A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
Yong Rong (HK) Asset Management Ltd. has taken a significant concentrated position in XPeng Inc., signaling strong conviction in the smart EV maker's recovery and long-term prospects within China's competitive automotive market.
Economist Peter Schiff, famed for foreseeing the 2008 collapse, now predicts a severe market correction driven by high mortgage rates and unsustainable prices, potentially triggering widespread defaults. While today's market fundamentals differ, his warning underscores deep-seated affordability concerns.
New industry data reveals fashion's climate progress has stalled, with coal reliance remaining high and renewable energy adoption minimal. As the easy wins fade, experts call for targeted investment and collective action to tackle the sector's most polluting facilities.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded NNN REIT to 'Buy' with a $47 price target, highlighting its defensive portfolio and sustainable dividends as relative strengths in a challenging real estate investment trust environment expected to persist through 2026.
President Trump nominates former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, setting the stage for a potential shift in monetary policy and a test of the institution's famed independence.
Despite reporting a record-breaking $1 billion quarter and bullish long-term guidance, SoFi Technologies' shares are under pressure, testing a key technical level. The sell-off, driven by concerns over recent capital raising, has analysts and investors debating the fintech's true value.
At its Annual General Meeting, Thyssenkrupp secured shareholder approval for a €0.15 per share dividend and detailed progress on its pivot to a holding structure, even as it navigates a costly 'year of implementation' with restructuring ahead.
Hitachi, Ltd. announces a ¥100 billion share repurchase and a sweeping leadership reshuffle across its core divisions, sharpening its focus on digital and AI-driven growth. While the move underscores a commitment to shareholder returns and a transformed future, analysts caution that execution risks and a premium valuation loom large.
Ameris Bancorp's latest financial report reveals a dual narrative: robust net interest income and earnings per share, contrasted with a notable increase in loan charge-offs. While share buybacks and profitability metrics remain supportive, analysts are scrutinizing whether the stock's premium valuation is justified amidst emerging credit risks.
Bank of America raises its price target on Chevron (CVX) to $188, maintaining a Buy rating, as geopolitical tensions and a planned ramp-up of Venezuelan crude exports bolster the energy giant's near-term outlook.
TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.
A critical measure of Bitcoin mining profitability has collapsed to its lowest level since late 2024, as miners grapple with falling BTC prices and severe operational disruptions from a major U.S. winter storm, according to analytics firm CryptoQuant.
A Goodyear, Arizona woman's attempt to fix her TV's closed captioning spiraled into a six-month ordeal, culminating in the loss of her life savings. This case highlights the sophisticated tactics of modern fraudsters and a dramatic surge in high-dollar scams targeting older adults.
SanDisk shares skyrocketed following a blowout Q2 report, with Cantor Fitzgerald arguing the rally has further to run, driven by AI demand and favorable NAND pricing dynamics.
Sugar futures tumbled this week, with key benchmarks hitting multi-month and multi-year lows, as analysts project swelling global surpluses driven by robust harvests in Brazil and India.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled this week, pressured by forecasts of beneficial rains in Brazil and a surge in exports from Vietnam. Analysts point to a complex global supply picture as prices retreat from recent highs.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.
