monsitj/iStock via Getty Images Gold and silver futures settled higher while crude oil and the dollar pushed lower Friday, as Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to commercial traffic could set a path for ending the Middle East war and reducing recessionary risks. " Reopening the strait was a key event, and with oil prices under pressure, it is expected to ease infla...
monsitj/iStock via Getty Images Gold and silver futures settled higher while crude oil and the dollar pushed lower Friday, as Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to commercial traffic could set a path for ending the Middle East war and reducing recessionary risks. " Reopening the strait was a key event, and with oil prices under pressure, it is expected to ease inflation concerns and revive expectations of interest rate cuts — all good news for gold," Zaner Metals senior metals strategist Peter Grant said, adding that gold prices could see short-term gains back above the $5,000 level. The news is "particularly positive for silver, as its fundamentals are now in place to strengthen," as industrial demand and improved appetite for precious metals as a safe-haven asset should provide a boost, Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital Securities said in a note. Gold has room to move higher, if an end of the war leads to a weaker U.S. dollar and lower yields, Cardillo added, as a weaker dollar and lower rates are positive for the metal which is priced in the greenback and pays no interest. Front-month Comex gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) for April delivery closed up 1.5% to $4,857.60/oz, its highest settlement value since March 18, and front-month Comex April silver surged 4% to $81.738/oz, its best close since March 12; for the week, gold and silver gained 2% and 7.1%, respectively. ETFs: ((GLD), ( GDX ), ( GDXJ ), ( IAU ), ( NUGT ), ( PHYS ), ( GLDM ), ( AAAU ), ( SGOL ), ( DUST ), ( RING ), ( BAR ), ( OUNZ ), ( SLV ), ( PSLV ), ( SIVR ), ( SIL ), ( SILJ ) More on gold and silver Has Gold's Performance Structurally Changed? Gold's Potential Bullish Breakout Above $4,900 Commodities: Oil Trades Lower On De-Escalation Hopes
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, PPL Corp (Symbol: PPL) has taken over the #302 spot from Devon Energy Corp. (Symbol: DVN), according to The Online Investor. Market capitalization is an important dat
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, PPL Corp (Symbol: PPL) has taken over the #302 spot from Devon Energy Corp. (Symbol: DVN), according to The Online Investor. Market capitalization is an important dat
Arsenal coach sees trip to Etihad as ‘a big opportunity’ Bukayo Saka still unavailable with an achilles problem Mikel Arteta will go all out for victory in Sunday’s Premier League title showdown at Manchester City and has not thought for “one second” about setting up for a draw. Arsenal are six points clear of City, albeit they have played an extra game, and a stalemate could move them decisively ...
Arsenal coach sees trip to Etihad as ‘a big opportunity’ Bukayo Saka still unavailable with an achilles problem Mikel Arteta will go all out for victory in Sunday’s Premier League title showdown at Manchester City and has not thought for “one second” about setting up for a draw. Arsenal are six points clear of City, albeit they have played an extra game, and a stalemate could move them decisively towards the trophy they crave. According to Opta’s projections, Arsenal would have an 89% probability of winning the title if it finished all square at the Etihad Stadium. Continue reading...
Barcelona increasingly unlikely to make loan permanent United keen to sell forward but few can afford wages Marcus Rashford could have a summer of transfer limbo in store despite Michael Carrick admitting the door is not completely closed on the forward playing for Manchester United again. Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona but it is becoming increasingly unlikely the move will be made per...
Barcelona increasingly unlikely to make loan permanent United keen to sell forward but few can afford wages Marcus Rashford could have a summer of transfer limbo in store despite Michael Carrick admitting the door is not completely closed on the forward playing for Manchester United again. Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona but it is becoming increasingly unlikely the move will be made permanent, which will obligate a return to Old Trafford where he would receive a wage rise if the club qualify for the Champions League. The 28-year-old has not played for United since December 2024, spending the past 16 months out on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona, who have the option to purchase Rashford for €30m (£26m). United sit comfortably in third, seven points above Saturday’s opponents, sixth-placed Chelsea, but will not want to see the gap close come full time at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading...
