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Gold Races Toward $5,000 as Silver Hits a Record $100
Barrons· 2026-01-23 21:59
Group 1 - Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, have seen significant price increases this year, with silver surpassing $100 per troy ounce for the first time in history [2] - The price of gold is approaching a milestone of $5,000, indicating strong investor interest in precious metals [2] - The surge in silver prices highlights a growing trend in the precious metals market, attracting attention from investors [2]
GE Aerospace’s Earnings Worried the Market. What CEO Larry Culp Says.
Barrons· 2026-01-23 21:52
Based on the reaction to its earnings, GE Aerospace must have said something troubling about the company or the outlook for the aerospace and defense. It didn't. ...
Dow Retreats on Financials Weakness. Nasdaq Rises 0.3%.
Barrons· 2026-01-23 21:46
Core Viewpoint - A significant decline in financial stocks has led to a decrease in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, marking a second consecutive weekly decline for the index [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.6%, equating to a loss of 274 points on Friday [1] - The S&P 500 index remained flat, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced a gain of 0.3% [1] - Despite the consecutive weekly losses, the Dow is approximately one percent away from its record closing high [1]
Tesla Stock Is a Chronic Underperformer. What That Means for Investors.
Barrons· 2026-01-23 21:20
In this articleTSLASPXCOMPDJIAComing into Friday trading, Tesla stock was flat on the year and up 8% over the past 12 months. (PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)Tesla is one of the most valuable companies on the planet. It is also a chronic underperformer. ...
CSX Stock Rises After Earnings Miss Estimates. It’s the Outlook.
Barrons· 2026-01-23 21:12
Core Viewpoint - CSX has experienced significant merger-related activities, which may have distracted investors from focusing on the company's core business performance [1] Company Performance - CSX stock has increased approximately 8% over the past 12 months, indicating a positive trend in its market performance [1]
SEC Issues Fraud Charges Against Man Who Pretended to Be an Investment Advisor
Barrons· 2026-01-23 20:51
The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking a federal court to fine and enjoin an unregistered financial advisor who allegedly caused three victims to lose $1.6 million in a fraudulent options-trading strategy. It isn't his first brush with regulators. ...
Janus Henderson to Acquire Richard Bernstein Advisors, Boosting Model Portfolio Capabilities
Barrons· 2026-01-23 20:19
Group 1 - Janus Henderson has agreed to acquire Richard Bernstein Advisors, a multi-asset investment manager [1] - Richard Bernstein Advisors manages approximately $20 billion in client assets [1]
The S&P 500 Teeters as Bank Stocks Take It on the Chin
Barrons· 2026-01-23 18:44
The S&P 500 danced around the breakeven line Friday afternoon while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.8%, or 382 points, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.3%.Among the 11 S&P 500 sectors, financials were the biggest decliner. Shares of Capital One, which is acquiring payments startup Brex for $5.15 billion, were down 7.3%.American Express stock was also down 2.4%. Lending stocks have experienced turbulence since President Donald Trump called for credit-card interest rates to be capped at 10% for o ...
Week’s Best: Schwab’s Assets and Profits Keep Climbing
Barrons· 2026-01-23 18:21
Core Viewpoint - Charles Schwab slightly missed analyst expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings report, yet the stock rose due to strong growth in earnings, revenue, and new assets [1] Financial Performance - Core net new assets for the quarter were $163.9 billion, indicating robust inflow [1] - Total client assets increased to $11.9 trillion, reflecting overall growth in the company's asset base [1] Market Activity - The company has benefited from a surge in investor activity, which is expected to provide a tailwind for growth in 2026 [1]
This Defense Stock Is Soaring as Donald Trump Pushes for Golden Dome
Barrons· 2026-01-23 18:12
Core Viewpoint - Redwire is positioning itself as a future supplier for the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile-defense initiative [1] Group 1 - Redwire aims to become a key player in the missile-defense sector, specifically targeting the Golden Dome initiative [1]