In recent weeks, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has captured the public’s attention and imagination with its futuristic vision of connecting the human brain to computers. As Neuralink, which is registered as a medical research company, continues to make strides, investors are wondering how to get a piece of the action by…
As the market for digital assets continues to grow, investors are looking for new ways to gain exposure to crypto. Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be an easy way for crypto enthusiasts to benefit from the price movements of Ether, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin. On…
Rob McEwen of McEwen Mining (TSX:MUX,NYSE:MUX) and Michael Meding of McEwen Copper sat down to speak about the outlook for gold and copper, as well as news from their respective companies. Looking first at gold, McEwen said it has space to move higher in 2024, and pointed to eye-watering predictions…
He explained that the gold price move that started about three months ago lit a fire under silver, which tends to lag behind its yellow counterpart before outperforming. That scenario is currently playing out. Aside from that, Krauth believes futures exchanges and exchange-traded funds are being drained of silver. ‘I…
A produce company is recalling cucumbers it shipped to 14 states over concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, said in a voluntary recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website that testing on a sample in Pennsylvania had revealed…
Jeep plans to grow U.S. sales of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by as much as 50% this year as it leans into the technology as a bridge between its traditional gas-guzzling SUVs and all-electric vehicles amid a slower-than-expected sales pace of EVs. The Stellantis brand expects to sell 160,000 to 170,000…
DETROIT — Ford’s latest project out of the Motor City is the restoration and reopening of an abandoned train station, for decades a symbol of Detroit’s downfall and now the automaker’s new technology campus. The $950 million project encompasses the 18-story former train station called Michigan Central Station — once the state’s marquee transit building…
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the storied automaker’s plan to turn its fleet 100% electric will now play out ‘over decades.’ In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Barra clarified the company’s previously stated intention to eventually phase out gas-powered cars. ‘I wouldn’t say we’re recommitting,’ Barra said of…
Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is considering a sale of its more grocery-focused Family Dollar brand. The company had recently shared plans to close almost 1,000 Family Dollar stores in an attempt to revamp the struggling business. The discounter closed more than 500 locations during its fiscal first quarter, it said Wednesday. “We…
Walmart on Wednesday said it will offer new training programs and certifications to fill high-demand roles across its business, such as HVAC technicians, opticians and software engineers. The big-box retailer said it will also offer another reason for hourly store workers to stick around: a bonus of up to $1,000 per year.…