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Trump to Launch $12 Billion Critical Mineral Stockpile to Blunt Reliance on China - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/02 13:16:27

Trump to Launch $12 Billion Critical Mineral Stockpile to Blunt Reliance on China - Bloomberg.com

President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical-minerals stockpile with $12 billion in seed money, a bid to insulate manufacturers from supply shocks as the US works to slash its reliance on Chinese rare earths and other metals.

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Bernstein sees 'short-term crypto bear cycle' reversing in 2026, with bitcoin bottoming in the $60K range - The Block
business 2026/02/02 13:05:27

Bernstein sees 'short-term crypto bear cycle' reversing in 2026, with bitcoin bottoming in the $60K range - The Block

The firm argues institutional flows, U.S. policy, and sovereign-asset considerations could set the stage for the ‘most consequential’ cycle.

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Gold and silver prices fall after Friday's losses - BBC
business 2026/02/02 12:28:29

Gold and silver prices fall after Friday's losses - BBC

Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in “safe havens”.

BBC News
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SoFi Stock Slides after Earnings, but Mizuho Says ‘Buy on Weakness’ - TipRanks
business 2026/02/02 12:14:26

SoFi Stock Slides after Earnings, but Mizuho Says ‘Buy on Weakness’ - TipRanks

SoFi Technologies Inc. ($SOFI) shares are trading lower despite a strong quarterly report and upbeat guidance. The pullback appears driven by renewed worries over the loss of Chime as a

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Disney warns of hit to US theme parks as foreign tourist numbers fall - Financial Times
business 2026/02/02 11:52:50

Disney warns of hit to US theme parks as foreign tourist numbers fall - Financial Times

Company posts forecast-beating earnings ahead of meeting to decide Bob Iger’s successor

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It’s Causing People to Lose Jobs, Shatter Relationships, and Drain Their Savings. One Support Group Is Sounding the Alarm. - Slate
business 2026/02/02 10:40:00

It’s Causing People to Lose Jobs, Shatter Relationships, and Drain Their Savings. One Support Group Is Sounding the Alarm. - Slate

Victims often lose their grip on reality—but an unexpected recovery movement is taking shape online.

Slate Magazine
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