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The GEO Group, Inc. engages in the design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community re-entry facilities. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Secure, Electronic Monitoring and Supervision, Reentry, and International Services. The U.S. Secure Services segment encompasses the United States-based public-private partnership corrections and detention business. The Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services segment conducts its services in the U.S. The Reentry Services Segment consists of various community-based and reentry services. The International Services segment consists of public-private partnership secure services operations in Australia and South Africa. The company was founded by George C. Zoley in 1984 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

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GEO Group is trending as analysts have updated target prices, sparking debate about the company's value and future. Community discussion also includes moral considerations regarding private incarceration and the impact of immigration policies on GEO's business. Some traders are eyeing potential stock buybacks and increased government contracts as possible catalysts.

Snap, Inc. operates as a technology company, which engages in the provision of a visual messaging application that was created to help people communicate through short videos and images. The company was founded by Frank Reginald Brown IV, Evan Thomas Spiegel, and Robert C. Murphy in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

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SNAP is trending downwards as investors express concerns about profitability, leadership, and potential regulatory challenges like social media bans for teens in some regions. Community members are debating the company's future prospects, with some highlighting potential in AI and new specs releases while others cite worries about dilution and poor performance relative to the broader market. Discussions also include speculation about a possible acquisition, although negative sentiment appears dominant amid the stock's recent price action.

ARB IOT Group Ltd. is a holding company that engages in the provision of solutions for the integration of IoT systems and devices. It operates through the Internet of Things and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company was founded on March 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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ARBB is trending amid community chatter about its low float and potential for a short squeeze, drawing comparisons to recent runners like OCG and BBGI. Speculation is further fueled by a prior $53 million AI server deal. Traders are closely watching for a break above key resistance levels that could trigger a significant price surge.

Tilray Brands, Inc. engages as a consumer packaged goods company, which focuses on medical cannabis research and the cultivation, processing, and distribution of cannabis products worldwide. It operates through the followings segments: Cannabis, Distribution, Beverage, and Wellness. The Cannabis segment focuses on cultivation, production, distribution, and sale of both medical and adult-use cannabis products. The Distribution segment is involved in purchase, resale, and distribution of pharmaceutical and wellness products. The Beverage segment refers to the production, marketing, and sale of beverages. The Wellness segment represents the production, marketing, and distribution of hemp-based food and other wellness products. The company was founded on January 24, 2018 and is headquartered in Leamington, Canada.

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Tilray is surging amid reports of potential federal marijuana reclassification, sparking significant community buzz and heavy options speculation. Traders are weighing the potential benefits of Schedule III, including reduced tax burdens for cannabis businesses, with some cautioning against chasing amid high volatility. The cannabis sector, as a whole, is experiencing renewed interest as investors anticipate a possible executive order.

Oklo, Inc. engages in the development of fission reactors. It provides clean energy through the design and deployment of fast fission power plants. The company was founded by Jacob DeWitte and Caroline Cochran on July 3, 2013 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Oklo is trending as the stock experiences volatility and a downward trend, sparking debate about its valuation and future prospects. The community is focused on an at-the-market equity offering and its potential impact on stock dilution, as well as contrasting opinions on the company's long-term viability in the small modular reactor (SMR) and AI-driven energy sectors.

Argo Blockchain Plc operates as a blockchain technology company focused on large-scale mining of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It mines using purpose-built computers to solve cryptographic algorithms in the blockchain in exchange for rewards and fees denominated in the native token of that blockchain network. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Argo Blockchain (ARBK) is trending amid discussions about a potential short squeeze, drawing comparisons to previous runners in the crypto space. Community members are actively debating its low float and potential for significant price movement, with some citing Bitcoin's recent strength as a catalyst. However, concerns remain regarding potential dilution and the company's overall financial health, contributing to the stock's volatile nature.

