Shorts Get Burned: The Return Of GameStop
Well slap me across the ass and call me George, GameStop is running again. Roarin’ Kitty is back. Andrew Tate is in. Ditto for Portnoy. And rumours are a blaze the shorts are burnin’. Of course, this doesn’t have to do with anything to do with fundamentals. This is about stickin it to the man. […]
Are We About to Be Hit with the Bird Flu Pandemic?
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced that approximately 70 dairy farm workers are being monitored for potential avian flu symptoms after exposure to the virus at two Colorado dairy farms. The identities of the workers and the farms have not been disclosed. According to a CDPHE spokesperson, none of the workers […]
Vladimir Putin Appoints Civilian Economist as Defense Minister in Surprise Move
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday unexpectedly replaced his longtime ally and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister and economist with no military experience. This move, which still needs to be approved by Russia’s parliament, has surprised analysts and signaled that Putin has no intention of ending the war […]
Mercedes-Benz Tries to Use Jesus for Union-Busting
Mercedes-Benz (ETR: MBG) has recruited Reverend Matthew Wilson, a pastor from Marion, Alabama, to dissuade workers at its Tuscaloosa factory complex and electric battery plant from joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. As the 5,200 employees began voting on Monday on whether to unionize, they were met with a company text message that tried […]
Traditional Diamond Companies Struggle as Lab-Grown Alternatives See Prices Slashed
Lightbox, a lab-grown diamond brand owned by De Beers, has permanently reduced its prices for its standard range of lab-grown diamonds, with prices now starting at $500 per carat, down from $800. The decision follows months of testing and research into the lab-grown diamond jewelry sector. Lightbox now offers three price points based on the […]
Immigrant Workers Protest in PEI: “We Want Fair Rules”, Threaten “Hunger Strike To Death”
Foreign workers in Prince Edward Island are demanding fair treatment, gathering outside the provincial legislature and shouting, “We want fair rules.” The protests have been spurred by recent changes to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that affect who gets preference for permanent residency. Rupinder Pal Singh, a spokesperson for the protesters, stated that some immigrant […]
Anglo American To Focus On Copper, Divest De Beers, Steelmaking Coal, Among Other Segments
In October, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad assured top shareholders at a dinner that there were no “sacred cows” in the company’s portfolio. With the company now facing an activist investor and a takeover attempt from BHP Group, Wanblad must act on that promise by considering divestments, including its diamond business and reevaluating its fertilizer […]
Biden Signs Ban On Russian Enriched Uranium Imports
US President Joe Biden signed a bill on Monday prohibiting the import of Russian enriched uranium, initiating a 90-day period before the restrictions come into force. This legislation also activates $2.7 billion in previously approved funds aimed at bolstering the US domestic uranium industry, crucial for powering nuclear reactors. The ban is a strategic move […]
Tariffs Are Coming For Critical Minerals In US
US President Joe Biden recently unveiled a series of measures directed for an increase in tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China. This directive, made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, is aimed “to protect American workers and businesses” from the adverse effects of “China’s unfair trade practices,” including technology […]
Golden Cariboo Mobilizes Field Crew For Surface Mapping And Prospecting
Golden Cariboo Resources (CSE: GCC) is expanding its ongoing exploration program at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property. The firm this morning disclosed that a field team has been mobilized to the property.