Rio profit up, but fall in China iron-ore demand hits earnings
The Wall Street Journal

Rio profit up, but fall in China iron-ore demand hits earnings

World’s second-biggest miner records net profit of US$11.55 billion.

Australian steelmaker BlueScope seeks US tariff exemption
World

Australian steelmaker BlueScope seeks US tariff exemption

BlueScope reported a 59% drop in first-half profit. 

Big banks scrubbing public mentions of DEI
Finance

Big banks scrubbing public mentions of DEI

Citigroup and others seek to avoid possible litigation and federal probes.

Scrabble’s Kiwi GOAT wins even in languages he can’t speak
World

Scrabble’s Kiwi GOAT wins even in languages he can’t speak

All words are equal in Christchurch-raised Nigel Richards’ memory.