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UBS strategists believe gold prices could climb as high as $4,700 an ounce, supported by rising political and financial market risks that continue to drive safe-haven demand — even as the likely resolution of the U.S. government shutdown improves investor sentiment. According to the bank, the recent pause in gold’s rally is only temporary.“We think…

Analysts at Yardeni Research say the artificial intelligence boom may face a fundamental constraint: a shortage of available power. In their view, insufficient electricity could become the industry’s “Achilles’ heel” as demand for AI-focused data centers accelerates. The rapid rollout of AI applications has triggered a wave of investment in new facilities designed to support…

Artificial intelligence is exhibiting the same telltale signs seen in earlier investment bubbles that eventually collapsed, according to a new analysis from BCA Research, which cautions that the current surge could begin to fade within the next year. In a report authored by Peter Berezin, BCA’s chief global strategist, the firm argues that its review…

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) announced that its board of directors has chosen John Furner to become the company’s next president and chief executive officer, with his appointment set to take effect on February 1, 2026. Furner, 51, will take over from longtime CEO Doug McMillon, 59, who plans to retire on January 31, 2026. Alongside the…

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is aligning with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) in supporting new U.S. legislation designed to tighten controls on Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) chip exports to China, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing congressional aides and people familiar with the discussions. Microsoft has already publicly endorsed the Gain AI Act—a proposed bill that would require Nvidia and other…

Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) sank below the key $100,000 mark on Friday, sliding in tandem with a broader pullback in high-risk assets as traders increasingly doubted the likelihood of the Federal Reserve delivering a rate cut in December. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was also poised to notch its third straight weekly decline, with institutional participation weakening noticeably.…

In this episode of The Capital Compass, Ricki Lee speaks with James Hedalen, CEO of Kobrea Exploration Corp. (CSE:KBX) (USOTC:KBXFF) — the first foreign pubic company to secure an exploration permit in Argentina’s newly opened Mendoza province. Known globally for its copper-rich regions, Argentina’s Mendoza has historically been closed to exploration — until now. With a vast…