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Thursday, April 30, 2026

CAT: Holy Mackerel — April 30, 2026

Locator: 50669BURGUM.
Locator: 50669CAT.

Link here.

CAT: Pre-market: shares up $40? Later: up $48.

BRKB continues to fall. Amazing.

David Allan Coe dead at 86.

White House dinner

So, who attended? Link here. Here it is

Wow: Doug Burgum and wife. I genuinely feel sad for those attending “solo.” Several attended “alone.” Of the Trumps, only Barron missing.

COP: top line beat, but other numbers not impressive. Shares down.

France

France’s third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3) marks a clear policy shift, reaffirming nuclear power as the backbone of the electricity system while significantly moderating the expansion of wind and solar generation. The roughly 20% cut in 2035 renewables targets weakens growth visibility for renewable developers, while the nuclear new‑build and life‑extension programme establishes a long‑dated, state‑backed investment pipeline.