Starbucks Stock: Exploring Partnerships in China
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is exploring strategic partnerships for its Chinese operations amid declining demand in major markets, including the U.S. and China. The company confirmed on Thursday that it is assessing options, following a Bloomberg report suggesting Starbucks might sell a stake in its Chinese business to local investors, such as private equity firms….
Top 10 Gold Reserves by Country
Gold is one of the most important metals on the planet. For millennia it has been used in jewelry, art and currency, capturing the collective imagination as a thing of wonder. Gold’s association with royalty and wealth has inspired explorers and treasure hunters alike, who put themselves at risk for a chance to strike it…
Jindalee Lithium
Overview Jindalee Lithium (ASX:JLL,OTCQX:JNDAF) is an Australia-based exploration and development company advancing North America’s largest lithium deposit. After a spinout of its Australian assets, Jindalee has become a pure-play lithium company focused exclusively on its promising 100-percent-owned McDermitt project. Jindalee recognises the vast opportunity for lithium projects in the US as the country progresses towards…
Pentagon ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC decision to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The Pentagon said it rejects the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday. Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters during a press briefing on Thursday that the U.S. ‘fundamentally rejects’ the ICC’s decision to issue the arrest…
‘New’ Russian missile used against Ukraine not hypersonic, defense officials say
Two U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News Thursday that a Russian ‘experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile’ (IRBM) launched at Ukraine was not hypersonic. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the attack Thursday evening in an address to the nation and said it was in direct response to the U.S. and the U.K. jointly approving Ukraine’s use of…
Nvidia hit a $4 trillion market valuation
Nvidia as poised to become the first $4 trillion company, driven by its AI dominance. As the AI chipmaker prepares to report fiscal Q3 earnings, expectations are high for another standout performance. Analysts anticipate a $2 billion revenue beat and robust forward guidance, which could further solidify investor confidence. Wedbush highlights Nvidia’s leadership in AI…
Apple Shares: $100M Investment Proposal
Apple (NASDAQ) has proposed a $100 million investment in Indonesia to establish a manufacturing plant for accessories and components, according to the country’s industry ministry. The move follows a ban on sales of Apple’s iPhone 16 due to the company’s failure to meet Indonesia’s local content requirement, which mandates that 40% of smartphone components sold…
Could the Silver Price Really Hit $100 per Ounce? (Updated 2024)
Will First Majestic Silver CEO’s silver price prediction of more than US$100 per ounce come true? The silver spot price made waves in 2020 when it rose above US$20 per ounce for the first time in four years, and the precious metal has repeatedly tested US$30 per ounce since. Since September, silver has held above…
How to Invest in Tin Stocks (Updated 2024)
Tin has a long history as a key metal in global economic growth. Alloyed with copper to make bronze, tin is recognized as one of the seven metals of antiquity. Today, the critical meta is ubiquitous in advanced technologies such as electric vehicles, smartphones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and artificial intelligence chips. In this…
Trump picks former congressman Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada
President-elect Trump chose former ambassador and Rep. Pete Hoekstra for his pick for the U.S. ambassador to Canada. ‘Pete is well-respected in the Great State of Michigan – A State we won sizably. He represented Michigan’s 2nd District in Congress for nearly 20 years, where he was also Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and…