World’s worst-performing market slashes minimum price for stocks: Indonesia is trying to boost liquidity by allowing shares to trade at a tiny fraction of a US ...
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Paid articlePaywallNearly $17,000 for rare ‘26-cent coin’ created by a U.S. Mint error: “...the piece is exceptionally well preserved.”
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The Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?: While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here ...
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A single 1988 penny just sold for $64,000 and the backstory will surprise you: Wildlife biologist's 1988 doubled ear Lincoln cent led a strong auction ...
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Tennessee lawmakers consider rounding rules as pennies disappear from circulation
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India’s rich splash out as luxury water becomes latest status symbol: In India, the premium water segment accounts for 8 per cent of the bottled water market ...
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Paid articlePaywall3 Signs Some of Those Pennies in Your Car Are Actually Worth a Fortune: The U.S. penny went from collecting lint in forgotten pockets to a headline-grabbing ...
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As U.S. stops penny production, cash transactions may soon be rounded: In November, the Treasury Department stopped producing pennies after President Donald ...
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Last US cents sold at auction for a sum of $16.76 million were worth a pretty penny
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RBI union raises concerns over shortage of small denomination notes, urges adequate supply
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Karnataka turns into risk-aware crypto market; 30.1% investment in blue-chip assets
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How much are the last minted pennies worth? We're about to find out: The U.S. Mint's last pennies struck will be auctioned on Thursday, Dec. 11 ...
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Pennies Are Over. So What Do We Do With Those 1-Cent Coins?: There might not be new pennies coming from the treasury, but that doesn't mean you can't use the ...
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Last US pennies could fetch up to $5 million after mint shuts down production: experts
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Key FactsFinal American Penny Minted in Philadelphia
Nov 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The final American penny was minted on November 12, 2025, at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
- Production ceased because the coin costs nearly four cents to make, exceeding its face value.
- Retailers face difficulties adjusting prices, often rounding them to the nearest nickel after the penny's phase-out.
- Despite stopping production, the penny remains legal tender across the United States.
The penny has had a wonderful life. But it’s probably time for it to go away.— Joe Ditler, a 74-year-old writer and historian from Colorado, reflects on the memories associated with the penny.
Bitcoin's brutal month masks a far more resilient story : As one of the worst performing asset classes of 2025, the coin is acting like an institutional asset
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Funding cuts, rising infections: Kenya's fragile HIV gains under threat: Funding cuts, rising infections: Kenya's fragile HIV gains under threat
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The US no longer makes cents. How will Houston businesses adapt?: The U.S. penny, formally known as the cent, traces its roots to the early days of the republic.
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Farewell to the American penny: Production of one-cent coins in America will cease in 2026. The penny’s life has been long and fruitful ...
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The U.S. Penny Is Furious Trump ‘Murdered’ It And Has 1 NSFW Word For The President
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Farewell, fair penny. You are finished, but never forgotten: This tiny disc of zinc with just a smidge of copper has played an outsized role in our national (and ...
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🔥 INSIGHT: The last US penny cost 3× more to make than it’s worth.
No wonder people are rotating into $BTC.
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The penny is no more. Good riddance.: The White House DOGE was right: the penny has been a drain on the economy and should have been phased out long ago.
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The United States has officially stopped minting pennies after more than two centuries, bringing an end to one of the country's oldest and most familiar coins ... Show more
'Penny for your thoughts': US stops minting pennies after 232 years. Here's why
'Penny for your thoughts': US stops minting pennies after 232 years. Here's why
Penny shortage leaves retailers struggling to make change: With the Treasury Department no longer minting the one-cent coin, some businesses are offering perks ...
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Why I love the IMF global financial stability report: It’s the best publication for investors — but the latest issue makes spooky reading
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Gen Z lead India's crypto investor base for the first time, around 38% hold asset — Check which cities top list
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Gold’s relentless surge signals a new era of safe-haven investing: Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds continued to play a central role in this shift ...
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How do I use child support to upgrade our home, lifestyle?: Save aggressively while the child support money is still flowing.
