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NASDAQ:RKDA 15 October 2025

ASX:COOT TRIPLES AS TRADE WAR TALK IGNITES AGRI STOCK RALLY

ASX:COOT TRIPLES AS TRADE WAR TALK IGNITES AGRI STOCK RALLY

Australian Oilseeds (COOT) stock soared over 300% from $0.97 to about $4.00 in early trading Oct. 15, following U.S. President Trump’s threat to cut cooking oil imports from China. Trading volume spiked from 170,000 to 85 million shares. The rally spread to peers Origin Agritech and Arcadia Biosciences, which also posted large after-hours gains. COOT recently regained Nasdaq compliance and expanded its China market presence.
Arcadia Biosciences Stock Rockets Amid Trade News – What’s Behind RKDA’s Wild Ride?

Arcadia Biosciences Stock Rockets Amid Trade News – What’s Behind RKDA’s Wild Ride?

Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) stock soared 68% pre-market Oct 15 to $6.22 after President Trump tweeted about ending some cooking-oil trade with China, sparking a sector rally. The company’s Q2 revenue rose 11% to $1.455 million, all from Zola coconut water, but it posted a $4.46 million net loss due to a $4.5 million write-off on a note from Above Food. The planned merger with Roosevelt Resources remains pending.

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  • Bitcoin Miners Face $19,000 Loss Per BTC Amid Falling Difficulty and Rising Costs
    March 22, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. Bitcoin miners are losing about $19,000 on every BTC produced, driven by a network difficulty drop of 7.8% and surging energy costs tied to the Middle East conflict. The average cost to mine one bitcoin stands at $88,000, while the market price is near $69,200, pushing miners into an average 21% loss. Mining difficulty has fallen nearly 10% since the year's start, with hashrate retreating from last year's peak. Rising oil prices, disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, and geopolitical risks elevate mining expenses. Miners are coping by diversifying into AI and computing sectors. The next difficulty adjustment in April may decrease further, signaling continued stress and a shrinking miner base, impacting bitcoin's market structure beyond just the mining sector.
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