monsitj/iStock via Getty Images Gold and silver futures swung between small gains and losses Friday but held on for weekly gains, as traders weighed the path of the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ahead of talks this weekend in Pakistan. The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran, but it has not eased the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz or the parallel conflict betw...
monsitj/iStock via Getty Images Gold and silver futures swung between small gains and losses Friday but held on for weekly gains, as traders weighed the path of the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ahead of talks this weekend in Pakistan. The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran, but it has not eased the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz or the parallel conflict between Israel and Iran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Analysts generally believe gold will remain volatile in the short term as investors react to shifting geopolitical signals, although the longer-term outlook is more supportive from sustained central bank purchases and expectations that real interest rates are unlikely to remain restrictive indefinitely. "We believe the [gold] bull market will return, but first and foremost a cessation of hostilities with Iran and the formal reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and persistently lower oil prices, would need to occur," HSBC's James Steel said in a note. The U.S. dollar fell for the week, making greenback-priced gold cheaper for holders of other currencies. U.S. consumer prices in March rose by the most in nearly four years, as the war boosted oil prices, but U.S. crude futures posted a sharp weekly decline of more than 13%, helping to ease concerns about elevated energy costs and broader inflation pressures. This week, front-month Comex gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) for April delivery posted back-to-back gains, up 2.4% to $4,761.90/oz, and front-month Comex April silver ( XAGUSD:CUR ) improved 4.9% to $76.324/oz for its third consecutive increase; on Friday, gold slipped 0.6% while silver added 0.1%. ETFs: ((GLD), ( GDX ), ( GDXJ ), ( IAU ), ( NUGT ), ( PHYS ), ( GLDM ), ( AAAU ), ( SGOL ), ( DUST ), ( RING ), ( BAR ), ( OUNZ ), ( SLV ), ( PSLV ), ( SIVR ), ( SIL ), ( SILJ ) More on gold and silver Silver: Clearest Sign That Structural Surpluses Will Continue Commodities: Oil Supported By Ongoing Supply Risks Gold ETF Flows: March 2026
Gold miner Newmont (NYSE: NEM) is a shining example of an oversold stock. Its share price is up about 2.3% over the past month after climbing more than 19% so far this year. The stock's been somewhat volatile over the past month (down as much as 18%), partly over enthusiasm for Newmont significantly improving its financial health by reducing debt and ending the most recent fiscal year with a net c...
Gold miner Newmont (NYSE: NEM) is a shining example of an oversold stock. Its share price is up about 2.3% over the past month after climbing more than 19% so far this year. The stock's been somewhat volatile over the past month (down as much as 18%), partly over enthusiasm for Newmont significantly improving its financial health by reducing debt and ending the most recent fiscal year with a net cash position of $2.1 billion. Some of the volatility is tied to the spot price of gold dropping from its high of $5,626 per ounce in late January to around $4,706. There's also concern that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to combat inflation, and that gold isn't as attractive an investment in a high-interest-rate environment as safer yield-bearing investments such as U.S. Treasuries. So there is some dispute about the near-term prospects for this stock. Here are three reasons to buy the materials stock before the company announces first-quarter earnings after the markets close on April 23. Continue reading
Four Corners Property Trust ( FCPT ) announced on Friday the acquisition of a National Veterinary Associates property for $4.4M. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in California and is corporate-operated under a long-term net lease. The transaction was priced at a 7.1% cap rate on rent as of the closing date and exclusive of transaction costs, the company added. Source: Press Rele...
Four Corners Property Trust ( FCPT ) announced on Friday the acquisition of a National Veterinary Associates property for $4.4M. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in California and is corporate-operated under a long-term net lease. The transaction was priced at a 7.1% cap rate on rent as of the closing date and exclusive of transaction costs, the company added. Source: Press Release More on Four Corners Property Trust Four Corners Property Trust: This REIT's Growth Story Advances Despite Macro Uncertainty Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Four Corners Property Trust secures $200M seven-year term loan facility; draws $50M for pipeline Four Corners Property Trust buys Panera Bread property for $3.8M
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs returned to court on Friday, as a three-judge Court of International Trade panel in New York sharply questioned both sides while weighing the legality of a new set of tariffs he imposed in February, shortly after a Supreme Court ruling declared most of his sweeping levies unlawful. While the judges offered few clues on how they might rule on the Section 122 tari...
