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NATO warns of surging state-linked cyber threats targeting ports - Splash247

Ports are facing a deluge of cyber attacks from state-backed hackers, according to a new policy brief from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). Handling 80% of world trade and underpinning NATO’s logistics chain, ports are now “magnets” for cyber aggression from...
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Nuclear bodies join forces to advance atomic-powered ship development - Splash247

The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) and the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation (NEMO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly shape the future of nuclear-powered shipping and transportable nuclear power plants. The partnership aims to champion the development of...
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Dow futures pop more than 200 points after Trump announces Japan trade deal: Live updates​

Stock futures rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. had reached a trade deal with Japan, lifting hope for further agreements being made.

Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 217 points higher, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%. Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.2%.

Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday night that the U.S. had completed a “massive Deal” with Japan. The agreement includes “reciprocal” tariffs of 15% on the nation’s exports to the U.S. The president also said the U.S. is meeting with European officials in a push to reach a trade deal with the European Union.

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Tesla Diner: Photos show opening of Musk’s futuristic California drive-in​

  • Elon Musk opened a new Tesla Diner in Hollywood, California, that has charging stations and two 66-foot movie screens.
  • The diner serves American comfort food in Tesla-themed packaging.
  • Musk said if it goes well, he’s looking to put them “in major cities around the world.”
Elon Musk’s flagship Tesla Diner opened Monday in Hollywood, California, and the CEO is already eyeing expansion.

“If our retro-futuristic diner turns out well, which I think it will, @Tesla will establish these in major cities around the world, as well as Supercharger sites on long distance routes,” Musk wrote on social media platform X.

He later replied to a user requesting a location in Starbase, Texas, which is home to Musk’s SpaceX, saying “Ok.”

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Weekly scrap market report.

Copper Nears $6/lb! Should You Sell Now or Wait for the Breakout? 🔥💰​

📈 Check Scrap Prices: https://iScrapApp.com/ - Copper is once again the king of the scrap yard. Prices are approaching the monumental $6.00/lb mark—and scrappers are asking the golden question: sell now or wait for even bigger gains? In this week’s report, we dive into the copper rally, what's driving it, and how you should act in today’s market.
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Copper Nears $6/lb! Should You Sell Now or Wait for the Breakout? 🔥
 
Jul 24, 2025
📉 🚨 Farm Bankruptcies SurgeFarm bankruptcies have jumped to their highest level since 2020 📈. With high interest rates, trade war aftershocks 🇨🇳🇺🇸, and slumping export demand, many growers are feeling the squeeze. Total US farm debt is set to hit a record $561.8 billion 💰. While USDA sees higher net income this year, it's largely thanks to government aid 🧾.
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US Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise: Trade Wars to Blame??
 
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U.S.-Japan Tariff Deal Could Include Billions for U.S. Shipyards

American shipbuilding is one of five strategic industrial sectors that stand to benefit from a massive foreign investment pledge from Japan. During t...
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West Africa now drives one in seven cape cargoes - Splash247

West Africa now represents 14% of capesize liftings as compared to 6% three years ago, according to new data from Jefferies, an investment bank. The redrawing of the global cape trading map has been driven by strong bauxite export growth, mainly out of Guinea. Cape volumes out of West Africa are...
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Freight as a combination of science and art - Splash247

Willem Vermaat, shipping director at Heidelberg Materials Trading, shares his perspective on the intricacies of dry bulk shipping. What is the challenge in calculating freight? It’s not rocket science, is it? Or is it perhaps a form of art? Fundamentally, freight is a simple equation; total...
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Stock futures inch higher after S&P 500, Nasdaq score another record close: Live updates​

Stock futures inched higher early Friday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached another record closing high and major indexes looked to close out a positive week.

S&P 500 futures traded up 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were flat. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 59 points, or 0.13%.

Thursday marked another positive day for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, as both indexes scored fresh all-time intraday and closing highs. That marked the broad market index’s 13th record close of 2025, four of which were recorded this week as the index finished above 6,300 for the first time on Monday. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, has seen three record closes this week, breaking the 21,000 threshold on Wednesday.

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S&P 500 posts fifth straight record close this week, powered by solid earnings: Live updates​

The S&P 500 rose on Friday as it closed out a winning week following solid earnings results and the latest trade developments.

The broad market index jumped 0.40% and posted its 14th record close of the year at 6,388.64. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.24%, ending at 21,108.32 for its 15th record close in 2025. Both indexes also hit new all-time intraday highs during the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also climbed 208.01 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 44,901.92. The 30-stock index ended the session about 0.25% off its Dec. 4 record close of 45,014.04.

All three major averages finished the week with gains. The 30-stock Dow posted a roughly 1.3% advance in the period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 1% and the broad market S&P 500 gained about 1.5%.

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