Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media outside the Senate Chamber after passing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill by unanimous consent at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday advanced a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security — including the Transportation Secur...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media outside the Senate Chamber after passing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill by unanimous consent at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday advanced a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security — including the Transportation Security Administration — taking a step toward ending the shutdown that had disrupted air travel for much of the last month. The legislation passed in a pro forma session — a brief meeting of either congressional chamber where legislative business typically does not take place — as lawmakers are out of town on a two-week recess. The House, which met in its own pro forma session later Thursday morning, did not take up the measure, meaning the partial government shutdown will likely extend through the weekend. The House is next due to meet April 6 in a pro forma session, and neither chamber is scheduled to return in full until the week of April 13, following a two-week recess. Democrats have refused to fund DHS since February unless changes are made to its immigration enforcement practices. In January, federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis as part of a federal immigration surge, sparking months of negotiations over the future of the agency. Meanwhile, pressure has mounted on lawmakers to reach a deal as unpaid TSA agents missed work and quit in large numbers, causing long security lines at airports. The Senate bill advanced on Thursday would fund DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection, though both of those sub-agencies have funds available from the 2025 Republican tax and spending package . Read more CNBC politics coverage Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says Pete Hegseth lifts suspension of Kid Rock Army helicopter flyby crews after Trump comments Trump signs executive order l...
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
RHJ/iStock via Getty Images Wheaton Precious Metals ( WPM ) said late Wednesday it agreed to acquire a portion of gold and silver produced by a subsidiary of KGL Resources ( KOGMF ) at the Jervois project in Australia's Northern Territory in a deal that includes $275M in cash up front. Wheaton ( WPM ) said the partnership is based on estimates indicating that ~92K gold oz and 9.2M silver oz have b...
RHJ/iStock via Getty Images Wheaton Precious Metals ( WPM ) said late Wednesday it agreed to acquire a portion of gold and silver produced by a subsidiary of KGL Resources ( KOGMF ) at the Jervois project in Australia's Northern Territory in a deal that includes $275M in cash up front. Wheaton ( WPM ) said the partnership is based on estimates indicating that ~92K gold oz and 9.2M silver oz have been either proven or are probable to be at the project's site. The company said it forecasts the Jervois project to have a lifespan of 10 years, although further exploration may extend the mine's longevity, with the first production from the project expected in next year's H2. Wheaton ( WPM ) currently expects production to average 5,800 oz/year of gold and 770K oz/year of silver in the first five years of production. Wheaton ( WPM ) also said it completed the previously announced silver stream transaction with BHP ( BHP ) for the Antamina mine in Peru. Under the deal terms, BHP ( BHP ) has received $4.3B in upfront consideration from Wheaton ( WPM ) and will be paid additional ongoing production transfer payments; in return, BHP will supply Wheaton with 33.75% of silver produced at Antamina, to be reduced to 22.5% when 100M oz have been delivered. More on Wheaton Precious Metals Wheaton Precious Metals: Gift Of The Cartel BHP Signs Wheaton Precious Metals Up For The Worst FOMO Deal Of The Century Wheaton Precious Metals Q4 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
We Are Global investors are reducing active risk and moving to neutral positioning as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continues to unsettle markets, according to Fidelity International’s George Efstathopoulos in a recent CNBC interview. The shift comes as hopes for de-escalation have given way to prolonged instability, prompting a more cautious approach to portfolio management. “When you have bin...
We Are Global investors are reducing active risk and moving to neutral positioning as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continues to unsettle markets, according to Fidelity International’s George Efstathopoulos in a recent CNBC interview. The shift comes as hopes for de-escalation have given way to prolonged instability, prompting a more cautious approach to portfolio management. “When you have binary outcomes, what probably one should do is reduce active risk, turn more neutral, and wait for that uncertainty to subside to some extent,” Efstathopoulos explained during the interview. Before the current conflict, market conditions had been favorable for risk-taking, with expectations of Federal Reserve easing, global fiscal stimulus, and strong capital expenditure spending in AI and related sectors. Efstathopoulos noted that portfolios have been adjusted by raising cash levels and reducing exposure to oil-dependent sectors. However, selective opportunities remain in areas less susceptible to energy price volatility, particularly those with their own idiosyncratic growth stories. Energy security has emerged as a key investment theme, with oil-importing countries now reassessing their energy diversification strategies. “If you’re sitting at the government of an energy-importing country, probably you’re thinking, how can I diversify my resources, my energy inputs, in the next few years?” the expert observed. China stands out as a model of resilience due to its strategic energy diversification over the past decade. “China has been very strategic and has managed to diversify its energy inputs,” Efstathopoulos said, pointing to investments in coal and green energy as key factors. This positioning has translated into relative outperformance, with Chinese equities, currency, and export data all showing strength compared to broader emerging markets. Looking ahead, China could benefit further as other nations seek to replicate its energy transition success. The country’s leading...
