ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Danaher tops Q3 estimates but trims full-year profit outlook; shares dip
Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) delivered third-quarter results that came in stronger than expected, but issued a cautious full-year profit forecast that slightly undershot Wall Street’s estimates at the midpoint. The stock slipped about 1% in premarket trading as of 10:14 GMT. For the quarter, the life sciences group reported earnings per share of $1.89, comfortably beating…
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Gold and silver miners slide as metals retreat from record highs
Shares of major gold and silver producers fell sharply on Tuesday as precious metal prices backed away from their recent record-breaking rally, with silver miners leading the downturn. Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:B), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM), Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC), Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO) and AngloGold Ashanti Limited (NYSE:AU) each fell…
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Alibaba shares jump on report of new AI project to take on Doubao
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) shares climbed sharply in Hong Kong on Tuesday after local media revealed the company is working on a new artificial intelligence initiative designed to compete directly with ByteDance’s AI offerings. The stock gained as much as 4.2% to HK$169.0, making it one of the top contributors to the Hang Seng Index’s 1.7%…
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Apple Hits Record High as iPhone 17 Sales Surge
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) made headlines on Wall Street after its shares reached a new all-time high, fueled by upbeat sentiment on future product demand that prompted several analysts to raise their outlook on the stock. Apple’s shares ended the session up more than 4%, closing at a record $264.38. This rally brought the company within…
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Gold’s Price Surge Could Signal an Impending Bubble Burst, Economist Cautions
The extraordinary rally in gold may not be sustainable, warns John Higgins, Chief Markets Economist at Capital Economics. Higgins believes the metal’s price has climbed far beyond its “fair” value, suggesting that a bubble could be forming. According to his analysis, the recent rise in gold has not only outpaced inflation but also broken from…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Netflix Earnings in Focus as Wall Street Awaits Busy Reporting Day; Zions Bancorp Rises Post-Market
U.S. stock futures slipped slightly on Tuesday as investors prepared for a wave of major corporate earnings reports that could provide new clues about the health of both Corporate America and the broader economy. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) will headline the results after the closing bell, while Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) climbed in late trading following reassurance from…
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Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Trade Optimism and Profit-Taking Weigh on Prices
Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Tuesday, easing from unprecedented highs as traders locked in profits and signs of improving U.S.–China trade relations tempered demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,322.95 per ounce by 02:27 ET (06:27 GMT), pulling back from Monday’s record peak of $4,381.21/oz after a sustained rally. U.S.…
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Oil Falls Again as Market Grapples With Oversupply and Trade Uncertainty
Oil prices declined for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by growing fears of oversupply and ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest consumers of crude. Brent Crude futures slipped 30 cents, or 0.49%, to $60.71 a barrel as of 07:46 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for November…
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U.S. Dollar Firms as Trade Hopes Calm Markets; Pound Slips on Borrowing Data
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, regaining some ground after last week’s sharp decline triggered by banking sector worries. Optimism around potential progress in upcoming trade talks between the U.S. and China offered additional support to the greenback. At 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which tracks the dollar against six…
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U.S. Stocks Move Sharply Higher Amid Rally By Apple
Following the upward move seen over the course of last Friday’s session, stocks showed a more significant move to the upside during trading on Monday. The major averages all moved sharply higher, climbing back within striking distance of their record highs. The major averages moved roughly sideways after an early rally, hovering firmly in positive…