By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
CoreWeave Explores Put Options to Hedge Against Falling Chip Prices
CoreWeave is exploring put options on memory-chip stocks to hedge against falling DRAM and flash storage prices. The move aims to offset ris
Rio Tinto's Pilbara Iron Ore Shipments Beat Q2 Estimates, Copper Cost Outlook Cut
Rio Tinto's Pilbara iron ore shipments topped analyst expectations in the June quarter, reaching 85.3 million metric tons. The miner also cu
Alcoa's Gallium Plant in Western Australia Could Supply 10% of Global Market
Alcoa is building a gallium plant at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia. The project, backed by Australian, Japanese, and US
Lionsgate Studios Explores Sale as Bollore and Banijay Circle $3.8 Billion Film and TV Giant
Lionsgate Studios is weighing a sale, with Bollore Group and Banijay among interested parties. The $3.8 billion studio could also remain ind
OpenAI's First Gadget: A Screen-Free AI Companion That Sees You
OpenAI is reportedly developing its first consumer gadget: a screen-free smart speaker with a camera and sensors. The device aims to be an a
Bird Construction Secures C$1 Billion in New Projects, Including Nuclear Contract
Bird Construction announced roughly C$1 billion in new project awards and agreements. The contractor was also selected as the preferred nego
Foreign Investors Pour $132 Billion Into US Stocks and Corporate Bonds in May
Foreign investors added a net $132 billion to US securities in May, driven by strong demand for stocks and corporate bonds. Treasury bill ho
Dollar Dips on Cooler CPI, Oil Spike Above $85 Keeps Fed Hawks Alert
The dollar weakened after June's inflation came in cooler than expected, but oil prices jumping above $85 due to Strait of Hormuz disruption
Errington Metals Plans Up to C$25M Equity Raise for Sudbury Drilling
Errington Metals is raising up to C$25 million through a share sale to finance drilling at its Sudbury Basin Complex. The TSX Venture-listed
UK Banks Face Wait for Anthropic's Cybersecurity AI, Sparking Push for Homegrown Tech
UK banks want access to Anthropic's cybersecurity AI model, Mythos, but most remain on a waiting list. A government-appointed adviser says t
Shell, Uber, and KKR Lead Tuesday's Surge in Corporate Deal Activity
Tuesday brought a flurry of dealmaking as Shell's ARC Resources acquisition cleared a shareholder vote, Uber confirmed talks with Delivery H
Healthcare Stocks Slide as DOJ Probes Claritev and HCA Cuts 2026 Outlook
Healthcare stocks fell Tuesday as a DOJ antitrust probe into Claritev and a 2026 profit outlook cut from HCA Healthcare weighed on the secto