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Lithium Craze Sparks 1,100% Stock Gains as Well as Deep Losses

Investors who bought Australian lithium stocks at the start of the year could have doubled their money or lost more than half of it — reflecting the extreme volatility of companies mining one of the world’s hottest commodities.

Bank of Korea to Hold Rate as Risks to Economy Grow

The Bank of Korea is poised to hold its benchmark interest rate steady on Thursday as it seeks to keep a lid on consumer inflation and household debt while also taking into account increasing risks to the prospects for economic growth.

Maui’s Economic Toll from Fires Estimated as High as $6 Billion

Economic losses from this month’s devastating Maui wildfires could range from $4 billion to $6 billion, the Moody’s RMS risk modeling service estimates, as disruptions to jobs and business activity combine with damage to thousands of properties.

Mark Meadows Asks Judge to Block His Arrest in Georgia Election Case

Donald Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows asked a federal judge in Georgia to block state authorities from arresting him if he fails to surrender by Aug. 25 on charges that he conspired with his ex-boss to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election.

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