Key PointsAn NPK International insider sold 15,000 shares for a transaction value of approximately $226,000 on April 9, 2026, at a weighted average price of around $15.04 per share.
Key PointsAn NPK International insider sold 15,000 shares for a transaction value of approximately $226,000 on April 9, 2026, at a weighted average price of around $15.04 per share.
Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.
Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.
A sharp easing of geopolitical tensions on Friday led to a relief rally in financial assets considered to be risky. This particularly benefited cryptocurrencies, and even more particularly was a boon for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) . It broke through a fairly narrow range it had been trading in for weeks, and as of 4 P.M. Eastern time that day, it was up by 3% to over $77,000 -- a level it hasn't touche...
A sharp easing of geopolitical tensions on Friday led to a relief rally in financial assets considered to be risky. This particularly benefited cryptocurrencies, and even more particularly was a boon for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) . It broke through a fairly narrow range it had been trading in for weeks, and as of 4 P.M. Eastern time that day, it was up by 3% to over $77,000 -- a level it hasn't touched since February. That morning, both U.S. and Iranian officials announced that the Strait of Hormuz was open, at least for the 10 days of the recently agreed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Although President Trump said the American blockade of the Strait would remain in force, some vessels were confirmed to have transited its waters. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
In recent years, warnings about Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population have become increasingly urgent. Long hospital waits, chronic shortages in long-term care and a shrinking working-age population have led many policymakers and researchers to portray ageing as an approaching demographic crisis that a small, densely populated city might be unable to absorb. In some quarters, this has fuelled dire...
In recent years, warnings about Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population have become increasingly urgent. Long hospital waits, chronic shortages in long-term care and a shrinking working-age population have led many policymakers and researchers to portray ageing as an approaching demographic crisis that a small, densely populated city might be unable to absorb. In some quarters, this has fuelled dire predictions about the sustainability of Hong Kong’s healthcare and social care systems. This...
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX ), ("Mannatech" or "Company"), global health and wellness company committed to transforming lives to make a better world, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended 2025.
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX ), ("Mannatech" or "Company"), global health and wellness company committed to transforming lives to make a better world, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended 2025.
Grinex, a US-sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan, said it’s halting operations after experiencing a $13 million heist carried out by “western special services” hackers. Researchers from TRM, which has confirmed the theft, put the value of stolen assets at $15 million after discovering roughly 70 drained addresses, about 16 more than Grinex reported. Neither TRM nor fellow b...
Grinex, a US-sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan, said it’s halting operations after experiencing a $13 million heist carried out by “western special services” hackers. Researchers from TRM, which has confirmed the theft, put the value of stolen assets at $15 million after discovering roughly 70 drained addresses, about 16 more than Grinex reported. Neither TRM nor fellow blockchain research firm Elliptic has said how the attackers slipped past Grinex’s defenses. Grinex said it has been under almost constant attack attempts since incorporating 16 months ago. The latest attacks, it said, targeted Russian users of the exchange. Damaging "Russia's financial sovereignty" “The digital footprints and nature of the attack indicate an unprecedented level of resources and technology available exclusively to the structures of unfriendly states,” Grinex said . “According to preliminary data, the attack was coordinated with the aim of causing direct damage to Russia's financial sovereignty.” Read full article Comments
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has borrowed about €630 million ($742 million) in the private debt market to help finance its global investment in concert venues, people with knowledge of the matter said. A spokesperson for the company acknowledged the private financing but declined to provide details on the transaction, saying “This funding helps drive the buildout and modernization of venues worl...
