on coal-fired power plants
The Latest on an environmental rule covering coal-fired power plants (all times local): 10:35 a.m.
Amid urgent climate warnings, EPA gives coal a reprieve
The Trump administration is close to completing one of its biggest rollbacks of environmental rules.
PG&E says it's fixed many major safety risks on lines, poles
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. officials say the utility discovered around 1,000 high-priority safety risks on its transmission lines and distribution poles during several months of inspections and most have been fixed.
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___ Fed leaves its key rate unchanged but hints of future cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged but signaled that it's prepared to start cutting rates if needed to protect the U.S. economy from trade conflicts and other threats.
2 big US coal companies combine Wyoming, Colorado operations
Two of the world's largest coal producers have announced they will combine mining operations in Wyoming and Colorado in an attempt to improve their competitiveness against growing competition from natural gas and renewable energy sources.
Oil declines as inventory data counters hopes for trade deal
After weeks of swelling, U.S. crude stocks fell by 812,000 barrels last week to 482 million.
Trump administration rolls back Obama rule targeting coal-fired power plants, issues less ambitious replacement
Trump administration rolls back Obama rule targeting coal-fired power plants, issues less ambitious replacement.
Global shares mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday on optimism about trade after President Donald Trump said he will talk with the Chinese leader later this month in Japan.
Asian shares up on trade optimism as Trump hints of Xi talks
Stocks rose sharply in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, following big gains in Europe, as investors got back their appetite for risk.
Marijuana industry sets environmental, ethical goals
An alliance of large marijuana businesses has a message for the public: We're good corporate citizens.
PG&E to pay $1 billion to governments for wildfire damage
A California utility blamed for igniting several wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes has agreed to pay $1 billion to local governments.
US sees record solar installation in first quarter of 2019, report says
This year off to a bright start for solar companies.
Canada reapproves contentious Pacific coast pipeline
Canada's federal government has once again approved the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion that would nearly triple the flow of oil from the Alberta oil sands to the Pacific Coast.
Enbridge pipeline project hits another Minnesota obstacle
Enbridge Energy's plan to replace an aging crude oil pipeline that runs through northern Minnesota hit another obstacle Tuesday when two state agencies said they would hold up approval of the project's permits until problems with its environmental review are resolved.
EU ministers urge action over Turkey's drilling off Cyprus
Cyprus' president says he believes the European Union will take a tougher line against Turkey over its bid to drill for gas in waters where the east Mediterranean island nation has exclusive economic rights.
Germany's Siemens announces 2,700 job cuts
German industrial equipment maker Siemens says it is cutting 2,700 jobs globally at its power and gas company as it seeks to make cost savings.
Oil climbs over $1/bbl on US-China trade deal hopes, Mideast tension
Rising tensions in the Middle East after last week's tanker attacks, with the U.S. planning to send more troops to the Middle East, also lent support.
World shares rise after ECB says rate cuts possible
Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as caution set in ahead of interest rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks.