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Copper Prices Rally Near Records on US Stockpiling Frenzy
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3mo ago

Copper Prices Rally Near Records on US Stockpiling Frenzy

A supply crunch and soaring demand from green energy and AI sectors are bolstering producers like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper.

Food Giants Face Scrutiny as White House Targets Price Fixing
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3mo ago

Food Giants Face Scrutiny as White House Targets Price Fixing

Intensified government probes into meatpackers and agribusiness firms create a pall of legal and financial risk over the sector.

US Residential Solar Boom Faces 2026 'Demand Cliff'
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3mo ago

US Residential Solar Boom Faces 2026 'Demand Cliff'

Expiring tax credits and crippling grid delays create a perfect storm, pushing some installers toward insolvency while larger players pivot.

Trucking Stocks Find Traction on Signs of a Cyclical Turnaround
Sector Analysis
3mo ago

Trucking Stocks Find Traction on Signs of a Cyclical Turnaround

Analysts see earnings for carriers like J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift recovering from trough levels as freight capacity tightens after a multi-year downturn.

US to Buy Stakes in Miners to Secure Critical Mineral Supply
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3mo ago

US to Buy Stakes in Miners to Secure Critical Mineral Supply

White House signals a strategic shift to direct equity investments in domestic mining companies, aiming to counter China's dominance in the sector.

Private Credit Giants Face Scrutiny as Warren Pushes for Stress Tests
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3mo ago

Private Credit Giants Face Scrutiny as Warren Pushes for Stress Tests

Senator's call for regulatory oversight casts a shadow over alternative asset managers like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo after a period of explosive growth.

EV Charging Stocks Jump as U.S. Unlocks Billions in Federal Funding
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3mo ago

EV Charging Stocks Jump as U.S. Unlocks Billions in Federal Funding

The relaunched NEVI program aims to accelerate the build-out of a national charging network, boosting prospects for operators like ChargePoint.

Macron's 'Buy European' EV Push Jolts Automakers, Exposes EU Rift
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3mo ago

Macron's 'Buy European' EV Push Jolts Automakers, Exposes EU Rift

A proposal to favor EU-made electric vehicles could boost Stellantis and Volkswagen but risks a trade war with China and creates friction with Germany.