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Semiconductor Surge Lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records
U.S. stocks finished the week on a split note Friday as a powerful rally in semiconductor shares propelled the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to new all-time highs, while the Dow slipped modestly. Intel’s blowout first-quarter earnings report was the catalyst, triggering a broad-based buying spree across the chip sector that extended the Philadelphia…
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Software Selloff and Rising Oil Prices Pull Wall Street Back from Record Highs
U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday as a sharp selloff in software shares and surging crude oil prices gave investors reason to book profits after the previous session’s rally to all-time highs. The S&P 500 had just notched a fresh record on Wednesday following President Trump’s extension of the ceasefire with Iran, but optimism faded quickly…
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Iran Ceasefire Extension and Strong Earnings Lift S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records
U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday as President Trump’s decision to indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran removed a key overhang that had weighed on markets the day before. The move eased fears of a return to hostilities just hours before the truce was set to expire, sending crude oil lower and giving risk appetite a…
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Ceasefire Uncertainty and Apple CEO Shakeup Pull Stocks Lower
U.S. stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as investors weighed the looming expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, a surprise leadership change at Apple, and the Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. While a blockbuster earnings report from UnitedHealth Group provided a bright spot, it was not enough to offset broader…
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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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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…