PG&E stock plummeted 7.52% to $16.61 after California lawmakers blocked Governor Newsom's plan to protect utilities from insurer recoupment in catastrophic wildfires. With an Aug. 31 legislative deadline approaching, investors face uncertainty over wildfire-liability protections. Trading volume surged 387% above average as concerns rippled through the utility sector.

Camus Energy, a Google and Amazon alumni-founded startup, has been selected for Google's 10-week accelerator program focused on AI energy solutions. The company will demonstrate its FlexConnect software to major utilities including Duke Energy, Edison International, and PG&E, enabling AI data centers to connect to the grid 3-5 years faster using flexible operating limits and existing infrastructure.

ThinkLabs AI, an AI-powered grid intelligence company, closed a $28 million Series A funding round led by Energy Impact Partners, with backing from NVentures and Edison International. The company's physics-informed AI platform helps utilities compress months-long grid studies into minutes while maintaining 99.7% accuracy, addressing unprecedented electricity demand growth driven by AI and data centers.

The fourth annual Shades of Mass conference in Los Angeles brought together judges, attorneys general, and plaintiffs' lawyers to address the underrepresentation of Black and Brown attorneys in mass tort litigation. Key highlights included Ben Crump's final year as president, support from three state attorneys general, Baltimore's successful $600 million opioid settlement, and an emotional panel on the Altadena wildfire litigation against Southern California Edison.

The article highlights four dividend stocks that provide stable income and potential growth across different economic conditions, focusing on companies with strong market positions and consistent dividend payouts.

Utility companies are becoming critical infrastructure for AI data centers, with increasing power demand creating investment opportunities in companies providing electricity and infrastructure services.

The article explores seven dividend stocks with high yields and low valuations, focusing on value investing opportunities in an expensive market. The stocks span utilities, energy services, packaging, and logistics sectors, offering dividend yields ranging from 5% to 11%.

Law firm investigating potential claims against Edison International regarding alleged false statements about Public Safety Power Shutoffs and fire risk management during the period of February 2021 to February 2025.

The article analyzes four large-cap U.S. stocks offering high dividend yields, highlighting potential opportunities and risks for income-oriented investors across different sectors.

Several large-cap stocks, including AppLovin, Chewy, and Carvana, were among the top losers last week. The declines were attributed to factors such as weak earnings guidance, lower-than-expected sales outlook, and bearish options activity.

A class action complaint has been filed against Edison International (EIX) alleging that the company made false and/or misleading statements about its Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) program, resulting in heightened fire risk and legal exposure.

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, slowed in March, signaling easing price pressures. However, a surge in auto spending ahead of anticipated tariff-related price hikes clouded the outlook.