Dow futures rose nearly 150 points on Thursday, reflecting cautious optimism among investors following strong earnings from major banks. A similar pattern was visible across other Wall Street indices like the S&P, futures were up 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures increased 0.2% today. Amid increased uncertainty over escalating US-China trade tensions and government shutdown, the
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2.6KEven as gold prices continue to hit new record highs every trading day, the rally might still have some legs, according to the World Gold Council. Gold hit a new high of $4,258.76 per ounce on Thursday. Its future trajectory hinges on investor reactions to tactical and fundamental elements. “In our view, comparisons to 1979
4.9KPresident Donald Trump, when asked about the prospect of a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, declined to commit, telling reporters, ‘We’ll have to see.’ The comments came during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One as Trump returned home after signing a historic peace agreement that ended two years of fighting in Gaza.
1.6KThis week was marked by sweeping moves from the White House, sharp turbulence in cryptocurrency markets, and a controversial shift in US health policy. Here’s a breakdown of the key events that transpired in the week. Trump signs executive order on TikTok deal President Donald Trump signed an executive order approving a restructuring of TikTok’s
4.5KWall Street analysts are growing increasingly optimistic about Meta stock, highlighting a potential $25 billion revenue gain that could come from the company’s evolving advertising approach on WhatsApp, Threads, and AI-driven platforms. This forecast has investors taking note, as Meta’s ability to monetize its messaging apps and integrate advanced AI tools signals a promising evolution
4.7KThe S&P 500 Index has been in a strong bull run this year, and is now hovering at its highest level on record. It was trading at $6,643 on Friday, a few points below the all-time high of $6,693. The index reacted to several important news events last week, with a speech by Jerome Powell
1.6KBitcoin treasury stocks have plunged this year, shedding billions of dollars in value. The MSTR stock price has plunged to $300, down from the all-time high of $543. This article explores why these stocks have plummeted this year. Bitcoin treasury stocks have plummeted this year MSTR stock has plunged by about 31% from its highest
1.2KIraq is entering ‘a new phase’ of stability and growth, President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid said in an interview, declaring the country ‘100% safe’ as U.S. troops prepare to draw down after more than two decades on the ground. While praising the U.S. for helping to defeat ISIS, Rashid stressed that Iraq now intends to stand
3.8KFormer Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip was based on one developed by the Biden administration. In a lengthy post on X, Blinken, who served in the Biden administration, outlined how Trump was able to secure the peace agreement. He noted that Arab
4.6KMicron Technology’s stock could see further upside, according to UBS, as the semiconductor market faces a widening supply-demand imbalance. The investment bank reiterated its “buy” rating on the chipmaker and raised its 12-month price target to $245 per share, up from $225. The new forecast implies a potential 28% rally from Micron’s Wednesday closing price
