The U.S. budget deficit surpassed $1 trillion for the fiscal year through February but was sharply lower than the same period a year earlier, Treasury Department data showed Wednesday. Outlays exceeded receipts by $308 billion in February, roughly in line with the deficit recorded in the same month

Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS, TSX: PAAS) is one of the world’s leading silver producers, operating mines and exploration projects across the Americas. The company also produces gold and other base metals, positioning itself as a diversified precious metals miner with a strong long-term grow