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Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore signed a non-binding deal that could give a U.S.-backed group a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations, valuing the assets near $9 billion. The company also paused nearly $1 billion in investment at its Quebec smelter over regulatory issues. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to decide on a possible takeover bid. Glencore shares last closed at 517.30 pence, up 16.30.
4 February 2026
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Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Gabon’s internet usage reaches about 72% of the population in January 2025, with roughly 1.84 million internet users out of a ~2.57 million population. Over 91% of Gabon’s population is urban, yet about 1,253 villages lacked any mobile coverage as of early 2024, with 200 additional villages planned for Phase 2 in 2024. Moov Africa Gabon Telecom and Airtel Gabon dominate the mobile market in 2025, each with roughly half the subscribers, offering 2G/3G/4G nationwide and no commercial 5G yet. CanalBox FTTH from Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) launched in 2017, with Libreville fiber passing over 130,000 homes and businesses and
25 July 2025
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No Signal: The Shocking Digital Divide in the DRC and the Race to Connect Millions

No Signal: The Shocking Digital Divide in the DRC and the Race to Connect Millions

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of over 100 million, but only about 27% were using the internet in early 2024, leaving roughly 75 million offline. <li Internet users rose from 1.4 million in 2013 to 28.9 million in 2023, with mobile internet subscribers jumping about 40% over three years. <li As of 2025, only 9,361 km of fiber has been laid, far short of the 50,000 km target in Horizon 2025, covering about 19% of the plan. <li The DRC’s four major mobile operators—Vodacom, Airtel, Orange, and Africell—dominate the market, with 3G/4G in major cities and
7 June 2025
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Deep-Sea Mining Goldmine or Fool’s Gold? The Metals Company (TMC) Stock Analysis 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Goldmine or Fool’s Gold? The Metals Company (TMC) Stock Analysis 2025

Key Facts & Figures 📊 The Metals Company Overview: Undersea Minerals for the EV Boom The Metals Company (“TMC”) is a deep-sea minerals exploration firm on a mission to harvest polymetallic nodules – often called “a battery in a rock” – from the ocean floor metals.co investors.metals.co. These potato-sized nodules are extraordinarily rich in critical battery metals: nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. TMC’s business model is to collect nodules from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean (in international waters between Hawaii and Mexico) and process them into high-grade metals needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, renewable energy technology,
4 October 2025
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Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Updated: 13 December 2025Meta description: Glencore plc shares are being pulled between a red‑hot copper market, fresh operational guidance, Congo’s cobalt export quotas, and shifting analyst calls. Here’s the latest news, forecasts, and what could move GLEN in 2026. Glencore plc stock is back in the spotlight heading into mid‑December, with investors trying to reconcile two very Glencore‑ish realities at once: Add in Congo’s restarted cobalt export system, a UBS downgrade on valuation, ongoing buybacks, and a freshly published 2026 corporate calendar, and you’ve got a busy setup for anyone tracking Glencore shares (LSE: GLEN; Reuters ticker GLEN.L). glencore.com+4Reuters+4Reuters+4 Glencore
13 December 2025
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Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore shares traded at 389p in London on 23 December, near their 52-week high of 398.80p. The company agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies, aiming to expand in Northwest Europe’s fuel and biofuels markets. The deal awaits EU antitrust approval and is expected to close in Q2 2026. Glencore also outlined plans to boost copper production to 1 million tonnes by 2028.
23 December 2025
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Apple Stock Today (Nov. 29, 2025): Intel Chip Rumors, EU Probe and iPhone 17 Boom

Apple Stock Today (Nov. 29, 2025): Intel Chip Rumors, EU Probe and iPhone 17 Boom

Updated: November 29, 2025 Apple stock (AAPL) is heading into the final month of 2025 just below record highs, as investors digest fresh chip partnership rumors with Intel, new EU regulatory scrutiny, and data showing the iPhone 17 is on track to reclaim the global smartphone crown from Samsung. Below is a news-driven rundown of everything that matters for Apple stock this weekend — written for Google News and Discover, with a focus on AAPL’s latest catalysts, risks, and what to watch next. Key takeaways for AAPL investors Apple stock price snapshot (as of Nov. 29, 2025) Because U.S. markets
29 November 2025
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Glencore (LON: GLEN) Share Price Outlook December 2025: Copper Pivot, Job Cuts, Buybacks and Cobalt Catalysts

Glencore (LON: GLEN) Share Price Outlook December 2025: Copper Pivot, Job Cuts, Buybacks and Cobalt Catalysts

Glencore plc’s stock has jolted back to life in December 2025 as the commodities giant lays out an aggressive pivot towards copper, sharp cost cuts and fresh capital returns — all while navigating labour disputes, climate scrutiny and new rules in key battery‑metal markets. As of the morning of 11 December 2025, Glencore’s London‑listed shares were trading around 383.9p, near the upper end of their 2025 range and up sharply since the start of the month.Glencore+1 This article pulls together the most recent news, forecasts and analyst commentary as of 11 December 2025 to outline where Glencore stock stands now
11 December 2025
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Glencore plc Stock News and Forecasts for 15 December 2025: GLEN Buyback Update, Copper Strategy, and Analyst Targets

