Privacy token Zcash surged 23% over the past 24 hours as bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies rose overnight into Asian morning hours Thursday, alongside a recovery in stock futures following the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase since 2023. ZEC traded near $1,369, while bitcoin edged up less than 1% to…
Swiss Water to expand Delta facility with $6.2M investment to meet
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (SWSSF) has announced a $6.2M expansion of its Delta, British Columbia manufacturing facility, aiming to boost total production capacity by 15%. “Driven by a growing consumer preference for 100% chemical-free decaffeination over traditional solvent-based methods, the company is Source link
Goldman expects another Fed rate hike in October; BTC steady near $76,000
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate again in October, a 180-degree pivot from its earlier call for a September hike followed by a pause. The shift comes after the Fed on Wednesday lifted rates by 25 basis points to a 3.75%–4.00% target range.…
European Union issues antitrust warning over MMG’s nickel deal with Anglo American (AAUKF:OTCMKTS)
RHJ/iStock via Getty Images The European Commission sent a statement of objections Wednesday to China’s MMG over its planned $500M purchase of Anglo American’s (AAUKF) (NGLOY) Brazilian nickel business, saying the acquisition could divert low-carbon ferronickel supply away from Europe. The European Union’s executive Source link
Aeluma outlines up to $30M CHIPS funding path while planning $10M-$12M fiscal 2027 capex (NASDAQ:ALMU)
Earnings Call Insights: Aeluma, Inc. (ALMU) Q4 fiscal 2026 Management View “We are delighted to share a recap of our fiscal 2026 and to provide an outlook on Aeluma’s path to commercialization” (CEO, President & Chairman Jonathan Klamkin), adding that “the AI datacom market opportunity has Seeking Alpha’s Disclaimer: This…
American Battery Technology Non-GAAP EPS of $1.70, revenue of $21.7M
American Battery Technology Non-GAAP EPS of $1.70, revenue of $21.7M Source link
Oil pulls back from four-month highs as Saudi seeks to push exports away from danger (USO:NYSEARCA)
SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images Crude oil futures gave back some gains Wednesday, a day after surging to four-month highs, as reports suggested Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes through Oman, easing a bit of the concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia Source link
Coasting | The Big Game Hunter
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter I stumbled into a show on Showtime about The Comedy Store. Episode 1 was about the very early days of The Store and some of the early headliners who played there — Freddy Prinz, Jay Leno, David Letterman, and many more. One of…
Exxon nearing deal to invest in Venezuela oil fields – WSJ (XOM:NYSE)
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News ExxonMobil (XOM) is close to signing a preliminary deal to explore investments in several Venezuelan oil fields, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, which would mark a return to the country nearly two decades after its exit. Exxon (XOM Source link
Forget Lloyds shares! This FTSE bank is up 60% in the past year
Image source: Getty Images Banking stocks have done well so far in 2026. One of the most popular shares for retail investors is Lloyds Banking Group. However, other FTSE banks have gone more under the radar that this big name, despite their strong performances. Here’s one I think deserves more…