Aurora Cannabis, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derivative products. It operates through the Cannabis and Plant Propagation segments. The company was founded by Terry Booth and Steve Dobler on December 21, 2006 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

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Aurora Cannabis is trending as the broader cannabis sector reacts to reports that President Trump may loosen federal restrictions on marijuana. Community members are discussing the potential impact of reclassification on the industry, potential catalysts and the future outlook for cannabis stocks. Some traders are also noting ACB's lower float and potential for a short squeeze.

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MSOS is trending as investors discuss the potential impact of cannabis rescheduling following rumors of an upcoming announcement, possibly tied to Trump's actions. Community chatter revolves around the potential for significant gains, tax benefits, and overall sector re-rating, while cautioning against past disappointments and the need for concrete action.

QuantumScape Corp. engages in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower-carbon future. The company was founded by Jagdeep Singh, Tim Holme, and Fritz B. Prinz in May 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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QuantumScape is trending as investors weigh the potential impact of its upcoming move to the Nasdaq exchange and speculate on new OEM partnerships. The community is focused on the progress of the Eagle Line facility in early 2026 and anticipates further developments on commercialization and scaling, with bullish investors confident in the company's long-term potential in the EV battery market.

RYTHM, Inc. engages in the development of hardware and software solutions for indoor agriculture. The company was founded on June 6, 2016 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Last week, the U.S. Treasury authorized interested buyers to begin discussions with Lukoil regarding its foreign holdings.</li><li>Carlyle is also reportedly pursuing parts of Lukoil’s portfolio valued at more than $20 billion.</li><li>Lukoil accounts for about 2% of global oil production.</li></ul>&nbsp;Chevron (CVX) is reportedly evaluating potential opportunities to acquire select overseas assets from Lukoil.According to a Reuters report, rather than seeking Lukoil’s entire global asset base, Chevron is considering only the operations that overlap with its existing business. Notably, Lukoil, along with another Russian energy giant, Rosneft, is currently under U.S. sanctions.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CVX">CVX stock</a> was down 1.36% on Monday.In October, the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, as part of the Donald Trump-led administration’s strategy to pressure Moscow into engaging in peace negotiations with Ukraine.Last week, the U.S. Treasury authorized interested buyers to begin discussions with Lukoil regarding its foreign holdings, opening the door for Chevron to join firms like Carlyle in pursuing parts of a portfolio valued at more than $20 billion.Chevron stated that it follows all applicable laws and regulations and does not comment on commercial discussions. Lukoil, which accounts for about 2% of global oil production, is seeking buyers for its overseas operations, assets that produce roughly 0.5% of global output and are valued at around $22 billion, according to 2024 filings.U.S. private equity firm Carlyle is also evaluating a potential purchase of Lukoil’s foreign holdings, according to the report. These assets include three European refineries, stakes in oilfields across countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Mexico, Ghana, Egypt, and Nigeria, and a large network of fuel stations worldwide, including some in the United States.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained in the ‘bullish’ territory for the past 24 hours, accompanied by ‘high’ message volumes.Year-to-date, the stock has gained 6.8%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hims-and-hers-announces-new-250-million-share-repurchase-program/cLPkClxREeJ">Hims &amp; Hers Announces New $250 Million Share Repurchase Program – Retail Sees A Steady Trading Range For The Stock</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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According to a Reuters report, rather than seeking Lukoil’s entire global asset base, Chevron is considering only the operations that overlap with its existing business. