Copper prices dipped on Friday as Chinese buyers who had helped to fuel a scorching rally were absent during their Lunar New Year holiday and wider financial markets awaited further U.S. stimulus.
Air Canada on Friday reported its biggest annual loss in at least 19 years as the coronavirus crisis hit bookings, with no breakthrough in talks with the government over further financial aid.
British holiday company Jet2 said it raised 422 million pounds ($582 million) through a new share issue, equivalent to 20% of its share capital prior to the fund raising, to boost its finances as the pandemic continues to stop travel.
London zinc was set to round out its best weekly performance since November on Friday on prospects for strong steel demand after the Lunar New Year, even though the holiday break in China drained volumes from the market.
Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter operating profits on Friday, citing faster volume growth in several units, and said it plans to pay out a larger share of its profits as dividend from 2021 onwards.
Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro posted fourth-quarter operating profits above expectations on Friday, citing faster volume growth for both its Rolling and Extrusion units compared to the market.
North American cannabis companies rocketed in value in recent days - before plunging on Thursday [nL8N2KH3LD] - as the Reddit forums behind a month of frenzied stock market trading stoked interest in a sector booming on the back of expectations of decriminalization.
Rio Tinto Ltd said on Friday it has provided expertise to its Guinean partner to help settle a dispute with local communities over resettlement for a bauxite mine.
A U.S. House committee on Thursday approved a proposal to give airlines another $14 billion in payroll assistance as part of a broader COVID-19 relief package that is working its way through Congress.
Rice export prices in India, the top exporter of the staple, remained anchored near a three-year high this week as other Asian and African buyers continued purchases, shrugging off the uptick in rates in recent weeks.
Canada has approved Air Canada's purchase of troubled rival Transat A.T. Inc, subject to a number of conditions, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said on Thursday.
Canada has approved Air Canada's purchase of troubled rival Transat At Inc, subject to a number of conditions, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, shares of Pretium Resources Inc (Symbol: PVG) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $10.84, changing hands as low as $10.64 per share. Pretium Resources Inc shares are currently trading off about 4.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one y
The Mexican government's plan to stop importing genetically modified (GMO) corn as well as the widely-used herbicide glyphosate will likely face legal challenges this month to reverse the proposal, according to the new head of Mexico's top farm lobby.
Pratt & Whitney's agreement with Volaris to provide the Mexican airline with engines and their maintenance for 80 new Airbus A320neo aircraft is worth around $4.9 billion, Volaris Chief Executive Officer Enrique Beltranena said on Thursday.
India's sugar exports are likely to drop more than 24% in the current year to September due to logistical constraints such as a shortage of containers and congestion at the country's ports, a leading trade body said on Thursday.
Panama's Copa Airlines said on Thursday that it expects to receive 8 Boeing 737 MAX planes in 2021, an aircraft model that returned to service recently after two deadly crashes prompted extensive safety reviews.