Energy
Why Did Constellation Energy (Nasdaq:CEG) Stock Jump 12% on the Alphabet Power Deal?
Data centres are thirsty, and nuclear plants have the water-cooled answer. Constellation Energy (Nasdaq:CEG) leapt 12% on a long power deal with Alphabet, and Vistra and NRG hitched a ride.
Why Did Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) Stock Rise While Oil Fell?
When crude drops and the energy sector sulks, a stock that rises anyway invites suspicion. Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) offers Alberta liquids, rapid growth and a 150% annual gain; whether that is enough is a fair question.
Why Did Athabasca Oil (TSX:ATH) Stock Jump 13.5% After Cenovus Agreed to a C$5.7 Billion Takeover?
Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) surged 13.5% after Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) agreed to buy the Alberta producer for about C$5.7 billion, offering C$12 a share in cash or stock. The deal adds roughly 45,000 barrels a day of production and a path to 115,000 barrels a day of thermal output by 2032, while Cenovus shares fell 3%.
Why Did Sintana Energy Inc. (TSXV:SEI) Gain 9% on October 1? Chevron Deal for Namibia's PEL 90
US$11 million upfront, with further payments tied to appraisal and production milestones. Move on October 1, 2026: +8.7% | Sintana Energy Inc. (TSXV:SEI)
Why Did Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) Rise 14% on October 1? Q3 Revenue Up More Than 400%
Preliminary third-quarter licensing revenue came in at more than four times last year's level, but the business is lumpy by nature.
President Trump’s new stick against Russia and Iran, and what it means for Inflation
Congress has sent Trump a bill that pairs tougher Russia sanctions with tariffs of up to 100% on countries still buying Russian oil — mainly China and India. For retail investors, the real story isn't the geopolitics; it's what this means for energy prices, import costs, and inflation in the months ahead. A guide to the signals worth tracking, and the ones not worth trading.
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Energy Supply
Oil markets are once again hostage to geopolitics. A sharp escalation in tensions across the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor that carries roughly one fifth of the world’s oil supply. Prices have surged above $100 per barrel as traders price in the risk of a prolonged blockade. The resulting supply shock threatens to push global inflation higher and test the resilience of the post-pandemic economic recovery.
From War to Whiplash: Trump’s Israel-Iran Deal Rattles Markets
A dramatic escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict saw U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, followed by Iranian retaliation and urgent diplomacy led by Qatar and President Trump. Trump’s unexpected ceasefire announcement prompted an immediate 8% plunge in both oil prices and the VIX, demonstrating the profound influence of geopolitical developments on global markets.
Will Oil Prices Hit $100 per Barrel? 2025 Outlook Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices are facing renewed upward pressure amid rising Middle East tensions, especially after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The potential disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil flows, has added a geopolitical risk premium. However, most forecasts—including J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs—do not see Brent crude sustaining $100 per barrel in 2025. Analysts cite moderate demand, sufficient supply buffers, and OPEC+ spare capacity. Still, a severe conflict or prolonged supply shock could temporarily drive prices above $100. While not the base case, the risk of a sharp spike in oil prices remains.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran's Bold Move Signals Global Oil Risk as Ship’s Sudden Turn Sparks Alarm
Iran’s parliament votes to close the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites, risking disruption of 20% of global oil supply. A ship’s sudden turn sparks fears of escalation. Here’s what it means for global markets and security.
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