Fuelled by expectations that the demand for copper—a key metal in electrification—will exceed supply, the metal is set to record its largest annual gain since 2009. Copper, often referred to as the “red metal,” has seen a remarkable rally on the London Metal Exchange this year, surging by over 40% and hitting a series of
As 2025 draws to a close, Binance is making another adjustment to its trading lineup, underscoring how large exchanges regularly recalibrate products before entering a new cycle. The crypto exchange said it will scrap several spot and margin trading pairs linked to the First Digital USD stablecoin on January 6. The change affects Bitcoin Cash,
Renowned investor Michael Burry moved to correct market speculation this week after renewed attention on his views about Tesla’s valuation. The Scion Asset Management founder said he is not betting against the electric vehicle maker, despite having described the stock as “ridiculously overvalued.” The clarification came in response to questions on social media, as investors
Generating meaningful dividend income from modest capital requires disciplined stock selection and a clear mathematical framework. An allocation of $2,670 distributed equally across three carefully vetted ultra-high-yield securities, each offering yields exceeding 6%, can reasonably generate approximately $300 in annual dividend income. The challenge lies not in identifying high-yield opportunities, but in distinguishing between genuinely
US jobless applications fell to 199,000 in the week ending December 27, marking the lowest reading in weeks. The figure signals that employers remain reluctant to cut payrolls despite economic uncertainties approaching the year’s end. The unexpected decline, down 16,000 from the previous week’s revised 215,000, underscores a labor market characterised by minimal layoff activity,
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) announced on Wednesday that it will distribute a new digital token to its shareholders in 2026, a move that underscores the company’s deepening foray into the cryptocurrency and Web3 ecosystem. The initiative, developed in partnership with Crypto.com, aims to create a novel type of reward
US stocks were in the red on Wednesday as Wall Street prepared to close out a bumper year for equities, with investors showing limited appetite for risk after several mild sessions of declines. The three broad indices were down around 0.2% Despite the recent softness, the broader picture for 2025 remains firmly positive. The S&P
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax is preparing for a major public debut in Hong Kong, with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) set to anchor the offering, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal positions MiniMax at the forefront of a closely watched race among China’s generative AI
Micron stock price was in a relentless bull run in 2025, making it the top gainer in the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices. It jumped to a record high of $294, much higher than the year-to-date low of $62, with its market capitalization rising to over $331 billion. MU’s jump mirrored that of other
Gold prices bounced back on Tuesday from the previous session’s sharp losses as safe-haven demand boosted the market. Silver prices rebounded more than 7% after having plunged more than 10% on Monday. Meanwhile, crude oil extended gains as investors focused on rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which raised fears of lower supply. Gold