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has borrowed about €630 million ($742 million) in the private debt market to help finance its global investment in concert venues, people with knowledge of the matter said. A spokesperson for the company acknowledged the private financing but declined to provide details on the transaction, saying “This funding helps drive the buildout and modernization of venues worldwide, expanding capacity and bringing more concerts to more markets to help meet growing global concert demand.” Live Nation Entertainment, which promotes concerts and sells tickets, has also been developing and investing in venues, including an announcement last year that it was spending $1 billion to develop 18 facilities in the US. Opponents argue that the company’s growth is hurting consumers, with Live Nation having lost a landmark antitrust lawsuit this week. That litigation, in which 33 states and Washington DC argued that the firm illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans for tickets, sets the stage for a possible breakup of the company. The plaintiffs are seeking as much as $700 million in the suit, and may seek additional penalties on top of that. Live Nation’s privately placed debt offering has an average maturity of about 15 years, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they’re not authorized to speak publicly. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. arranged the high-grade financing, which was sold to institutional investors, said some of the people. A representative for Goldman Sachs declined to comment. The US private placement market is an alternative funding route for businesses beyond public credit markets and bank loans.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 1.20% to 7,126.06, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 1.52% to 24,468.48, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) advanced 1.79% to 49,447.43 as easing Middle East tensions drove fresh highs.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 1.20% to 7,126.06, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 1.52% to 24,468.48, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) advanced 1.79% to 49,447.43 as easing Middle East tensions drove fresh highs.
Vladimir Zakharov/iStock via Getty Images Small caps loudly joined the S&P 500 at a fresh all-time high following encouraging peace-talk developments between the United States and Iran. On Friday, April 17, the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF ( VB ) reached a new record, finally eclipsing its February 20, 2026, peak. Zoom out, and we find that VB trails only international equities among the S&P ...
Vladimir Zakharov/iStock via Getty Images Small caps loudly joined the S&P 500 at a fresh all-time high following encouraging peace-talk developments between the United States and Iran. On Friday, April 17, the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF ( VB ) reached a new record, finally eclipsing its February 20, 2026, peak. Zoom out, and we find that VB trails only international equities among the S&P 500, mid-caps, and the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF ( VEU ). I was bullish on VB back in November 2025, and shares have returned 15% since then, dividends included. That’s 9 percentage points of alpha to the S&P 500. Today, despite a torrid rally off the March low, I reiterate a "B uy" rating. Amid increasing earnings estimates and the temperature coming down on the geopolitical front, I expect this week’s breakout to be durable. Small Caps Leading A mong U.S. Sizes YoY StockCharts.com Small Caps: Higher Yield, Bigger Buyback Percentage Compared T o S&P 500 BofA Global Research Small-Cap EPS Forecasts Rising Yardeni According to the issuer , VB seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Index, which measures the investment return of small-capitalization stocks and offers investors a convenient way to match the performance of a diversified group of small companies. The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach. VB is a large ETF, with more than $70 billion in assets under management as of April 16, 2026. Its annual expense ratio is low at only 3 basis points, while the trailing 12-month dividend yield is about on par with that of the S&P 500 at 1.25%. Share-price momentum is strong right now, earning VB a solid B+ ETF Grade in that category by Seeking Alpha’s quantitative scoring system. In terms of risk , VB scores well, thanks to its somewhat modest standard deviation percentage (the conflict in the Middle East, notwithstanding) and in-check annual volatility level. At the moment, implied volatility has dipped to 19%, which is the lowest ...
iamporpla/iStock via Getty Images Fertilizer stocks took a sharp hit on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a third of the world's crop nutrient supplies flow, "completely open" to commercial vessels, beginning to unwind the supply-risk premium that had built up throughout the Middle East conflict. CF Industries ( CF ) and Nutrien ( NTR ) bore the brunt of the se...
