Spot gold prices were little changed in early US trading Friday, holding near levels reached after Thursday’s steep losses. Spot gold was trading at $4020 an ounce, down 0.1% but silver declined sharply, trading at $54 with the day’s loss of just over 1%. Renewed tensions in the Middle East have driven oil prices higher,
Oil’s return above $100 a barrel has made airline investing a tougher proposition. As of writing, US crude sits comfortably above $100 while Brent is hovering around $114 as Middle East supply concerns intensify. For air carriers, the challenge extends beyond crude – jet fuel prices and the ability to recover costs through fares ultimately
Bloom Energy shares BE traded lower in trading on Friday despite the fuel-cell maker reporting third-quarter earnings and revenue well above Wall Street expectations, as investors weighed its aggressive spending on manufacturing expansion against concerns about cash flow. The stock was down 9% during trading. Broader market weakness following a selloff in tech stocks on
Western Digital WDC reported strong fiscal first-quarter results and issued an upbeat outlook as demand for hard disk drives (HDDs) continued to benefit from artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. However, concerns about rising capital expenditure, potential increases in industry supply, and the sustainability of demand prompted mixed reactions from Wall Street analysts. The company’s revenue rose
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Brent crude prices crossed $112 a barrel for the first time since May on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent futures climbed to $112.50 in early trading before easing to $111.95 at the time of writing. West Texas Intermediate crude also advanced nearly
Procter & Gamble (PG) delivered better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal Q1, offering investors evidence that demand for its household staples can withstand pressure on consumer budgets. The Tide and Pampers owner reported first-quarter core earnings of $2 per share, beating the $1.88 consensus estimate, while revenue of $23.28 billion exceeded expectations of $22.80 billion. But
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The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to near 57-year lows last week, signalling subdued layoffs and continued stability in the labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 194,000 in the week ended October 17, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled
Gold and silver prices dropped sharply in early US trading Thursday as fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz sent crude oil higher and renewed concerns about inflation. The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated weighed on precious metals, despite lower Treasury yields amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold traded near $4,065