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Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:03 PM UTC

Gold prices surge in 2025, reaching record highs and sparking gains for gold stocks like Barrick Gold and SPDR Gold Shares ETF. Goldman Sachs raises its gold price target to $3,100, citing central bank demand and potential upside risks from tariffs.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:03 PM UTC

Trump's Tariffs May Spur Rethink of Long-Term Capital Expenditures, Goldman Analysis Finds

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:03 PM UTC

Homebuilders' optimism drops to five-month low amid concerns over tariffs, high mortgage rates, and elevated housing costs, according to the NAHB/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:03 PM UTC

Nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 are outperforming the index to start the year, indicating a shift from the narrow market leadership of the past two years.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:02 PM UTC

Major U.S. stock indexes were mixed Tuesday as investors awaited the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting and as the U.S. and Russia began talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.09%, while the benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.08% to trade near an all-time high.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:02 PM UTC

US stocks saw mixed results on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipping while the S&P 500 rose slightly. Investors await the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting for clues on interest rate policy, while US-Russia talks on ending the Ukraine war and earnings season updates influence market sentiment.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

The UK economy has become the least attractive market for investment, with sentiment towards Britain at an 11-month low. Despite Rachel Reeves' Budget, Britain's stagnant economy and high inflation have made it less popular than bonds, cash, energy, and utilities.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

Intel (INTC) stock surged over 10% on reports that rivals Broadcom (AVGO) and TSMC (TSM) are exploring potential acquisitions of the chipmaker. Analysts anticipate a split in Intel's business as Broadcom eyes its product division and TSMC considers acquiring its factories.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 06:00 PM UTC

46% of S&P 500 companies are outperforming the index this year, a reversal from recent years. This is due to a more "micro driven" market, where company-specific details are influencing stock moves. Despite uncertainty, stocks have remained resilient and investors are looking for companies that will outperform the benchmark index in 2025.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 05:01 PM UTC