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Why is Rolls-Royce stock smashing records in early 2026?

Rolls-Royce stock (LON: RR) has achieved new all-time highs on multiple trading days so far in 2026. While the narrative captures investor excitement perfectly, the reality is more nuanced: the stock reached a fresh record on January 2nd and has since traded near or at record levels during the first week of 2026. The engine

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Jewellery giant Pandora cuts sales outlook as US consumer spending weakens

Pandora’s shares dropped 10% on Friday after the Danish jewellery brand issued a warning of weaker sales growth for 2025. This downturn was attributed to the fact that US consumers purchased fewer charm bracelets and necklaces than anticipated during the crucial holiday shopping period, according to a Reuters report. Pandora, the well-known jewelry retailer specialising

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India’s Reliance Jio eyeing massive IPO in 2026: report

Reliance Jio Platforms is moving closer to a long anticipated stock market debut as bankers begin work on draft IPO documents. The company is considering a public listing that would involve selling a small portion of its equity, reports Reuters, reflecting its large scale and dominant position in India’s telecom market. Jio Platforms is controlled

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin appeals for Tornado Cash developer as sentencing looms

Vitalik Buterin has stepped into one of the most consequential legal battles in crypto, as sentencing approaches for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm. The Ethereum co-founder’s appeal comes at a moment when the industry is grappling with the boundaries between software development, privacy, and criminal liability. Storm, a key developer behind the crypto mixer Tornado

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Datadog stock price as the crash continues: can it plunge to $100?

Datadog stock price has suffered a big reversal in the past few months, moving from the key level at $200 in November to the current $130. It has dropped to the lowest level since September. So, what’s next for the DDOG stock after this crash? Wall Street analysts are bullish on the Datadog stock Datadog

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US jobs add 50,000 in December, miss estimates as unemployment dips to 4.4%

US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite steady economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 last month, well below economists’ expectations for a 73,000 gain, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The unemployment

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Ripple approved as an EMI to provide payment services in the UK

Ripple, the blockchain payments company, has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom. Its UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd., has officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This milestone allows the company to provide payment services and issue electronic money under UK law. The approval also

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Analysis: Venezuelan crude oil recovery remains a distant, multi-billion dollar dream

Even as oil prices gyrated and a cloud of uncertainty looms over the market, the potential for rapid increase in Venezuelan oil production remained a distant dream.  Experts and analysts believe that Venezuela would need a considerable amount of investments to even prop up oil production in the country to above 1.5 million barrels per

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Commodity wrap: gold, silver fall; oil steady as US strikes Venezuelan oil deal

Gold prices started on Wednesday on the back foot as the traders resorted to booking profits after the metal had hit $4,500 an ounce.  Silver also fell sharply, tracking losses in gold. The white metal had gained 8% on Tuesday and gave up most of those gains on Wednesday.  Meanwhile, oil prices were largely steady

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Copper demand to surge 50% by 2040, driven by AI, defense, says S&P

Global copper demand is projected to increase by 50% by 2040, driven by growth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors.  However, according to the consultancy S&P Global, annual supplies are expected to face a shortfall of over 10 million metric tons unless recycling and mining efforts are increased. Copper’s enduring popularity stems from its

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