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Barrick Q2 Free Cash Flow Falls 33% Despite Record Gold Price

Barrick's Q2 free cash flow fell 33% to $141M even as gold sold at a record $4,417/oz. Costs and capex absorbed the price windfall, while Newmont's lower AISC highlights divergence among top miners.

Crypto20d ago

CLARITY Act Gets September 15 Cloture Vote After Senate Delay

The Senate returns Sept. 14 to face a cloture vote on the CLARITY Act. Democrats hold the decisive votes; Kalshi traders price 88% odds of action before Oct. 1.

Crypto20d ago

71% of Stablecoin Holders Would Pay With a Debit Card

A PYMNTS and Paymentology survey found 42% of stablecoin holders want crypto for major purchases; only 28% do. Acceptance and costs gate the checkout.

Commodities20d ago

Oman Oil Spill From Grounded Shadow Tanker Covers 390 Sq Km

A slick from the grounded Caroline Bezengi covers 390 sq km off Oman's Hallaniyat Islands reserve. No response vessel activity seen since June, SkyTruth says.

Crypto20d ago

South Korea drops minimum threshold for crypto Travel Rule checks

The Financial Services Commission approved rules ending the 1 million won floor for Travel Rule checks, addressing a loophole used for about 60% of domestic transfers.

Commodities20d ago

Crude at $88, Rupee at 95 Drag Nifty Below 24,500

Nifty falls 0.54% as crude tests $88 and rupee hits 95.4; SBI Securities flags support at 24,340. IT outperforms, private banks lag. Focus on U.S.-Iran talks and Q1 earnings.

Commodities20d ago

Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains

The RBA held rates at 4.35% as expected. The ASX ended higher but gave back early gains. Oil remained supported above $81. Employment data due Thursday.

Crypto20d ago

ADI Chain, Shipfinex target $680B ship finance market with tokenization

ADI Chain and Shipfinex partner to open the $680B ship finance market to institutional investors via tokenization. First tokens planned for 35 vessels worth $500M.

Stocks20d ago

SailPoint Zeroes In on Government Reorgs With IGA Webinar Series

SailPoint launched a government-focused webinar series tackling identity governance during bureaucratic reorganizations. The first session compares MoG changes to corporate reorgs.

Earnings20d ago

PPHC Revenue Jumps 16% as Lobbying Demand Holds Steady

PPHC revenue rose 16.3% to $102.3 million in the first half, with organic growth at 4.4%. The lobbying firm maintained full-year guidance as CEO Hall said the first six months developed as expected.

Earnings20d ago

Simon Property CEO: We're Seeing Strong Demand Across Our Portfolio

Simon Property CEO Eli Simon said the mall operator is seeing strong leasing demand, with redevelopment and outlet properties driving growth in Q2.

Stocks

Stocks20d ago

How Bronze Age Heroes May Have Destroyed Their Own Civilisation

The Late Bronze Age collapse wasn't caused by barbarians or decadence. New scholarship points to the heroic warrior class itself as the agent of ruin.