CANADA STOCKS TSX futures rise as oil prices gain

Futures for Canada’s main stock index rose on Friday as oil prices gained on optimism of a demand recovery, overshadowing concerns about more supply from Iran once sanctions are lifted.
Bitcoin slumps 8% as it heads for bruising monthly drop

BITCOIN SLUMPS 8% AS IT HEADS FOR BRUISING MONTHLY DROP
Analysis: Big oil may get more climate lawsuits after Shell ruling -lawyers, activists

A Dutch court’s decision to force Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) to make deeper, faster cuts to its climate warming emissions on the basis of human rights could set a precedent, especially in European countries, according to lawyers and activists.
We’re TotalEnergies: French oil major gets green rebrand

Oil and gas group Total (TOTF.PA) won more than 90% backing for its climate plan to gradually reduce its emissions on Friday, when shareholders also voted overwhelmingly in favour of its rebrand as TotalEnergies to mark its shift to renewable energy.
Explainer: How will China’s latest oil probe affect the world’s biggest crude importer?

This year China’s government has been gradually ramping up scrutiny of its sprawling oil industry, reinforcing its authority with new taxes on refined products while investigating crude imports by state energy giants and independent refiners.
Explainer: When will we know the results of Exxon’s board election?

The full makeup of Exxon Mobil Corp’s board of directors remained undecided following Wednesday’s hotly contested election in which 16 candidates vied for 12 seats.
U.S. drivers to get hit by soaring pump prices over Memorial Day holiday

U.S. motorists will see the highest gasoline prices in seven years when they hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer driving season, as fuel demand surges alongside coronavirus vaccination rates.
The little engine that could, and the oil giant that couldn’t

Last December, when a week-old hedge fund named Engine No. 1 challenged Exxon Mobil to change its ways, laughter echoed through Wall Street circles, from the fund’s name that recalled a famous children’s book to its tiny, then-$40 million stake in what was once the world’s largest publicly traded company.
EXCLUSIVE Hyundai to slash combustion engine line-up, invest in EVs – sources

Hyundai Motor Group will slash the number of combustion engine models in its line-up to free up resources to invest in electric vehicles (EVs), two people close to the South Korean automaker told Reuters.
Total, Chevron suspend payments to Myanmar junta from gas project

French oil and gas group Total (TOTF.PA) and U.S. energy company Chevron (CVX.N) have suspended some payments from a gas joint venture that would have reached Myanmar’s junta, earning praise from pro-democracy activists for taking an important first step.