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‘Another fake award’: Trump promised to save coal. Here’s what actually happened
MSNBC· 2026-02-17 19:57
President Trump was named the ‘Undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal’ by an industry group. Trump has promised to bring back coal jobs in America, even though the industry has far more important problems right now. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the mos ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-16 12:28
How the Trump administration is extending the lives of coal plants, and other stories in today’s Green Daily https://t.co/lTveX3d4XY ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-15 21:10
RT Russ Greene (@GreenPlusAnE)Funny how these articles about copying China never recommend building 1000 coal power plants, or cutting Social Security and Medicare in half. ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-14 13:02
J.H. Campbell, a coal plant in Michigan, was slated to close, but the federal government is keeping it open. https://t.co/yUCg4BtHEA ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-13 02:40
Chinese regulators have approved a plan for the country’s biggest coal miner to acquire 133.6 billion yuan ($19 billion) of assets from its parent firm, a move aimed at cushioning the company as coal consumption starts to plateau https://t.co/GMrBITCnUk ...
Wall Street Falters as Tech Woes and Inflation Anxieties Grip Investors
Stock Market News· 2026-02-12 21:07
Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a significant decline on February 12th, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.03% to 49,605.19, the S&P 500 down 1.13% to 6,862.95, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 1.61% to 22,695.23, driven by concerns over artificial intelligence's impact on corporate profits and anticipation of inflation data [1][2] Corporate Movers - Cisco Systems (CSCO) saw its stock drop approximately 10% despite exceeding earnings expectations, primarily due to disappointing forward guidance that raised growth concerns [3] - AppLovin (APP) experienced a dramatic sell-off, with shares tumbling around 18.3% despite reporting stronger-than-expected profits, reflecting market anxieties about AI disrupting software business models [4] - Micron Technology (MU) had a positive stock movement following optimistic comments from its CFO regarding next-generation HBM4 memory production, a key component for AI infrastructure [5] - McDonald's (MCD) shares rose after reporting stronger-than-anticipated profits, while Walmart (WMT) also performed well, contributing positively to the S&P 500 [6] - Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) surged after a strong earnings report, and T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) rose after beating earnings estimates, while Shopify Inc. (SHOP) and Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) faced declines due to missing earnings expectations and FDA decisions, respectively [7] Sector Movements - In the energy sector, coal stocks like Peabody Energy (BTU) and Hallador Energy (HNRG) gained momentum following executive orders from the Trump administration aimed at supporting the coal industry [8] Economic Outlook - The upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release is expected to significantly influence market direction, with investors closely monitoring it for signs of inflationary pressures, which will impact the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [9]
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-12 14:35
Trump has ordered the Defense Department to purchase electricity from coal plants. Sometimes, the help you get serves to demonstrate the hopelessness of your position, says @liamdenning (via @opinion) https://t.co/EmU9O3mdGu ...
Trump Orders Pentagon To Buy 'A Lot Of' Coal Power, Pledges $175 Million For Plant Upgrades - Alliance Res Partners (NASDAQ:ARLP), Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU)
Benzinga· 2026-02-12 07:02
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government is taking measures to support the coal industry by directing the Department of War to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants and allocating funds for upgrades to existing plants [1][2]. Group 1: Government Actions - President Trump signed an executive order for the Department of War to buy electricity from coal-fired power plants, aiming to support the struggling coal industry [1]. - The Energy Department will allocate $175 million to upgrade six coal plants located in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia [1]. - The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to delay the closure of two older coal-fired power plants in Tennessee, Kingston Fossil Plant and Cumberland Fossil Plant [2]. Group 2: Industry Perspectives - Southern Company CEO Chris Womack supports extending coal plant operations to maintain grid reliability [4]. - Yale analysts report that at least 15 coal plant retirements have been delayed, some indefinitely, indicating a shift in operational strategy [4]. - Peabody Energy noted a 13% year-over-year increase in coal generation, suggesting potential for further growth in the sector [4]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that while U.S. coal consumption may see near-term growth, it is expected to decline by about 6% annually through 2030 due to the expansion of renewables and natural gas, along with the shutdown of older coal plants [5].
LIVE: President Trump participates in an event on coal at the White House — 2/11/2026
CNBC Television· 2026-02-11 20:52
President Trump participates in an event on coal at the White House on Wednesday. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com ...