iamporpla/iStock via Getty Images Fertilizer stocks took a sharp hit on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a third of the world's crop nutrient supplies flow, "completely open" to commercial vessels, beginning to unwind the supply-risk premium that had built up throughout the Middle East conflict. CF Industries ( CF ) and Nutrien ( NTR ) bore the brunt of the selloff, closing down 9.6% and 5.2%, respectively, at their lowest levels since early March, while Mosaic ( MOS ) fell a more modest 0.6%. Below is a list of fertilizer and agricultural chemicals stocks ranked by their year-to-date performance. The list includes primary stocks in the sector with varying market capitalizations and price movements. The list is topped by CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ), with a YTD performance of 61.25%. Intrepid Potash, Inc. ( IPI ) and FMC Corporation ( FMC ) are next, rounding out the top three performers in the sector. CVR Partners, LP Common Units ( UAN ), Itafos Inc. ( IFOS:CA ), and Corteva, Inc. ( CTVA ) follow with solid YTD gains ranging from 21% to 23%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( SMG ) and The Mosaic Company ( MOS ) round out the list with more modest performances of 7.01% and 2.66%, respectively. Here is the list: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ), YTD perf: 61.25%, Quant rating: 3.41 Intrepid Potash, Inc. ( IPI ), YTD perf: 41.65%, Quant rating: 3.38 FMC Corporation ( FMC ), YTD perf: 26.75%, Quant rating: 1.67 CVR Partners, LP Common Units ( UAN ), YTD perf: 23.45%, Quant rating: Not Covered Itafos Inc. ( IFOS:CA ), YTD perf: 22.87%, Quant rating: Not Covered Corteva, Inc. ( CTVA ), YTD perf: 21.08%, Quant rating: 3.15 The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( SMG ), YTD perf: 7.01%, Quant rating: 2.94 The Mosaic Company ( MOS ), YTD perf: 2.66%, Quant rating: 2.85 More on CF Industries, Mosaic, etc. CF Industries: Shares Are Higher For Longer Mosaic: The Market Is Too Pessimistic Despite Iran-Driven Fertilizer Supply Disruptions...
Arbe Robotics ( ARBE ) received a Nasdaq notice for failing to maintain the $1 minimum bid price requirement over 30 consecutive trading days. The company has 180 days, until October 12, 2026, to regain compliance with listing rules. Arbe may qualify for an additional 180-day extension if it meets other listing criteria and plans corrective actions such as a reverse stock split. ARBE shares up 4% ...
Arbe Robotics ( ARBE ) received a Nasdaq notice for failing to maintain the $1 minimum bid price requirement over 30 consecutive trading days. The company has 180 days, until October 12, 2026, to regain compliance with listing rules. Arbe may qualify for an additional 180-day extension if it meets other listing criteria and plans corrective actions such as a reverse stock split. ARBE shares up 4% post-market. More on Arbe Robotics Arbe Robotics Ltd. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Arbe Robotics Ltd. (ARBE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Arbe Robotics Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.08 misses by $0.01, revenue of $0.5M misses by $0.14M Arbe Robotics announces $16M equity offering Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Arbe Robotics
Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) , a lithium and rare-earth minerals explorer, closed Friday at $12.56, up 35.49%. The stock is jumping after Greenland approved Critical Metals’ increased stake and expanded operating authority at the Tanbreez rare-earth project. Trading volume reached 72.8 million shares, about 427% above its three-month average of 13.8 million shares. The S&P 500 advanced 1.19% to f...
Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) , a lithium and rare-earth minerals explorer, closed Friday at $12.56, up 35.49%. The stock is jumping after Greenland approved Critical Metals’ increased stake and expanded operating authority at the Tanbreez rare-earth project. Trading volume reached 72.8 million shares, about 427% above its three-month average of 13.8 million shares. The S&P 500 advanced 1.19% to finish Friday at 7,125, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.52% to close at 24,468. Within diversified metals and mining, industry names were mixed, as MP Materials closed at $60.99 (-2.10%) and Lithium Americas ended at $4.84 (-0.62%) despite Critical Metals’ sharp rally. Critical Metals’ stock is soaring today after Greenland approved the company’s deal to grow its stake in the Tanbreez rare-earth deposit to 92.5%. The approval clears the way for CRML to acquire the 50.5% of equity it didn’t already hold from Rimbal Pty Lmt. Continue reading