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Kimmeridge has made a $6 billion bid to acquire Ascent Resources, a natural gas producer, amidst a conflict over the private equity firm's plans to transfer its stake.

Goldman Sachs' chief equity strategist, David Kostin, is retiring after 31 years, and despite his departure, he continues to be asked about the possibility of a market bubble.

Private equity firms are investing in Middle Eastern oil companies' infrastructure, while Big Oil majors seek funding to reinvest in oil and gas production, driven by lower oil prices and ESG concerns.

Private equity firms are investing heavily in UK renewable energy, with CVC Capital Partners leading a $1.45 billion funding round for Low Carbon, a company developing solar, wind, and energy storage projects in the UK and Europe.

Serentica Renewables plans to invest $11 billion in clean energy by 2030, with a $6-8 billion fundraise over the next five years to support project acquisitions and new capacity buildouts.

Serentica Renewables plans to invest $11 billion in clean energy by the end of the decade, with a focus on project acquisitions and new capacity build outs, backed by a $6-8 billion funding raise over the next five years.

US sanctions on Lukoil may lead to a significant energy auction, drawing major players from the West and Gulf regions in a geopolitical contest, potentially redrawing the global energy map.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, making it the conglomerate's 10th largest equity holding.

The recent selloff in SMR stock may be overdone due to the dilutive effect of the equity raise, which has reduced the value of existing shares, but not the company's overall value.

Carlyle is in talks with Lukoil to acquire its international operations, following the collapse of Gunvor's $22 billion deal due to US government opposition.

Oil prices stabilized after a 4% decline, influenced by OPEC's reassessment of the 2026 market outlook and the U.S.

Tesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk's record-setting compensation package worth up to $1 trillion, contingent on achieving aggressive targets over the next decade.