U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Tuesday.The Dow traded down 0.52% to 48,164.83 while the NASDAQ fell 0.37% to 22,971.25. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.56% to 6,778.08.Check This Out: Jim Cramer: Sell This Major Energy Stock, Go With This Canadian Mining CompanyLeading and Lagging SectorsCommunication services shares rose by 0.2% on Tuesday.In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 2.3%.Top HeadlineThe S&P Global flash composite P ...

U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Tuesday.The Dow traded down 0.52% to 48,164.83 while the NASDAQ fell 0.37% to 22,971.25. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.56% to 6,778.08.Check This Out: Jim Cramer: Sell This Major Energy Stock, Go With This Canadian Mining CompanyLeading and Lagging SectorsCommunication services shares rose by 0.2% on Tuesday.In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 2.3%.Top HeadlineThe S&P Global flash composite P ...

Ivory Coast’s government has allowed the cocoa industry regulator to buy about 200,000 tons of beans from farmers as falling international prices have left local exporters saddled with losses https://t.co/uCf1E1K23u ...

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December 2, 2025 08:50 AM GMT Global In the Flow November Recap Performance – NASDAQ underperformed; USTs bull- steepened; silver outperformed Equity markets broadly remained flat on the month, belying significant intra-month moves. NASDAQ (-1.5%), MSCI China (-2.4%) and MSCI EM (-2.5%) underperformed, while Topix (+1.4%) outperformed. Technology (-4.9%) was the main laggard, while healthcare (+7.7%) led global equity sectors. The US Treasury curve bull-steepened, and in credit, IG widened while HY tightene ...

Core Viewpoint - Commodities are expected to be the leading investment opportunity in 2026, driven by strong economic growth, fiscal and monetary stimulus, and potentially higher inflation [1][2][7] Group 1: Investment Performance - Commodities are projected to deliver strong returns in 2025, particularly due to the demand from the AI data center boom [3] - The Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund has increased by 17% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 [3] - The industrial sector, which is heavily weighted in commodities, has also risen by 17% since January, while utilities and energy sectors have increased by 15% and 7%, respectively [3] Group 2: Economic Factors Supporting Commodities - Trump's economic policies are anticipated to further stimulate economic growth, benefiting commodities investments [4] - The growing appeal of commodities over traditional safe-haven investments like bonds is noted, as excess fiscal spending has allowed commodities to outperform [4] - Globalization is becoming more fragmented due to geopolitical conflicts and supply chain issues, which is expected to boost demand for commodities [5] Group 3: Inflation Impact - Higher inflation expectations are likely to drive up prices for certain commodities, such as gold, which has risen by 60% this year and is on track for its best performance since the 1970s [6]

We expect the October SPY high of 689.70 will be reached as markets don't usually end on a high volume high; most are tested and the test proves whether the next move will be bearish or bullish. There is a positive divergence between the SPX and SPX/VIX ratio. Looking at the far-right window notice that SPX/VIX ratio (bottom window) has made a higher high while the SPX (next higher window) as not. Which stock will be the next to soar? Weekly SPX and SPX/VIX Overbought–Reversal Signal ChartThe SPX/VIX ratio ...

Since my last article about Lightbridge ( LTBR ) the results are giving an interesting contrast. The company is still in early stage, mostly research stage, but financials and project development is clearly in better shapeI’m an independent equity trader and licensed financial advisor focused on uncovering high-upside opportunities in overlooked sectors — especially small-caps, energy, commodities, and special situations. My investment strategy is rooted in the CAN SLIM framework but goes further. I look fo ...

Chile’s state copper supplier Codelco signed an agreement with Swiss commodities giant Glencore to design and possibly develop and operate a new smelter in northern Chile. https://t.co/O4dwsH4GJY ...