Fears of a stock market crash are mounting – is NOW the time to invest in gold?
It’s been a momentous week in the history of gold – some 2,500 years since it first became a store of value, in ancient Egypt.
The price reached a record $4,040 an ounce, soaring 52 per cent since the start of the year and by 250 per cent over the past decade.
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Read MoreIf the AI Bubble Bursts, Here Are Some Defensive ETFs to Consider
The U.S. stock market continues to rally significantly, sending major indices to new highs as semiconductor and tech stocks dominate the headlines, largely driven by the booming growth of artificial intelligence (AI). However, beneath this euphoria, a growing chorus of analysts and economists fears that this rally is more likely a high-stakes speculative bubble and a market correction might occur soon.
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Read MoreUTI AMC suspends new inflows into Silver ETF citing shortage, high premiums
UTI Asset Management Company has temporarily suspended fresh lump-sum and switch-in investments into the UTI Silver ETF Fund of Fund, effective October 13, 2025, the company said in a statement on Saturday.
The asset manager said this was due to prevailing market conditions and a shortage of physical silver in the domestic market as the metal trades at a premium relative to international prices.
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Read More4 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
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Coca-Cola generates over $800 million in annual dividends for Berkshire, showcasing the power of patient dividend investing.
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Buffett’s portfolio managers keep buying shares of Pool Corp., building a 9.3% ownership stake in five quarters.
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Berkshire Hathaway stock itself offers instant diversification and exposure to all of Buffett’s picks in one ticker.
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Read More6 Warren Buffett gurus say his latest deal is a winner —and might not be his last as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Warren Buffett’s close followers are celebrating his latest deal in his final quarter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO — and they tell Business Insider he may not be done yet.
Berkshire Hathaway said on Thursday that it would pay $9.7 billion in cash for Occidental Petroleum’s chemicals business, OxyChem: its biggest acquisition since it paid $12 billion for insurer Alleghany in 2022.
Read MoreThe Burst
Crazy Great Depression Stat Scares Investors
Some things only look crazy in hindsight. Did anyone in 1929 know they were on the cusp of The Great Depression? A tiny minority, at best. The rest, well, they all piled into stocks, and a just few of them too.
Fast forward almost a century and investors appear to be committing the same financial crime,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Stock To Survive Any Market
Amid increasing uncertainty, investing in an industry resilient to economic downturn, such as the automotive sector, might be wise. The sector has shown enduring strength over time and typically bounces back from periods of economic downturn. Its strength is predicted to continue, and it is ready for progress and invention until 2035.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Forget FAANG, Buy These Two Hot Stocks
Over the past decade, FAANG stocks – an acronym that represents the most prominent tech companies, including Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (now Alphabet) – have rewarded long-term investors. These stocks have grown faster than the overall S&P 500 and the technology-focused Nasdaq.
FAANG companies showcase several competitive advantages, and continued growth is anticipated over the next decade.