(Kitco News) - Gold has managed to hold critical support near $4,000 an ounce for the past five consecutive weeks, and although significant downside risks remain, some analysts see growing potential for a bullish shift in the market.Analysts note that although gold has been unable to hold gains above $4,100 an ounce, it has faced only limited selling pressure despite significant headwinds. The precious metal has held critical support even as oil prices climbed to their highest level in nine week

An analysis of mud from off Minamitorishima island found medium and heavy rare earth elements accounted for about 54% of the total rare earth content.

A South Korean dealer looks at an electronic signboard showing the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea,

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -1.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mi...

A strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.

Global stock markets faced volatility as oil prices declined, bond yields remained high, and U.S. tariffs were imposed on 60 partners. Military tensions in Iran also added to market instability. While Wall Street showed mixed results, European markets rebounded slightly, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting has investors on edge.

BAMAKO, July 24 (Reuters) – Mali’s industrial gold production is expected to remain below 60 metric tons annually through 2029, according to a mines ministry plan seen by Reuters, extending a decline that followed the introduction of a revised mining code and disputes between the state and miners. Mali, one of Africa’s top gold producers, has tightened its grip on the mining sector […]

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: MCHP) - Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hailo, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors, advanced vision processing solutions, robotics processors and comprehensive AI software flows. The transaction is expected to close towards the end of the current quarter ending September 30, subj

Paramount Skydance announced it will delay its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to as late as June of next year as it faces legal challenges in the U.S.