Analyst Joe Laetsch raises HF Sinclair's price target, highlighting favorable crude differentials and a recent $38 million acquisition aimed at expanding its lubricants business, as the refiner lands on a list of top low-risk dividend stocks.
While low-volatility stocks offer a haven during market turmoil, their defensive nature can become a liability in bull markets, potentially causing investors to miss out on significant gains. We examine three such stocks and the risks they currently pose.
Gold prices tumbled from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce, while silver plummeted 31% in a single day—the steepest decline since 1980. Analysts point to shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations and eased geopolitical anxieties as key drivers behind the sudden sell-off.
February opens with a brutal sell-off across digital assets, seeing over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushing Ethereum to the brink of $2,000. The turmoil coincides with a historic drop in gold, fueling debates on market stability and the path forward.
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.
Fidelity data reveals the average millennial 401(k) balance stands at $67,300. While the figure may seem modest, financial experts argue it represents a solid foundation for a generation that entered the workforce during economic turmoil.
Oil prices plunged and precious metals extended their historic sell-off as easing US-Iran tensions and President Trump's hawkish nominee for Federal Reserve Chair triggered a dramatic dollar rally, sending shockwaves through global markets.
ExxonMobil's 2025 year-end results underscore a reshaped corporate strategy, delivering record shareholder returns and production milestones in Guyana and the Permian, while advancing carbon capture and enterprise digitalization.
Chevron reported robust fourth-quarter results, emphasizing record global production, major project startups, and increased shareholder returns. Executives detailed progress in the Permian Basin, Gulf of Mexico, and international ventures while outlining a confident outlook for 2026.
South Africa declares Israel's top diplomat persona non grata, citing 'gross abuse' of diplomatic privileges and social media attacks on its president. Israel responds in kind, expelling a South African envoy, as months of friction over the Gaza war reach a diplomatic boiling point.
Kosmos Energy's recent debt tender offer and high-yield bond issuance signal a bold move to restructure its balance sheet. While extending maturities, the strategy comes with significantly higher interest costs, raising questions about the long-term financial trade-offs for the oil and gas explorer.
From a record-breaking public health crisis in South Carolina to a stunning archaeological find in Mexico, here are the major developments you need to know this afternoon, alongside a look at how global politics is reshaping daily life from Havana to your local coffee shop.
Shares of water heater and boiler manufacturer A. O. Smith have gained significant momentum, closing recently at $73.17. This rally has analysts and investors re-examining the company's fundamentals to determine if the stock remains undervalued or if the market has already priced in its growth prospects.
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.
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.
In a rare show of unity, Pennsylvania's political leaders from both parties are rallying behind the state's famed weather-predicting groundhog, pushing back against an animal rights group's call to replace the living animal with a digital projection.
As major indices climb, investors are sifting through economic crosscurrents to find resilient tech innovators. We examine three companies—Veracyte, monday.com, and Zeta Global—whose strategic moves and financial momentum position them for potential growth.
Amidst a resilient market backdrop, we spotlight three U.S. stocks trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential for investors willing to navigate current volatility.
Syrian government security forces entered the key northeastern city of Hasakeh on Monday, implementing a landmark integration deal with Kurdish authorities. The move marks a significant step in Damascus's campaign to reassert control over the entire country, reshaping the political landscape of northern Syria.
Senior Iranian officials have privately warned Supreme Leader Khamenei that public fury over a recent bloody crackdown has eroded the 'wall of fear,' raising concerns that even a limited U.S. strike could embolden protesters and threaten the regime's stability, according to multiple sources familiar with high-level discussions.
