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Pilbara Minerals climbed 26% in 2025, but the lithium market is still in surplus. The stock's next test: whether Chinese restocking cuts inventory in March.
AtkinsRéalis joins two other suppliers on Hampshire County Council's Gen5 Consult framework, gaining a route to public-sector contracts across England.
Chevron's $53B Hess acquisition overhang keeps CVX at Alpha Score 43. The FTC decision is the binary catalyst that will determine whether the discount closes or widens.
The same cognitive shortcuts that make you book flights after one England win are the same ones that blow up your portfolio. Here is how to spot them.
Vedanta's power, oil and gas, and iron ore shares rose up to 5% while aluminium fell 3%. The split reflects divergent commodity cycles: iron and oil strong, aluminium weak.
Equinor bought back 369,300 shares at NOK 319.62 under its $3B 2026 buyback programme. The second tranche runs through July 20. Alpha Score 51/100 indicates mixed sentiment.
An invitation to a workshop from 'Australia's most trusted media brands' actually comes from Murdoch's low-trust papers, where less than half of readers trust the Daily Telegraph, drawing criticism.
An ammonia gas leak at a private seafood plant in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district killed nine women workers and sent 69 to hospitals.
Huawei's SUN2000-506KTL is the first commercial 500kW+ string inverter, with 10GW under construction. The award confirms its grid-forming capability and lower BOS.
BoE dropped individual holding caps, set £40B issuance limit per systemic stablecoin during phased rollout. Reserve rules allow 70% in gilts. Consultation ends Sept. 22; operations expected from 2027.
The Blockchain Association is urging Congress to pass H.R. 9175 without amendments. The bill would resolve when mining and staking rewards become taxable.
Entering nominee details on the EPFO portal is not enough. The nomination only becomes valid after Aadhaar-based e-Sign authentication. Here is the step most people miss.
ASX 200 flat ahead of Wednesday's inflation data. Banks rally with Macquarie up 1.6%, WiseTech falls on trafficking probe. Gold miners slide, Viva down 3% on refinery. BHP Alpha Score 72.
Three crypto trade groups urged Congress to pass the staking and mining tax bill without a proposed five-year deferral cap, calling it a 'break' for the industry.
Western Midstream Partners priced $700M of 5.7% senior notes due 2036. Proceeds will repay existing debt and fund operations. The offering boosts the company's liquidity profile.
Gold holds near $2,350 as crude slides 3%. Traders point to real yields and dollar strength overriding the usual inflation hedge narrative. Next catalyst: Fed's preferred inflation gauge Friday.
India's PMI fell to a three-month low of 57.4 in June as demand slowed and business confidence dipped. Easing cost pressures and softer demand could give the RBI room for policy easing.
Telegram returned to Google Play on June 22 as a government ban expired. Sources said no extension was issued. The restoration ends a temporary block that disrupted access for users.
Defence output crossed ₹1.78 lakh crore; Rajnath Singh pushes self-reliance. Sunil Subramaniam sees private firms and startups as key to scaling exports.
AXA XL hired DUAL Group's Samantha Wotton as Head of Coverholder Development, tapping six years of experience at the Howden underwriting arm to lead its wholesale distribution strategy.
Saudi Chemical's EGM fails to convene for second time due to quorum issues, delaying vote on SAR 0.10 dividend. Shareholders await third meeting date.
78% of remote-capable U.S. workers are hybrid or remote. The shift is market-driven, not mandated. It affects office REITs, tech, and the Australia law. Ford (F) scores Mixed Alpha 46.
Tax revenues have risen since 1981, but the debt has grown. Spending cuts free up borrowing capacity. Growth enables more spending. Ignore the debt crisis noise.
The Clarity Act, which would split SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets, faces Senate review. Former SEC commissioner Michael Piwowar explains the risks for tokens in the gray zone.
Without conditions on property rights and trade, the $300 billion Iran aid deal risks enriching regime elites instead of the people. Iran ranks 161st in economic freedom, with inflation above 50%.
Apple traders mix up bad outcomes with bad decisions. A former Sony CEO and a Treasury chief of staff explain the difference and how to fix it.
Kenya's Safaricom will run AI across M-Pesa to flag wildlife trafficking payments. Chainalysis and TRM Labs track crypto wallets used by poaching syndicates.
The 5-year breakeven rate has held near 2.4% since January. The University of Michigan survey put one-year expectations at 3.1%. Both sit above the Fed's 2% target. Actual inflation has cooled. Expectations have not followed. The April CPI report, due May 15, is the next test.
Trump drew laughs with a "nobody cares" punchline after referencing Einstein at a quantum computing order signing. The executive orders accelerate quantum research and cryptography standards.
Turning Point Brands' white pouch nicotine sales rose 34% to $24.2M in Q1, but operating income fell on higher SG&A. The stock trades at 14x EBITDA guidance.