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AI infrastructure demand

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Timothy Green

AI Boom Creates PC Market Upheaval: Apple Poised to Gain While HP Faces Margin Squeeze

AI infrastructure demand drives memory chip prices up 17% and PC shipments down 10.4% in 2026, with Apple gaining share via $599 MacBook while HP faces margin pressure.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jaachi Mbachu, Aci

BHP Posts 22% Profit Growth as Copper Eclipses Iron Ore for First Time

BHP's first-half profit surged 22% to $6.2 billion as copper prices jumped 32%, eclipsing iron ore earnings for the first time in company history.
FCXWPMTECKBHPCOPX+1dividend growthrenewable energy
BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Gold Producers Report Record Output as Prices Breach $5,000 Mark

Gold prices surged past $5,000/oz in February 2026 with bullish forecasts to $6,100-$6,300. Major producers reported record output and increased dividends amid strong demand.
TRXORLAmining explorationprecious metals