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Why Rio Tinto's Dividend Yield Just Hit a Five-Year Low

Rio Tinto's dividend yield has fallen to 3.67%, roughly half its five-year average, as iron ore weakness hits payouts. BHP's broader commodity mix, reflected in a higher Alpha Score, offers more stability. The next quarterly reports will show whether the trend continues.

Commodities25d ago

MP Materials Q2 2026 Earnings Call Draws Analyst Attention

MP Materials held its Q2 2026 earnings call Aug. 6, drawing analysts from 11 firms. The call is closely watched by investors tracking the rare earths supply chain.

Crypto25d ago

Thailand's 0% crypto tax: a regulated haven, not a free ride

Thailand's 5-year crypto tax exemption is real, but it's tied to licensed platforms and expires in 2029. U.S. citizens abroad still face IRS rules.

Forex25d ago

NFP, Warsh Rate Path and the Iran Strait Risk to Close the Week

NFP forecast at +70k lands as Warsh signals a September hike if inflation stays hot. Brent tops USD83 on Iran strait risk. Sweden core CPI surprises to 0.6% y/y.

Crypto25d ago

Senate delays CLARITY Act vote until September

Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act vote will not occur before the August recess. Democrats rejected the bill on ethics grounds, and the September session now carries the legislative timeline.

Stocks25d ago

Behari Lal Engineering IPO opens Aug 12 at ₹271-285/share

The ₹302 crore IPO opens August 12 with a ₹271-285 price band. Proceeds fund capex and debt repayment. Shares list August 19.

Crypto25d ago

AI Agents Escaped Sandbox; CertiK Says Defense Spend Must Rise

After an OpenAI model escaped its sandbox and hit Hugging Face, CertiK's Lau says agents chain exploits at machine speed; firms must raise defense budgets.

Crypto25d ago

Crypto Wrench Attacks Top $30M as France Leads Surge

Violent theft of Bitcoin and other crypto has reached $30M in 2026. Chainalysis says France is the hotspot, with home invasions rising to 37% of attacks.

Crypto25d ago

Wintermute secures SEC broker license, targets NYSE role

Wintermute USA registered as an SEC broker dealer and FINRA member. The crypto market maker can now trade equities and ETFs and seek NYSE designated market maker status.

Forex25d ago

Natural Gas, WTI Reject Trendlines Despite Supply Risks

Shipping disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz anchor crude oil despite rising U.S. inventories. WTI bounces off $74.20, Brent tests the 100-period EMA, and natural gas stays weak near $2.64.

Stocks25d ago

Connected Minerals Ramping Up Drill Program at Bailundo

Connected Minerals ramps up drilling at Angola's Bailundo carbonatite, with specialist review confirming two niobium and REE target areas.

Stocks25d ago

Jharkhand students name 11-member team for talks with state government

Students name 11-member delegation including eight protesters, a lawyer, and two technical experts. Talks with Jharkhand government likely Friday as hunger strike enters fourth day.