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...

01:34 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,...

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...

* M&A deals reach over $1 trillion so far this year, 27% increase from last year * Corporate confidence remains high despite geopolitical tensions and oil price spikes * AI's impact on business causing some companies to pause M&A activities By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Dawn Kopecki NEW ORLEANS, March 19 (Reuters) - The value of dealmaking is close to all-time...