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A.I.S. Resources raised $644,000 from strategic investor Phillip Richards ahead of its summer drilling program in New Brunswick. The 4.6-million-unit placement funds exploration at three early-stage IOCG projects.
The House voted 257-25 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged misuse of funds and a kill remark. Her brother hopes the Senate trial reveals the truth.
BitGo COO Jody Mettler pitched onchain settlement tools to banks and asset managers at Money20/20 Europe, weeks after the crypto custodian's NYSE listing under BTGO.
DIOZ Group delivered over 50,000 hospitality uniforms to all 16 FIFA World Cup venues in 70 days. The private Beverly Hills company now aims for the 2028 LA Olympics.
Cliche Magazine named Clareo Plastic Surgery the best practice in Boston. Dr. Michael Tantillo said the award reflects the team's commitment to care and results.
Bulldog Investors, holding 3% of Runway Growth Finance, demands a larger buyback as the stock trades at a 55% discount to NAV. The activist may seek board seats if management does not act.
A couple spent 18 months living on a 36-foot sailboat. The reality of constant maintenance, tight space, and weather-dependent plans was far harder than the dream suggested.
Rolls-Royce is spending $400M to expand customization as ultrawealthy buyers pay millions above the $370,000 base. For luxury stocks, the pricing power supports premium valuations.
Ukraine failed to intercept a single ballistic missile in a Sunday barrage, killing dozens. Officials say Patriot interceptor supplies are critically low, with interception rates dropping from 75% to below 50%.
UNDP and Stellar extended their partnership through 2027 after pilots in five countries cut transaction fees from 10% to 2% and hit 100% payment reliability.
Saudi regulator approved Al Rajhi Capital's dividend ETF tracking MSCI Saudi stocks. The offering expands Sharia-compliant income options for local investors.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India called reports of a data breach 'completely false, baseless and malicious.' The denial closes a reputational risk for the profession.
Samsung's Device Solutions posted KRW 53.7T in Q1 operating profit as HBM4 chips for NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform drove memory prices up over 40%. The company also took a $408M stake in Upbit operator Dunamu.
CHI's tech-heavy convertible portfolio creates a double risk: conversion value and bond floors both weaken in a selloff, amplified by the premium to NAV.
The 25% reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic flights ended after three months. Airlines now pay full rates as no new directive was issued.
Bank exposure to hedge funds reached a record $28 trillion. With 55% of funds holding digital assets, the link between leverage and crypto volatility is tightening.
Judge Underhill classified Genesis Yield as a security, letting investors pursue claims that DCG hid a $1.1B insolvency. The ruling lifts the discovery stay, giving plaintiffs access to DCG's books.
RBC Capital raised its Cameco price target to C$175, citing rising nuclear demand and the Cigar Lake deal. Short interest at 1.42% signals limited bearish bets.
Equipment House wins SAR 94.9M contract from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Justice for medical equipment installation across multiple healthcare facilities.
Microsoft cuts 1,600 Xbox staff, 1,250 more by year-end. CEO says platform teams grew 40% while playtime declined. Four studios spun off or sold. Gaming division resets after pandemic overexpansion.
Venezuela's interim presidency faces a constitutional expiry as twin earthquakes kill over 3,000. A $200M reconstruction fund is small relative to damage, widening the risk premium on Venezuelan assets.
The yen at 162.30 per dollar, a 40-year low, threatens the crowded carry trade fueling Bitcoin. Japan's debt above 250% GDP leaves BOJ stuck. Historical data shows 27% average BTC drop after rate hikes. Watch 165.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces questions over alleged failure to declare support from a convicted crypto associate. A standards probe could follow.
SEC-CFTC portfolio margining review could free up capital for crypto derivatives desks, but tighter oversight may offset the benefits.
Microsoft's 4,800 job cuts signal a shift to fund AI infrastructure. With $190B in planned spending and Xbox margins at 3%, the company is betting on Azure to offset rising costs.
AMC Robotics shares surged 24.5% after signing a lease for a Vietnam factory. The move lifts robotics peers like UBTECH. Production won't start until H2 2026.
Hack losses fell 47% in H1 2026, but attack count doubled to 207. Two North Korean-linked exploits accounted for 70% of Q2 losses. CertiK calls ecosystem 'deeply unsafe.'
Berenberg cut Equinor's target to NOK 320 on upstream valuation, while its venture arm backs grid battery storage. The Alpha Score 51 reflects the tension between cash flow and optionality.
Equinor's battery storage business gets analyst attention as buyback targets climb. AlphaScala scores EQNR Mixed and NOK Moderate with a 51 vs 74 spread.
JPMorgan cut SQM to Neutral but lifted the target to $100. The bank focused on lithium price pain. The grid storage story and a 2026 earnings doubling are not in the call.