A speculative frenzy fueled by geopolitical tensions and dollar fears met its abrupt end last Friday, triggering the worst single-day plunge in silver since 1980 and a massive gold sell-off. Analysts point to leveraged bets and a shifting Fed outlook as key catalysts for the historic crash.
For retirees facing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), converting a traditional IRA to a Roth can offer relief—but at a significant upfront tax cost. We analyze the long-term math and trade-offs for a 60-year-old with a $1.1 million portfolio, exploring whether staged conversions make financial sense.
Once a high-flying green energy IPO, Plug Power now trades near historic lows. While its technology powers giants like Amazon and Walmart, mounting losses and a shifting political landscape pose existential questions about its path to profitability.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
While Apis Capital's flagship fund posted stellar 2025 returns, its latest investor letter spotlights the ongoing divergence of opinion on AI pure-plays like C3.ai, where heavy investment needs clash with market expectations for profitability.
Amidst a cautiously optimistic economic backdrop in Europe, we examine three publicly traded companies with market capitalizations exceeding €30 million that combine the growth potential of small-caps with notable financial resilience.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, nations across the region are grappling with the dual pressures of protecting domestic industries and maintaining vital economic ties with Beijing.
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.
In the aftermath of the devastating '10/10' market crash of 2025, Binance finds its dominance and trust metrics under a microscope. While the exchange compensated users and maintains its user base, questions about systemic risk and centralization linger, shaping the post-crash narrative.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announces plans to send food and essential supplies to Cuba, vowing to pursue diplomatic channels for fuel shipments despite recent U.S. sanctions threats.
The UK's economic recovery faces a significant drag from recently implemented fiscal tightening, with growth forecasts remaining subdued for the coming year, according to a leading economic forecaster.
After a recent pullback, Landstar System's (LSTR) shares present a complex valuation picture. While short-term momentum has improved, the stock trades at a significant premium to industry P/E ratios, raising questions about its growth prospects amid a mixed freight demand environment.
As transatlantic tensions simmer, a renewed push to bring home Germany's gold stored in New York vaults sparks debate over financial security, political symbolism, and Cold War-era trust.
Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.
Mexico faces a delicate balancing act as U.S. tariff threats targeting nations supplying oil to Cuba pressure a key trading partner to choose between economic interests and regional solidarity.
The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.
Seabridge Gold reports significant on-site progress at its flagship KSM project while unveiling plans to spin out its Courageous Lake asset into a new publicly traded company, Valor Gold, distributing shares to existing shareholders.
Toyota Motor posts record annual sales of 10.5 million vehicles, solidifying its global leadership. As its shares show strong long-term gains, investors are weighing future growth potential against tariff pressures and valuation concerns.
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.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announces a historic $165 billion investment to expand its advanced chipmaking facilities in Arizona, marking a significant deepening of U.S.-Taiwan economic and strategic ties.