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs returned to court on Friday, as a three-judge Court of International Trade panel in New York sharply questioned both sides while weighing the legality of a new set of tariffs he imposed in February, shortly after a Supreme Court ruling declared most of his sweeping levies unlawful. While the judges offered few clues on how they might rule on the Section 122 tariffs, the court has previously rejected business challenges seeking to invalidate Section 301 tariffs...
Several Californians sued Sutter Health and MemorialCare this week over allegations that an AI transcription tool was used to record them without their consent, in violation of state and federal law. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco, states that, within the past six months, the plaintiffs received medical care at various Sutter and MemorialCar...
Several Californians sued Sutter Health and MemorialCare this week over allegations that an AI transcription tool was used to record them without their consent, in violation of state and federal law. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco, states that, within the past six months, the plaintiffs received medical care at various Sutter and MemorialCare facilities. During those visits, medical staff used Abridge AI. According to the complaint, this system “captured and processed their confidential physician-patient communications. Plaintiffs did not receive clear notice that their medical conversations would be recorded by an artificial intelligence platform, transmitted outside the clinical setting, or processed through third-party systems.” Read full article Comments
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which me
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which me
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which me
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which me
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which me
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which me
In trading on Friday, shares of Crane Co (Symbol: CR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $188.26, changing hands as high as $189.99 per share. Crane Co shares are currently trading up about 1.3% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CR shares
In trading on Friday, shares of Crane Co (Symbol: CR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $188.26, changing hands as high as $189.99 per share. Crane Co shares are currently trading up about 1.3% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CR shares
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.11% to 6,816.89 today, though it still gained 3.56% this week. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) rose 0.35% to 22,902.89 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) fell 0.56% to 47,916.57.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.11% to 6,816.89 today, though it still gained 3.56% this week. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) rose 0.35% to 22,902.89 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) fell 0.56% to 47,916.57.
luchezar/iStock via Getty Images My honest opinion? I really like the composition of the iShares Flexible Income Active ETF ( BINC ) and the style with which the management operates. And the numbers (returns) are on my side, as discussed in my latest research . Today I’m back to talking about BINC in a positive light: I think that, from a forward-looking perspective, having solutions like this in ...
luchezar/iStock via Getty Images My honest opinion? I really like the composition of the iShares Flexible Income Active ETF ( BINC ) and the style with which the management operates. And the numbers (returns) are on my side, as discussed in my latest research . Today I’m back to talking about BINC in a positive light: I think that, from a forward-looking perspective, having solutions like this in a portfolio can help stabilize its return function. Personally, I identify three reasons in favor of this view, and one element that instead concerns me. But before going into them… Here is a quick summary (necessary) For new readers, before presenting my thesis, I think that this bullet point summary of what needs to be known about BINC is worth a look: BINC is an active multisector bond ETF . It doesn't mechanically replicate an index but builds the portfolio in a discretionary way. This makes it more similar to an embedded discretionary strategy than to a traditional ETF. Therefore it is clear that returns, but also risk, depend on the team’s ability to manage macro timing, duration, credit and sector rotation. BINC: profile (Seeking Alpha) At the base, as a comparison benchmark, not as an index to replicate, there is the Bloomberg U.S. Universal Index. All with an expense ratio of 0.4%. A higher cost compared to peer bond ETFs justified by active management which, according to the prospectus , aims to maximize long-term income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. A management team led by Rick Rieder. Here the dividend is competitive , at 5.89% in the TTM variant and Seeking Alpha itself assigns it an A grade for that element. The problem is that the yield is good in absolute terms but not free: it derives from exposure to high yield, global credit, non-agency MBS, CLO, ABS and EM. But on the other hand, to pursue both high income and capital appreciation, the fund must inevitably take risk on credit, spreads and complex instruments. BINC - dividend yield ...
In trading on Friday, shares of Employers Holdings Inc (Symbol: EIG) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $42.30, changing hands as low as $41.65 per share. Employers Holdings Inc shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one y
In trading on Friday, shares of Employers Holdings Inc (Symbol: EIG) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $42.30, changing hands as low as $41.65 per share. Employers Holdings Inc shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one y