ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Sangdong: Past, Present And Future｜Inside Almonty Korea’s Tungsten Mine
Explore the past, present, and future of the Sangdong Mine — one of Korea’s most important tungsten mines — in this inside look at Almonty Korea’s redevelopment and revitalization efforts. In this video, we speak with long-time mine workers, community leaders, and locals to understand how Sangdong shaped the region, how the mine has changed…
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Five market themes to track in the coming week
Markets head into a pivotal week with a closely watched Federal Reserve rate decision at the forefront, heightened by fresh concerns over the central bank’s independence following a criminal investigation involving Chair Jerome Powell. At the same time, heavyweight technology companies are set to report earnings, with investors eager for clearer evidence that massive artificial…
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U.S. airline shares dip ahead of open as major winter storm disrupts travel
U.S. airline stocks traded modestly lower in premarket deals on Monday, as investors reacted to mounting disruption from a powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the country. Sub-freezing temperatures, snow and ice spread across wide areas of the U.S. over the weekend, leaving around 118 million people in the eastern third of the…
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USA Rare Earth shares jump on report of $1.6bn U.S. government investment
Shares in USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ:USAR) surged about 50% after reports said the Trump administration is preparing to invest $1.6 billion in the Oklahoma-based rare earths producer, in what would be the largest federal commitment yet to the U.S. critical minerals industry. According to the Financial Times, the investment would leave the U.S. government with…
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Gold hits fresh highs above $5,100/oz as investors pile into safe havens
Gold pushed decisively above the $5,100 an ounce mark on Monday, extending last week’s powerful rally as investors sought refuge in the precious metal amid intensifying geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed almost 2.5% to a new record of $5,111.11 an ounce by 18:52 ET (00:52 GMT). U.S. gold futures mirrored the move, rising 2.5% to…
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Oil prices steady as markets balance geopolitical risks and supply outlook
Oil prices were little changed on Monday, holding on to recent gains as traders weighed rising geopolitical tensions against lingering concerns over a potential supply surplus, while also looking ahead to guidance from the Federal Reserve later this week. At 22:18 ET (03:18 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery slipped 0.1% to $65.84 a…
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Futures little changed as markets eye Fed call, earnings and fresh Trump tariff threats: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. equity futures were subdued at the start of the week, with investors bracing for a Federal Reserve rate decision and a heavy slate of corporate earnings. Markets are also digesting renewed tariff rhetoric from President Donald Trump and monitoring fallout from protests in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, gold pushed to another record high. Futures muted U.S.…
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Goldman sees “quiet outperformance” of value stocks continuing as growth picks up
Value stocks could remain in favor in the months ahead if U.S. economic momentum strengthens, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. Value shares typically represent well-established, financially resilient companies that trade at relatively low prices compared with their underlying fundamentals, often below estimated intrinsic value. In a research note, Goldman said its sector-neutral measure tracking…
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BCA Research flags possible “black swan” risks that could confront markets in 2026
Equity market sell-offs severe enough to force changes in U.S. policy may be less pronounced in 2026, as the Trump administration turns its focus to the pivotal midterm elections in November, according to analysts at BCA Research. In a note to clients, the team led by Matt Gertken noted that a 20% bear-market drop in…
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Wolfe sees data-center boom and policy clarity lifting clean energy into 2026
Clean energy stocks could find renewed support heading into 2026, helped by a more benign U.S. budget outcome than initially expected and the continued expansion of data-center infrastructure, according to analysts at Wolfe Research. In a research note, analysts including Steve Fleishman and Dylan Nassano said the sector is moving into 2026 “with the wind…