Mexican President Promises Retaliatory Tariffs in Response to Trump’s Tax Threat
Mexico president vows to retaliate with own tariffs against Trump’s tax threat | Mexico Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum has rebuked Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on Mexico, arguing the plan would do nothing to halt the flow of migrants or drugs bound for the US border, and vowing that Mexico would hit back […]
Comprehensive A to Z Guide Unveils the Latest Trends in Asset Finance and Leasing
New A to Z guide reveals latest trends in asset finance and leasing Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com Leasing and asset finance has changed enormously over the years, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by Julian Rose, a charted management accountant who is the founder and director of Asset Finance Policy Limited, an independent consultancy serving […]
Four Barrick Gold Workers Arrested in Mali
Sources cited by Reuters reported that Mali is seeking around $500 million in unpaid taxes from Barrick as the government aims to increase revenue from the mining sector. “While Barrick refutes these charges, it said it would continue to engage with the Malian government to find an amicable dispute settlement that would ensure the long-term sustainability of […]
Rapid growth in AI industry lifts stock of historic landowner by 200%
AI boom propels stock of Wild-West-era landowner up 200% The newest addition to the S&P 500 may be a relic of the Wild West, but its skyrocketing valuation is a byproduct of the AI boom. Founded in 1888, the Texas Pacific Land Corporation is a company that has just 100 employees but a market capitalization […]
RUA Gold Announces Plans for Share Consolidation
RUA GOLD ANNOUNCED PROPOSED SHARE CONSOLIDATION Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTC: NZAUF) (WKN: A4010V) (“RUA GOLD” or the “Company“) announces that the Board of Directors have approved a consolidation of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of six (6) pre-consolidation shares for one (1) post-consolidation share, subject to regulatory approval. […]
Is a Bitcoin Spot ETF Available for Purchase in Canada?
For investors looking to add cryptocurrency exposure to a portfolio, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds can provide an effective and simple avenue. After falling out of favor with investors in recent years, these ETFs are seeing a resurgence, attracting strong inflows in 2024. While Canada-listed bitcoin and other crypto ETFs still represent a small portion of […]
Brent Crude Prices Climb as OPEC+ Prolongs Production Cuts
Brent Crude – Oil Prices Rise as OPEC + Extend Output Cuts Most Read: Markets Weekly Outlook – US Elections and Central Banks Lead the Way Oil prices opened a $1 dollar higher following the weekend to trade at 73.80 a barrel when markets opened. Gain continued in both the Asian and early European sessions […]
Dow Rises as Trump Selects Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary
Dow jumps after Trump picks Scott Bessent for Treasury US stocks were mostly higher Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) touching intraday record highs amid optimism over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary. Investors also looked ahead for a price check in the form of a Federal Reserve-favored inflation […]
Gold Prices Drop Following Reports of Easing Middle East Tensions
Gold extended losses after Axios reported that Israel and Lebanon have accepted the terms of a ceasefire agreement, though the parties have yet to make an announcement. Another factor in bullion’s decline was Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, a choice that many see would inject more stability into the US economy and financial […]
Japan’s oldest cable company becomes top performer with rise of AI technology
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable company Japan’s hottest stock The global boom in AI has turned an obscure 139-year-old Japanese company into a stock-market star. Fujikura Ltd., which makes wire cabling for data centers, is the best performer on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average index, with its shares surging more than 400% this year. It […]