US markets relatively stable, Dec. 12-16
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise its key interest rate 25 basis points to a range of 0.5% to 0.75% — its first rate hike since December 2015 —…
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US equities tumble, March 21–24
U.S. indexes snapped five weeks of gains after terrorist attacks in Brussels, which left 35 dead and hundreds injured, shook global markets. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.7% to 2,035.94…
US stocks climb, March 14–18
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rate hikes this year due to a weak global environment helped lift U.S. indexes. The central bank held its benchmark interest rate…
Rio Tinto could be ready for a Turquoise Hill takeover, analysts say
VANCOUVER — It’s not a secret that many in the mining community are pretty bullish on copper’s long-term prospects. There’s some disagreement over the timeline for recovery, but typical analyst…
Lundin Mining takes a US$262M shot at Freeport’s stake in Cukaru Peki
VANCOUVER — Mid-tier base metals producer Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN; US-OTC: LUNMF) has been hungry for copper over the past two years, and it hopes to be picking up a future copper…