Investment
Gold Stocks Shine: Outperforming Gold Prices by 40%
Gold mining equities have significantly outperformed the price of gold itself in 2025, reversing a multi-year trend of underperformance. Year-to-date, gold stocks have seen returns
US IRS Reverses Stance, Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
In a landmark shift, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated in a new court filing that churches can endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their
Japan’s Business Confidence Mixed as Tariff Fears Hit Automakers
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers showed a slight improvement for the first time in six months, according to the Bank of Japan’s latest “tankan” survey.
Tepid 2025 Stock Forecast Pushes Investors to Rethink Strategy
The long-held promise of 10% annual stock market gains is facing a reality check. Many Wall Street analysts are now projecting that the S&P 500
Investors Brace for Volatile Summer, Fearing Repeat of Last Year’s Rout
Haunted by the memory of last August’s sudden market rout, big investors are approaching the typically quiet summer months with unusual caution. They fear a
Trump Threatens Spain with “Tougher Trade Deal” Over NATO Spending
President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Spain on Wednesday, threatening the country with a punitive trade deal for refusing to meet NATO’s new
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a
Meta’s Aggressive AI Push Includes Failed Takeover, $14B Investment
Meta recently tried to acquire AI search startup Perplexity AI before pivoting to a massive $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, highlighting the company’s urgent
Hellobike, Ant Group, and CATL Launch $417 Million Robotaxi Venture
China’s bike-sharing giant, Hellobike, is partnering with two other prominent companies, fintech leader Ant Group, and battery giant CATL, to launch a new robotaxi service.
Fed’s Waller Signals Possible July Rate Cut, Citing Labor Market Risks
In a significant departure from the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, Governor Christopher Waller announced on Friday that a rate cut could be justified as early
Markets Brace for Turmoil, Oil Prices Poised to Spike After US-Iran Strikes
Investors are bracing for a spike in oil prices and a knee-jerk rush to safety as global markets prepare to react to U.S. air strikes
China’s Long-Term Tech Focus Draws Global Investors
According to a top official from the World Economic Forum (WEF), China’s economic resilience stems from its long-term strategy of investing in technology and human
JPMorgan Boosts Investing Tools in Ambitious Push to Shed ‘Laggard’ Label
Once a laggard in the online investing game, JPMorgan Chase is now making an aggressive push to become a leader. The banking giant is rolling
FedEx Founder Frederick Smith Has Died
Frederick W. Smith, the trailblazing founder of FedEx who transformed the global logistics industry, has passed away. The company announced his passing on Saturday. Smith