Gold prices started on Wednesday on the back foot as the traders resorted to booking profits after the metal had hit $4,500 an ounce. Silver also fell sharply, tracking losses in gold. The white metal had gained 8% on Tuesday and gave up most of those gains on Wednesday. Meanwhile, oil prices were largely steady
US stocks delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to a fresh record as investors continued to navigate geopolitical developments, shifting energy markets, and new labour market data. The 30-stock Dow advanced 120 points, or 0.2%, extending its strong start to 2026 and setting a new all-time high. The
Winter weather simultaneously impacted northwest Europe on Wednesday, resulting in significant travel disruption for millions while also transforming Paris into a snow-covered environment where residents enthusiastically utilised sleds and skis. Storm Goretti, blowing in from the Atlantic, blanketed the French capital at dawn, causing further flight cancellations, traffic snarls, and widespread transport disruption. Shops prepared
Sandisk stock price jumped by over 27% on Tuesday, reaching its all-time high, and continuing the bull trend that started in April, when it bottomed at $28.80. It has soared by over 43% this year, making it the best-performing company in the S&P 500 Index. This article explores why Murrey Math Lines tool points to
Wall Street strategists are cautiously optimistic that the rally in US stocks has more room to run. The benchmark S&P 500 index is on track to closing its third straight year with double-digit gains. But the “bull market is still alive,” said Fundstrat’s senior expert Tom Lee in his latest report. On average, strategists believe
US stocks were wobbly at market open on Tuesday after delayed economic data showed the American economy grew far faster than previously estimated, prompting investors to reassess expectations for future interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 53 points, or about 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline, reflecting
The S&P 500 Index had another strong bull run this year, continuing a trend that has been going on since 2022. It jumped to a record high of $6,930, up by 17% from its January levels, adding trillions in value. It has now jumped by 87% in the last five years. This article explores some
US stocks fell on Monday as losses in large technology names weighed on the market following last week’s surge to fresh record levels for the S&P 500. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%, underperforming as investors pulled back from growth-oriented technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was comparatively resilient,
US stocks rose on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as technology shares extended their momentum from last year’s artificial intelligence-driven rally and investors entered the new year with a broadly constructive outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 124 points higher, or 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed,
The S&P 500 Index remained on edge near its all-time high of $6,945 as investors prepared for the new year. It remains nearly 42% above its lowest level in April last year. This article highlights some of the top news that will drive the S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO ETFs this week. The Venezuela