Glencore plc Stock News and Forecasts for 15 December 2025: GLEN Buyback Update, Copper Strategy, and Analyst Targets

Glencore plc stock ended the day higher in London as investors digested a fresh share buyback disclosure and a fast-moving commodities backdrop that keeps the miner-trader’s earnings narrative tightly linked to copper, cobalt and coal. As of the close on 15 December 2025, Glencore shares were around 381p on Hargreaves Lansdown’s delayed close feed, up 5.75p (1.53%) versus the prior close, with the session range roughly 378.45p to 381.48p and an indicated market capitalisation of about £44.71 billion. Hargreaves Lansdown Below is what’s moving Glencore plc stock (GLEN) right now, what the latest analyst notes are saying, and which catalysts
15 December 2025
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Internet Kill Switch: Recurring Blackouts in Syria, Iraq, Algeria – And Who’s Next?

Internet Kill Switch: Recurring Blackouts in Syria, Iraq, Algeria – And Who’s Next?

Syria has conducted annual nationwide internet shutdowns on high school exam days since 2016, with 2020–2025 patterns showing daily outages of roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours during exam periods. Syria’s shutdowns use an asymmetric model that allows outbound traffic but blocks inbound responses, making the internet effectively unusable. In Syria, the 2023 exam season produced at least 11 nationwide outages, each about 4 hours long (06:00–10:00), spanning May–June for the first round and late June–July for the second. Iraq began regular exam-related shutdowns in 2023, imposing near-daily four-hour nationwide outages (04:00–08:00) during exams, with a total of 42 outages in
18 June 2025
Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.2% in early London trading as Rio Tinto seeks more time to negotiate a takeover before Thursday’s UK deadline, sources said. Talks remain stalled over price and leadership roles, while some Rio shareholders resist paying a premium. Glencore’s plans to sell a 40% Congo copper-cobalt stake to Orion CMC and invest in Quebec have also hit delays.
5 February 2026
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Starlink Wereldwijde Dekking en Beschikbaarheidsrapport

Starlink Wereldwijde Dekking en Beschikbaarheidsrapport

medio 2025 is Starlink-dienst beschikbaar in meer dan 110 landen en territoria. De Verenigde Staten waren het eerste land, met beperkte proeven begonnen in augustus 2020, de publieke beta Better Than Nothing werd gelanceerd in november 2020, de dekking is nu volledig inclusief Puerto Rico en de Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden, en begin 2025 telt Starlink meer dan 2,5 miljoen abonnees. Canada ging in januari 2021 live na een beta-uitrol eind 2020, en heeft tegenwoordig brede dekking in alle provincies. Mexico kreeg in het midden van 2021 een licentie en de dienst startte in november 2021, in 2024 had Starlink Mexico meer
7 June 2025
Uganda’s Internet Access Revolution: From Digital Divide to Digital Drive in 2025

Uganda’s Internet Access Revolution: From Digital Divide to Digital Drive in 2025

Introduction Uganda’s internet landscape is a mix of rapid growth and persistent gaps. Over the past decade, the country has seen a boom in mobile phone usage and internet services, yet a majority of Ugandans remain offline due to infrastructure shortfalls, high costs, and socio-economic barriers. This report provides an in-depth look at the state of internet access in Uganda as of 2024–2025, covering penetration rates, service types (mobile, broadband, satellite), key providers, infrastructure developments, government policies, inclusion challenges, and the future outlook. All statistics are the most recent available – many from 2024 or early 2025 – to give
28 August 2025
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Glencore plc Stock (LON: GLEN) News Today, 16 December 2025: Peru Copper Deal, UBS Forecasts, Coal Outlook and Buyback Watch

Glencore plc Stock (LON: GLEN) News Today, 16 December 2025: Peru Copper Deal, UBS Forecasts, Coal Outlook and Buyback Watch

Glencore plc stock is back in focus on 16 December 2025 as fresh deal news lands in copper, while investors weigh a tightening (and increasingly “AI-driven”) copper market against softening thermal coal flows, ongoing cobalt policy risk in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a more cautious tone from at least one major broker after a strong share-price run. Glencore’s London-listed shares were last shown at 380.80p on 15 December 2025 (16:57 GMT) on the company’s delayed share-price display—up 5.30p on the session—heading into today’s news flow. Glencore What’s moving Glencore shares on 16 December 2025 1) Glencore expands its
16 December 2025
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Starlink Global Coverage and Availability Report

Starlink Global Coverage and Availability Report

As of mid-2025, Starlink is available in over 110 countries and territories. In the United States, Starlink began with limited trials in August 2020 and the public beta “Better Than Nothing Beta” in November 2020, and now has nationwide commercial coverage including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with over 2.5 million subscribers as of early 2025. Canada went live in January 2021 after a late-2020 beta and now has broad coverage across all provinces. Mexico received a license in mid-2021, began service by November 2021, and by 2024 had over 160,000 subscribers, with the federal “Internet para Todos”
7 June 2025
Global Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs OneWeb vs Kuiper – Which One Will Connect the World?

