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Judge tosses airline's $10M libel suit against pilot, saying importance of safety debate outweighed harm - National Post

Canadian Natural closer to 'king of oil sands' with Devon purchase - BNNBloomberg.ca

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ.TO) can’t yet claim the “King of the Oil Sands” status, but it’s a lot closer to overtaking its rival Suncor Energy Inc. (SU.TO) after buying a key Athabasca drilling site.

The company’s US$2.8 billion purchase of Devon Energy Corp.’s Jackfish brings Canadian Natural’s oil-sands production capacity to more than 700,000 barrels a day compared with more than 900,000 barrels a day controlled by Suncor, according to data compiled by Oil Sands Magazine. The Devon purchase marks the company’s second major acquisition in the oil sands in the past two years after it bought most of Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s oil-sands operations in 2017, making it Canada’s largest overall oil producer with more than one million barrels a day of production worldwide.

Unlike Suncor, which opened the first oil-sands mine in the 1960s, Canadian Natural is a relative newcomer to the scene. The company emerged in the late 1980s as an Alberta gas producer and entered the oil sands about a decade later. Whereas Suncor’s oil-sands capacity hasn’t grown since the start of the Fort Hills mine last year, Canadian Natural’s Kirby North and Primrose expansion are scheduled to start this year and add 66,000 barrels a day of capacity.

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Reality check: Scheer wants Canada to be 'energy independent.' Is this possible? - Global News

“The fact is Canada has more than enough oil — not only to displace imports from … rogue states, but to put an end to all foreign oil imports once and for all. That is part of my vision: a Canada fuelled exclusively by Canadians by 2030. An energy-independent Canada would be a Canada firing on all cylinders, across all sectors and regions. If the United States can do it, so can we.”— Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer in a May 16, 2019, speech on his economic visionStory continues belowREAD MORE: Is pursuit of Canadian oil independence more of a political pitch than economics?Andrew Scheer is touting energy independence as a path to economic prosperity for Canada, a goal he says could be achieved through a dedicated, coast-to-coast right-of-way specifically set aside for energy infrastructure projects like pipelines and long-distance electricity transmission lines.Further, Scheer indicated the United States is headed toward such energy independence.How accurate were Scheer’s statements?The Canadian Press Baloney Meter is a dispassionate examination of political statements culminating in a ranking of accuracy on a scale of “no baloney” to “full of baloney” (complete methodology below).Spoiler Alert: This one earns a rating of “a lot of baloney.” The statements are mostly inaccurate but contain elements of truth. Here’s why:“Energy independence” is a term with varying definitions. Some consider it to apply when a country becomes a net exporter of energy, while others interpret it literally, meaning a country that imports no energy. In such a scenario, the state would meet all of its own energy needs and possibly export surpluses.Scheer’s statement clearly refers to ending “all foreign oil imports once and for all” and a Canada “fuelled exclusively by Canadians by 2030.” He says this sort of energy independence would see all regions of Canada “firing on all cylinders.” He says this is where U.S. policy is taking Canada’s closest neighbour.WATCH: Scheer outlines 6-point energy policy if elected

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Wall St. pauses after trade tension-driven selloff - Investing.com

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By Amy Caren Daniel

(Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose for the first time this week on Thursday, as President Donald Trump said trade talks with China were going well, offering a glimmer of hope to markets roiled by worries that a protracted dispute would slow economic growth.

A senior Chinese diplomat said provoking trade disputes is "naked economic terrorism", even as Trump said Beijing wanted to make a deal with Washington.

The escalating dispute has weighed heavily on Wall Street this month, putting its main indexes on track for losses of more than 5% in May. The benchmark is now 5.9% away from its all-time high of 2,954.13 hit on May 1.

"The positivity in markets is very muted today, there are fractional gains," said Peter Kenny, founder of Kenny's Commentary LLC in New York.

"Uncertainty is still the primary driver on the trade front. We have increasingly seen the fear of uncertainty being priced into the market, and that is all about trade and the prospect of a slowdown."

Despite a tick up in U.S. treasury yields on Thursday, they still hovered near 20-month lows as investors sought safety in government bonds. [US/]

The yield curve between three-month bills and 10-year notes remained inverted, with money markets pricing in roughly two U.S. rate cuts by the start of next year.

Interest-rate sensitive bank stocks fell 0.54%, while the broader financial sector declined 0.24%.

Technology stocks, among the worst performing S&P sectors this month, rose 0.38% and boosted markets.

The sector was helped by a 9.6% jump in Keysight Technologies after the electronic measurement equipment maker reported better-than-expected quarterly results and announced a $500 million share buyback plan.

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:) also rose and offered support.

Also helping sentiment was data that confirmed domestic economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, but there were signs that the temporary boost from exports and inventory accumulation was already fading.

At 11:10 a.m. ET the was up 6.11 points, or 0.02%, at 25,132.52. The S&P 500 was up 5.54 points, or 0.20%, at 2,788.56 and the was up 19.47 points, or 0.26%, at 7,566.78.

