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Key Takeaways CVX acquires 125,000 net acres in Smackover to launch its first domestic lithium operation. The deal includes assets from TerraVolta Resources and East Texas Natural Resources. CVX aims to use direct lithium extraction for faster, cleaner lithium production.Chevron Corporation’s (CVX) subsidiary, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., has significantly advanced its clean energy roadmap through the acquisition of approximately 125,000 net acres of leasehold positions across the Smackover Formation in Northeast ...

Core Insights - Petrobras has signed contracts worth approximately $892 million with Consag Engenharia to complete Train 2 at the Abreu e Lima Refinery, reinforcing its strategic role in Brazil's North and Northeast regions [1][9] Group 1: Contracts and Expansion Plans - The contracts awarded will facilitate the construction of three new units as part of the plan to add Train 2 to the RNEST refinery, including a Delayed Coking Unit (75,000 bpd), Diesel Hydrotreating Unit S10 (82,000 bpd), and Atmospheric Distillation Unit (130,000 bpd) [2][4] - The completion of Train 2 is expected to double the refinery's capacity from 130,000 bpd to 260,000 bpd by 2029, making it Petrobras' second-largest refinery [4][9] Group 2: Environmental and Economic Impact - The new units will enhance the production of high-value derivatives and supply cleaner, low-sulphur fuels, aligning with Brazil's energy and environmental objectives [3][9] - The expansion is projected to generate around 30,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting regional economic growth [4] Group 3: Modernization Efforts - Petrobras has modernized Train 1 at the RNEST refinery, restoring its full capacity of 130,000 bpd and improving the yield of light products [6][9] - The commissioning of the SNOX unit in December 2024 will improve emissions control and energy efficiency at the refinery [7]

Speed safety technology to be deployed along 18 high-risk corridorsMESA, Ariz., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced the approval from Oakland's City Council to deliver, operate, and maintain a speed safety program across the city. This will be the second speed safety program in the state of California that utilizes advanced automated technology to help curb speeding issues. With this new safety program, ...

Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ:RUN) stock is down 1.9% before the bell, extending Tuesday’s historic rout in the solar sector. RUN's slide follows an RBC Capital Markets downgrade to “sector perform” from “outperform,” alongside a drastic price-target cut to $5 from $12, as analysts note mounting pressure across the alternative energy space.RUN plunged 40% yesterday — its worst single-session drop on record. The shares hit their lowest level since 2018 last session before paring losses, and are eyeing those levels once ...

Cancer Detection and Positive Predictive Value Substantially Higher Than the Previously Published PATHFINDER StudyMENLO PARK, Calif., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAIL, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRAL), a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured, today announced positive top-line performance and safety results from the pre-specified analysis of the first 25,578 participants in GRAIL's registrational PATHFINDER 2 study. PATHFINDER 2 was initiated in 2021 to evaluate the safety and ...

Group 1: Company Overview - Archer Aviation is experiencing significant growth in the eVTOL sector, with its stock surging over 200% in the past year due to rising demand for its Midnight air taxi and advancements in commercialization efforts [2] - The company has a robust order book totaling $6 billion, with each Midnight air taxi valued at $5 million, indicating strong market validation for eVTOL technology [3] - Manufacturing capabilities are advancing with a completed 400,000 square-foot eVTOL manufacturing facility in Georgia, supporting order fulfillment and targeted commercial deployment in 2025 [4] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - Archer is expanding its global presence, highlighted by a $250 million agreement with Indonesia, marking its third "Launch Edition" market after the UAE and Ethiopia [3] - Strategic partnerships with established aviation operators, such as Abu Dhabi Aviation and Ethiopian Airlines, are crucial for mitigating operational risks and accelerating market penetration [4] - A five-country alliance (U.S., UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand) has been announced to streamline eVTOL certification globally, which could expedite Archer's international deployment [5] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The eVTOL market addresses urban mobility challenges by offering significantly quieter aircraft than traditional helicopters, expanding the addressable market [4] - Despite positive indicators, the stock remains below its lifetime high of over $18 recorded in 2021, with an average analyst price estimate of $12 suggesting approximately 20% upside potential from its current level of $10 [6] - The stock has shown higher volatility, losing approximately 90% of its value during the 2022 inflation shock and around 70% during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, indicating its speculative nature [7]

WHARTON, N.J., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) partnered with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype. The Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) ensures further development to provide options that enhance long range fires, enhance technology and improve artillery systems Soldiers are using in operations today. The M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer at BAE Systems' Elgin, Okla ...

MariTide is the First Monthly or Less Frequently Dosed Peptide-Antibody Conjugate Being Investigated for the Treatment of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced full results from Part 1 of the Phase 2 study for MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide, formerly AMG 133) in patients living with obesity, with and without Type 2 diabetes, will be presented along with new data from the Phase 3 FOURIER study of Repatha® (evolocumab) in cardio ...

Visionary CEO recognized for bold leadership, strategic growth, accelerated AI innovation and long-term stakeholder value creation BURLINGTON, Mass., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced that CEO Yogesh Gupta has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New England Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The prestigious program recognizes visionary leaders of companies who ...