ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Tesla under NHTSA investigation over alleged Full Self-Driving violations
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday it has opened a probe into 2.88 million Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, citing potential violations of traffic safety laws. The regulator explained that the FSD feature — intended as an advanced driver assistance system that still requires constant human attention —…
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China tightens rare earth export rules ahead of Xi-Trump summit; stocks rally
U.S.-listed rare earth producers jumped in premarket trading on Thursday after China unveiled fresh restrictions on the export of rare earth materials. Shares of Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) rose 6.1%, MP Materials (NYSE:MP) gained 5.1%, and Energy Fuels Inc. (AMEX:UUUU) climbed 4.7% following the announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce. Under the new rules, foreign exporters…
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Warner Music reportedly nearing Netflix deal for artist-focused films, says Bloomberg
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) is in advanced discussions with Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) to develop multiple films and documentaries centered on the label’s artists and their music, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the negotiations told Bloomberg that the two companies are close to finalizing an agreement. The potential deal marks a strategic shift for Warner,…
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U.S. clears multi-billion dollar Nvidia chip sales to UAE, Bloomberg reports
The U.S. government has approved several billion dollars’ worth of chip sales from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) to the United Arab Emirates, according to Bloomberg. The decision ends months of uncertainty over whether the investment agreement with the Gulf nation would move forward. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the United States Department of…
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Gold eases from record highs after Gaza ceasefire, still trades above $4,000/oz
Gold prices edged down in early Asian trading on Thursday, pausing after a record-breaking rally, as the announcement of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel reduced safe-haven flows. The precious metal, however, managed to stay comfortably above the symbolic $4,000 per ounce level. Investor sentiment remained supported by lingering worries over Japan’s fiscal stability, the…
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Oil prices flat as traders weigh Gaza ceasefire against Ukraine peace stalemate
Oil prices moved little on Thursday as investors balanced optimism over a ceasefire deal in Gaza — seen as a potential de-escalation in Middle East tensions — with concerns over stalled peace negotiations in Ukraine that could keep sanctions on Russia in place and cap its exports. By 06:29 GMT, Brent crude futures were up…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, FOMC Minutes, Delta and PepsiCo Earnings, and Gold Pullback Keep Markets in Check
U.S. stock futures were flat early Thursday as investors balanced the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence with fresh details from the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Policymakers were shown to be divided over the pace and scale of further interest rate cuts for the rest of 2025, reflecting concerns over a softening labor market and persistent…
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South Asian women may be the unexpected beneficiaries of today’s global gold rally.
For Farzana Ghani, every piece of gold she owns is more than decoration — it’s a personal archive. In a CNN article, she describes the elaborate wedding jewelry gifted by her mother-in-law in Pakistan, a gold chain given by her mother after she completed the Hajj pilgrimage, and gold coins purchased to mark the birth…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Bounce Back To New Record Closing Highs
Following the pullback seen in the previous session, stocks moved back to the upside during trading on Wednesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 more than offset yesterday’s losses, reaching new record closing highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the way higher, jumping 255.02 points or 1.1 percent to 23,043.38, while the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) climbed…
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Top movers on Nasdaq and NYSE in Wednesday’s premarket session
Premarket trading on Wednesday showed a generally upbeat tone, reflecting a modest rebound after the previous day’s declines. On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), about 65% of listed stocks (1,190) were in positive territory, while 380 stocks (20%) traded lower and 251 remained unchanged. Over on the Nasdaq, roughly 61% of shares (2,016) advanced,…