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a day ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Natural Gas Prices Sink to One-month Low amid Strong Inventory Gains
Taarek Refaat U.S. natural gas futures tumbled on Thursday, slipping over 6% to their lowest levels since mid-May, as stronger-than-expected storage injections and growing output offset even record-setting heat across the Northeast. Storage Data Surprises to the Downside On its final day of trading, July natural gas futures fell by 6.1%, settling at $3.199 per mmBtu—marking the lowest close since May 19 and extending the losing streak to five consecutive sessions, the longest since August 2024. August contracts, soon to become the new front-month, also dropped by around 4% to $3.43 per mmBtu. The latest natural gas price recorded a drop of -4.26% to $3.261. The sharp pullback followed the latest EIA storage report, which showed a 96 billion cubic feet (bcf) build for the week ending June 20—outpacing analyst estimates of 88 bcf, and far exceeding both last year's 59 bcf build and the five-year average of 79 bcf. 'Supply is consistently outpacing demand, and traders are responding accordingly,' said Sarah Linton of CapitalEdge Analytics. Heat Fails to Lift Prices as Production Climbs Even with record heat waves pushing temperatures to 100°F (37.8°C) in cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, and electricity demand surging due to increased air conditioning use, the price support typically seen during such weather events has faltered. Analysts attribute this to robust production levels, which are helping replenish gas inventories faster than usual. 'We're seeing solid power demand, but output is simply too high,' said Tom Baker, a commodities expert at RigWatch. 'Storage continues to build, which keeps a lid on prices.' Analysts Say Summer Highs May Be Behind Us Natural gas prices have now retreated by 23% since peaking at $4.15/mmBtu on June 20, suggesting the market may have already passed its seasonal high. 'Unless the U.S. faces an extended, nationwide heatwave, it's likely that June 20 marked the high point for the summer,' Linton added. With August and July futures continuing to trade at a discount to recent levels, the market appears braced for a muted second half of summer, despite ongoing heat and demand for cooling. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sparkling Rum Brand Casalú Closes Seed Round to Expand Its Latino-focused RTD Across Key Retailers in Florida
MIAMI, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Casalú, a Miami-based beverage startup that has carved a unique niche in the ready-to-drink (RTD) market by introducing the canned Sparkling Rum serving Latinos, is pleased to announce the initial close of their seed funding round. "This latest round marks a pivotal moment for Casalú. In our first chapter, we set out to prove one thing: that a modern, culturally rooted brand could resonate with Latino consumers; especially those moving away from beer," states Gabriel González, Co-CEO of Casalú. "So many new drinks I see feel cynical. Copycats that add nothing to drinking culture. What Gabriel Ricardo, and the team at Casalú have built is the opposite. It's more than a tasty RTD. Casalú is a cultural movement. A brand Latinos can point to and say, 'Yeah, that's for me. These are my people. And I'd like something other than a beer, please'" comments Tom Baker, Founder and CEO of Mr. Black (Acquired by Diageo), who joined the investment round. Casalú has availability in some of the country's key retailers including Total Wine (their first partner), The Fresh Market, Winn-Dixie, Fresco & Más, and Milam's. Priced at retail for $18.99, the brand offers two initial flavors: Traditional "Limón" - An homage to a cuba libre "Maracuyá" – An explosion of tropical notes in a can. "Simply put, go to your nearest Walmart and check out the RTD shelf. There are 50 brands. Yet, how many of those were built by a Latino team to represent their culture authentically? The answer you'll find is zero. That's where we come in", states Gonzalez. To join the movement, follow us on social: Company ContactGabriel and Communications Contact Taylor FoxmanFounder & CEOThe Industry Collective609-432-2237397175@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Casalú Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Age
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The underrated pleasure of staying on one TV channel all night
I don't know why I've held on to this memory, but when I was about five I was having a low-level bad day – it seemed to involve some angst about a grazed knee – and I was consoling myself with thoughts of watching Doctor Who as soon as I got home. This wasn't some cool, modern Doctor. These were repeats on the ABC of Tom Baker in a chunky knitted scarf. I didn't have the foggiest idea what was going on in most of the plot lines, but I probably would have accepted anything in that after-school timeslot with equanimity. Now, of course, there would be any one of a hundred televisual choices at my fingertips, but I don't know that I would be happier for it. A lot of high-quality television is being made right now, and I've watched a lot of it with gusto. Ted Lasso was tender and joyful. The Last of Us, Succession and Fake were spectacular in very different ways. But having too much choice can be paralysing. There's even a name for it: the paradox of choice. It is possible to scroll for hours on a streaming service without feeling any great conviction about one's eventual choice, precisely because there is always something else one might have chosen. It is low-stakes decision-making, but it can still be exhausting. That's where a free-to-air multichannel steps up. It is the balm on my grazed knee. On a recent weeknight, Nine Go! – one of the network's digital channels – offered a tasty smorgasbord of the same TV treats I watched in my childhood, topped off with a nighttime showing of The Matrix. Heaven. Many of these shows (including those in earlier timeslots, such as Bewitched and The Addams Family) were decades old when I first saw them and looked positively ancient to me at the time. Now they are supremely comforting by virtue of their association with my junior years.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The underrated pleasure of staying on one TV channel all night
