ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Gold Prices Stabilize as Dollar Softens; U.S. Shutdown Keeps Investors Cautious
Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and ongoing concerns about the extended U.S. government shutdown. The metal consolidated gains after rallying more than 1% in the previous session amid a broader flight to safety. Spot gold climbed 0.2% to $3,988.79 per ounce by 00:37 ET (05:37…
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Dollar Retreats from Recent Highs; Pound Strengthens Ahead of BOE Decision
The U.S. dollar drifted lower on Thursday, pausing after a sharp climb to multi-month highs earlier this week, while the British pound advanced as investors awaited the Bank of England’s latest monetary policy announcement. At 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the Dollar Index — which tracks the greenback against six major currencies — slipped 0.3% to…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Supreme Court Scrutiny, Tesla Vote, and Qualcomm Warning Shape Market Sentiment
U.S. stock futures edged lower early Thursday as traders weighed a combination of corporate earnings, legal developments, and central bank decisions. The Supreme Court’s questioning of the White House’s tariff authority, a crucial Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shareholder vote on Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation plan, and Qualcomm’s warning of a potential business loss all contributed to…
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U.S. Stocks Give Back Ground In Late-Day Trading But Close Mostly Higher
Following the sell-off seen in the previous session, stocks turned in a strong performance throughout much of the trading day on Wednesday before once again coming under pressure late in the session. The major averages showed a notable pullback in the final hour of trading but managed to end the day in positive territory. The…
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NEO Battery Materials – Gamechanger for the AI Era
On the road to becoming a global battery platform E-mobility, drones, robotics, and artificial intelligence are megatrends. Billions in capital are flowing into these industries. One area is currently in the spotlight: energy storage! It ensures the stable operation of millions of applications, machines, and devices. Industry 4.0 is entering its next phase with an…
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Bitcoin Slides Below $100,000 as Valuation Fears Trigger Bear Market
Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) extended losses on Wednesday, briefly dropping under the $100,000 threshold as growing concerns over overheated valuations in global markets sparked another wave of selling in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. By 09:48 ET, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 1.4% to $103,030, after earlier touching an intraday low of $99,010.06 — its weakest level…
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ODP Corporation Tops Q3 Profit Estimates Despite Lower Sales
ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations on Wednesday, even as revenue declined due to fewer retail locations and softer demand in both its retail and business divisions. The office supplies retailer posted adjusted earnings of $1.14 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $0.90, while revenue came in at $1.6…
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Emerson Shares Drop as Q4 Revenue Misses Forecasts Despite Upbeat 2026 Outlook
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) shares fell 6.29% in premarket trading on Wednesday, after the industrial automation company missed revenue estimates for the fiscal fourth quarter, even as it met earnings forecasts and issued strong guidance for the year ahead. For the quarter ended September 30, Emerson reported adjusted earnings of $1.62 per share, in line…
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Johnson Controls Tops Q4 Estimates, Lifts Shares with Strong 2026 Outlook
Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, delivering solid earnings and revenue growth that outpaced Wall Street forecasts. The upbeat results and robust guidance for fiscal 2026 sent shares up 3.57% in premarket trading. The smart building technology provider posted adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share, topping the analyst consensus…
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Smith Douglas Homes Misses Q3 Estimates as Margins Come Under Pressure
Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (NYSE:SDHC) reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results on Wednesday, as declining margins and softer home closings offset progress in expanding the builder’s community footprint across the South. The company posted earnings of $0.24 per diluted share, sharply below analyst expectations of $0.67, while revenue fell 6% year-over-year to $262 million, compared with $277.8…