Category: Latest News
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Ford recalls more than 420,000 U.S. vehicles over potential windshield wiper failure
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is recalling more than 420,000 vehicles across the United States due to a potential defect that could cause windshield wipers to stop working, according to a notice issued Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 422,613 vehicles, including certain Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition sport utility…
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Broadcom shares jump after securing long-term AI chip and networking agreements with Google
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares rose nearly 4% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company revealed major long-term agreements with Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL). A regulatory filing released Monday outlined an expanded partnership focused on developing custom silicon and networking infrastructure for artificial intelligence systems over the coming years. As part of the new arrangements, the two…
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Oil prices climb further as Trump’s Iran deadline approaches and ceasefire prospects fade
Oil prices continued to rise during Asian trading on Tuesday as markets prepared for the possibility of heightened tensions in the Middle East ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Brent crude futures for June delivery were up 1.5% at $111.37 per…
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Gold edges up while dollar slips as Trump’s Iran deadline nears
Gold prices moved slightly higher on Tuesday while the U.S. dollar weakened, as investors closely monitored the approaching deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. By 05:04 ET (09:04 GMT), spot gold had risen 0.8% to $4,685.54 per ounce, while June gold futures were up 0.6% at…
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Goldman lowers copper outlook amid weaker demand but keeps long-term bullish view
Goldman Sachs has slightly reduced its forecast for average copper prices in 2026 to $12,650 per tonne, down from a previous estimate of $12,850, as it factors in softer demand linked to slower global economic growth. Despite the downgrade, the bank maintained a positive long-term view on the metal, citing strong structural demand tied to…
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Markets in focus: Trump’s Iran deadline approaches, Broadcom rallies on Google partnership: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Tuesday while oil prices remained above $110 per barrel, as investors closely watched U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire. Although Trump left the door open to diplomacy, he reiterated that the United States could launch strikes on key Iranian infrastructure—including bridges and power…
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The intersection of biotechnology, advanced materials, and molecular biology
Hello, I’m Ricki Lee, and this is The Capital Compass. Today we’re taking a look at Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (USOTC:KBLB), a company operating at the intersection of biotechnology, advanced materials, and molecular biology. Kraig is developing genetically engineered silkworms capable of producing spider silk — a material long considered one of nature’s most remarkable fibers,…
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The purest play: Why Boron One is THE boron stock to own
While dozens of minerals are considered critical to economic and national security, thanks to their combination of scarcity and unmatched industrial performance, few minerals, if any, are more ubiquitous across the industrial landscape than boron. Let’s paint a picture: Perhaps most urgently, boron is also an essential component across the renewable energy industry, making it…
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Easing Iran Tensions Lift Wall Street to Modest Gains
U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Monday as investors weighed signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran conflict against lingering uncertainty over the scope and duration of hostilities. Reports that U.S. allies were pressing for a last-minute ceasefire agreement offered a measure of relief, though retaliatory rhetoric from Tehran and President Trump’s threat…
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Can gold recover its momentum? UBS shares its outlook
Gold’s recent decline has sparked debate over whether the precious metal can regain its upward momentum, but analysts at UBS believe the downturn may prove temporary. According to the bank, gold— which had been “up as much as 25% in January,”— has now “erased virtually all of its 2026 gains.” Despite remaining higher for the…