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US Representative Elise Stefanik, Republican from New York, testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on her nomination to be Ambassador to the United Nations, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 21, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.Trump cited the razor-thin majority that Republicans hold in the House of Representatives for his decision to pull Stefanik’s name from consideration by the Senate for the U.N. post.The vote of the New York Republican Stefanik since the beginning of Trump’s term in…
After exploration in 2024 LKAB has continued to add to the Mineral Resources of the company whilst improving the quality of the Mineral Reserves, reaching a combined total of 6,1 billion tonnes. Compared to 2023, the Mineral Resources have increased by some 500 million tonnes. The Per Geijer deposit in Kiruna is now 1,2 billion tonnes of total Mineral Resources, including 2,2 million tonnes of in situ REE oxides – an increase of almost 30 percent since last year and a doubling from 2022. “These are very good results which continue to support the…
Themes in Alternative Investments. 2023. Shaen Corbet and Charles Larkin, eds. De Gruyter. The alternative investment space continues to grow beyond hedge funds and private equity to embrace various types of financial innovation. This volume affords the topic a rich and varied presentation from several authors, not only of investments but also of themes that occupy this realm of the investment universe. Opacity and illiquidity are part and parcel of this evolution. With new opportunities come challenges in performance measurement, due diligence, and regulation. Technological innovation proceeds apace, effective oversight less so. Analysts, portfolio managers, risk professionals, and regulators will…
Mortgage rates experienced a small downtick compared to the previous week, even as the stock market has regained its upward momentum and the benchmark U.S. Treasury yield rose.The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans decreased to 6.65% for the week ending March 27, down from 6.67% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. Rates averaged 6.79% the same week in 2024.“Recent mortgage rate stability continues to benefit potential buyers this spring, as reflected in the uptick in purchase applications,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.Realtor.com® Senior Economist Joel Berner says the Freddie Mac rate has been see-sawing in…
Image source: Getty Images Penny stocks can be appealing investments thanks to their low share prices and potential for high returns. However, investing in these speculative small-cap shares carries greater risk than buying equities listed on the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 indexes. Volatility is a key concern. Investors considering these high-risk investment propositions need the stomach to endure massive share price movements in pursuit of portfolio gains. In short, they’re not for the faint-hearted. One company that’s no stranger to volatility is Creo Medical (LSE:CREO). This AIM-listed healthcare device business specialises in minimally invasive surgical endoscopy. Trading at a…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 24, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to slash 10,000 full-time employees across different departments, as he works to reshape the nation’s federal health agencies, the department said Thursday.Those job cuts are in addition to about 10,000 employees who opted to leave HHS since President Donald Trump took office, through voluntary separation offers. Combined, they will lead to the federal health department shedding…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 is a great place for individuals to go shopping for both growth and dividend shares. But with literally hundreds of companies to choose from, the index can be a tough place for new investors to navigate. With this in mind, here’s a selection of three top shares to consider when starting off. Diversification is an important feature of any portfolio. So these FTSE 250 stocks span multiple industries and provide exposure to multiple regions, providing investment opportunities while also spreading out risk. As well, this portfolio provides a balance of growth, value, and…
Vivani Medical, Inc. Financing strengthens balance sheet, extending expected runway into the second quarter of 2026 Enables accelerated development of NPM-139, Company’s once or twice-yearly GLP-1 (semaglutide) implant under development for chronic weight management ALAMEDA, Calif., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) (“Vivani” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing miniature, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement to issue and sell an aggregate of 7,366,071 shares, each at a price of $1.12 per share, expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $8.25 million in…
Soccer, also known as football, is the world’s most popular sport, with billions of fans and a vast global reach. While football is the commonly used term in most countries, soccer is widely recognized in regions like North America. Regardless of the name, the sport’s environmental impact remains a major concern, and its carbon footprint is growing. Recent studies, particularly the New Weather Institute report “Dirty Tackle: The growing carbon footprint of football“, estimate that soccer’s total carbon footprint is around 64-66 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) annually. This is comparable to the annual emissions of Austria and 60%…