The need to ramp up US production of critical metals was a focal point during Oregon Group founder Anthony Milewski’s presentation at this year’s Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC). At the event, he spent 15 minutes outlining how US President Donald Trump could reshape the mining industry. Pointing to China’s dominance in markets like copper, nickel and rare earths, Milewski ...
Goldman Sachs has increased its holdings in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), culminating in a substantial $1.5 billion investment at the end of the fourth quarter in 2024. This development is outlined in the 13F filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which reveal the firm’s escalated commitment to digital asset investments. Goldman Sachs Expands Crypto Portfolio, Adds $1.5B in ...
Amid the maelstrom of indignation around Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for “respect” for Palestinians and their Arab neighbors, batting away the US president’s idea of a mass displacement of Gazans from their homeland. “The right answer is not a real estate operation, this is a political operation,” he said. While France ...
On Monday morning, President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — a sweeping policy move that’s certain to reshape the Materials sector. While this can negatively affect several industries, domestic steel producers are likely to benefit from increased demand. How Markets Reacted to the 25% Tariff Announcement The StockCharts MarketCarpets provides a clear visual ...
The Trump administration’s decision to slash overhead costs linked to federally funded research has sparked an immense backlash. But some doctors are praising the move, suggesting it will help ‘optimize’ how taxpayer dollars are used when it comes to scientific research. A new rule from the Trump administration that went into effect Monday, capped facilities and administrative costs, also known ...
Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The bid is for the nonprofit that oversees the artificial intelligence startup, the Journal reported, adding that Musk’s attorney, Marc Toberoff, said he submitted the offer on Monday. The WSJ cited a statement from Musk provided by ...
MEDLEY, Fla. — Unrivaled’s highly anticipated 1-on-1 tournament – where $350,000 is on the line – begins this week. Eight first-round games will be played Monday night, with second-round and quarterfinal games played Tuesday, and the semifinals and final will be played Friday night. The winner of the tournament will win $200,000, the runner-up will receive $50,000, and the other ...
TSMC has seen a slowdown in its sales growth this January. The company now faces global challenges that have reduced demand. Many factors play a part in this change, and the shift has caught many by surprise. First, global economic troubles have affected many buyers. They are cautious and delay purchases. In addition, issues with the supply chain have forced ...
The gold price gained 30 percent in 2024, setting new highs along the way. It broke through US$2,500 per ounce, then continued higher, hitting US$2,600 and then US$2,700. Less than a month and a half into 2025, the breakneck pace continues. The price of gold broke through the US$2,800 mark on January 31, and pushed above US$2,900 during intraday trading ...
Grayscale Investments has submitted an application to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for a Cardano exchange-traded fund (ETF). This marks a step in the growing interest in cryptocurrency ETFs. The move is part of the company’s strategy to expand its crypto ETF offerings, following its recent filings for XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETFs. The Cardano ETF filing adds to ...
A bus veered off a highway bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City early on Monday, killing at least 51 people and trapping survivors, a spokesperson for the city’s fire department said. The densely packed bus was traveling into the capital from the town of San Agustin Acasaguastlan on a busy route into the city from when it plunged ...
Have you ever held on too long to a winning position? You watch as that former top performer in your portfolio slows down, and then rotates lower, and then really begins to deteriorate, and you just watch it all happen without taking action? If the answer is “yes”, then you have fallen victim to one of the more frustrating of the ...