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Ukrainian attack took place on an oil depot in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.</li><li>According to a Bloomberg News report, Goldman analysts suggested that oil demand could rise to 113 million barrels per day in 2040, compared with 103.5 million in 2024.</li><li>Goldman reportedly attributed the roadblocks to low-carbon technology and infrastructure adoption, along with rising energy demand, to the updated outlook for fresh growth projections.</li></ul>Oil prices gained on Friday after Ukraine reportedly launched a drone attack on an oil depot in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.According to a Reuters News <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/ukrainian-drones-damage-ship-dwellings-oil-depot-russias-novorossiysk-2025-11-14/">report</a>, citing Russian officials, the attack took place early on Friday. Alongside the oil depot, it damaged apartment buildings, a ship in port, injuring three crew members of the vessel. Brent crude prices rose 1.4% to $63.90 per barrel at the time of writing, while West Texas Intermediate crude prices gained 90 cents, closing in on $60 per barrel.The attacks come amid fresh U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms Lukoil and Rosneft, to cut Moscow’s lucrative oil revenue and put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to go to the negotiating table over the war in Ukraine. The sanctions will prevent firms from doing business with the Russian companies after Nov. 21.<h2 class="st-heading-2">After IEA, Goldman Sachs Turns More Bullish</h2>Goldman Sachs analysts reportedly predicted global oil demand would rise for longer than previously estimated, following a report by the International Energy Agency that introduced a scenario in which oil demand would increase until 2050.According to a Bloomberg News <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-14/goldman-follows-iea-with-revised-bullish-outlook-on-oil-demand">report</a>, Goldman analysts suggested that oil demand could rise to 113 million barrels per day in 2040, compared with 103.5 million in 2024. Last year, the analysts predicted global oil demand would peak by 2034, but also flagged the potential for growth to top out six years later due to slow electric-vehicle adoption.Goldman reportedly attributed the roadblocks to low-carbon technology and infrastructure adoption, along with rising energy demand, to the updated outlook for fresh growth projections. The bank said petrochemicals will be a driver of oil consumption after a long plateau in road transport, with strong contributions from aviation.“We do not assume major breakthroughs in low-carbon technology,” Goldman’s analysts stated. “Even for peaking road oil demand, we expect a long plateau after 2030,” and trucks powered by liquefied natural gas are unlikely to take off outside of China, they added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Thinking?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:794/97;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/USO_Nov_14_JPG_74359d8b91.webp" alt="USO’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:04 a.m. ET on Nov. 14, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="794" height="97"><figcaption>USO’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:04 a.m. ET on Nov. 14, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Despite the positive signs of long-term demand, the IEA warned Thursday that the global oil market is heading toward a major oversupply in 2026, projecting a surplus of up to 4.09 million barrels per day as output from OPEC+ members and other producers continues to rise while demand growth weakens.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/berkshire-hathaway-sells-yen-bonds-to-likely-purchase-stocks/cLPfUptREEi">Is Berkshire Hathaway Going To Throw More Money At Japanese Stocks? Here's What Its Latest Yen-Denominated Bond Sale Signals</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Oil Prices Gain After Ukrainian Attack On Russian Oil Depot — Goldman Sachs Grows More Bullish On Long-Term Demand

