A blistering rally in gold and silver reversed violently on Friday, with prices plummeting in one of the most severe single-day drops in decades, rattling markets and investors.
The banking sector has surged 12.5% in six months, outpacing the broader market. Yet, beneath the headline gains, selectivity is key. We analyze one bank with a unique value proposition poised for sustainable growth and flag two others where the risk-reward appears less compelling for investors.
While market gains have been concentrated in a handful of tech giants, a select group of companies across semiconductors, beauty, and banking have delivered consistent, triple-digit returns by mastering the fundamentals of growth, margins, and capital efficiency.
Secretary-General António Guterres warns the United Nations could exhaust its regular budget cash by July, citing chronic non-payment of dues by member states and a "Kafkaesque" financial cycle that threatens its core operations.
Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of Disney shares, a move that spotlights the entertainment giant's struggle to navigate declining linear TV revenues and intense streaming competition, even as its parks and direct-to-consumer segments show resilience.
B2Gold's shares have surged over 117% in the past year, fueled by strong operational performance and renewed investor confidence in gold. As the stock consolidates recent gains, analysts debate whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth from key projects like Fekola and Goose.
LVMH's wine and spirits arm, led by Hennessy, faces a sharp profit decline amid weak U.S. and Chinese demand, while Rémy Cointreau reports a modest rebound in Cognac sales, highlighting a divided market outlook.
Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests Intel shares could surge significantly, as the chipmaker's strategic overhaul and analyst upgrades fuel investor optimism amid a 140% yearly gain.
USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) sees its price target significantly raised by Canaccord Genuity and Benchmark following a landmark $1.6 billion commitment from the U.S. CHIPS Program, accelerating its plans to build a domestic rare earth supply chain.
As the Bank of England prepares for a leadership transition in 2028, a debate ignited by former Fed governor Kevin Warsh gains traction: should central banks shed ancillary roles and return to their core mission of price stability?
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
Michigan's Attorney General has formally demanded the return of state funds from Gotion Inc., a Chinese battery manufacturer, following the collapse of its planned $2.4 billion facility. The move highlights growing tensions over foreign investment in U.S. strategic industries.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to 42 prominent law firms, suggesting their diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives could violate antitrust laws by potentially restricting competition for talent.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation to prohibit state and local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, a move the Department of Homeland Security warns will compromise public safety.
President Trump's revival of Nixon-era 'madman theory' tactics—mixing calibrated military strikes with extreme threats—aims to force Iranian concessions without full-scale war. But as Tehran perceives an existential threat, analysts warn the high-stakes gamble risks a catastrophic miscalculation.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.
