U.S. stocks traded slightly higher this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 50 points on Wednesday. Investors are awaiting minutes from the recent Federal Reserve meeting.
OPEC has announced that its Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo had passed away at the age of 63.
Barkindo held the position for six years and was due to step down from his post at the end of July. He was set to join the U.S. think tank Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center as a distinguished fellow.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Texas A&M University $3.47 million to support a project to 3D print a bio-aggregate composite consisting of hemp hurd and a lime-based binder, also known as hempcrete, a material with the potential to lower the environmental impact of traditional construction and make housing more affordable and available,
Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE: FCX) were trading higher Monday morning following mixed news as shares were upgraded at Citigroup and downgraded from analyst at Bank of America.