Gold and silver ETFs slide sharply as tariff fears ease, analysts urge caution
Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) saw steep losses on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions triggered heavy profit-taking in precious metals, prompting mixed advice from analysts on whether investors should step in or wait for further consolidation.
The sharp correction followed comments by US President Donald Trump indicating that tariff threats against Europe would not be implemented and that military force would not be used to assert control over Greenland.
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Read MoreDow Jones futures rise as US-EU tensions ease, traders eye US data
Dow Jones futures rose 0.29% to around 49,400 in the European session on Thursday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.49% and 0.74% to near 6,950 and 25,650, respectively. US stock futures advanced as geopolitical and trade tensions between Washington and Europe eased.
Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump said he would step back from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations opposing his effort to take possession of Greenland.
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Read MorePros and Cons: Should Everyday Savers Consider Private Equity or Crypto in Retirement Plans?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in August 2025 that allows 401(k) investors to access alternative assets for better returns and diversification.
Will Bitcoin Price Hit $1M? Cathie Wood Details Three Reasons a Rally Is Coming Amid Bullish Prediction
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Bitcoin’s price may have already bottomed in this cycle, said Cathie Wood.
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ARK sees a path to Bitcoin near $1 million by 2030.
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Wood highlighted a range of reasons why financial markets are set to improve.
Dow Jones Industrial Average misses out on tech gains as healthcare backslides
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) took a header on Tuesday, peeling away from the tech-bolstered pack of major indexes and falling around 500 points, or one percent, on an otherwise quiet trading day. The Standard and Poor’s 500 major equity index gained around one-half of one percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index climbed one full percentage point.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is It Time To Buy Chinese Stocks?
Chinese stocks have been beaten dow for a long time but it’s possible that a tectonic shift is taking place. It’s been such a puzzle to understand why their valuations have been low for such an extended time period that even the likes of Charlie Munger got fooled by cheap valuations.
One overarching challenge has been the ongoing regulatory environment.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
30% Upside for Leader in Market Growing 30% Annually?
Renowned e-signature company DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOCU) has got firmly back on track after some turbulence in 2021 and 2022 when the company’s share price declined by more than 75%.
The recent stock performance has fared much better, begging the question where is the ceiling for this once hot stock?
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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.