Cheez-It bets on ‘Prince Cheddward’ mascot in an overcrowded sports marketing arena
To cut through sports marketing noise, Cheez-It is resurrecting Prince Cheddward and betting on nostalgia.
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp nabs Aspen-area ranch for $120M
Palantir CEO Alex Karp reportedly bought Colorado's St. Benedict's monastery for $120 million, setting a new residential sales record in the state.
FOX Business 
Court rules Trump administration must fund consumer finance watchdog
Federal judge rules Trump administration must secure CFPB funding after blocking shutdown attempts. Consumer protection agency faces critical funding crisis.
Copper records biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets
Copper had its best year since 2009, fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production. The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year. That makes it the best performer of the […]
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Copper records biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets
Copper had its best year since 2009, fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production. The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year. That makes it the best performer of the […]
Gold and silver stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s
“In my career, it’s unprecedented,” said John Reade, a market veteran and chief strategist at the World Gold Council.
Gold and silver stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s
“In my career, it’s unprecedented,” said John Reade, a market veteran and chief strategist at the World Gold Council.
Dollar set for worst year since 2017 with Fed drama center stage
“The biggest factor for the dollar in first quarter will be the Fed,” said Yusuke Miyairi, a foreign-exchange strategist at Nomura.
Dollar set for worst year since 2017 with Fed drama center stage
“The biggest factor for the dollar in first quarter will be the Fed,” said Yusuke Miyairi, a foreign-exchange strategist at Nomura.
Canadian stocks set record for records in ‘jaw-dropping’ year
“The numbers themselves are somewhat jaw dropping,” said IG Wealth Management chief investment strategist Philip Petursson by phone.
Canadian stocks set record for records in ‘jaw-dropping’ year
“The numbers themselves are somewhat jaw dropping,” said IG Wealth Management chief investment strategist Philip Petursson by phone.
The Pentagon says China has fielded a new long-range missile. Here's why the DF-27 is unusual.
The DF-27, a conventional strike missile believed to be able to target ships, has an estimated range that reaches parts of the continental US.
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China buys two-thirds of pledged U.S. soybeans as 2025 closes
The return of Chinese buyers is welcome news for U.S. exporters, and a reminder that buying patterns can change fast — but it is not yet a full reset.
China buys two-thirds of pledged U.S. soybeans as 2025 closes
The return of Chinese buyers is welcome news for U.S. exporters, and a reminder that buying patterns can change fast — but it is not yet a full reset.
Xi touts China’s AI, chip wins in triumphant New Year’s speech
“China has become one of the world’s fastest-rising economies in terms of innovative capacity,” Xi declared in a televised address on Wednesday.
Xi touts China’s AI, chip wins in triumphant New Year’s speech
“China has become one of the world’s fastest-rising economies in terms of innovative capacity,” Xi declared in a televised address on Wednesday.