ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Gold Prices Slide, Poised for Worst Weekly Loss Since November Amid Easing Trade Tensions
Gold prices fell on Friday, capping off what appears to be their worst week in months, as easing U.S.-China trade tensions dented demand for safe-haven assets and spurred a broader appetite for risk. By 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT), spot gold slipped 0.8% to $3,178.06 per ounce, while June gold futures dropped 1.5% to $3,180.50 per…
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U.S. Stocks Move Mostly Higher As Day Progresses, Post Strong Weekly Gains
After initially showing a lack of direction, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading session on Friday. The major averages all climbed firmly into positive territory after closing mixed for two straight sessions. The major averages ended the day near their highs of the session. The Dow advanced 331.99 points or 0.8…
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Tariff Fears Likely Drove iPhone Sales Surge in April, KeyBanc Says
Apple’s iPhone sales in the U.S. spiked sharply year-over-year in April, with new data suggesting consumer anxiety over potential tariffs may have prompted a wave of panic buying, according to a recent survey from KeyBanc Capital Markets. Using its proprietary Key First Look Data (KFLD), KeyBanc reported a 34% increase in iPhone sell-through compared to…
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Lockheed Martin Accelerates European Partnerships Amid Defense Industry Shift
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), the U.S. defense giant, is moving swiftly to forge new partnerships across Europe, according to Raymond Piselli, the company’s vice president for international business. This push aligns with Europe’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on American defense suppliers and bolster its own military manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to deepen its integration…
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Uber CEO Khosrowshahi on Tesla Robotaxis: Plenty of Room for All in $1 Trillion Industry
Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi asserts that the transportation market can support multiple players like Uber and Tesla, countering the notion of a single dominant force. As Uber collaborates with Waymo for autonomous services in Austin, Tesla prepares to launch its robotaxi service. Both companies gear up for intense competition in the booming trillion-dollar sector. In…
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Tesla and Alphabet drive Magnificent Seven shares rebound
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are spearheading a recovery in the Magnificent Seven group on Friday, following a downturn in the previous trading session. The group, which includes seven of the most influential tech stocks, is set to bounce back as US stock futures are showing an upward trend. The Magnificent Seven shares…
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iPhone 17 to Be Manufactured in India and China, Not the U.S., Says Wedbush
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is intensifying its reliance on Asian manufacturing for the upcoming iPhone 17, with production efforts focused in India and China rather than the United States, according to a new report from Wedbush Securities. In a research note led by analyst Dan Ives, Wedbush stated that recent supply chain checks throughout Asia indicate Apple’s…
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Flowers Foods Shares Slide Over 8% After Earnings Miss and Downward Outlook Revision
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) saw its stock drop 8.61% in pre-market trading after the company posted disappointing first-quarter results and lowered its full-year forecast. The producer of popular bread brands like Nature’s Own and Wonder Bread reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35, down from $0.38 in the same quarter last year and falling…
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Tesla Adds Former Chipotle Executive Jack Hartung to Board of Directors
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLA) has named Jack Hartung to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, with his appointment set to take effect on June 1, 2025. Hartung, a seasoned financial executive, is stepping down from his leadership position at Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG), where he will move into a senior advisory role while assuming his…
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UBS Upgrades Caterpillar Amid Easing Trade Tensions, but Cautions on Macroeconomic Risks
UBS has upgraded Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) from Sell to Neutral, reflecting improved sentiment around the stock following recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. The bank also lifted its price target to $357 from $272, citing a more favorable risk-reward outlook. While acknowledging an improved trade environment, UBS analysts cautioned that broader macroeconomic challenges continue to…