Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Nalco and other metal stocks slide up to 5%. Here's whyMetal stocks tumbled up to 5% on Monday, with the Nifty Metal index falling over 2% amid a decline in metal prices and rising expectations ...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian equities reversed morning gains to close sharply lower, with Sensex falling 183 points and Nifty declining 0.52%. IT stocks weakened...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Hindustan Copper OFS opens for retail investors. Should you apply in the metals major's offer?The OFS opened for non-retail investors on August 4, and saw strong participation. It now opens for retail investors today. Investors can p...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdaySensex and Nifty reversed morning losses to close higher on Tuesday, amid sharp volatility on the first expiry day after the closing auctio...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Aluminium was once costlier than gold, with one pound priced at $550. French Emperor Napoleon III’s favourites used aluminium cutlery. One 1886 invention made in an Ohio woodshed, changed its fateBelieve it or not, aluminium was once pricier than gold. Yes, you read that right! In the middle of the 19th century, one pound of aluminiu...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Hindustan Copper, Vedanta, other metal stocks slip up to 2% after sharp gains. Should you buy the dip or avoid?Metal stocks came under pressure after a sharp rally in the previous session, as global metal prices corrected amid concerns over China’s e...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
After nearly 6 years of research, HKU scientists created steel that survives 1,700 mV in seawater, potentially replacing titanium parts and cutting structural material costs 40 times for green hydrogenGreen hydrogen has a costly weakness. Its equipment can depend on expensive titanium to survive harsh electrochemical conditions. Scientist...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around Earth
During the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Peace killed a boomtown: How the end of World War I turned one of Australia's biggest copper settlements into a ghost townKuridala was once a thriving Queensland mining town, which prospered greatly during World War I. Copper became a strategic metal, driving s...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Have metal stocks’ dependence moved from Chinese apartments to world's power grid? 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Weak Chinese growth has traditionally been a warning signal for metal stocks. Yet, the latest disappointing data from China has caused only...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026 start and end date: Check Ghat sthapna time, puja vidhi to please Nav ShakteesGupt Navratri 2026 Mai Kab Hai: Ashadha Gupt Navratri begins on July 15, 2026, for nine days of worship. This observance is called "Gupt" o...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Why copper price falling amid gold silver crash? Copper down 2.48% at $5.46, while gold plunged 6.59%, and silver crashed 10.71%Why copper price falling amid gold silver crash? Copper down 2.48% at $5.46, gold plunged 6.59% and silver crashed 10.71%. Rising oil price...
19 Mar, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Why gold and silver prices are rising while platinum and copper prices are falling — amid Wall Street uncertainty and today’s stock market crash, are precious metals the best investment right now?Why gold and silver prices are rising while platinum and copper fall: Gold and silver prices are skyrocketing as gold hit $5,230.70, gainin...
23 Feb, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Metals market alert: Why copper price is falling today after stockpiles hit 20-year high and aluminum slips amid tariff uncertaintyCopper price and aluminum price today: Industrial metals paused their rally as copper stockpiles reached a two-decade high, prompting cauti...
18 Feb, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Commodity Radar: Copper prices fall 20% from peak. Is it a sign of a shift in fundamentals?Copper prices have seen a significant drop from their peak. Experts believe this is a temporary consolidation phase. Global demand concerns...
17 Feb, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Copper futures down 0.31 per cent on subdued global trendCopper extended its weakness today with prices falling 0.31 per cent to Rs 441.75 per kg in futures trade today due to weak global cues.
04 Mar, 2014, 12.37 PM IST