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Lummis warns the CLARITY Act's 60-vote Senate threshold could delay crypto rules until 2030, as the bill defines SEC vs CFTC jurisdiction over Bitcoin and Ethereum.
JHX up 11.9% in 2025; Reece up 59.9% from lows. Both ASX building stocks hinge on RBA rate cuts and housing data. Valuation gap narrows as Reece rallies.
Alamos Gold fell 18% on the TSX Friday, dragging the basic materials sector lower. The broader index dropped 112 points despite a bank capital relief measure and solid retail sales data.
FBI Director Patel warned that decentralized finance won't be tolerated for illicit gains. The IC3's $20.9B figure gives the FBI a mandate to escalate enforcement.
DoorDash DashPass members get 15% off Roblox gift cards through Feb. 14. The deal affects Robux pricing and could boost Roblox engagement ahead of earnings.
CUPE Alberta says the province's private surgery plan will let wealthy patients jump the queue while public wait times worsen, citing inadequate safeguards in the new regulations.
An analyst initiated a buy rating on ESCO Technologies, citing strong growth in the A&D and USG segments. The thesis depends on sustained momentum in those units.
Montreal's Reveal Life Science won the OVHcloud Startup Challenge at VivaTech. Its AI reads tissue in seconds to detect cancer, using Raman spectroscopy and data hosted by fellow Canadian firm Qohash.
SSR Mining jumped 12% this week after an analyst kept a $68 target, citing aggressive buybacks. Cogeco's writedown of its U.S. cable asset has analysts speculating on a sale.
The ED froze ₹6 Cr in accounts from five platforms including Transak and Onmeta for unauthorised cross-border crypto transfers. None had RBI authorisation.
Kuraray's investor day slides show a shift toward specialty chemicals like EVOH barrier resins and liquid isoprene rubber, targeting higher margins while managing commodity exposure.
Japan rice prices fell 5.4% in May, first drop in 3.5 years, after PM Takaichi reimposed farming caps. The decline eases cost-of-living pressure, but policy reversals add uncertainty.
Natural gas closed the week near $3.25 with a doji pattern. A break above $3.32 opens a run at $3.42–$3.49 resistance. A drop below $3.06 tests the 20-week moving average and an uptrend line that together form a key pivot.
DMLP units slid 12% from 2024 highs, yield above 10% for first time in over a year. Strip pricing supports $0.70/quarter, above market's implied cut.
Bank of Russia's new platform for programmable money aims to automate B2B settlements. It faces cybersecurity and corporate adoption hurdles.
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik says Binance founder CZ missed controlling a $100 billion venture portfolio by walking away from the FTX deal in 2022.
Apple tests a key support level. Volume and momentum determine if the level holds or breaks. Watch for confirmation.
43% of U.S. adults say money secrets are as bad as cheating. The financial hit fixes on a schedule. The trust hit? That lingers.
The Morrison-era Job-Ready Graduates scheme doubled Arts costs and tied funding to job outcomes. Now students compete for low-quality placements while AI automates the skills being taught.
Robin Hanson asked GPT Pro for a list of great historical committees. The top example: the King James Bible translation companies, 47 scholars in six companies. A reminder that collaborative structures can produce lasting impact.
British Transport Police responded to a collision involving two East Midlands Railway trains near Bedford. Injuries reported, emergency services on scene.
Borr Drilling benefits from tightening jack-up rig supply and rising dayrates. The bull case depends on sustained offshore spending and fleet utilization. The next fleet status report is due in July.
A new AP-NORC poll finds 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of Iran, even after he pursued a diplomatic deal. The partisan split on the issue remains wide.
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite said AI will take over some existing roles. JPMorgan's Dimon and Deutsche Bank's Roux agree. The shift compresses costs but could create regulatory friction.
To meet its $10B pledge by 2030, the Bezos Earth Fund needs to more than triple annual spending from current levels. Lauren Sánchez is leading the deployment. Implications for Amazon share sales.
India's drug regulator wants hospitals to import MRI and CT scanners without a license. Domestic device makers warn of safety risks from skipping specialized importers.
The yen trades near its weakest since 1986 as the dollar gains on Fed rate-hike bets and delayed US-Iran peace deal. Intervention risk keeps traders on edge.
Delhi High Court rules EY US secondment fees are taxable foreign technical services, not reimbursements. MNCs face up to 10% higher costs and potential GST liability.
India's power ministry will track hydropower output through the Grid Controller after a rainfall deficit threatens summer peak supply.
Brent crude whipsaws on Iran headlines, but depleted inventories and a slow Hormuz reopening keep the physical market tight. Wall Street sees $90-100 oil this summer.