Brent crude prices rose 1.4% to $63.90 per barrel at the time of writing, while West Texas Intermediate crude prices gained 90 cents, closing in on $60 per barrel. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent crude prices hovered around $62 per barrel at the time of writing, after a 4% decline in the previous session.</li><li>The selloff came after the producer group OPEC+ said global oil markets moved into a surplus in the third quarter, contrary to its earlier forecasts of a deficit.</li><li>“There’s a lot of oil supply that’s coming back from the OPEC+ countries that have been holding supply back.” — Mike Wirth, Chevron’s CEO.</li></ul>The United States Oil Fund (USO), one of the biggest energy-focused exchange-traded funds in the world, is on course for its worst decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.The ETF has declined about 7.6% this year, according to Koyfin data, amid a decline in crude oil prices, weighed down by economic uncertainties and oversupply concerns. Brent crude prices hovered around $62 per barrel at the time of writing, after a 4% decline in the previous session.<h2 class="st-heading-2">OPEC+ Issues Surplus Warning</h2>The selloff came after the producer group OPEC+ said global oil markets moved into a surplus in the third quarter, contrary to its earlier forecasts of a deficit. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, said in its monthly report that world oil production exceeded demand by 500,000 barrels per day during the quarter, compared with a 400,000-barrel-per-day shortfall projected earlier.The group also estimates that supplies outside OPEC and its allies rose by 890,000 bpd in the period, with the U.S. accounting for much of the growth. The outlook comes after OPEC+ said it would pause rapid production hikes for the first three months of the year due to seasonality.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Chevron CEO Is Alarmed</h2>Mike Wirth, the top boss of oil major Chevron, warned that oil prices will feel more pressure in 2026 than liquefied natural gas prices due to OPEC+ oversupply.<blockquote>“Oil prices in 2026 are likely to feel more pressure than LNG prices,” Wirth said to Bloomberg Television. “There’s a lot of oil supply that’s coming back from the OPEC+ countries that have been holding supply back.”</blockquote>Earlier, the producer group also trimmed its 2026 demand forecast for OPEC+ crude by 100,000 bpd from prior forecasts, after raising its non-OPEC+ supply estimates. Its 2026 production outlook suggests oil markets will post a surplus, a worrying sign for major oil and gas companies whose depleting cash flows have raised concerns about their ability to return cash to shareholders. &nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Thinking?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> was still in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing, compared to ‘bearish’ a day ago.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:798/100;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/USO_Nov_13_JPG_13458cb18a.webp" alt="USO’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:24 a.m. ET on Nov. 13, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="798" height="100"><figcaption>USO’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:24 a.m. ET on Nov. 13, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">IEA’s Reintroduced Scenario Shows Oil Demand Growing &nbsp;</h2>Earlier on Wednesday, the International Energy Agency reintroduced a scenario in its forecast, projecting that oil demand will continue to rise until 2050, marking an extraordinary shift in tone toward fossil fuels.The Paris-based IEA reintroduced the “Current Policies Scenario,” or CPS, under which oil consumption grows by 13% by 2050, aided by weak adoption of electric vehicles without policy support.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-court-halts-trump-backed-order-to-end-delta-and-aeromexico-alliance/cLPBFEoREds">US Court Halts Trump-Backed Order To End Delta And Aeromexico Alliance</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The IEA projected that the share of EVs in total car sales could plateau after 2035 at around 40%, and petrochemical feedstocks, aviation, and trucks could drive oil demand.</li><li>However, the IEA also kept the Stated Policies Scenario, or STEPS, under which oil demand will peak around 2030.</li><li>Republicans in the U.S. have criticised IEA for its previous projections and threatened to pull funding from the agency, which counts the U.S. as its biggest backer.</li></ul>The International Energy Agency reintroduced a scenario in its forecast, projecting that oil demand will continue to rise until 2050, marking an extraordinary shift in tone toward fossil fuels.The Paris-based IEA reintroduced the “Current Policies Scenario,” or CPS, under which oil consumption grows by 13% by 2050, aided by weak adoption of electric vehicles without policy support.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The CPS Forecast?</h2>The CPS is based on existing policy and regulations and does not take into account policy proposals. IEA began omitting the scenario in 2020 in favor of those that consider policy proposals. Last year, oil demand was supposed to peak by 2030 across all three scenarios.The agency projected that oil demand could rise to 113 million barrels per day (mbpd) in 2050, from around 100 mbpd at present levels. The bet is based on tame demand for electric vehicles over the next decade. The IEA projected that the share of EVs in total car sales could plateau after 2035 at around 40%, and petrochemical feedstocks, aviation, and trucks could drive oil demand.According to CPS, oil markets are well supplied in the near term, thanks to robust production in the Americas; however, demand may soon outpace supply. Some 25 mbpd of new oil supply projects are needed by 2035 in this scenario to keep markets in balance, the IEA said.“There are many uncertainties today—economically, politically, and technologically,” IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said to the Wall Street Journal. “We want to have a broader range of scenarios to try to address all of these uncertainties, and I hope it will meet the demand of our leaders, our governments, industry, and other stakeholders.”However, the IEA also kept the Stated Policies Scenario, or STEPS, under which oil demand will peak around 2030. It also did not mention whether any of the scenarios are more likely.