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Full list of new DWP PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance payment rates from April: The DWP has confirmed that PIP will continue to rise each year in line with the ...
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UAE: Gold coins sell out at some Dubai jewellery stores this Diwali: Jewellers in Dubai said demand for smaller sized coins was exceptionally high for gifting ...
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Investment demand outweighs jewellery this Dhanteras: Despite record high gold and silver prices (up 60-75% from last Samvat), Dhanteras 2025 saw ...
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If AI and crypto aren't bubbles, we could be in big trouble: Speculative manias where the first investors win because there isn't a bust are rare occurrences.
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You could have a coin worth $1 million. Check your change jar now: Finding one of these coins would make for one heck of a Christmas bonus.
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Thomas, 5, helps make history by launching biggest single display of Lemax collectables
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Penny stock 2.0 – the next Santacruz: This is the best gold hot stock for your portfolio. Now in the new stock report.
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Two thirds of Brits get buzz from saving money – and it doesn't have to be much: Brits are focusing on 'financial wellness' as they find joy in saving ...
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This 39-year-old just became a billionaire after stunning Wall Street debut: Brendan Blumer started a business at age 15 selling in-game digital assets for ...
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Bitcoin smashes past $124,500 amid Fed rate-cut hopes, Trump’s crypto push fuel rally
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Silver as if unleashed - and a penny stock could now take off: Silver reaches all-time high; new report recommends undervalued penny stock in the silver sector.
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Silver rocket 2.0: Silver stocks on major exchanges are falling, indicating a structural deficit. Industrial demand is rising, prices could soon follow.
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Baby Boomers now fastest growing group of crypto investors, vulnerable to scams: Baby Boomers are now the fastest growing demographic investing in ...
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7 rules for investing in cryptocurrency safely : The world of blockchain currency is evolving fast, but it’s also a minefield
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Crazy 64,000 percent gamble - what's behind it?: Regencell biotech share shoots up 64,000% without turnover, despite losses and low free float.
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Farewell to the Penny: U.S. Treasury Ends Production of One Cent Coin: After more than 200 years, the U.S. bids adieu to the penny, citing high production costs ...
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Crypto news update, June 10: Bitcoin brushes $110k catching traders off-guard before moving to $1,09,449
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Change is coming for the penny as Treasury Department makes final order of the coin
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Gold eyes $3,900 as uncertainty fuels bullish surge: The latest Gold Focus report by Metals Focus, released this week, forecasts a 35 per cent jump in the annual ...
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Pakistan Seeks $4.9 Billion More In Loans After Missing Growth Target: The Pakistan government is reportedly planning to borrow USD 4.9 billion from ...
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US Treasury confirms the end of the penny: There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.
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Key FactsUS Pennies to Stop Minting in 2024
May 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The US will cease producing one-cent coins starting in 2024, ending a tradition dating back more than 200 years.
- Costs to make each penny have risen to 3.69 cents, exceeding the coin’s face value.
- Stopping production is expected to save $56 million yearly in material expenses for the Mint.
- Businesses will need to round prices as done in other countries that phased out similar coins.
For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!— Donald Trump, in a post on his Truth Social site announcing the cessation of penny production.
The world’s strongest currency is also super-competitive : Switzerland’s success shows that a nation can revalue its way to prosperity
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Paid articlePaywallThe Trump alarm bells are ringing louder: The surprise decision by Moody’s to downgrade America’s credit rating reflects the risks of Trump’s policies for ...
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Trump says he may speak to Xi this week after tariffs truce: Trump in April unveiled sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Key FactsVon der Leyen Plans Scotland Meeting with Trump
May 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Ursula von der Leyen announced a meeting with Donald Trump in Scotland for Sunday.
- The planned talks are intended to address transatlantic trade relations and a solution to the trade dispute.
- Donald Trump estimated the chances of reaching an agreement with the EU at about 50 percent, possibly lower.
- The EU is preparing counter-tariffs on US imports worth 72 billion euros if efforts toward agreement fail.
