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Iron Ore Rallies to 11-Month High on China Demand Signals
Shares of major producers like BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale surged as Chinese steel mills ramp up restocking ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
China's Auto Price War Intensifies as Tesla, GM Slash Prices
The latest wave of discounts deepens concerns over shrinking profit margins for global automakers in the world's most competitive car market.
US Health Insurers Face Scrutiny Over PBM Rebate Practices
A new report alleges UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna used obscure Swiss-based subsidiaries to retain billions in drug rebates, intensifying pressure on the managed care sector.
Silver Surges Past $80, Igniting Rally in Mining Stocks
A confluence of robust industrial demand, geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade policies has propelled the precious metal to a new year-to-date high.
P&C Insurers Get Profit Boost From Tighter Expense Control, AM Best Finds
A new report shows a multi-year trend of improving expense ratios is helping bolster underwriting results, providing a tailwind against catastrophe and economic pressures.
Copper Rally Lifts Mining Stocks as Prices Breach $13,000 a Ton
Surging demand from AI data centers and tight global supplies are fueling a rally in the industrial metal, boosting producers like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper.
Silver Stocks Warned of 'Hype Loop' as Metal Hits Record Highs
Analysts caution on potential liquidity issues and 'dangerous exit conditions' for investors in mining shares, particularly in the speculative junior sector.
Furniture Stocks Rally on White House Tariff Reprieve
Wayfair and RH shares surge after the administration delays planned tariff hikes on Chinese furniture, providing temporary relief from margin pressures.