http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/Trading_Finance.rss Trading And Finance en 2026 IDEX Online Sun, 9 Aug 2026 18:05:31 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51323 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51323 De Beers underestimated the threat from lab growns, ‌Duncan Wanblad, CEO of parent company Anglo American, admitted in an interview with the Financial Times (FT). "Hindsight would probably show that we might have wanted to have been a... Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51323 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51318 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51318 Gem Diamonds says first-half revenue from its Letseng mine, in Lesotho, was up 33%, with what it described as "encouragingly strong demand" and a 38% hike in average prices. Total sales for the six months to 30 June were $59.5 million, compared to .... Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51318 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51317 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51317 emfields reported a sharp rebound in auction revenue from rubies and emeralds in the first half of 2026, up 71.5% to $102.9 million. The improved results were driven by strong demand at recent high‑quality sales, and are reflected in the company's ... Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51317 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51315 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51315 Anglo American say it has not so far granted exclusivity to any group bidding to buy De Beers. Anglo's CEO Duncan Wanblad told reporters last Thursday (30 July): "We are not exclusive with any particular consortium ‌at ⁠this particular point in time... Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51315 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51309 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51309 Rough sales at De Beers slumped during the three months to the end of June, down 44% to $665 million, as owners Anglo American said the sale of its diamond mining unit was progressing. It expects the company to report another loss for De Beers... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51309 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51300 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51300 Swiss watch exports increased by 11.2% in June, following on from negligible growth (+0.4%) in May. There was strong growth in the US (+12.7%), the biggest single market, and the UK (+12.2%), driven by a favorable base effect (lower sales last June)... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51300 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51298 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51298 Burgundy Diamond Mines, owners of Ekati, are to enter receivership after running up debts of over $280 million and failing to find a buyer for Canada's first commercial diamond mine. The Supreme Court of British Columbia placed its subsidiary ... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51298 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51294 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51294 Anglo American has selected a preferred bidder for De Beers, its loss-making diamond division. The Global Diamond Consortium, led by former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny, has emerged as the frontrunner, ahead of two other shortlisted bidders that have... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51294 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51293 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51293 Watches of Switzerland (WoS) saw a leap in statutory pre‑tax annual profits of 76%, up to £133 million (USD 170 million) amid growing speculation of a possible buyout by private equity funds and strategic bidders. The UK-based company... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51293 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51292 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51292 Richemont's jewelry sales surged by 21% (at actual exchange rates, 24% at constant) in the three months to 30 June, as demand for high-end items remained strong. The Swiss luxury conglomerate said its four jewelry maisons - Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef ... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51292