-- Founders Metals (FDR.V) 週四公佈了其位於蘇利南的 Antino 金礦專案 Lower Antino 靶區高品位金礦勘探結果。 該公司表示，此次勘探結果包括 6.0 公尺（m）厚、金品位 12.95 克/噸（g/t）的礦段，是 Lower Antino 靶區「重要的高品位」礦段。該公司補充說，持續的系統性鑽探將沿著走向擴大礦化系統。 「雖然該系統一直以來都存在範圍較廣、品位較低的礦化，但此次發現的礦段表明存在高品位礦化成分——這是我們一直在積極尋找的特徵，」首席執行官 Colin Padget 表示。 「這次發表的鑽探結果將繼續擴大 Lower Antino 靶區的礦化範圍，我們將把這些結果納入我們的地質模型，以便在項目推進過程中更好地確定礦化的幾何形態和連續性。” 該公司股票在多倫多證券交易所創業板（TSX Venture Exchange）的最新交易價格下跌 0.09 美元，至 4.81 美元。
Price: $4.81, Change: $-0.09, Percent Change: -1.84%
Financial stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.5%.The Philadelphia Housing Index climbed 1.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) added 1.5%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 0.9% to $76,409, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries decreased 2.8 basis points to 4.39%.In corporate news, AvalonBay Communities (AVB) and Equity Residential (EQR) have held discussions over a potential merger, which would be one of the biggest real estate deals ever, Bloomberg reported. AvalonBay shares were down 1.1%, and Equity Residential was fractionally lower.
US gasoline tops $6 in California as Iran war fuels price surge, with Midwest levels hitting $4.67 and diesel nearing $7.50, according to a Bloomberg analysis on Thursday.Fuel costs across the US are climbing sharply after weeks of increases in Asia and Europe, as conflict-linked energy shocks continue to ripple through global markets, the analysis said.California recorded average regular gasoline above $6 per gallon on Wednesday, marking the highest level since October 2023, the analysis added, citing data from the American Automobile Association.Illinois gasoline prices reached $4.67 per gallon, more than $1 higher than last year's average, while Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio reported similar price spikes across regional markets, the analysis said.Diesel prices surged alongside gasoline, climbing to nearly $7.50 in California and holding in the mid-$5 range across the Midwest, according to the analysis.US gasoline futures rose to their highest level in nearly four years, the analysis showed.The Iran conflict has entered its ninth week, and traders are increasingly worried about a prolonged disruption or blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, the analysis said.Rising fuel prices are emerging as a political challenge for Republicans ahead of midterm elections, especially in Senate races in Michigan and Ohio, the analysis added.California's price surge is adding pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom, who may pursue a 2028 presidential run, the analysis said.Operational issues at Midwest refineries are adding to supply strain, including a shutdown of a key processing unit at Exxon Mobil's Joliet facility, Wood Mackenzie data cited by the analysis showed.A separate power disruption at BP's Whiting refinery in Indiana added further uncertainty, even as facilities remained online, contributing to ongoing volatility in regional fuel pricing, the analysis said.
Health care stocks rose late Thursday afternoon with the NYSE Health Care Index climbing 2.6% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) adding 2.3%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 1.9%.In corporate news, UniQure (QURE) shares jumped past 16% after the company said it plans to submit a UK marketing authorization application in Q3 for AMT-130 to treat Huntington's disease.