PG&E Plummets After California Wildfire Insurance Bill

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PG&E stock falls sharply after California passes a wildfire insurance bill blamed for its S&P 500 underperformance.

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PG&E (PCG) plunged after a California bill sharply increased wildfire insurance exposure, making the utility one of the worst S&P 500 (SPX) performers this week, a point Schwab Network highlighted in its short clip. The move matters because it shows how a single state policy change can swamp a multi-year earnings story and force investors to reassess risk around regulated assets. With analysts still upbeat on the company’s underlying earnings but traders dumping the stock, this is a practical reminder that political and insurance tails can drive violent short-term market moves.