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Big Bank Earnings Analysis: JPMorgan, Citigroup Lead Strong Quarter

Major banks including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs reported strong quarterly earnings despite some headwinds. Trading revenue and investment banking fees drove performance across multiple institutions.

The banking sector delivered a mixed but generally positive performance as earnings season kicked off, with several major institutions exceeding Wall Street expectations despite facing unique challenges. JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup led the way with better-than-expected results across multiple business lines, while other institutions navigated compensation pressures and regulatory changes.

JPMorgan’s Strong Trading and Investment Banking Performance

by Sarah CollinsOctober 15, 2025

Assistive Technology Mining and Drilling

Codelco Invests in I-Pulse to Revolutionize Copper Mining with Electric Pulse Technology

The world’s largest copper producer Codelco has invested in I-Pulse’s innovative electric pulse technology for rock crushing. This partnership aims to transform traditional mining exploration methods through energy-efficient solutions. The collaboration was announced by Codelco Chairman Maximo Pacheco and I-Pulse founder Robert Friedland.

In a strategic move that could redefine copper mining efficiency, Chilean state-owned mining giant Codelco has announced a significant investment in I-Pulse, the innovative mining technology company founded by mining magnate Robert Friedland. This partnership focuses on implementing electric pulse technology for rock crushing operations, representing a potential breakthrough in sustainable mineral extraction methods that could substantially reduce energy consumption compared to conventional approaches.

Revolutionary Electric Pulse Technology in Mining

by Sarah CollinsOctober 14, 2025

Energy Policy International Business and Trade

EU Faces Rare Earths Crisis as China Escalates Trade Conflict

China’s sweeping restrictions on rare earths exports have triggered alarm across European industries and governments. The EU faces critical supply chain disruptions as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing intensify, with European officials urgently coordinating responses.

The European Union faces a rare earths supply crisis as China implements sweeping export restrictions, weaponizing Europe’s dependency on critical minerals amid escalating US-China trade tensions. The move has sent shockwaves through global semiconductor supply chains and triggered emergency coordination among EU officials, with businesses facing weekslong delays in crucial shipments according to industry monitoring reports.

China’s Strategic Export Restrictions

by Darren HoltOctober 14, 2025

Assistive Technology Defense

US Defense Tech Leaders Push Reindustrialization Amid China Competition

Defense technology executives from Anduril, Palantir, and Vannevar emphasize the urgent need for American reindustrialization to compete with China. The discussion comes as President Donald Trump threatens fresh tariffs on Chinese imports. Industry leaders see rebuilding US manufacturing as critical for national security.

Defense technology leaders are calling for urgent reindustrialization of America’s manufacturing base as competition with China intensifies and the Trump administration considers new tariffs. During a special broadcast from Costa Mesa, California, Bloomberg Tech hosts Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow spoke with executives from leading defense firms about the strategic imperative to rebuild domestic production capabilities.