With U.S. natural gas futures soaring ahead of a major winter storm, investor focus turns to producers like Comstock Resources. The stock's recent rally contrasts with a complex valuation picture, raising questions about its true worth in a volatile energy market.
Bitcoin plunged to a nine-month low as a confluence of political uncertainty and geopolitical tensions sparked a broad market sell-off, forcing over $1.6 billion in leveraged positions to close.
Microsoft's stock faced its steepest single-day drop in months, closing down 10% despite posting strong quarterly earnings. The sell-off was driven by investor concerns over surging capital expenditures and the company's significant financial ties to OpenAI.
Initial unemployment filings in Oregon fell last week, reflecting a slight easing in layoffs, while national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings.
Asian equities broadly declined on Friday, taking cues from a volatile U.S. session marked by a historic plunge in Microsoft shares. The sell-off extended to commodities, with oil and precious metals also losing ground.
A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.
Gold prices have shattered records, breaching $5,000 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policies drive a historic rally. Analysts debate whether this is a peak or a new foundation for the safe-haven asset.
The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.
Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.
