Month: March,2025

How to Invest in Natural Gas: Stocks, ETFs and Futures

How to Invest in Natural Gas: Stocks, ETFs and Futures


March 18, 2025
Natural gas is a vital source of energy for the global economy, representing about one quarter of electricity generation worldwide. Natural gas is the largest source of electricity generation in the US, beating out coal as the top power fuel. One of the advantages of investing in natural gas is the important role it plays […]
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion


March 18, 2025
PepsiCo said Monday that it is buying prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion. While soda consumption has broadly fallen over the last two decades in the U.S., prebiotic sodas, fueled by industry newcomers Poppi and Olipop, have won over health-conscious consumers over the last five years. The category’s growth makes it attractive for Pepsi and […]
‘RFK’ing the french fries’: Steak ‘n Shake becomes a MAHA darling

‘RFK’ing the french fries’: Steak ‘n Shake becomes a MAHA darling


March 18, 2025
Over a double cheeseburger and fries, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News host Sean Hannity earlier this month of his plans to improve the country’s health by incentivizing companies to step away from processed foods. From across the red high-top table of a Florida Steak ’n Shake, the health and human services secretary went […]
Plummeting stock, boycotts and flagging sales: What’s fueling turmoil for Tesla?

Plummeting stock, boycotts and flagging sales: What’s fueling turmoil for Tesla?


March 18, 2025
Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla. Shares in the once-trillion-dollar company saw their worst day in five years this week. Year to date, Tesla’s stock has plunged 41% — though it is still up by about 36% over the past 12 months. On […]
Fani Willis ordered to pay $54K for violating open records laws in Trump case

Fani Willis ordered to pay $54K for violating open records laws in Trump case


March 18, 2025
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay more than $54,000 for violating the state’s open records laws in relation to the prosecution of President Donald Trump. The county’s Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause formalized her ruling Friday and ordered Willis to pay $54,264 in attorneys’ fees and litigation costs after ‘intentionally’ […]
Number of injunctions halting Trump policies trounces predecessors by double

Number of injunctions halting Trump policies trounces predecessors by double


March 18, 2025
Nationwide injunctions ordered against the first Trump administration account for more than half of the total injunctions ordered against the federal government since 1963, data show.  Nationwide injunctions are court orders that prevent the federal government from implementing a policy or law that has a cascading effect impacting the entire country, not just the parties […]
State Department says Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire deal: ‘Ball is now in Russia’s court’

State Department says Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire deal: ‘Ball is now in Russia’s court’


March 18, 2025
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Monday that ‘the ball is now in Russia’s court’ to accept a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal that Ukraine agreed to last week. The U.S.-backed proposal, which includes an immediate 30-day ceasefire and guaranteed resumption of U.S. military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, was finalized during diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia […]
Trump says he’ll speak with Putin in call to push for truce in Ukraine

Trump says he’ll speak with Putin in call to push for truce in Ukraine


March 18, 2025
President Donald Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about the final points of a deal to end the war in Ukraine. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said many ‘elements’ of the Final Agreement’ have been agreed to ‘but much remains.’ ‘Thousands of young soldiers, and […]
Ceasefire over as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas refused to release hostages, officials say

Ceasefire over as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas refused to release hostages, officials say


March 18, 2025
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is over as Israeli fighter jets began striking the Gaza Strip after Hamas refused repeated hostage deal offers, officials said.  The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began striking Hamas terrorist targets across Gaza ‘in order to achieve the war objectives set by the political leadership, including the release of all […]
These are the judges going toe to toe against Trump’s agenda

These are the judges going toe to toe against Trump’s agenda


March 18, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed more than 80 executive orders since returning to the White House in January — prompting more than 100 lawsuits against his administration.  While Democratic lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of launching a ‘constitutional crisis’ within the U.S. as a result of these orders, the White House has claimed that […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy replaces top military official ahead of Trump-Putin call

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy replaces top military official ahead of Trump-Putin call


March 18, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced his military’s top official ahead of a call Tuesday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.  Andrii Hnatov, whom Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said has ‘over 27 years of military experience,’ was appointed the new chief of the general staff of […]
FBI issues spring break travel warning after American college student’s disappearance

FBI issues spring break travel warning after American college student’s disappearance


March 18, 2025
The State Department and FBI Los Angeles are warning spring break travelers to take certain precautions and be extra vigilant when traveling. FBI Los Angeles told travelers to check the State Department’s travel advisories — designed to give U.S. citizens reliable information about security threats overseas — for their intended destinations ahead of time. ‘Whether […]
Trump calls for judge in deportation legal battle to be impeached

Trump calls for judge in deportation legal battle to be impeached


March 18, 2025
President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of a judge in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, apparently referring to U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg who recently sought to block deportation flights to El Salvador. ‘This Radical Left Lunatic of a Judge, a troublemaker and agitator who was sadly appointed by Barack Hussein Obama, […]
Vice President JD Vance to play key role with RNC to ‘fully enact MAGA mandate,’ grow GOP majority in 2026

Vice President JD Vance to play key role with RNC to ‘fully enact MAGA mandate,’ grow GOP majority in 2026


March 18, 2025
Vice President JD Vance will serve as the Republican National Committee’s finance chair, telling Fox News Digital that he will work with the party to ‘fully enact the MAGA mandate’ and grow the Republican majority in Congress in 2026.   The RNC Executive Committee voted unanimously to confirm Vance in the role, an RNC official […]