Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy will receive medals with unprecedented raw material value, as gold and silver prices have surged dramatically since the last Summer Games.
Starbucks shows early signs of recovery with positive comparable sales, but Motley Fool analysts debate whether the stock's premium price aligns with its moderated growth trajectory. The discussion also covers General Motors' steady performance and the speculative rally in silver markets.
Despite facing significant net client outflows and ongoing fee pressure, T. Rowe Price Group reported a 4.2% rise in full-year adjusted EPS to $9.72, buoyed by higher average assets under management and robust market returns. CEO Rob Sharps acknowledged a challenging environment for active managers but pointed to strategic growth in ETFs, alternatives, and new partnerships as key to future momentum.
Prediction market Polymarket now assigns a 71% chance that Bitcoin will touch $70,000 this month, as prices falter and ETF outflows mount, reflecting a sharp shift in trader sentiment from exuberance to caution.
Former President Donald Trump confirms contact from both Netflix and Paramount Skydance regarding the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition struggle, but states he will not involve himself in the regulatory process.
Former President Donald Trump stated he will not involve himself in the contentious negotiations between Netflix, Paramount, and Skydance Media for Warner Bros. Discovery, leaving the matter to the Justice Department.
Investment firm McIlrath & Eck has significantly increased its stake in the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB), a $2.7 million move analysts see as a tactical rotation into higher-yielding sovereign debt amid shifting U.S. rate expectations.
As gold and silver prices hit historic highs, the intrinsic value of Olympic medals has skyrocketed. This surge is creating a lucrative secondary market, with champion athletes like swimmer Ryan Lochte capitalizing by selling their hard-won hardware for six-figure sums.
In a significant portfolio adjustment, Cornerstone Planning Group has acquired a $12.5 million position in the VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (USTB), signaling a strategic pivot towards capital preservation and income in anticipation of evolving monetary policy.
Terrain Minerals Ltd has commenced a diamond drilling campaign at its flagship Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, marking a key step towards defining its first JORC-compliant resource by mid-2026. The program will complement ongoing reverse circulation drilling and extend exploration to the nearby Wildflower Prospect.
As Bitcoin struggles below $76,000, industry titans Mike Novogratz and Michael Burry offer starkly contrasting outlooks. This analysis delves into their arguments, the impact of ETFs, and a broader macroeconomic theory that could redefine Bitcoin's role between 'inside' and 'outside' money.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has labeled market fears of AI replacing software companies as 'illogical,' arguing for a collaborative future as sector ETFs face steep declines.
A sharp reversal in institutional ETF flows, weakening U.S. demand, and tightening market liquidity are signaling a potential regime shift for Bitcoin, with analysts warning of further downside risk.
DeEtte Spencer vanished after a family visit in Colorado. Authorities have issued a Silver Alert as her family fears she may be stranded in harsh winter conditions.
The exploration-stage miner's shares surged 57% last month, fueled by soaring precious metals prices and a promising silver discovery, but the rally has since lost significant ground, highlighting the speculative nature of its story.
Scotiabank has raised its price target for IAMGold Corporation (IAG) to $23, citing record gold and silver price forecasts fueled by economic uncertainty and central bank demand. The move follows similar upgrades from other major banks.
Despite a significant stock slump over the past year, Constellation Energy finds a silver lining in sustained analyst optimism, even as new regulatory pressures from Washington cloud the immediate horizon.
Skeena Resources has received the final Environmental Management Act permit for its Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia, completing the regulatory process and setting the stage for mining to resume in Q2 2027 following a collaborative approval with Indigenous partners.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan contends the crypto bear market began in January 2025, obscured by massive institutional ETF purchases. While Bitcoin and Ethereum saw tempered declines, altcoins plummeted. Now, with the market in 'extreme fear,' experts debate the timeline for recovery and the impact of new regulatory frameworks.
MSCI's robust fourth-quarter performance, driven by custom indices and private capital growth, set the stage for pointed analyst inquiries on AI monetization, international ETF flows, and the sustainability segment's trajectory.
