ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, U.S. Data Set to Resume as Traders Await Nvidia Results: What’s Driving Markets
Futures tied to the major U.S. equity benchmarks pushed higher on Monday as investors prepared for a packed week marked by the return of official U.S. economic data releases and a high-profile earnings update from tech heavyweight Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). September’s delayed U.S. employment report is finally expected after the prolonged government shutdown, while Nvidia’s results…
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Dollar edges higher as markets await key U.S. data; yen softens
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Monday, trading steadily ahead of several important U.S. economic releases now that the government shutdown has ended, with the Federal Reserve preparing for its final policy meeting of the year next month. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against six major peers—was up 0.1% at…
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Gold slips as traders dial back December rate-cut expectations; Fed and data in spotlight
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, extending last week’s decline as markets continued to scale back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. A firmer U.S. dollar added pressure, while broader risk aversion tied to delayed policy easing and lingering economic uncertainty offered little support for the metal. Spot gold…
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Oil prices retreat as Russia’s Novorossiysk port resumes crude loadings, easing immediate supply concerns
Oil prices moved lower on Monday, giving back part of last week’s strong rally after crude shipments restarted at Russia’s Novorossiysk port, reducing near-term fears of supply disruption. As of 04:35 ET (09:35 GMT), January Brent futures slipped 0.7% to $63.97 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.7% to $59.52 per barrel.…
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UBS Says Gold Could Surge to $4,700 as Political and Financial Risks Intensify
UBS strategists believe gold prices could climb as high as $4,700 an ounce, supported by rising political and financial market risks that continue to drive safe-haven demand — even as the likely resolution of the U.S. government shutdown improves investor sentiment. According to the bank, the recent pause in gold’s rally is only temporary.“We think…
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U.S. Corporate Buybacks Jump 15% in 2025, Giving Stocks a Major Boost: Goldman Sachs
Corporate share repurchases are once again acting as a key driver for U.S. equities, with buyback activity surging 15% year-over-year in 2025, according to new data from Goldman Sachs. The bank reported that U.S. firms have authorized more than $1.2 trillion in buybacks through October, up sharply from the same period last year. November —…
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Yardeni Research Flags Electricity Shortages as a Major Threat to AI Data Center Expansion
Analysts at Yardeni Research say the artificial intelligence boom may face a fundamental constraint: a shortage of available power. In their view, insufficient electricity could become the industry’s “Achilles’ heel” as demand for AI-focused data centers accelerates. The rapid rollout of AI applications has triggered a wave of investment in new facilities designed to support…
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Wells Fargo Sees S&P 500 Reaching 7,100 by End of 2025 on Liquidity Recovery and Contrarian Buy Signal
Wells Fargo raised its year-end 2025 target for the S&P 500 to 7,100, citing improving market liquidity and a contrarian buy signal based on investor sentiment trends. Analyst Ohsung Kwon noted that the bank’s Sentiment Indicator dropped to -0.99 last week, approaching the -1.00 level that historically marks a buying opportunity. According to Kwon, similar…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close Little Changed After Recovering From Early Slump
Following the sell-off seen during Thursday’s session, stocks saw further downside in early trading on Friday but showed a significant recovery attempt as the day progressed. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) climbed well off their lows and into positive territory before eventually ending the day roughly flat. The tech-heavy Nasdaq inched up 30.23…
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AmpliTech Group shares jump after strong Q3 beat and upgraded outlook
AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMPG) surged on Friday after the company delivered a standout third-quarter performance, posting revenue that more than doubled from last year and came in well ahead of market expectations, while sharply reducing its net losses. The stock moved higher immediately following the earnings announcement, reflecting investor enthusiasm over the stronger-than-expected results. For…