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Two Utility Stocks See Unusual Options Activity: Three Ways Investors Can Profit

Among Thursday's 1,378 unusually active options, two utility stocks ranked among the top 25. Both are down year to date. Three strategies come to mind to profit from their near-term lack of performance in the markets.

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Rally Near 52-Week Lows

AES Corp., Pfizer, and LyondelBasell are examples of stocks offering a high-yield dividend today and potential upside in the latter half of 2025

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Mali forum backs five-year presidency for junta leader Assimi Goïta

A national political forum in Mali has proposed making military leader Assimi Goïta the country’s president, with a five-year renewable term starting in 2025.

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West African group Ecowas turns 50 amid struggle to stay united

Celebrations marking 50 years of the Economic Community of West African States – known as Ecowas – began in Ghana this week, but the mood was far from jubilant. The region’s main political and economic bloc finds itself at a crossroads after losing three key members.

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AES Corporation Earnings Preview: What to Expect

AES Corporation is all set to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a single-digit profit decline.

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Most bees nest in the ground. Offering rocks and gravel is a simple way to help them thrive

Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing rapid population declines.

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Algeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recall ambassadors to Algeria amid deteriorating relations and shooting down of Mali drone.

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Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria after the downing of a Malian drone

A military alliance between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has withdrawn their respective ambassadors from Algeria in response to the downing of a Malian drone this week

The Independent UK

Sahel ministers in Russia for talks after breaking with western allies

The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in Moscow for their first official talks with Russia, as the three Sahelian countries work to strengthen ties with Moscow after cutting relations with France and its allies.

Radio France Internationale

Niger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force

Coalition of former allies Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria fought armed insurgents including Boko Haram

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AES Corporation Stock: Is AES Underperforming the Utilities Sector?

AES Corporation has considerably underperformed the utilities sector over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Dark skies above world's best astronomy sites could be ruined by new energy project

A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical sites by up to 35%

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Energy Stocks Power S&P 500 Upside; Amazon, Google Make Nuclear Pledge

Four energy stocks power gains for the S&P 500 as the market endures another tough week. Amazon, Google, more make nuclear energy pledge.

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2 Juicy Dividend Stocks With Near-7% Yields to Buy Now

Dividend-paying stocks appeal to investors because they provide a consistent source of income even during market turmoil.

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Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one year ago, shortly after establishing a new defence pact called the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES).

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Trump’s pick for key national security position linked to far-right figures

Questions linger for director of counterintelligence nominee, Joe Kent, over ties to white nationalists and employment with shadowy military contractor

The Independent UK

What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS

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Do Wall Street Analysts Like AES Corporation Stock?

AES Corporation significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Three Sahel nations exit West African bloc as regional politics shift

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West African bloc Ecowas Wednesday, severing ties after years of strained relations that have reshaped trade routes in the Sahel.

International Business Times

Thousands Rally In Burkina, Mali And Niger To Cheer ECOWAS Exit

Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, due to take effect Wednesday.

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What You Need To Know Ahead of AES Corporation's Earnings Release

AES Corporation is slated to release its fourth-quarter results next month, and analysts forecast a double-digit dip in its bottom-line figure.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana steps up efforts to mend regional ties with Sahel alliance appointment

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a former national security chief as envoy to the alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signalling his administration's intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations.

The Conversation

West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability

Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc in December. The three countries have been granted a six-month grace period from January 29, when their exit becomes official, to reconsider their decision.

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Is AES Corporation Stock Underperforming the Dow?

AES Corporation has underperformed the Dow Jones over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Radio France Internationale

Ecowas bloc extends six-month grace period for departing Sahel states

West African leaders are giving the three Sahel countries led by military governments six months to reconsider their decision to quit the regional bloc Ecowas, as security issues and movements of populations cause concern among its 12 remaining members.

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