Global Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs OneWeb vs Kuiper – Which One Will Connect the World?

Starlink’s residential service delivers about 100–250 Mbps down and 10–20 Mbps up, with latency around 20–50 ms and a median near 45 ms as of mid‑2025. Starlink pricing is typically around $120 per month for standard residential service, with a $80 Lite tier in some regions, and it offers month‑to‑month service with a 30‑day trial. Starlink operates in more than 50 countries globally and had over 3 million customers in nearly 100 countries by late 2024, reaching remote regions from the Arctic to the Amazon. Starlink’s second‑generation satellites (V2) can handle roughly 80–100 Gbps per satellite, with a goal to
9 July 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): China’s Rare Earth Export Licenses, Lithium Crosscurrents, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Rare Metals Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): China’s Rare Earth Export Licenses, Lithium Crosscurrents, and the Catalysts Investors Are Watching

China has begun issuing “general” export licenses for rare earth-related items, aiming to speed up shipments while maintaining leverage. Battery-metals markets remain volatile, with EV demand rising but oversupply pressuring producers. U.S. markets face thin holiday-week liquidity, increasing price swings in rare metals stocks. Key economic data releases are expected despite the Christmas-shortened schedule.
21 December 2025
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Informe sobre la Cobertura y Disponibilidad Global de Starlink

Informe sobre la Cobertura y Disponibilidad Global de Starlink

Starlink está disponible en más de 110 países y territorios a mediados de 2025. Estados Unidos fue el primer país en recibir Starlink, con pruebas limitadas desde agosto de 2020 y la beta pública Better Than Nothing lanzada en noviembre de 2020. Brasil aprobó Starlink en 2021 y el servicio arrancó a principios de 2022, con más de 260,000 suscripciones a finales de 2024. Argentina activó el servicio en marzo de 2024 tras obtener licencias locales. India recibió una licencia clave en junio de 2025 y se espera un lanzamiento comercial para finales de 2025. Ucrania ha utilizado Starlink desde
7 June 2025
Couverture mondiale et rapport de disponibilité de Starlink

Couverture mondiale et rapport de disponibilité de Starlink

Starlink est disponible dans plus de 110 pays et territoires à la mi-2025. États‑Unis : couverture commerciale nationale; essais limités en août 2020 et bêta publique “Better Than Nothing” lancée en novembre 2020; plus de 2,5 millions d’abonnés début 2025; Porto Rico et les Îles Vierges américaines intégrés durant la phase bêta fin 2020. Canada : service lancé en janvier 2021 après une bêta fin 2020; couverture s’étend à toutes les provinces. Mexique : licence obtenue mi-2021, service démarré en novembre 2021; plus de 160 000 abonnés d’ici 2024; initiative Internet para Todos connectant les communautés rurales. Belize : partiellement
7 June 2025
Inside Burundi’s Digital Struggle: The Truth About Internet Access and the Satellite Solution

Inside Burundi’s Digital Struggle: The Truth About Internet Access and the Satellite Solution

As of January 2025, Burundi had about 1.78 million internet users, roughly 12.5% of ~14 million people, leaving about 88–90% offline. About 99.6% of internet subscriptions are mobile broadband, while fixed broadband is virtually nonexistent with ~0.3% of homes wired and only about 3,000 fixed broadband subscriptions in 2023. 4G coverage reached about 32% of the population in 2023, 3G about 53%, while 2G covers around 97%, leaving many rural areas without true internet. The rural population accounts for about 84% of Burundians, and the government’s Universal Service Fund is rolling out 4G to 178 rural communities, aiming to reach
2 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

8 February 2026
Astera Labs shares jumped 18.9% to $169.85 Friday, trading as high as $170.01 on volume of 7.3 million. The move followed Amazon’s AI spending forecast and a nearly 6% gain in the PHLX Semiconductor Index. Astera reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday after market close, with revenue guidance at $245–$253 million.
Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

8 February 2026
Sungrow closed at 144.50 yuan, down 1.03%, after stating it has no plans in the commercial space sector. Mainland China trading resumes Monday, with Spring Festival closures set for Feb. 15–23. Major funds were net sellers of 5.46 billion yuan on Feb. 6. The Shenzhen-listed solar firm remains under scrutiny as investors await further filings before the holiday.
MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

8 February 2026
Monolithic Power Systems shares surged 6.4% to $1,229.82 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high after raising its dividend to $2.00 and forecasting first-quarter revenue of $770 million to $790 million. CEO Michael Hsing filed a Rule 144 notice for 3,082 shares. CFO Bernie Blegen will retire after the 2025 annual report, with Rob Dean named interim CFO. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 20.8% to $751.2 million.
Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

8 February 2026
Microchip Technology shares fell 2.6% to $76.01 Friday after its outlook and analyst reactions disappointed some investors. The company reported fiscal Q3 net sales up 15.6% to $1.186 billion and guided March-quarter sales to $1.24–$1.28 billion. A global memory shortage has disrupted orders, and analysts remain split on recovery prospects. BlackRock disclosed a 10% stake as of Jan. 31.
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