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Cryptocurrencies, Economy

“Russia approves law allowing use of crypto for global payments as it faces ongoing sanctions”

“The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that permits making international payments via cryptocurrencies, local media reported. Russia’s central bank is itself looking to move money across borders using crypto before the end of 2024, Governor… Continue Reading…

Business, Precious Metals

“Elliott takes $1 billion stake in Anglo American as miner faces takeover interest”

“…The activist’s U.K. arm, Elliott Advisors, in a regulatory filing Friday confirmed after publication that it had a 2.5% interest in Anglo American. The position, which consists of cash-settled derivatives, is worth around £891 million, or roughly $1.1 billion. Anglo… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Storm-ravaged Libya faces a long road to recovery as humanitarian groups ask for $71 million in aid”

“…According to the UN Development Programme, “humanitarian partners are requesting $71.4 million to respond to the most urgent needs of 250,000 people targeted out of the 884,000 people estimated to be in need, over the next three months.” Roula Abubaker, a… Continue Reading…

Stocks

[Breaking Point?] “A $10 Trillion Stock Market Rally Faces Crucial Test in Earnings”

“A near-$10 trillion rally for global stocks this year will face a make-or-break moment as hundreds of companies report earnings over the next few weeks. S&P 500 firms are expected to post a 9% drop in profits in the second… Continue Reading…

Business

“Samsung faces weakest quarter since 2009 as memory chip market in ‘worst slump in decades’”

“Samsung could report its worst profit in 14 years this week, as prices for memory chips, its biggest business, continue to fall, while demand stays weak. The South Korean technology giant guided earlier this month that it would post operating… Continue Reading…

Business

“Nike faces shareholder proposal on human rights”

“Activist shareholder platform Tulipshare is calling on Nike to offer more transparency on working conditions in its supply chain. In a shareholder proposal released Thursday, London-based Tulipshare requested a report from Nike on whether its policies effectively address its stated… Continue Reading…