Why merger mania is coming to the fore in the mining industry
Economy

Why merger mania is coming to the fore in the mining industry

The Rio Tinto Group logo atop Central Park tower, which houses the company’s offices, in Perth, Australia, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The mining sector appears poised for a frantic year of dealmaking, following market speculation over a potential tie-up between industry giants Rio Tinto and Glencore. It comes […]

Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration
Economy

Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration

Melania Meme price on ape.pro website is displayed on a mobile phone with official melaniameme.com website in the background for illustration photo. Beata Sales | Nurphoto | Getty Images Incoming first lady Melania Trump launched her own meme coin ahead of her husband’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. In […]

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as it contends with a weakening yuan
Economy

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as it contends with a weakening yuan

The central bank of the People’s Republic of China is responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policies, preventing and defusing financial risks and maintaining financial stability. Peng Song | Moment | Getty Images China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged Monday, as Beijing contends with a weakening yuan while awaiting policy clues from the incoming […]

Trump Media plummets 15% as DJT stock sell-off deepens
Economy

Trump Media plummets 15% as DJT stock sell-off deepens

STR | Nurphoto | Getty Images A weekslong sell-off of Trump Media picked up speed Thursday, with shares of former President Donald Trump’s company closing nearly 15% lower after another volatile trading session. Stock in the creator of conservative social media app Truth Social trades on the Nasdaq as DJTand ended the day at $26.75 […]