(Reuters) – Two of the world’s biggest solar panel makers, First Solar and Hanwha Qcells, became the first to register products under an environmental ratings system preferred for U.S. government purchasing, an industry group said. Combined, the companies have seven products that meet the EPEAT standard created by the Global Electronics Council, according to Qcells,…
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, or add reactors to existing sites, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in an interview. The administration of President Joe Biden believes nuclear power is critical to meeting greenhouse…
TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2025 /CNW/ – Fidelity Investments Canada ULC today announced the October 2025 cash distributions for the Fidelity ETFs (…
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday renewed his criticism of the country’s central bank, dubbing current borrowing costs “unreal,” and saying the recent weakness of the local currency was related to “speculation.” WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Lula, a leftist, has constantly bashed central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto, a…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Monday said it will hold oral arguments on Sept. 16 on legal challenges to a new law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban. On May 14, a group of TikTok creators filed suit to block the…
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Everything changed for Paul Tran and his wife Lynda when the skincare brand they co-founded went viral on TikTok. The Atlanta couple created @loveandpebble, and when they shared their Beauty Pops ice face masks on TikTok in 2021, it took their small business to another level. “We sold…
(Reuters) – American Airlines on Tuesday cut its second-quarter profit forecast, sending the shares of the carrier down about 4% in aftermarket trading. The company now expects second-quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share to be between $1.00 and $1.15, down from its previous expectations of between $1.15 and $1.45 per share. It now expects total…
(Reuters) – Ford Motor is considering offering gas-powered vehicles and hybrids beyond 2030 in Europe, a change from its initial plan for an all-electric lineup in the region, the Detroit automaker said on Thursday. The company had in 2021 outlined plans for an all electric lineup for Europe by the end of the decade. “As…
(Reuters) -Amazon.com said on Wednesday it would discontinue its security robot, Astro for Business, for small- and medium-sized businesses as it shifts its focus to household robots. The e-commerce giant initially launched the canine-like robot for household use in 2021. Astro for Business was launched last November for a range of customers including retail, manufacturing,…
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – Tesla is claiming Elon Musk won his legal battle over his $56 billion pay package because shareholders voted for the compensation, despite a judge rescinding it earlier this year, according to court filing made public on Friday. The company’s filing comes two weeks after Tesla shareholders voted to…
