(RTTNews) - Pan African Resources (PAF.L, PAN.JO) issued an operational update ahead of the financial year ending 30 June 2026. The company recorded an increase of approximatley 40% in annual gold production to approximately 275,000oz, in line with the lower end of fiscal 2026 pr
(RTTNews) - Pan African Resources (PAF.L, PAN.JO) issued an operational update ahead of the financial year ending 30 June 2026. The company recorded an increase of approximatley 40% in annual gold production to approximately 275,000oz, in line with the lower end of fiscal 2026 pr
The announcement of a successful late-stage treatment that nearly doubles the survival for patients with deadly pancreatic cancer brought an audience of doctors and other global oncology professions to their feet on Sunday.
The announcement of a successful late-stage treatment that nearly doubles the survival for patients with deadly pancreatic cancer brought an audience of doctors and other global oncology professions to their feet on Sunday.
Various AI applications attract visitors at the 9th Digital China Summit on April 29, 2026. Photo: VCG Since early 2025, China has aggressively embraced artificial intelligence, cementing its position as the world’s second AI superpower. A clear “G2” dynamic has emerged, with the U.S. and China pulling far ahead of the rest of the world. But for investors and policymakers asking whether this globa...
Various AI applications attract visitors at the 9th Digital China Summit on April 29, 2026. Photo: VCG Since early 2025, China has aggressively embraced artificial intelligence, cementing its position as the world’s second AI superpower. A clear “G2” dynamic has emerged, with the U.S. and China pulling far ahead of the rest of the world. But for investors and policymakers asking whether this global AI super-cycle can reboot an economy hampered by a five-year real estate slump, cure deflation and revive consumer demand, the answer is a sobering no.
adventtr/E+ via Getty Images Most markets continued to rise in May, extending April’s bounceback after March’s broad and deep selloff, based on a set of ETFs. The main exception among the major asset classes: commodities, which fell sharply, posting the first monthly decline this year. US stocks led the rally in May: Vanguard Total US Stock Market ETF ( VTI ) rose 5.2%, the fund’s strongest monthl...
adventtr/E+ via Getty Images Most markets continued to rise in May, extending April’s bounceback after March’s broad and deep selloff, based on a set of ETFs. The main exception among the major asset classes: commodities, which fell sharply, posting the first monthly decline this year. US stocks led the rally in May: Vanguard Total US Stock Market ETF ( VTI ) rose 5.2%, the fund’s strongest monthly gain in a year. Developed-market equities ex-US ( VEA ) posted a solid second-place performance, advancing 4.3% and marking a second straight monthly increase. US bonds ( BND ) edged higher for a second month. Inflation-indexed Treasuries ( TIP ) also moved higher again in May. Notably, TIP is outperforming the broad US fixed-income benchmark ( BND ) so far in 2026 by more than a percentage point: 1.7% vs. 0.5%. The main loser last month: a broad measure of commodities ( GSG ), which fell 7.5%. Despite the setback, commodities are still the leading performer for the major asset classes, clocking in with a near-38% rally in 2026. All but one of the major asset classes are posting year-to-date gains. The only red ink on the ledger for 2026: government bonds in developed markets ex-US ( BWX ) are off 0.9% for the year. The Global Market Index (GMI) rallied again in May, rising 4.1% and extending its winning streak to 13 of the past 14 months. GMI is an unmanaged benchmark (maintained by The Capital Spectator) that holds all the major asset classes (except cash) in market value weights via ETFs and serves as a competitive benchmark for globally diversified, multi-asset class portfolio strategies. Original Post Editor's Note: The summary bullets for this article were chosen by Seeking Alpha editors.
USA Rare Earth ( USAR ) said it plans to expand its rare earth metals, alloys and magnet manufacturing operations in France, building on previously announced investments in the country. This company’s previously announced French initiatives include a Less Common Metals (LCM) rare earth metal and alloy production facility at Lacq and a strategic investment in Carester SAS (alongside InfraVia Capita...
USA Rare Earth ( USAR ) said it plans to expand its rare earth metals, alloys and magnet manufacturing operations in France, building on previously announced investments in the country. This company’s previously announced French initiatives include a Less Common Metals (LCM) rare earth metal and alloy production facility at Lacq and a strategic investment in Carester SAS (alongside InfraVia Capital Partners) to support allied rare earth processing capacity. The company said the additional investment could exceed €175M by 2030 and create more than 300 jobs. This investment would be in conjunction with French government incentives, such as the C3IV program, and with the potential of additional French government support, including debt guarantees and possibly a direct equity investment into the USAR European subsidiary. More on USA Rare Earth, Inc. USA Rare Earth - Strategic Importance Does Not Guarantee Attractive Equity Returns USA Rare Earth, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation USA Rare Earth: Step By Step It's Coming Together -- Still At 'Buy' MP Materials sues USA Rare Earth over alleged magnet technology theft USA Rare Earth selected for up to $19M in Department of Energy funding
asbe/iStock via Getty Images The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9 in May 2026 compared with initial estimates and April’s 53.7, marking the strongest expansion since May 2022. "The sustainability of the upturn remains in doubt, however. The recent upturn in new order intakes that is driving the expansion in output is heavily reliant on both manufacturers and their clients front-loading...
asbe/iStock via Getty Images The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9 in May 2026 compared with initial estimates and April’s 53.7, marking the strongest expansion since May 2022. "The sustainability of the upturn remains in doubt, however. The recent upturn in new order intakes that is driving the expansion in output is heavily reliant on both manufacturers and their clients front-loading purchases to mitigate expected war-related price increases and supply chain disruption. This bounce will fade once customers have built up sufficient safety stocks," said Rob Dobson, Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. "These price and supply factors are also having a direct impact on manufacturers, with cost inflation rising to a near four-year high and pressure on supply chains leading to material shortages and longer lead times. This will continue to constrain manufacturers and put growth at risk for as long as geopolitical uncertainty, war in the Middle East, and risks to key transport routes such as the Strait of Hormuz continue to pose a threat," he noted. ETFs: (NYSEARCA: FXB ), (NYSEARCA: EWU ), (NASDAQ: FKU ), (BATS: EWUS ), (NYSEARCA: FLGB ) Currency: ( GBP:USD) More on the United Kingdom, etc.