From Watership Down and Fatal Attraction to Bambi and Python’s Holy Grail, rabbits are an unlikely constant in film – and often with sinister intentions. Here are the 20 best leporine movie moments The mighty Alan Bleasdale wrote this razor-sharp farce set on New Year’s Eve in Liverpool, where rival Catholic and Protestant militants have accidentally booked the same venue. One of the acts going ho...
From Watership Down and Fatal Attraction to Bambi and Python’s Holy Grail, rabbits are an unlikely constant in film – and often with sinister intentions. Here are the 20 best leporine movie moments The mighty Alan Bleasdale wrote this razor-sharp farce set on New Year’s Eve in Liverpool, where rival Catholic and Protestant militants have accidentally booked the same venue. One of the acts going horribly wrong is Elvis Costello as a stage musician who says: “I’m a bit worried about me rabbit.” With reason, as it turns out. Continue reading...
格隆汇4月2日|据一位政府官员周四透露,美以联军袭击了伊朗一家顶尖的卫生研究机构。与此同时,各类救援机构也发出警告,呼吁停止针对该地区医疗设施的大规模攻击。伊朗卫生部信息中心主任侯赛因·克尔曼普尔(Hossein Kermanpour)指出,作为该地区全球卫生领域的“百年支柱”之一,伊朗巴斯德研究所(Pasteur Institute of Iran)在此次袭击中受损,这构成了“对国际卫生安全的直...
格隆汇4月2日|据一位政府官员周四透露,美以联军袭击了伊朗一家顶尖的卫生研究机构。与此同时,各类救援机构也发出警告,呼吁停止针对该地区医疗设施的大规模攻击。伊朗卫生部信息中心主任侯赛因·克尔曼普尔(Hossein Kermanpour)指出,作为该地区全球卫生领域的“百年支柱”之一,伊朗巴斯德研究所(Pasteur Institute of Iran)在此次袭击中受损,这构成了“对国际卫生安全的直接攻击”。该研究所成立于1920年,是伊朗首家也是历史最为悠久的公共卫生中心,其工作人员曾在疫苗研发以及传染病预防研究领域开创了先河。
Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in over 50 years Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day. The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time in half a century that humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the ...
Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in over 50 years Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day. The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time in half a century that humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the moon. It is a crucial test of Nasa’s ambition to land humans back on the lunar surface this decade, and stay there permanently. Continue reading...
Tesla reports weaker than expected 6% rise in global deliveries ft.com Tesla’s EV Sales Miss Expectations Again in Deepening Slump (TSLA) Bloomberg.com Tesla’s stock falls as delivery report suggests the company is ‘actively sacrificing’ EVs MarketWatch Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump Reuters ETFs tied to Tesla slide as the EV maker's delivery miss pressures stoc...
Tesla reports weaker than expected 6% rise in global deliveries ft.com Tesla’s EV Sales Miss Expectations Again in Deepening Slump (TSLA) Bloomberg.com Tesla’s stock falls as delivery report suggests the company is ‘actively sacrificing’ EVs MarketWatch Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump Reuters ETFs tied to Tesla slide as the EV maker's delivery miss pressures stock Seeking Alpha Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells The Globe and Mail Tesla shares fall as first quarter vehicle deliveries fall short of expectations Proactive financial news Oppenheimer maintains Tesla stock rating after delivery miss investing.com Watch Tesla First-Quarter EV Sales Miss Estimates as Slump Deepens Bloomberg.com
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2026. On March 27, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) announced its partnership with Entergy Louisiana to power its massive $10 billion hyperscale data center in Northeast Louisiana. Management highlighted that this builds on the company’s earlier partnership and ensures Meta covers […]
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2026. On March 27, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) announced its partnership with Entergy Louisiana to power its massive $10 billion hyperscale data center in Northeast Louisiana. Management highlighted that this builds on the company’s earlier partnership and ensures Meta covers […]