<h2 class="st-heading-2">IEA Partially Realigns With Oil Majors, OPEC+ Amid US Criticism</h2>The IEA was founded in 1973 following the oil shock and backed by top consumers. The firm’s predictions help countries develop long-term energy policies. Its more conservative predictions about fossil fuels have often drawn the ire of OPEC+ countries and the Trump administration.The OPEC+ oil producer group, led by Saudi Arabia, also believes that oil demand will continue to rise till 2050. The group’s secretary-general, Haitham Al-Ghais, has previously accused the agency of promoting an “anti-oil narrative.” At the same time, Republicans in the U.S. have also criticised IEA and threatened to pull funding from the agency, which counts the U.S. as its biggest backer.The IEA’s move alongside several other new forecasts by the likes of BP, which erroneously predicted that oil demand had peaked in 2020, comes amid a renewed global push for fossil fuels spearheaded by the Trump administration, which has also rolled back several renewable energy incentives.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Renewable Energy To Still Grow</h2>The IEA, however, still projected that renewable energy would grow faster than any other major energy source across all scenarios, led by solar photovoltaics (PV). In the CPS, where they face bigger problems, renewables still meet the largest share of total energy demand growth, followed by natural gas and oil, even though annual solar PV additions in the power sector stall at around today’s levels of 540 GW to 2035.Despite roadblocks in the U.S., much of the growth is expected to come from China, which continues to be the largest market for renewables, accounting for 45-60% of global deployment over the next 10 years across the scenarios.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Thinking About Oil Firms?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XOM">Exxon Mobil</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing, while traders were ‘bearish’ on <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CVX">Chevron</a>.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:800/97;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/XOM_Nov_12_JPG_7cac7c3bcf.webp" alt="XOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:05 a.m. ET on Nov. 12, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="800" height="97"><figcaption>XOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:05 a.m. ET on Nov. 12, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Exxon stock has gained 10.6% this year, while Chevron shares have risen 7.4%.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-venture-global-stock-rise-over-4-after-hours/cLPImZfRE5I">Why Did Venture Global Stock Rise Over 4% After-Hours?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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The SPDR Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), which tracks energy firms in the S&amp;P 500, has declined 3.9% this week amid a weakness in oil prices.The ETF, which has approximately $26.52 billion in assets under management, is on track to record its worst weekly decline since late May. The declines follow a more than 7% drop in both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude prices this week, due to concerns about oversupply. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">XLE ETF</a> was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:794/99;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/XLE_Oct_JPG_1ec2500991.webp" alt="XLE’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 04:35 a.m. ET on Oct. 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="794" height="99"><figcaption>XLE’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 04:35 a.m. ET on Oct. 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Oil prices have been pressured this week after reports said that OPEC+ and its allies could raise output by 500,000 barrels per day. The producer group has already brought back 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) worth of nameplate capacity this year, which has pushed oil prices lower.“If OPEC+ does go ahead and announce a 500,000 bpd increase this weekend, it’s likely a big enough increase to send crude oil lower again, initially to support at $58.00, before a test of this year’s lows $55.00 area,” IG analyst Tony Sycamore said. Concerns over the U.S. government shutdown curtailing economic activity and the resumption of Iraq’s Kurdish oil exports are also weighing on the crude price, he added.Among individual stocks, Occidental Petroleum has fallen 6.8% this week, following its agreement to sell its Oxychem unit to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion. However, analysts were not enthusiastic about the mega deal due to its timing.Roth MKM analysts stated that while the sale would help the oil and gas producer reduce its debt, it could negatively impact free cash flow growth in the coming years, as the unit was expected to contribute significantly to expansion.However, HSBC analysts upgraded the stock to 'buy' from 'hold' after noting that the share pullback from disappointment in the OxyChem sale price "presents a great buying opportunity."Separately, oil prices edged higher on Friday following a fire at a Chevron refinery in Los Angeles County. While authorities stated that they were able to contain the fire in a specific section of the refinery, the extent of the damage to the refinery could not be ascertained yet.The refinery is the second-biggest by capacity in California, and any prolonged shutdown is expected to cause a spike in fuel prices on the West Coast.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-analyst-says-not-far-away-from-new-all-time-highs/chCuQuiR3fq">Bitcoin Hovers Near $120K — Analyst Says Not ‘Far Away’ From New All-Time Highs</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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