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Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.3% to 6,231 pence after reports it hired JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover. The potential deal could create a $200 billion mining group. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw, and said there’s no guarantee a bid will happen. BHP is not planning a rival bid, according to sources.
Rio Tinto Stock (RIO, RIO.L) News Today: Copper Hits Record High as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Peaks (Dec. 24, 2025)

Rio Tinto Stock (RIO, RIO.L) News Today: Copper Hits Record High as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Peaks (Dec. 24, 2025)

Rio Tinto shares closed flat at 5,995p in London and $80.97 in New York on Dec. 24, near annual highs, as copper prices surged past $12,000 per tonne. Holiday trading was thin, with few new company filings. CEO Simon Trott recently raised Rio’s 2025 copper production forecast to 860,000–875,000 tonnes, up from 780,000–850,000.
Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO.L) Hits a 52-Week High: What’s Driving the Rally, 2026 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO.L) Hits a 52-Week High: What’s Driving the Rally, 2026 Guidance, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Rio Tinto shares hit a 52-week high of 5,947p in London on December 22, 2025, trading near 5,931p with a market cap of £96.37 billion. The move follows higher metals prices and company updates on strategy, including plans for $5–10 billion in divestments and a focus on copper growth. CEO Simon Trott announced $650 million in annual productivity gains, with $370 million already realized.
23 December 2025
Rio Tinto (RIO.L, NYSE: RIO) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Rio Tinto (RIO.L, NYSE: RIO) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of Dec. 20, 2025

Rio Tinto shares closed Friday at 5,838p in London, up 4.46% for the week, and $78.33 in New York. The company’s new CEO, Simon Trott, unveiled a strategy overhaul with upgraded copper and bauxite guidance, lower copper unit costs, and plans for asset sales or partnerships. Analysts noted a push for productivity gains, cost cuts, and up to $10 billion in divestments.

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  • Notable Options Trading Activity in INTU, LRCX, SANM on Thursday
    April 9, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT. Thursday saw significant options trading volume in Intuit Inc (INTU), Lam Research Corp (LRCX), and Sanmina Corp (SANM), key components of the Russell 3000 index. INTU's options totalled 15,526 contracts, nearly 54.4% of its average daily share volume, with high activity on the $370 call expiring April 2026. LRCX options reached 53,078 contracts, some 51.9% of average daily volume, led by the $237.50 put expiring the same date. SANM saw 3,419 contracts traded, about 51.6% of its average, highlighting the $150 call for April 2026. This notable activity reflects heightened trader interest ahead of next year's April expirations.

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Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
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