Precious Metals Surge Sparks Rush to Buy, Sell, and Hunt for Hidden Treasure
As gold breaches $5,000 an ounce and silver soars past $120, a trading frenzy grips markets and sends individuals rummaging through attics for forgotten valuables.
As gold breaches $5,000 an ounce and silver soars past $120, a trading frenzy grips markets and sends individuals rummaging through attics for forgotten valuables.
As UPS announces a major workforce reduction linked to its Amazon partnership, investors are weighing the logistics giant's strategic pivot against its hefty 6% dividend yield. The move underscores a broader industry recalibration for profitability in a changing delivery landscape.
While the broader ASX has climbed nearly 10% over the past year, shareholders of cloud accounting giant Xero have watched their holdings plummet by 47%. This stark divergence raises questions about market sentiment versus the company's underlying performance, which shows surprising resilience.
The Malaysian software firm AppAsia Berhad (KLSE:APPASIA) is showing signs of a sustainable recovery, with key profitability metrics turning positive after years of struggle. Investors are taking note as the company begins to generate returns from reinvested capital.
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. reports strong quarterly earnings, driven by disciplined credit management and strategic expansion, while outlining a cautious yet opportunistic outlook for 2026 in a shifting rate environment.
After years of lackluster performance, Digistar Corporation Berhad (KLSE:DIGISTA) is showing early signs of a operational turnaround, marked by a notable improvement in its return on capital employed. While still trailing the industry average, the shift from losses to profitability on a reduced capital base offers a glimmer of hope for the battered stock.
SkyWest Airlines reported robust full-year earnings for 2025, overcoming a disruptive government shutdown in Q4. The regional carrier highlighted significant debt reduction, key contract extensions with major partners, and a bullish outlook for 2026 driven by new aircraft deliveries and improved operational leverage.
LPL Financial reported record quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Executives detailed progress on integrating Commonwealth Financial Network and provided updated guidance, signaling confidence in sustained momentum despite market headwinds.
The technology-focused lender reported solid 2025 earnings, highlighted accelerating deposit inflows and a strategic shift away from its legacy SBA portfolio. Management forecasts continued growth for 2026, banking on its digital offerings and a key securitization success.
Once a symbol of tech retrenchment, San Francisco's Showplace Square is undergoing a profound transformation. Major leases by AI firms Together AI and Physical Intelligence, coupled with Vanderbilt University's planned campus, are redefining the neighborhood as a nexus for technology, education, and innovation, offering a significant boost to the city's office recovery narrative.
Suzuki Motor Corporation has surpassed Nissan in worldwide vehicle sales for 2025, securing its position as Japan's third-largest automaker. The shift highlights Suzuki's growing strength in emerging markets and Nissan's ongoing struggles to regain momentum.
While buying the dip can be a profitable strategy, investors should steer clear of C3.ai and The Trade Desk. Significant operational challenges and management turmoil suggest their recent plunges may not be over.
A new analysis reveals auto insurance rate hikes in Nevada are slowing dramatically for 2026, though the state remains the nation's most expensive market. Experts point to stabilizing claim costs and urge drivers to shop around for significant savings.
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with sluggish, fragmented payment systems, fintech firm Alacriti is gaining traction by offering a pragmatic path to modernization—not through disruption, but by building essential infrastructure.
SanDisk's Q2 2026 earnings reveal a 31% sequential revenue surge to $3 billion, driven by AI infrastructure build-out. The company highlights a fundamental industry shift towards long-term agreements as data center demand, now the largest NAND market, reshapes commercial dynamics.
Target is launching its largest-ever spring beauty collection, introducing over 3,000 new, predominantly budget-friendly items alongside redesigned in-store experiences and key leadership appointments, signaling a major strategic push to capture market share in the lucrative beauty sector.
Comstock Inc. (LODE) has closed a $50 million follow-on equity offering, issuing shares at $2.75. The capital infusion comes as the company's stock faces significant near-term pressure, declining over 30% in the past week, even as some analysts maintain a bullish long-term price target.
The U.S. dollar's recent plunge to multi-year lows has unsettled markets, fueling debate over the currency's future and the economic policies driving its decline.
NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.
Saks Global, the parent of luxury retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, will shutter the vast majority of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores and all Last Call locations, marking a dramatic retreat from the discount luxury sector as it navigates Chapter 11.