(Reuters) - Corporate Australia kicks off its half-year earnings in full swing next week, and while modest growth is expected, traders will scrutinise whether profits justify stretched valuations, particularly in the face of challenges including U.S. tariffs. The ASX200 benchmark was last trading at more than 18 times future earnings, a roughly 11% premium to its average valuation over the...

LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Britain on Thursday promised to free more sites for nuclear energy developments across England and Wales, seeking to attract private investment into Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its push to decarbonise the power network. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office announced plans to expand the list of possible sites for nuclear development and set...

(Reuters) - TotalEnergies rejected opportunities to become a long-term customer of Venture Global LNG's U.S. terminals because it did not trust the company, CEO Patrick Pouyanné told Reuters on Wednesday. Venture Global has become the most valuable U.S. LNG company after a blockbuster initial public offering last month, but has been roiled by legal challenges from huge clients like BP...

Feb 5 (Reuters) - TotalEnergies rejected opportunities to become a long-term customer of Venture Global LNG's U.S. terminals because it did not trust the company, CEO Patrick Pouyanné told Reuters on Wednesday. Venture Global ( VG ) has become the most valuable U.S. LNG company after a blockbuster initial public offering last month, but has been roiled by legal challenges...