I don't know why I've held on to this memory, but when I was about five I was having a low-level bad day – it seemed to involve some angst about a grazed knee – and I was consoling myself with thoughts of watching Doctor Who as soon as I got home. This wasn't some cool, modern Doctor. These were repeats on the ABC of Tom Baker in a chunky knitted scarf. I didn't have the foggiest idea what was going on in most of the plot lines, but I probably would have accepted anything in that after-school timeslot with equanimity. Now, of course, there would be any one of a hundred televisual choices at my fingertips, but I don't know that I would be happier for it. A lot of high-quality television is being made right now, and I've watched a lot of it with gusto. Ted Lasso was tender and joyful. The Last of Us, Succession and Fake were spectacular in very different ways. But having too much choice can be paralysing. There's even a name for it: the paradox of choice. It is possible to scroll for hours on a streaming service without feeling any great conviction about one's eventual choice, precisely because there is always something else one might have chosen. It is low-stakes decision-making, but it can still be exhausting. That's where a free-to-air multichannel steps up. It is the balm on my grazed knee. On a recent weeknight, Nine Go! – one of the network's digital channels – offered a tasty smorgasbord of the same TV treats I watched in my childhood, topped off with a nighttime showing of The Matrix. Heaven. Many of these shows (including those in earlier timeslots, such as Bewitched and The Addams Family) were decades old when I first saw them and looked positively ancient to me at the time. Now they are supremely comforting by virtue of their association with my junior years.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cal Wilson's replacement on Great Australian Bake Off revealed after beloved comedian's tragic death
Foxtel has announced Cal Wilson's replacement on The Great Australian Bake Off, almost two years after she passed away aged 53. Comedian Tom Baker will co-anchor the dessert competition alongside the show's regular host Natalie Tran. Baker took to his social media to share the news with his fans. He also included a series of colourful pictures from the set of the show, including one in which the funnyman can be seen rocking a black and white woolly sweater with a quirky swirl print. 'Hello I am the co-host on the Great Australian Bake-Off!' the Whose Line Is It Anyway? he said in the Instagram post. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'They let me keep the cardigans and I am still not sure how to pronounce or spell mille-feuille! 'This was genuinely so much fun, I struggle to talk about and not sound completely nuts. The cast and crew were so welcoming, warm and funny and I am very, very, very happy.' Best known as a stand-up comedian, Baker has won prizes at both the Sydney Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He's also appeared on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee. Baker and Tran will be joined this season by judges Rachel Khoo and Darren Purchese. Wilson tragically died after filming episodes for season seven of the popular cooking competition in 2023. She passed away on October 11, 2023 from a rare and aggressive cancer, just four weeks after taking herself to hospital with worrying lower back pain. The Melbourne-based stand up comedian is survived by her husband Chris Woods and son Digby. Fans were informed of her death in a statement shared to Instagram, confirming that the beloved comedian had passed away in a Sydney hospital. 'We are devastated to share the news that Cal Wilson, the much-loved stand up comedian, writer and actor died today, surrounded by family and friends in hospital after a short illness,' it read. 'Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community.' One of Australia's top comedians, Wilson had a long and successful career in stand-up and on TV. She had worked as a radio and television presenter, actress and author. She starred on TV shows Spicks and Specks, Would I Lie To You and Good News Week. She featured as host in episodes of The Great Australian Bake Off 2024. 'Cal's generosity, talent and friendships have been constant in the Australian comedy scene for the last twenty years,' her management company Token Artists said in a statement after her death. 'Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community. Wilson filmed her Bake Off episodes before her illness made it impossible for her to continue to work. 'Season Seven holds a special place in all our hearts. Cal's passing was a devastating shock to the Bake Off family,' Foxtel senior staffer Wendy Moore said last year ahead of the show going to air. Moore added Foxtel had the 'full support' of Wilson's family to ensure her terrific final series of Bake Off was aired. Wilson only filmed four episodes before her passing and comedian Tran took over hosting duties for the rest of the series.
