Gold prices soared to a historic peak above $5,500 an ounce this week, fueled by Fed policy signals, only to plunge dramatically as a resurgent U.S. Dollar and profit-taking sparked a broad retreat. The volatile swing sets a tense stage for the metal as markets await key economic data.
Realtor.com ranks the Florida Keys among the nation's top luxury markets, where strict development limits and finite land create a high-stakes arena for elite buyers seeking a unique legacy, not just a second home.
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit below analyst forecasts, citing a lack of severe winter weather and softer consumer demand for discretionary goods. The rural lifestyle retailer remains focused on long-term strategic investments amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
Dover Corporation topped revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter, fueled by robust order growth in climate tech and retail segments. However, shares dipped as management issued a guarded outlook for the coming year, citing input cost pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty.
As gold prices soar past $5,400 an ounce before a sharp pullback, a global rush is underway. From Parisian boutiques to Main Street dealers, consumers are capitalizing on heirlooms or diving into the market, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Amidst economic crosscurrents, a closer look at Ideal Power, NetSol Technologies, and Sono-Tek reveals companies executing distinct strategies to navigate growth and profitability challenges in the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, was discharged from a Brasília eye hospital on Friday after a successful cataract operation. The veteran leftist leader is recovering at a presidential retreat and is scheduled to return to work on Monday, amid a busy domestic and international agenda.
After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?
A fresh round of analyst price target adjustments for European asset manager Amundi (ENXTPA:AMUN) is prompting investors to recalibrate their expectations, placing renewed scrutiny on the firm's growth trajectory in a challenging macroeconomic climate.
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
Despite a persistently muted demand environment, Sherwin-Williams reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by cost discipline and strategic acquisitions. The paint giant forecasts low-to-mid single-digit sales growth for 2026 while reinstating employee benefits, signaling cautious optimism amid ongoing economic headwinds.
As the STOXX Europe 600 grapples with volatility, some investors are turning their gaze to smaller, often overlooked companies. We examine three European penny stocks, each with a market capitalization exceeding €10 million, assessing their potential amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
Amidst record market levels, analysts highlight a select group of companies—from AI leaders to emerging fintech—with strong fundamentals and room for significant expansion.
A tentative détente between the U.S. and Iran is injecting optimism into Gulf markets, with bourses in Saudi Arabia and Dubai rallying. Against this backdrop, investors are scouring the region for fundamentally strong companies poised to capitalize on the shifting landscape.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady has exposed a deepening policy divide, with one governor publicly warning that inaction risks a significant deterioration in the jobs landscape.
As PTC prepares to release its Q4 financial results, investors are weighing its strong historical performance against a turbulent market for vertical software stocks. Here’s the breakdown.
CME Group is set to report fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday morning, with analysts forecasting a 7.8% revenue increase. The derivatives exchange operator's performance may signal broader capital markets health as peers post mixed results.
Tenable Holdings, a leader in exposure management, reports its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. All eyes will be on whether the company can maintain its track record of revenue beats against a backdrop of slowing growth forecasts and a battered cybersecurity sector.
Eli Lilly's $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania facility for injectable weight-loss drugs, including retatrutide, spotlights its aggressive expansion in the obesity market. This strategic move, coupled with strong analyst sentiment and upcoming earnings, intensifies focus on the company's growth trajectory and premium valuation.
