11 h. ago Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they’re open to fossil

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they’re open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada’s energy independence. In Laval, Que. on Saturday, energy development played a central role in a leadership debate focused on the province’s economy. Karl Blackburn, former president of a […]

Politics

11 h. ago Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire. Buffett, one of the world’s richest people and most […]

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12 h. ago Who is Greg Abel, the Canadian executive picked to be successor to Warren Buffett?

OMAHA, Neb. — When Warren Buffett announced at his annual shareholder meeting Saturday that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, he elevated a low-key 62-year-old Canadian executive named Greg Abel who has long been one of his top lieutenants. For the past seven years, Abel has […]

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13 h. ago Buffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO

Greg Abel built one of the largest energy businesses in the US under mentor Warren Buffett. Now, he’ll try to fill the shoes of the world’s most famous investor.

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14 h. ago L’investisseur Warren Buffett annonce qu’il quittera la tête de son groupe à la fin de l’année

L’investisseur Warren Buffett annonce qu’il quittera la tête de son groupe à la fin de l’année.

Economics

14 h. ago Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at year’s end

Thousands of investors in the Omaha arena gave Buffett a prolonged standing ovation after his announcement in recognition of his 60 years leading the company.

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14 h. ago B.C. climate news: Climate change is making coffee more expensive | B.C. government proposes new legislation to speed up renewable energy projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Politics

15 h. ago Pour Warren Buffett, «le commerce ne doit pas être une arme»

L’homme d’affaires Warren Buffet a estimé que «le commerce ne doit pas être une arme», critiquant la guerre commerciale lancée par Donald Trump.

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16 h. ago U.S. shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” as Trump has done with tariffs: Warren Buffett

Donald Trump has angered the rest of the world with his tariffs that have roiled global markets, Buffett says

Economics

18 h. ago Berkshire’s Warren Buffett Says Trade Can Be an ‘Act of War’

Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett addressed US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies at the company’s annual meeting in Omaha, saying trade “should not be a weapon.”

Economics

19 h. ago Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Trump has done with tariffs

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett told thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the United States shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” and anger the rest of the world like President Donald Trump has done with his tariffs that roiled global markets.. “It’s a big mistake in my view when you have 7.5 […]

Economics

20 h. ago Warren Buffett’s profits fall on wildfire losses as thousands line up to listen to him Saturday

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company reported just over one-third of last year’s profit Saturday morning just as thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders streamed into an Omaha arena to listen to the revered investor answer questions. The profit numbers were weighed down by a major drop in the value of its investments and $860 […]

Events

20 h. ago Answer to a fractured economy: A northern corridor for trade, energy, and reconciliation

The ground is shifting beneath Canada. The emerging trade war with the United States — marked by tariffs, economic coercion and political brinkmanship — is forcing a long-overdue reckoning. Canada’s dependence on a single export corridor to the U.S. has made our economy vulnerable, leaving our industries exposed. A response is required, not through defensive […]

Economics

22 h. ago Spain’s Power Grid Spending Fell Behind as Solar Energy Boomed

Spain’s nationwide blackout this week has put a spotlight on potential vulnerabilities in its system that may offer warnings to others, as rising electrification and clean energy place new demands on power grids around the world.

Other

25 h. ago Gulf States See $6 Billion of Africa Energy Deals Within Weeks

Middle East countries have shown interest in or completed deals for at least $6 billion of African energy assets in recent weeks, demonstrating a larger investment appetite on the continent by the region.

Economics

26 h. ago Why Spain’s Rooftop Solar Owners Weren’t Spared From the Blackout

The power outage across the nation this week shows that installing rooftop solar doesn't automatically guarantee owners energy independence.

Other

31 h. ago ’A positive first step,’ Danielle Smith says of meeting with Mark Carney on Friday

Smith said Friday that she and Carney had a lengthy conversation about policies and legislation that are holding back Alberta's energy economy

Transport

32 h. ago Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO ruled unfit for trial and ordered hospitalized

NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Friday that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges and ordered him hospitalized to see if his mental condition improves. Michael Jeffries’ lawyers sought the ruling last month, writing in a letter filed in a New York federal […]

Science

32 h. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Provides Update on Geophysical Reinterpretation and Targeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing geophysical reprocessing, reinterpretation and targeting work in collaboration with leading geophysical consultants Resource Potentials Ltd. (“ResPot”) of Perth, Australia. This initiative reflects Mustang’s commitment to advancing exploration […]

Culture

35 h. ago Gran Tierra Energy Announces Final Voting Results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders

CALGARY, Alberta , May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE:GTE) today announced the voting results from the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders held on May 2, 2025. Final Voting Results of Gran Tierra’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Stockholders elected all nine individuals nominated […]

Economics