Category: Top Story
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Drilling momentum builds along Nevada’s most prolific gold trend
As global investors continue to look for hard assets that can preserve value through inflationary cycles, geopolitical uncertainty, and currency volatility, gold remains a cornerstone of the long‑term investment thesis. Few jurisdictions are as closely tied to gold’s modern supply as Nevada, a region that consistently ranks among the world’s top gold‑producing districts and is…
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Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares rise despite quarterly earnings and revenue miss
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on Thursday that came in below analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, although shares gained 5.4% as investors focused on operational improvements and progress in the company’s turnaround strategy. The doughnut chain posted an adjusted loss of -$0.05 per share for the quarter ended March…
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McDonald’s (MCD) tops quarterly expectations as comparable sales strengthen worldwide
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, pushing shares approximately 3.5% higher in premarket trading Thursday. The fast-food giant posted adjusted earnings of $2.83 per share, ahead of the analyst consensus estimate of $2.75 by $0.08. Revenue and global sales growth exceed forecasts Quarterly revenue came in at $6.52 billion, topping…
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U.S. futures point modestly higher following strong two-day rally: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. stock index futures traded slightly higher Thursday morning, suggesting Wall Street could see a more restrained advance after the sharp gains recorded over the previous two sessions. Investor sentiment continued to benefit from optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, though traders appeared cautious about extending the rally…
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Meet the micro-cap biotech company reinventing regenerative medicine
It’s a well-known and almost quaint fact that the human body is capable of regeneration. When we suffer a minor scrape or a cut, a little disinfectant, a band-aid and a few days is all it usually takes to be as good as new. But the body’s regenerative powers are not evenly distributed. Skin, blood…
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U.S. Tungsten Growth Story Backed by Strategic Nevada Assets
Could tungsten become one of the next major pressure points in the US critical mineral supply chain? Hello, I’m Ricki Lee and this is the Capital Compass. Today we are looking at Guardian Metal Resources (LSE:GMET) (USOTC:GMTLF (AMEX:GMTL), a Nevada focused critical minerals company, building a US tungsten growth story at a time when supply…
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Markets in Motion: record highs raise valuation concerns
Strong markets, but are valuations flashing warning signs? In this week’s Markets in Motion, Bruce Campbell highlights the CAPE ratio, a long-term valuation metric that compares price to earnings. Currently sitting around 38, well above the historical average of 17, it suggests markets are trading at elevated levels. Historically, periods like this have been followed…
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Iran Peace Hopes and Blockbuster Earnings Propel Wall Street to Fresh Records
Stocks surged on Wednesday as a one-two punch of geopolitical optimism and stellar earnings from the artificial-intelligence complex sent all three major indexes to record closes. Reports that the United States and Iran are nearing an agreement to restore trade through the Strait of Hormuz lifted sentiment across the board, while a batch of blowout…
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Disney (DIS) tops estimates as streaming momentum strengthens
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) reported second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, supported by accelerating growth in its streaming business and continued strength across its theme park operations. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.57, ahead of analyst forecasts of $1.50, while revenue increased 7% year over year to $25.17 billion, topping consensus estimates of…
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares rise after earnings beat and stronger-than-expected revenue
Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) moved higher in premarket trading after reporting first-quarter results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations. Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.58, beating analyst forecasts of $0.50 by $0.08. Revenue totaled $6.05 billion, topping consensus estimates of $5.88 billion and marking a 0.8% increase from $6 billion in the same period…