
JPMorgan and BofA Stick With CATL Deal Despite US House Opposition
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp. have forged ahead working on the blockbuster listing of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. despite a US congressional committee calling for the American lenders to drop out of the deal.
A post-listing-hearing document dated Tuesday and terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News named the two US banks as joint sponsors, alongside China International Capital Corp. and China Securities International.

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TRUE MOVEMENT TECH ACQUIRES MANCINO MATS
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Trump vs. Musk: Should we laugh or weep?
When you know a couple getting divorced, you might face a dilemma as to whose side to take. Such is not the case in the bitter public breakup between President Trump and Elon Musk. It is easy to say, 'A plague on both your houses.' The verbal fisticuffs between the world's wealthiest and the most powerful social media moguls is amusing but delivers nothing of substance to the American people. The brickbats flew when Musk called Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill a 'disgusting abomination,' urging Congress to 'KILL the BILL.' Then Musk rhetorically polled his flock on X as to whether it was time to found a new political party representing the 80 percent of Americans 'in the middle.' Trump responded on his Truth Social that 'Elon was 'wearing thin'. I asked him to leave… and he just went CRAZY!' Trump in fact didn't fire Musk — Musk termed out, reaching the maximum number of days he could serve as a 'special government employee.' 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The nonpartisan Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development essentially agrees that the tariffs are inflationary and will throttle growth. Musk also dropped a stink bomb: 'Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public,' referring to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in a federal prison while facing charges of sex trafficking. The derisive comments represented a stunning turnabout. Less than a week before, Trump gave Musk a key to the White House as an expression of gratitude for his work with the White House's Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. What brought it all on? Trump said Musk was 'upset' that the pending legislation would roll back subsidies for electric vehicles. Musk denied he was even aware of it. While the game may be afoot between the men in the arena, there is more to this lovers' quarrel. The rift involves political risks for both sides. Trump aides promptly reached out to Musk in an effort to deescalate the conflict. There are now signs of an uneasy truce, even though Trump says he has no desire to mend the rift. Musk's posts about Epstein and possible impeachment were deleted, but who knows whether the cease-fire will hold. Before we start dancing and singing, 'Ding Dong, the witch is dead,' it is important to remember that certain salient features of the Trump-Musk regime remain. DOGE post-Musk is still with us, and it has not saved money while doing lasting damage. Nor has it created efficiency — it has thrown the baby out with the bathwater. The Trump-Musk budget (which Musk has now repudiated) cuts research funding to the bone — steps that would make the country less healthy and leave the field to China. For the past 80 years, the federal government has supported scientific research as a national engine of innovation. 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Sonnedix signs 420GWh energy supply deal with Renfe
Renewable energy developer Sonnedix has agreed provide 420 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy per year for Spanish rail network operator, Renfe. The power purchase agreement (PPA) follows the recent inauguration of Sonnedix's 150MW Covatillas 1, 5 and 6 portfolio. The three plants are situated in the municipalities of Minglanilla, Graja de Iniesta, and Puebla de Salvador, in Cuenca, Spain. Sonnedix will deliver a portion of its output to Renfe, as well as the electricity generated by the Portachuelo portfolio in Toledo. The PPA will help Renfe meet a substantial amount of its total predicted energy requirements, supporting the national rail operator's sustainability targets. Renfe economic and financial general director Marta Torralvo stated: 'This agreement represents a new step in Renfe's energy management roadmap. This contract promotes renewable energy production projects while stabilising Renfe's energy prices, which we consider very positive for the company's management.' Torralvo pointed out the importance of predictability in energy costs against the backdrop of high volatility in energy prices. The 300-hectare Covatillas portfolio comprises three solar photovoltaic (PV) plants that generate 300,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually, powering 71,000 homes and preventing more than 108,000mt of CO₂ emissions. Sonnedix chief commercial officer Gregorio Morales Schmid stated: 'The electricity we provide is generated from our portfolio of solar assets in Spain, which we are progressively expanding through the integration of battery storage and wind power. This diversification enables us to offer more tailored power profiles and deliver high-value-added services that respond to the evolving needs of our clients.' Sonnedix has a total project portfolio of more than 11.68GW, including 1.15GW under construction and a 6.7GW development pipeline in Chile, France, Germany, Japan and the US. In November 2024, Sonnedix launched the 150MW Betierra project in Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, in Spain's central-eastern region. "Sonnedix signs 420GWh energy supply deal with Renfe" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio