Freeport-McMoRan Inc ( FCX ) shares are trading lower Thursday afternoon as investors weigh a broader sell-off across mining and commodity-linked stocks amid a sharp shift in macro conditions. Here’s what investors need to know. Freeport-McMoRan ( FCX ) shares are sliding. What’s pressuring FCX stock? Gold's Worst Oil-Adjusted Month Since 1973 Gold is suffering its worst monthly performance against...

01:35 PM EDT, 03/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Ecolab ( ECL ) is nearing a deal to acquire CoolIT Systems from KKR (KKR) for $4.5 billion to $5 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal for the data-center cooling company could be announced as soon as next week, the people said, according to...

SPDR Gold shares are plummeting Thursday as gold's historic selloff deepens as the Federal Reserve held rates steady even as crude prices surge and reignite inflation fears. SPDR Gold Shares ( GLD ) stock is among today’s weakest performers. What’s pressuring GLD stock? With rate‑cut hopes gone, gold is losing one of its strongest tailwinds. Gold Extends Its Steepest Monthly...

01:34 PM EDT, 03/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Cannabix Technologies ( BLOZF ) on Thursday said it made the first commercial sales of its marijuana breath test (MBT) products to the construction industry. The products were sold to a regional contractor engaged in industrial, civil, and commercial construction in the Pacific Northwest., the company said. The Cannabix MBT detects delta-9 THC,...