Silver has just rocketed up into a spectacular near-parabola. Such amazing performance has naturally captivated traders, who are aggressively buying as herd greed soars.
After years of restructuring and a brutal post-2021 reset, this steady rebound is starting to look less like a bounce and more like a durable recovery.
Bank of America's Michael Hartnett sees falling bond yields as a contrarian opportunity for 2026—unless Trump's potential $2,000 stimulus checks reignite inflation
We break down why the market structure has shifted, how physical demand is overwhelming paper suppression, and why $100 silver is no longer a fringe target — it’s a bullseye.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.19%. The dollar rose on Friday amid yen weakness. Also, upbeat comments on Friday from New York Fed President John Williams supported the dollar, as he said some of...
AMD management turned a struggling business into one of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies, and investors who got in at the right time have enjoyed spectacular returns.
As of December 19, 2025, the artificial intelligence landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation. The era of "General AI" hype—characterized by the initial explosion of large language models (LLMs)—has matured into the era of "Vertical AI." Investors are no longer captivated by simple chatbots; instead, the market is rewarding companies that have built deep, industry-specific [...]
January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Friday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0069 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday. Crude prices are supported amid heightened geopolitical risks i...
A group of Republican lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to repeal a 2023 IRS rule taxing cryptocurrency staking rewards, warning that the policy could lock in higher tax burdens for investors starting with the 2026 tax year.
As we approach the end of 2025, a profound disconnect has emerged in the global workforce: employees are adopting artificial intelligence at a record-breaking pace, while the organizations they work for are struggling to build the infrastructure and strategies necessary to support them. This "AI Readiness Gap" has reached a critical tipping point, creating a [...]
January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Friday closed up by +0.076 (+1.94%). Jan nat-gas prices recovered from a 7-week low on Friday and settled sharply higher after oversold conditions sparked technical short covering in nat-gas futures. Since posti...
The University of Pittsburgh has officially inaugurated the Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership (HAIL), a centralized initiative designed to unify the university’s sprawling artificial intelligence efforts into a cohesive engine for academic innovation and regional economic growth. Launched in December 2025, HAIL represents a significant shift from theoretical AI research toward a "practical [...]
Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA)
jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) announced it would invest up to $54.3 million to support a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for the company's investigational mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccine candidate, mRNA-1018.
Shares of chip manufacturer NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI)
jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities analyst William Stein increased the firm's price target on the stock to $265 from $254, while keeping a "Buy" rating.
Shares of semiconductor designer Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced the latest release of its Lattice sensAI™ solution stack, which delivered enhanced AI performance and greater flexibility for a wide range of edge applications.
Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE)
jumped 8% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Mizuho raised the firm's price target on the stock while maintaining a Neutral rating.
Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL)
fell 2.6% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities maintained its "Underperform" rating on the company and lowered its price target. The firm adjusted its price target down to $29.00 from $34.00. This move added to a pattern of cautious analyst outlooks for the restaurant chain.
Shares of data storage manufacturer Seagate (NASDAQ:STX)
jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after analysts at Morgan Stanley and Benchmark raised their price targets on the stock, citing strong demand.
Shares of potato products company Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW)
fell 24.1% in the afternoon session after its fourth-quarter (fiscal Q2) results beat expectations but its full-year outlook fell short of analyst forecasts, raising concerns about future profitability.
Shares of healthcare services provider BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG)
jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Mizuho raised the firm's price target on the stock from $38 to $42.
