The first quarter of 2024 began with copper prices remaining steadfast, staying within the US$8,000 to US$8,500 per metric ton (MT) range.…
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Coming off a volatile 2023, copper started the new year trading in the US$8,000 to US$8,500 range in January and February. However,…
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Amazon says more packages are arriving in a day or less after hefty investment in speedy fulfillment
by adminAmazon says it is getting even more packages to customers in one day or sooner, a metric the e-retailer is promoting to customers…
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Affluent Americans are driving U.S. economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts
by adminSince retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game. Once or twice a year, she visits her two adult…
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As home sellers and buyers wait on a Fed cut, here’s how mortgage rates have affected the spring housing market
by adminPeople looking to buy or sell a home this spring are paying close attention to mortgage rates. The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage…
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Paramount says CEO Bob Bakish is stepping down, will be replaced by a trio of executives
by adminParamount Global CEO Bob Bakish is stepping down, the company announced Monday, as merger negotiations with Skydance Media continue. Bakish climbed the corporate ladder…
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Walmart launches new grocery brand as it tries to hang on to inflation-fueled growth
by adminWalmart is debuting a new grocery brand, as the discounter tries to retain the shoppers it has attracted during a period of high…
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McDonald’s reported mixed quarterly results Tuesday as its reorganization weighed on its profit and boycotts hurt its Middle Eastern sales. The company also continues to…