Commodities
Commodities
Glencore has been hit by falling commodity prices, reporting a drop in pre-tax earnings of a quarter in the first half of the year, but will forge ahead with Xstrata merger plans despite a challenging backdrop.
21 August 2012
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Investment
Shares in platinum miner Lonmin fell sharply into the red on opening this morning, down more than 4%, as the group warned its 3,000 striking employees will be dismissed if they do not return to work today.
20 August 2012
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Commodities
Billionaire investors George Soros and John Paulson have upped their stakes in the largest exchange-traded fund backed by gold as the commodity posted the largest quarterly drop since 2008.
15 August 2012
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Economics
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has slashed its forecasts for corn production and predicted sharp price rises, warning a drought and heatwave have destroyed much of the country's crop.
13 August 2012
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Equities
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has suffered a 22% drop in profits for the first half of 2012 as weak commodity prices hit growth.
08 August 2012
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Equities
Managers of the £276m Ruffer Investment Company have increased their exposure to gold on hopes global central banks will act soon to collectively expand their balance sheets.
07 August 2012
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Commodities
SVM's Colin McLean is poised to sell out of the largest and most profitable holding in his £43m UK Growth fund after a drawn out battle by bidders.
16 July 2012
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