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Who Is Joel Kaplan, Meta’s New Global Policy Chief?
The longtime Republican lobbyist for Meta was named to the company’s top policy role last week.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
WPP becomes latest global employer to tighten working from home rules
Advertising group says its 110,000 staff must be in office at least four days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden expands wind and solar tax credit to nuclear, hydropower, geothermal energy
The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a guidance that expands a tax credit that has historically applied only to wind and solar power to a range of other energy technologies. Under a new ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
U.S. stocks dominated global markets in 2024 — why they likely won’t in 2025
The U.S. stock market remained the envy of the world in 2024, extending its outperformance against international peers and claiming an even bigger slice of the multitrillion-dollar global equity ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Samsung Electronics banking on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances
Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up on-device AI, as it bets on the consumer electronics unit to exceed overall global market growth this year.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Moldova blames Russia for energy crisis in breakaway region
People of Transnistria forced to chop wood to heat homes after gas transit deal via Ukraine expiresFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Data Centers Need to Look Beyond Green Energy, Siemens Says
Operators must find an alternative solution to the AI energy-consumption conundrum, Siemens’s Smart Infrastructure CEO said.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy
Some Republicans have expressed support for enacting two pieces of legislation, instead of trying to stuff everything into one bill.Politico - Jan. 5 -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests
Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Is liquid air the new gold in energy storage?
Pressure will be on to reduce costs significantly if liquid air is to become mainstreamFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister
Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable powerFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on oil prices, investments in clean energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy
The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent hydrogen energy industry — but the rules contain new flexibilities that are expected to make them less ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Meta Appoints Joel Kaplan to Lead Global Policy, Replacing Nick Clegg
Joel Kaplan, a former senior adviser to George W. Bush, replaces Nick Clegg, a former deputy prime minister of Britain, as Meta’s head of policy.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy
Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan
Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White HouseFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Joel Kaplan to replace Nick Clegg as Meta global policy leader
Meta will switch up its global policy team in the new year and has appointed former George W. Bush administration official Joel Kaplan to replace Nick Clegg as the company's chief global affairs ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's Global Vehicle Deliveries Fell in 2024 for the First Time in Years
A surge of promotional deals in the fourth quarter failed to stimulate sales enough to top the prior-year results.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Morgan Stanley to exit global climate coalition
Morgan Stanley on Thursday announced its departure from a coalition of banks that aims to target net-zero emissions through lending and investment, the fifth group to do so in recent weeks. “Morgan ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Can France become a global AI powerhouse?
Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial cultureFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025Financial Times - Jan. 2 -
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A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024
Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power
Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
The Papers: Energy bills 'to rise further' and world rings in 2025
The energy price cap rise and New Years' celebrations make the front of Wednesday's papers.BBC News - Jan. 1