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Economic Overview - Consumer confidence index declined to 93 in June, a 5.4-point drop from May's 98.4, and significantly lower than the expected rise to 100 [4][10] - Concerns over job availability and uncertainty regarding President Trump's tariffs contributed to the decline in consumer confidence [5][10] - The labor market differential fell to 11.1 in June from 12.7 in May, marking its lowest point in four years [5] Investment Recommendations - It is advisable to invest in safe-haven defensive stocks from the utility and consumer staples sectors, including Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), NiSource Inc. (NI), Fortis, Inc. (FTS), Ingredion Incorporated (INGR), and Altria Group, Inc. (MO) [2][10] - These stocks are categorized as low-beta (beta greater than 0 but less than 1) and are expected to provide high dividend yields along with favorable Zacks Ranks [3][10] Company Profiles Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) - Engaged in regulated natural gas distribution and storage, serving approximately 3.3 million customers across eight states [9] - Expected earnings growth rate of 6% for the current year, with a Zacks Rank 2 and a current dividend yield of 2.22% [11] NiSource Inc. (NI) - Provides natural gas and electricity to around 3.7 million customers in six states, with one of the largest natural gas distribution networks in the U.S. [12] - Expected earnings growth rate of 7.4% for the current year, with a Zacks Rank 2 and a current dividend yield of 2.76% [13] Fortis, Inc. (FTS) - Operates in the electric and gas utility business, primarily in Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean [14] - Expected earnings growth rate of 3.4% for the current year, with a Zacks Rank 2 and a current dividend yield of 3.76% [15] Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) - Specializes in nature-based sweeteners, starches, and nutrition ingredients, serving various sectors [16] - Expected earnings growth rate of 6.1% for the current year, with a Zacks Rank 2 and a current dividend yield of 2.33% [17] Altria Group, Inc. (MO) - Evolving beyond traditional cigarettes into the smokeless category due to rising health consciousness and regulatory pressures [18] - Expected earnings growth rate of 4.9% for the current year, with a Zacks Rank 2 and a current dividend yield of 6.81% [19]

Key Takeaways Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas have completed new renewable natural gas purchases. The RNG purchases are expected to avoid 18,978 metric tons of CO2e emissions over their lifecycle. Supportive laws in Virginia and Tennessee enable SO's utilities to invest in RNG and recover related costs.Southern Company’s (SO) subsidiaries, Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas, have taken a significant step forward by completing new purchases of renewable natural gas (“RNG”). This move further ...

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today published its 2024-2025 Corporate Sustainability Report. The report illustrates the Company’s focus on sustainably developing the energy the world needs. “Operational excellence and environmental responsibility go hand in hand - delivering sustainable performance today, and long-term value well into the future,” said Dennis Denger, the Company’s CEO, “the natural gas and natural gas liquids we produce in Penns ...

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 26, 2025 – Golar LNG Limited (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLNG) announces today the pricing of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”), in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company has also granted the initial purchasers of the Notes a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $75 million aggregate principal am ...

Core Viewpoint - Golar LNG Limited plans to offer $500 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, with an option for an additional $75 million, to fund share repurchases and general corporate purposes [1][4]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering will be made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act [1]. - The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations, maturing on December 15, 2030, and will pay interest semiannually [3]. - The Company intends to use the net proceeds to repurchase up to 2.5 million common shares and for various corporate purposes, including growth investments and debt repayment [4]. Group 2: Interest from Directors - Certain directors and officers of the Company have expressed interest in purchasing common shares from investors in the offering [2]. - Entities controlled by or affiliated with the Company's directors have indicated interest in purchasing the Notes at the initial offering price [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Information - The Notes and shares issuable upon conversion have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold without registration or an exemption [6]. - This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the Notes [5].

Key Takeaways LNG approved a $2.9B expansion at Corpus Christi, including Trains 8 and 9, and debottlenecking efforts. Bechtel will build two new units, adding over 3 mtpa to Corpus Christi's total LNG output capacity. LNG plans phased brownfield growth at both terminals, targeting nearly 75 mtpa output by early 2030.Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) , a U.S.-based exporter of liquefied natural gas, has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the proposed expansion of its Corpus Christi facility in South Texa ...

Core Viewpoint - Southern Company Gas subsidiaries, Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas, have made renewable natural gas (RNG) purchases that are expected to avoid 18,978 metric tons of CO₂e emissions, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 19,036 acres of U.S. forests in one year [1] Group 1: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Overview - RNG is produced from naturally occurring methane from landfills, agricultural waste, wastewater, and food waste, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by capturing methane before it enters the atmosphere [2] - RNG is compatible with existing natural gas infrastructure and appliances, facilitating a transition to a more sustainable energy source [2] Group 2: Company Initiatives and Goals - Southern Company Gas aims to deliver cleaner fuels as part of its commitment to sustainability, with a goal of achieving net-zero direct greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050 [3] - The recent RNG purchases are part of a broader initiative to support emission reduction efforts and follow the company's first RNG purchases in 2023 [3] Group 3: Legislative Support - The RNG deal is supported by policies in Virginia and Tennessee, including Virginia's Energy Innovation Act and Sustainable Gas Program, which encourage RNG production and delivery [4] - Tennessee's Natural Gas Innovation Act allows natural gas utilities to pursue cleaner energy options and reflect innovative natural gas costs in their pricing [4] Group 4: Future Projects - Virginia Natural Gas has announced a collaboration with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District to create a facility that will convert biogas from organic waste into RNG [4]

CALGARY, Alberta, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canacol Energy Ltd. ("Canacol" or the "Corporation") (TSX:CNE) (OTCQX:CNNEF) (BVC:CNEC) is pleased to announce that at the annual general and special meeting held in Bogotá, Colombia‎ on June 24, 2025 (the "Meeting") holders of common shares of Canacol: (i) elected Charle Gamba, Michael Hibberd, Francisco Diaz, Gustavo Gattass, Valentina Garbarini, Silvestre Tovar Leopardi and David Winter to the Board of Directors; (ii) appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LL ...