ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Dollar Dips Slightly Before Crucial U.S. Inflation Data Release
The U.S. dollar eased marginally on Tuesday but stayed near a three-week peak as markets awaited key inflation figures that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next moves on interest rates. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index—which tracks the dollar against six major currencies—fell 0.1% to 97.63, just below its highest point since late…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures Steady as Investors Eye Bank Earnings, Inflation Data, and Nvidia’s China Developments
U.S. equity futures edged slightly higher early Tuesday as markets geared up for a high-stakes session featuring earnings reports from top Wall Street banks and the latest consumer inflation data. Investors are also digesting upbeat growth figures from China and a key update from Nvidia regarding its AI chip sales in the Chinese market. Markets…
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Gold Rises on Trade War Jitters and Uneven Chinese Economic Indicators
Gold prices moved slightly higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday, buoyed by persistent trade tensions and investor unease over mixed economic signals from China. Growing uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy continued to drive safe-haven demand, while patchy Chinese data further reinforced a cautious market tone. Heightened geopolitical risks also lent…
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Oil Prices Edge Lower as Traders Weigh Trump’s Russia Ultimatum and China’s Q2 Growth
Oil prices dipped slightly during Tuesday’s early trading hours in Asia as markets absorbed two major geopolitical and economic developments: a fresh ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump to Russia over the war in Ukraine and a mixed batch of second-quarter economic data out of China. By 21:56 ET (01:56 GMT), Brent crude futures for…
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An exploration company focused on uncovering high grade silver in Canada’s North
Silver North Resources Ltd., a junior exploration company focused on uncovering high grade silver in Canada’s North. With two key assets, the Haldane Silver Project in the historic Keno Hill district and the Tim Project near the Yukon, British Columbia border, the company is pushing forward with a clear exploration strategy. Joining me to uncover…
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Edges Higher as Trump Signals Openness to Tariff Deals
The S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Monday after President Donald Trump signaled he was open to negotiating trade agreements, including with key partners like the European Union. The comments boosted investor confidence that a global trade war could still be avoided. By 4:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 88 points,…
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U.S. Stocks Little Changed Despite Trump’s New Tariff Threats
Stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday, with the major averages bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line following the modest pullback seen during last Friday’s session. By the close of trading, the major averages were narrowly mixed. The choppy trading on Wall Street came despite…
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BlackRock Stock Hits All-Time High at $1,106.71
BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK) reached a record high of $1,106.71, marking a 34.15% gain over the past year. The asset management giant’s strong performance is supported by robust revenue growth of 14.23% and a solid dividend yield of 1.89%. With a market capitalization of $171.18 billion and a P/E ratio of 26.61, BlackRock continues to attract…
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Takeda Stock Gains 3.5% After Positive Phase 3 Results for Narcolepsy Drug
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR (NYSE:TAK) shares rose 3.5% following the announcement of encouraging Phase 3 trial results for its investigational narcolepsy treatment, oveporexton. The Japanese pharma giant reported that oveporexton, a potential first-in-class oral orexin receptor 2 agonist, met all primary and secondary endpoints in two Phase 3 studies—FirstLight and RadiantLight—showing statistically significant symptom…
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Planet Fitness Stock Hits Record High at $110.95 Amid Strong Growth
Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) shares surged to an all-time high of $110.95, reflecting a significant milestone for the fitness chain. The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately $9.25 billion, supported by robust gross profit margins nearing 60%. Over the past year, the stock has gained over 44%, driven by growing membership numbers and strategic expansion…