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Can U.S. Heatwaves Drive Short-Term Utility Demand?

Forecasts for widespread above-normal temperatures across the U.S. from June 23–27 offered additional upside. Vaisala projected elevated heat levels that would increase air conditioning load and, by extension, natural gas demand for power generation. While current demand metrics remain subdued, this near-term weather shift could help rebalance the market.

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In a farmer’s field near Swift Current, Sask., Clayten Wenass is checking the flow of a helium well.

The system of shiny metal pipes runs nearly two kilometres under the Prairie soil and sends the gas to a nearby plant. It’s one of many popping up more frequently in a landscape already dotted with oil pumpjacks.

 » Read more about: In the face of a trade war, Saskatchewan's helium industry looks to lift off  »

Two major geopolitical conflicts emerged in 2025, casting a long shadow over global stability. Against this backdrop, investors are increasingly abandoning the binary distinction between “risky bets” and “safe havens.” Instead,

 » Read more about: Markets in Flux: Geopolitics Redraws the Map of Global Investing in 2025  »

While the independent Federal Reserve has started lowering rates from recent highs, officials have held the level steady this year as Trump’s tariffs began rippling through the world’s biggest economy.

 » Read more about: US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure  »

If you like volatility, then you’ve probably enjoyed the action in the stock market this year. The broader benchmark S&P 500 index (^GSPC -1.13%) started the year by reaching new highs in February. Then, following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements in early April, the market absolutely plummeted,

 » Read more about: 1 Recent Flashing Signal With a Perfect Track Record Since 1972 Suggests the S&P 500 Index Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years  »

The 234-page disclosure lists hundreds of global trademarks owned by Trump, including in China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Venezuela.

It details his personal investments outside his business empire as well as First Lady Melania Trump’s holdings.

However, it also shows Trump has seven outstanding real estate loans with mortgages of over $50 million on Trump Tower,

 » Read more about: Donald Trump made almost $58M from cryptocurrency last year  »

 » Read more about: Warren Buffett Says Buy This Index Fund. It Could Turn $400 Per Month Into $851,800 With Help From Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla.  »

 » Read more about: Why India must seize the stablecoin moment sparked by the US GENIUS Act  »

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal!

My #1 AI stock pick delivered solid gains since the beginning of 2025 while popular AI stocks like NVDA and AVGO lost around 25%.

 » Read more about: Jim Cramer on Apple: “We Like Apple”  »

When people think about Apple (AAPL -1.62%), products like the iPhone likely come to mind. But long-time investors probably think more about the company’s stock, which has rewarded shareholders with a 532% appreciation over the last 10 years through June 9. That’s easily outpaced the S&P 500 index’s 189% gain.

 » Read more about: Here's How Many Shares of Apple Stock You Should Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends  »