After a good telephone conversation with the President of the United States, we agreed to meet on Sunday in Scotland to discuss the transatlantic trade relations and how we can keep them strong.— Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commission President, on X, announcing a Sunday meeting with US President Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss the transatlantic trade relationship and how to keep it strong.
Some Pennies Are Worth Hundreds of Dollars: How to Check Value by Year: Depending on the year, mint and condition, a Lincoln Wheat penny can be valued from ...
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Japan faces big decisions on tackling bond market volatility: Fiscal worries and demographic changes knock demand for super-long bonds
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US stocks post biggest monthly rally since 2023: Wall Street’s S&P 500 gains 6% in May
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Moody’s downgrades US credit rating over mounting debt, fiscal gridlock: Business & Economy: Moody's projects the budget deficit will grow to nearly 9 per ...
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Key FactsUS Credit Rating Downgraded Amid Debt Concerns
May 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- The United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from Moody's due to rising government debt levels.
- Moody's forecasts that federal deficits may rise to nearly nine percent of GDP by 2035, driven by increased interest payments and rising entitlement spending.
- The downgrade reflects similar actions by other rating agencies and underscores the failure of US administrations to address fiscal deficits.
- Despite these challenges, the US retains a stable credit outlook due to its economic strength and the US dollar's status as a global reserve currency.
The Moody's downgrade is a strong reminder that our nation's fiscal house is not in order.— Republican Congressman French Hill, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, commented on the Moody's downgrade.
India’s crypto industry urges tax cuts as Trump support softens New Delhi’s stance
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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget is spooking investors: Investor unease at the US’s fiscal position is growing
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So what happens to America’s 114 billion pennies once the US stops making them?: The American penny isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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Investors are chilled now, but Trump’s tariffs and debt will test them: Wall Street shook off the shock of Moody’s downgrade of US government debt ...
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UK economy grows at fastest pace in a year : GDP expansion of 0.7% in first quarter comes before impact of Trump’s tariffs
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Asian currencies boosted by investor bets on US trade deals: Expectation of bilateral agreements strengthens Korean won and Taiwan dollar against greenback
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‘Because there is no profit, no one is willing to work’: Inside China’s fast-fashion dilemma
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Trump’s assault on the global dollar: The difficulty is that, however unsatisfactory the hegemon might be, the alternatives look worse
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Cartier owner Richemont rules out big price rises despite US tariff impact: Chair Johann Rupert warns price differences across regions risk pushing customers ...
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US Federal Reserve holds key rates amid tariff-driven uncertainties, warns against inflation
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Naira strengthens against dollar: The Naira had already shown signs of resilience earlier in the week, gaining 0.02 per cent on Tuesday against the dollar.
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100 days of destruction: Trump’s first three months are a sea of red ink: Donald Trump’s second time in the White House has produced the worst 100 days for ...
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Singapore dollar closes in on 10-year high as Trump tariff turmoil saps US dollar dominance
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US-China trade war latest: S&P 500 notches third-biggest jump of past 5 years on tariff relief
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Apple posts brisk sales growth even as China business cools: Quarterly figures come as Silicon Valley group braces for fallout of Donald Trump’s trade war
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Key FactsApple Navigates Trade Wars with Strategic Adjustments
May 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Apple has reduced its share buyback program by $10 billion, with CEO Tim Cook indicating rising costs from tariffs.
- The company is shifting production to India and Vietnam to mitigate trade war impacts.
- For the current quarter, Apple anticipates moderate revenue growth but predicts a hit to gross margins.
- Apple plans to increase its investments in the U.S., which will result in additional costs on its balance sheet.
We have a complex supply chain. There's always risk in the supply chain.— Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, discussing the risks associated with the supply chain amid trade war challenges.
How home owners could save $143 a month – and the reasons not to: More homeowners are worried about paying off a home loan into retirement, but experts suggest ...
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The MAGA crew is waving white flags towards the Fed, China and Tesla investors: Tuesday wasn’t a great day for Donald Trump and his MAGA mates ...
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What the turmoil in Asian currencies tells us: The really big risks to the dollar remain US geopolitical and policy errors
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