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China couldn’t get enough copper in 2005. Copper is vital for industries ranging from manufacturing to telecommunications and China was the world’s manufacturing hotspot at the time. So it needed a lot of copper. But some in China were willing to bet money that copper prices were about to fall.

At one point in 2005, commodity traders around the world realized that China had placed massive bets that the price of copper would fall to US$3,300 a tonne by year-end, a drop of nearly 20 percent. Читать дальше...

It's been nearly seven years since Baby Einstein offered parents a refund for the purchase of their baby DVD's, acknowledging that their videos for infants and toddlers were not educational, as claimed. Since then, the market for infant media has not slowed down. Instead, it has simply shifted to the world of mobile apps. App stores include a category for educational toddler games and parenting websites review which infant apps are best.

And yet, the verdict is out as the benefit infants gain when engaging in the use of such apps. Читать дальше...

Meet the bralette, the underwire bra’s kid sister. She’s a dainty little thing, all flimsy straps, lace, and minimal padding. After years of playing second fiddle, she’s finally enjoying some time in the limelight: displays at major retailers, articles about her growing influence. But watch out: This ingénue has her eye on snatching best supporting role from the overbearing hooks of the underwire bra.

An affiliate of Caesars Entertainment, which is danger of following its biggest unit into bankruptcy proceedings, is considering a sale of its fast-growing mobile- and social-gaming business.

COLUMBUS — Two things are certain about Opal Greene.

Supporters dispute claims that the trade deal would be a ‘Trojan horse’ for private health providers

US pharma companies say they spend too much on innovation for the rest of the world

Asia is producing a growing share of Europe’s medicines and the raw materials that go into them

Report finds companies with at least one woman on executive committee have better return on capital

Report finds companies with at least one woman on executive committee have better return on capital

The South African presidency on Sunday denied the imminent arrest of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

FAIRFIELD — A rural high school that was damaged in a storm earlier this month has been cleared for use, but many repairs will be needed.

Prison safety in England and Wales has "deteriorated" and needs improving as figures show escalating self-harm, violence and disorder, MPs say.

Yada, yada, Bob Sacamano.

A caravan being towed on the M2 has overturned near a busy turn-off.

A head teacher cancelled the last day of term for a whole year over fears pupils were going to carry out a terrorism prank on school grounds.

Arsonists are thought to be responsible for setting alight a former riding school.

A Beer and Cider Festival is joining the line-up for this year's Kent County Show in Detling this July.

When Nicole Taaffe was eight, her uncle bet her £500 she would not make it to her 18th birthday without drinking... he needs to pay up.

If you're planning on building a future with someone - why not look to the past?

A teenager says he is disgusted after being told to remove his Help for Heroes charity wristband at school because it is classed as jewellery.