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Russia to impose year-round mining bans two new Siberian territories next year
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Syntec Optics Holdings Receives New Order To Make Optics For US Soldiers
ReutersTue, Dec 16
White House adviser Hassett: Fed independence is really important
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Sagicor Financial Company Announces Agreement To Combine Sgj And Sli
ReutersTue, Dec 16
INSTANT VIEW-Job growth tops expectations in November, retail sales unchanged in October
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Mozilla Names Anthony Enzor‑Demeo as CEO of Mozilla Corporation
Cryptocurrencies
Russia to impose year-round mining bans two new Siberian territories next year
Federal authorities in Russia are set to expand a full ban on cryptocurrency mining that’s already covering about a dozen of its territories. Miners in another two regions, who only recently shut down their crypto farms for the winter, may soon be completely prohibited from minting digital coins. Russian government to stop mining operations in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 16
Economic Indicator
White House adviser Hassett: Fed independence is really important
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump's top contenders to lead the Fed, said the independence of the central bank was important, amid concerns he might be too close to the president."The Federal Reserve's independence is ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Other
Sagicor Financial Company Announces Agreement To Combine Sgj And Sli
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Sagicor Financial Company Ltd SFC.TO:SAGICOR FINANCIAL COMPANY LTD - ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO COMBINE SGJ AND SLISAGICOR FINANCIAL COMPANY LTD - TO OWN 55% OF SAGICOR GROUP CARIBBEANSAGICOR FINANCIAL: ON A PRO FORMA BASIS, COMBINED ENTITY TO BE NAMED SAGICOR GROUP CARIBBEAN LIMITEDS...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
INSTANT VIEW-Job growth tops expectations in November, retail sales unchanged in October
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The pace of U.S. job growth rebounded in November after a drop in the prior month, but the unemployment rate increased to 4.6%, indicating the labor market continues to show signs of softening, while expectations the Federal Reserve was unlikely to cut rates in January r...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
Morgan Stanley lifts Albemarle's rating on higher lithium demand
Morgan Stanley upgrades rating on lithium miner Albemarle ALB.N to "equal-weight" from "under-weight"; raises PT to $147 from $58The new PT represents a 11.1% premium on stock's last closeBrokerage expects demand for lithium to rise by 15% in 2026 as it now bases demand on Ener...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Commodities
US natural gas futures dip 2% to six-week low on mild weather
Milder weather forecasts reduce natural gas demandRecord gas output allows for ample storageGlobal gas prices decline amid mild winter and Ukraine peace hopesLNG export feedgas near record highBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures slid about 2% to a six-week low ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Other
Drones killed over 100 civilians in Sudan's Kordofan this month, UN says
GENEVA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - At least 104 people were killed, including 43 children, in multiple drone attacks in Sudan's Kordofan region since December 4, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday. "I am alarmed by the further intensification in hostilities," said United Nations High C...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
Ford's $19.5 billion EV writedown signals tough road ahead for legacy carmakers
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ford's $19.5 billion writedown tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle business highlights the mounting challenges for legacy automakers as they navigate waning demand and a changed regulatory backdrop, analysts said on Tuesday.The writedown was seen as the most visible sign t...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Other
Caris signs Genentech deal worth up to $1.1 billion for rare cancer targets
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Caris Life Sciences CAI.O said on Tuesday it has signed a multi-year collaboration with Genentech, part of Swiss drugmaker Roche ROG.S, to discover new drug targets for hard-to-treat cancers.The agreement includes $25 million in upfront and near-term payments and could bring Caris...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
