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After years of anticipation, the cryptocurrency ethereum finally implemented a major network upgrade that completely changes how the blockchain verifies transactions, mints new coins and secures its network. Called proof-of-stake, this system has reduced ethereum’s energy consumption by more than 99%. Energy usage has been one of the cryptocurrency industry’s biggest targets for critique. But

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Friday moved one step closer to establishing a cap on gas prices after several months of discussions, with Germany now conceding that the idea “makes sense.” The EU has been battling against an unprecedented energy shock stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, action thus far to curb gas

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. Stocks rally Earnings move Club names Sticking with DHR 1. Stocks rally Stocks rallied Friday on the back of a Wall Street Journal report suggesting the Federal Reserve could potentially

As Europe struggles with a power shortage, Asia-Pacific’s power supply remains secure mainly because the region still uses a lot of coal, data has shown. With liquified natural gas supplies in the region redirected to Europe, power generators in Asia not only have less access to LNG but have had to opt out of buying

LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday, bringing to a close a brief 44-day tenure mired by “mini-budget” chaos, economic turmoil and weeks of political infighting. Speaking outside Downing Street, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee,

Workers marry the body structure with the battery pack and the front and rear sub frames as they assemble electric vehicles at the Lucid Motors plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, September 28, 2021. Caitlin O’Hara | Reuters President Joe Biden announced $2.8 billion in grants for 20 companies to produce batteries for electric vehicles in

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Wednesday’s key moments. Hold onto recession-proof stocks Quick mentions: PG, HAL, PXD, DIS 1. Hold onto recession-proof stocks Amid ongoing market volatility, the Club remains focused on companies that can withstand an impending

The Office for National Statistics announced inflation figures Wednesday as the U.K. undergoes a historic cost-of-living crisis and political turmoil. Westend61 / Getty Images LONDON — The consumer price index rose 10.1% in September, according to estimates published Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics, just exceeding a consensus forecast among economists polled by Reuters.

The EU is working on new measures to mitigate gas prices. Donato Fasano | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The European Union is working on new measures to prevent extremely high gas prices after “excessive” levels seen this summer, in a move that could have major implications for European consumers. The European

Putin’s war on energy is testing solidarity between EU nations Contributor / Contributor / Getty Images Russia’s continuing war in Ukraine is causing a “very, very challenging” situation in Europe, which is testing its countries’ solidarity not only in how they react to Putin’s aggression, but also in how they deal with the aftereffects. The

In this article STLA-IT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares photographed next to a Jeep Avenger at the Paris Motor Show on October 17, 2022. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images The CEO of Stellantis told CNBC Monday that the company would use its own sites to generate half

The world’s biggest stablecoin, tether, saw more than $10 billion in redemptions in May, fueling fears of a 2008-style “bank run.” Justin Tallis | AFP via Getty Images Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin, has slashed back its commercial paper holdings to zero, replacing them with U.S. Treasury bills instead, according to a blog post. The

We reviewed our Bullpen stocks during the Investing Club’s October “Monthly Meeting” on Thursday. The Bullpen is a collection of companies we actively monitor for their potential to be added in Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust, which is the portfolio we use for the Club. Here’s a quick look the seven stocks and our latest thoughts

Russia is a dominant player in the global nuclear market. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Russia’s nuclear fuel industry remains conspicuously untouched by European sanctions more than seven months into the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine — much to the dismay of Kyiv officials and environmental campaigners. Despite eight rounds of sanctions, targeted

Even though WTI crude just saw its worst week in more than two months, the oil trade may have more juice left in the tank. Mirae Asset Securities’ Chris Hempstead told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” that he sees the Russia-Ukraine war fallout and OPEC+ oil cuts as key bullish catalysts for oil. “If you look at

In this article ALB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT SILVER PEAK, Nev. — On the edge of Western Nevada, hours from a major city and miles down private dirt roads, lies the United States’ only lithium-producing plant. The nearest town is Tonopah — population 2,179 — where a prospector discovered silver at the turn

Activists of “Just Stop Oil” glue their hands to the wall after throwing soup at a van Gogh’s painting “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery in London, Britain October 14, 2022.  Just Stop Oil | Reuters LONDON — Two activists from campaign group Just Stop Oil were arrested Friday after throwing tomato soup on Vincent Van

In this article HMC 7267.T-JP 6758.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Yasuhide Mizuno, the chairman and CEO of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 13, 2022. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Sony-Honda joint venture focused on electric vehicles plans to begin deliveries to

US President Joe Biden being welcomed by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Alsalam Royal Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 15, 2022. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Biden administration asked Saudi Arabia, the de-facto leader of oil producer group OPEC, to delay

US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for the family photo during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit (GCC+3) at a hotel in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah on July 16, 2022. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images President Joe Biden is angry at Saudi Arabia