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
The S&P 500 Index and its ETFs, like SPY, VOO, and the IVV had a strong performance in 2025 as the technology boom accelerated. It soared by 20% this year, and Wall Street analysts believe that the trend will continue in the coming year. Most companies in the S&P 500 Index were in the green,
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
The United States has granted an annual licence allowing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to import US chipmaking equipment to their China facilities for 2026. The development provides temporary relief from tightening export controls that threatened to disrupt the global memory supply chain. The approval, which replaces a broader exemption system expiring this week, offers