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Iron ore is an essential component of the global iron and steel industries. Almost 98% of mined iron ore is used in steel making. About 50 countries mine iron ore, with Australia and Brazil dominating the market share for exports. Mines in Michigan and Minnesota account for the bulk of iron ore production in the

In this article WFC Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf listens during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 30, 2019. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wells Fargo isn’t out of the woods yet when it comes to its regulatory mess. That’s the message the bank sent in its most

Barry Silbert, Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Group  David A. Grogan | CNBC Digital Currency Group is selling shares to SoftBank and Google’s venture capital arm in a deal that values the crypto conglomerate at more than $10 billion.  The Manhattan-based, private company announced a secondary round on Monday, in which existing investors are selling

The random walk theory maintains that individual stocks do not move in any discernible pattern and therefore their short-term future movements cannot be predicted in advance. Since the market indexes overall tend to rise over the long-term, adherents of random walk theory would be likely to recommend investing in a passively-managed diversified index fund. Key

In this article CAR A customer boards an Avis Budget Group Inc. shuttle bus at the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Car rental stock Avis Budget surged Tuesday after the company reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter that sparked massive trading

In this article AMZN A rendering of ABL Space’s RS1 rocket launching Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. Amazon Amazon aims to launch its first Project Kuiper internet satellites in the fourth quarter of 2022, the company announced on Monday. The technology giant filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch and operate its

Rivian Automotive, founded by Robert “R.J.” Scaringe, is coming up fast in the rearview mirror of high-profile electric carmaker Tesla Inc. (TSLA). Largely unknown outside of automotive circles, the privately-held maker of premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks has yet to sell a vehicle. The company confidentially filed for an initial public

In this article TSLA CNBC’s Jim Cramer expressed wonderment Monday at the continued strength in Tesla‘s stock — up about 50% in the past month and roughly 200% in the past 12 months. “Tesla is actually a phenomenon we have to talk about,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street,” before the opening bell on

The Nifty 50 refers to the fifty most popular large-cap stocks that traded at high valuations in the 1960s and 1970s. They included household names such as Xerox (XRX), IBM, Polaroid and Coca-Cola (KO). Due to their proven growth records and continual increases in dividends, the Nifty Fifty were viewed as “one-decision” picks: investors were

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take Two Interactive. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The third-quarter earnings season has come with plenty of stunning beats — and a few notable disappointments. Investors now face a daunting question: Which companies will carry their success into subsequent quarters? For instance, Tesla has been leading the pack on the green tidal

In this article BRK.A Charlie Munger at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller | CNBC Charlie Munger’s architectural design for a new, large dormitory at the University of California, Santa Barbara is getting attention after an architect on the school’s Design Review Committee quit because he thinks it

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the way companies raise capital. Instead of pitching venture capital firms and sacrificing equity, control, and autonomy during the fundraising process, startups can now access the financing needed to develop and succeed without ceding more than some financial incentives. Even so, initial coin offerings aren’t always foolproof.  Despite cryptocurrencies’

In this article CFX thianchai sitthikongsak | Moment | Getty Images Company: Colfax Corp. (CFX) Business: Colfax is a global diversified technology company. The company operates in two segments: (i) Fabrication Technology: consumable products and equipment, including cutting, joining, and automated welding products, as well as gas control equipment; and (ii) Medical Technology: medical device

In this article GME A person walks past a GameStop in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 29, 2021. Carlo Allegri | Reuters One of the GameStop‘s newly hired top executives stepped down this week as the video game retailer continues its digital transition. Chief operating officer Jenna Owens has

Auto insurers are filing for rate increases or plan to, as claim costs increase from collisions, repairs and from severe weather, according to companies, industry experts and state rate filings.  Key Takeaways Insurers like Travelers and Allstate are filing or planning to file for personal auto rate increases in the fourth quarter 2021 through next

In this article GS Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Goldman Sachs has begun giving its institutional trading clients research reports from crypto news and data firm The Block. Hedge funds and other clients began receiving the reports on Thursday via the investment bank’s Marquee digital platform, according to an email

By a vote of 69 to 30, including 19 Republicans and all 50 Democrats, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, on Tues., Aug. 10, 2021. Following passage, the proposed legislation was sent to the House of Representatives where further adjustments are expected. Should the

What Is a Cryptocurrency ETF?  A cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a fund consisting of cryptocurrencies. While most ETFs track an index or a basket of assets, a cryptocurrency ETF tracks the price of one or more digital tokens. Based on investor sales or purchases, the share price of cryptocurrency ETFs fluctuates on a daily

In this article AMZN VZ INDIA – 2019/08/30: In this photo illustration a popular wireless communication application Verizon logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Avishek Das | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Verizon is partnering with Amazon to use the tech giant’s coming satellite internet system to expand rural broadband

Life can throw a lot at you and there might be a few times in life where you will need to borrow money to pay for certain items that your current cash levels will just not cover. This can include the financing of a large item, covering medical expenses, consolidating debt, and so on. At