According to CNBC, United Parcel Service (UPS.US) will invest 2 billion USD in its international business, healthcare, and supply chain operations.

Gazeta.uz, Uzbekistan's independent news and information network: An Azerbaijani company plans to mine gold and rare earth minerals in Uzbekistan.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,660.00/oz mark, now quoted at $4,660.43/oz, up 1.21% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4,714.30/oz, up 0.72% on the day.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,650.00/oz level, now trading at $4,650.23/oz, up 0.99% for the day; COMEX main gold futures are currently quoted at $4,707.60/oz, up 0.58% for the day.

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,890.00/oz mark, now quoted at $1,890.68/oz, up 0.57% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is currently at $1,905.9/oz, up 0.54% on the day.