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Building the West’s Tungsten Powerhouse
As governments scramble to secure critical minerals and defense budgets expand worldwide, tungsten has quietly become one of the most strategic metals on the planet. In this in-depth conversation, Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries, shares the full story behind the redevelopment of the historic Sangdong Mine in South Korea — once the world’s largest…
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Futures slide and oil surges as Iran conflict rattles markets – what’s driving moves: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. equity futures are pointing decisively lower, even after Wall Street managed to recover on Monday in the wake of renewed hostilities involving Iran. President Donald Trump signaled that the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign could extend for weeks, stating Washington will do “whatever it takes.” Meanwhile, oil prices are climbing on fears of supply disruptions through…
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U.S. Stocks Recover From Initial Sell-Off To Close Narrowly Mixed
Stocks moved sharply lower at the start of trading on Monday in reaction to the conflict in the Middle East but showed a substantial recovery over the course of the session. The major averages climbed well off their lows of the session before eventually ending the day narrowly mixed. After tumbling by as much as…
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Five key market themes investors are watching this week
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are dominating attention heading into the new trading week, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a selloff in equities and a sharp rally in oil prices. Alongside the geopolitical backdrop, markets will also focus on major economic data releases and corporate earnings, including the February U.S. jobs…
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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 processors at MWC 2026, expanding push into AI-powered PCs
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) introduced its next generation of AI-enabled processors at Mobile World Congress 2026, launching the Ryzen AI 400 Series alongside the Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop chips as the company deepens its push into on-device artificial intelligence computing. The new lineup is designed to deliver enhanced local AI processing and next-generation…
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Wall Street set for sharp drop as U.S. strikes on Iran rattle markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Monday, suggesting equities could extend losses after two consecutive sessions of declines. Market sentiment weakened following joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend that resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tensions escalated further after Israel…
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Futures tumble and oil surges as Middle East conflict intensifies — what’s driving markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. equity futures pointed to steep losses after large-scale airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. The escalation pushed oil prices sharply higher and triggered a flight from risk assets toward traditional safe havens such as gold. Asian equities also declined, pressured by uncertainty…
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Inflation, AI Concerns Lead To Extended Pullback On Wall Street
Stocks moved notably lower during trading on Friday, extending the pullback seen during the previous session. The major averages all moved to the downside, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq adding to the steep loss posted on Thursday. The major averages ended the day well off their lows of the session but still in negative territory. The…
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BCA Research Warns AI Could Erode Big Tech’s Dominance — Here’s the Rationale
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence may weaken the foundations of market dominance enjoyed by major technology companies, according to analysts at BCA Research. In a note to clients, strategists led by Peter Berezin argued that AI has the potential to challenge key advantages that have historically supported Big Tech profitability, including economies of scale,…
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OpenAI and Amazon Form Multi-Year AI Alliance Backed by $50 Billion Investment
OpenAI and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced a broad strategic partnership aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence development and adoption across enterprises, startups, and consumer applications worldwide. As part of the agreement, Amazon plans to invest $50 billion in OpenAI, beginning with an initial $15 billion commitment, followed by an additional $35 billion contingent on certain milestones being…