As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, options markets signal significant volatility ahead, with the stock's AI-driven rally facing a reality check amid shifting investor focus.
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.
Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron hinted at a potential future role in Venezuela's energy revival during earnings calls, emphasizing the need for legal stability and clearer political outcomes before any major commitments. While sanctions ease and new legislation emerges, the path to significant investment remains long and fraught with uncertainty.
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.
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.
A prominent crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin could retest a critical long-term support level near $57,000, signaling a deepening correction as the digital asset market stumbles into 2026.
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.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto calls the Powell Fed era a mixed bag, praising the ultimate economic stability despite policy stumbles. As the baton passes to a new Treasury Secretary, investors weigh SoFi's record growth against a cautious 2026 outlook.
A baseless rumor about a potential Osaic-Cetera merger, which spread rapidly through advisor networks, has highlighted the intense pressures and sometimes questionable tactics in today's financial advisor recruiting landscape.
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues the parabolic rise in gold, not artificial intelligence, represents the current asset bubble, pointing to its recent sharp correction as validation of her view while reaffirming her bullish stance on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.
Despite a 20% slide following its merger with Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) now trades at a valuation that may fully price in the risks. With significant cost and revenue synergies on the horizon, analysts see a clear path for earnings growth and a potential re-rating of the stock by 2026.
A dual shift in U.S. sanctions and Venezuelan oil law is unlocking the country's vast reserves for American companies, marking a potential turning point after decades of nationalization and economic isolation.
Amid a sharp drop in annual profits, Chevron and Exxon Mobil chart starkly different courses on Venezuela's oil potential, highlighting the industry's split response to geopolitical risk and economic uncertainty.
As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.
