ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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US Retail Sales Surge 1.7% in March, Topping Forecasts as Consumer Spending Rises
The Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing retail sales in the U.S. surged by more than expected in the month of March. The report said retail sales shot up by 1.7 percent in March after climbing by an upwardly revised 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected retail sales to jump by 1.4…
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U.S. Stocks Set to Rebound as Strong Retail Sales and Earnings Boost Sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside following the modest pullback seen in the previous session. A positive reaction to some of the latest earnings news may contribute to early strength on Wall Street even as…
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Critical Mineral-Rich Bolivia Is At A Turning Point As It Courts Western Investments And Friendlier U.S. Ties, Opening Doors For Miners
By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Paid Advertisement for New Pacific Metals. After nearly two decades of socialist rule, mineral-rich Bolivia is at a turning point, following the inauguration of President Rodrigo Paz in November 2025. In an effort to shore up an economy that is suffering from soaring inflation and depleted foreign exchange reserves , the…
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The Uranium Renaissance: Cameco, Rio Tinto, and the Hidden Gem Stallion Uranium
Cameco: Integrated Market Leader Cameco is considered the backbone of the Western uranium supply. For years, the company has benefited from mines such as McArthur River and Cigar Lake in the Athabasca Basin. These offer high grades and thus attractive margins. The numbers speak for themselves: an adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD 1.4 billion for…
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Renewed Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Wall Street
U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as renewed geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and sent crude oil prices sharply higher. Just days after Friday’s relief rally — fueled by optimism that the Strait of Hormuz was reopening to commercial traffic — the situation reversed over the weekend when the U.S.…
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BofA Flags Three Sectors to Buy, One to Sell After Iran Shock
Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett is advising investors to position for gains in commodities, Chinese equities, and U.S. consumer discretionary stocks, while taking a negative stance on the U.S. dollar. The strategy reflects ongoing trade tensions, concerns over U.S. fiscal stability, and a broader shift away from American assets. Hartnett highlights commodities as a…
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US futures point to lower open as Iran tensions escalate and oil rebounds after record rally: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq futures
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Monday, with stocks likely to give back ground following the substantial rally seen last week. Concerns about the re-escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran may weigh on the markets following the latest developments in the Middle East. Over…
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Systematic Funds Ramp Up Equity Buying, Add $86 Billion: Goldman
Systematic hedge funds have sharply increased their exposure to equities over the past week, deploying $86 billion into the market, according to a note released by Goldman Sachs late Thursday. The bank said these algorithm-driven investors, commonly referred to as CTAs, purchased stocks at a speed that ranks among “the largest in history” over the…
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FOMO Driving Stocks to Record Levels, Says Barclays
Equity markets are pushing to new highs largely due to investors rushing in out of fear of missing further gains, according to a recent note from Barclays. Analyst Emmanuel Cau wrote that “FOMO has lifted equities to new highs,” even as signals from oil and interest rate markets point to a more cautious backdrop. Cau…
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Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sparks Broad Rally on Wall Street
U.S. stocks surged on Friday after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes — is once again fully open to commercial tankers. The news sent crude prices tumbling more than 10% and lifted equities across the board, capping a third…