The energy sector fell 1.1%, the most among the four major S&P sectors trading lower.

Among other stocks, Dollar General Corp (NYSE:) jumped 6.8% after the discount retailer's same-store sales and profit topped expectations.

Viacom Inc climbed 4.8% after report that CBS Corp (NYSE:) is preparing for merger talks with the media company. CBS rose 2.7%.

PVH Corp (NYSE:) tumbled 14.3%, the most among S&P companies, after the Calvin Klein owner cut its annual profit forecast as it grapples with tariffs and slowing retail growth.

Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.45-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.28-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

The S&P index recorded one new 52-week high and 13 new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 18 new highs and 69 new lows.

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2019-05-30 15:51:00Z
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Wall Street rises after trade-driven selloff - Investing.com

By Amy Caren Daniel

(Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose for the first time this week on Thursday, as President Donald Trump said trade talks with China are doing well, offering a glimmer of hope to markets roiled by trade tensions.

A senior Chinese diplomat said that provoking trade disputes is "naked economic terrorism", even as Trump said Beijing wanted to make a deal with Washington.

The escalating trade war has weighed heavily on Wall Street, putting its main indexes on track for a monthly loss of more than 5% in May. The benchmark is now 5.7% away from its all-time high of 2954.13 hit on May 1.

"People are trying to figure out how much of the bad news is already priced in. The trade war looks like it might dampen growth but not enough to throw us into a recession," said Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida.

"There has been talk about the Fed possibly cutting rates and that is a little bit positive for the stock market."

Despite a tick up in U.S. treasury yields on Thursday, they were still at 20-month lows as investors sought safety in government bonds.

The yield curve between three-month bills and 10-year notes also remained inverted and money markets were pricing in roughly two U.S. rate cuts by the start of next year. [US/]

The technology sector, among the worst performing S&P sectors this month, rose 0.60%, and provided the biggest boost to markets.

The sector was helped by a 11% jump in shares of Keysight Technologies after the electronic measurement equipment maker's quarterly results topped estimates and the company announced a $500 million share buyback program.

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:) rose between 0.3% and 1.3%, supporting the markets.

At 9:42 a.m. ET the was up 74.96 points, or 0.30%, at 25,201.37. The S&P 500 was up 12.02 points, or 0.43%, at 2,795.04 and the was up 32.96 points, or 0.44%, at 7,580.27.

Nine of the 11 major S&P sectors were trading higher, with only the energy and communication services sectors in the red.

Adding to the upbeat mood, the government confirmed domestic economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, but there are signs that the temporary boost from exports and inventory accumulation is already fading, and production at factories slowing.

Among other stocks, Citigroup Inc (NYSE:) rose 1.4% after Goldman Sachs (NYSE:) raised the bank's shares to "buy", as it expects the lender to achieve a higher return on equity in 2020.

Discount retailer Dollar General Corp (NYSE:) jumped 6.2% after the company reported quarterly same-store sales and profit above expectations.

PVH Corp (NYSE:) tumbled 12.1%, the most among S&P companies, after the Calvin Klein owner cut its annual profit forecast as it grapples with tariffs and slowing retail growth.

Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 3.25-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 2.48-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

The S&P index recorded no new 52-week high and six new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded eight new highs and 26 new lows.

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2019-05-30 14:24:00Z
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Generate - May 30, 2019 - Axios

An all-electric, zero-emission ferry in Lorient, France. Photo: Jean-Sebastien Evrard/AFP/Getty Images

Ships are the latest mode of transportation to see electric upgrades as the maritime industry faces increased pressure to reduce greenhouse gases, writes Axios Expert Voices contributor Maggie Teliska.

The big picture: Passenger ferries are ideal for electric propulsion using current battery technology, which can reduce water and air pollution while providing a quiet, vibration-free trip. Short routes with frequent stops along populated shorelines offer ample opportunities to charge the battery packs.

Where it stands: Globally, there were 185 battery-powered vessels operating or scheduled for delivery in 2018, 58 of which were passenger ferries. Norway introduced the first all-electric ferry, named the MF Ampere, in 2015 to shuttle passengers between villages in the fjords.

What's new: Maid of the Mist plans to launch 2 all-electric, zero-emission boats in September on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls — the first domestically built all-electric boats used for tourists in the U.S.

Washington State Ferries will introduce a 150-passenger hybrid ferry later this year in Puget Sound that runs on both diesel and battery power, using up to 60% less fuel than diesel counterparts.
Also this year, New York City plans to introduce a 150-person ferry to shuttle commuters across the East River, from Brooklyn to Manhattan.

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Teliska is a technical specialist at Caldwell Intellectual Property Law and CTO of Regent Power. She is also a member of GLG, a platform connecting businesses with industry experts.

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2019-05-30 12:33:50Z
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Investors Brace for a New Cold War That Will 'Last Our Careers' - Bloomberg

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-30/investors-brace-for-a-new-cold-war-that-will-last-our-careers

2019-05-30 09:10:00Z
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