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AngloGold Ashanti stock jumps 6% to a fresh high as gold swings and dividend dates come into focus

AngloGold Ashanti stock jumps 6% to a fresh high as gold swings and dividend dates come into focus

AngloGold Ashanti shares closed up 6% at $121.12 Monday after gold surged on U.S. tariff headlines, then slipped Tuesday as bullion prices fell over 1%. The company corrected a dividend date error, confirming March 13, 2026, as the record date. AngloGold recently reported a near tripling in annual profit and new reserves at its Nevada project.
24 February 2026
Newmont stock price today: NEM cools after Tuesday pop as gold breaks $4,800

Newmont stock price today: NEM cools after Tuesday pop as gold breaks $4,800

Spot gold hit a record $4,887.82 an ounce Wednesday as geopolitical tensions rose over Trump’s Greenland bid. Newmont shares edged up 0.2% to $119.17 in afternoon trading after a volatile session. Agnico Eagle, Franco-Nevada, AngloGold Ashanti, and Gold Fields all slipped. Europe called an emergency summit for Thursday on the Greenland dispute.
Gold Fields stock jumps as gold breaks $4,600; CPI and earnings in focus

Gold Fields stock jumps as gold breaks $4,600; CPI and earnings in focus

Gold Fields shares surged 6.7% to $48.73 in New York Monday after gold prices hit a record high, prompting gains across gold miners. The rally followed safe-haven buying and a weaker dollar ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. inflation report. Gold Fields earlier touched $49.58, with Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Wheaton Precious Metals also advancing. Investors await CPI data for clues on rates and sector momentum.
Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Newmont jumped nearly 4% Monday as gold hit a record above $4,600 an ounce amid political unrest and a standoff over Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The dollar index fell 0.4% to 98.84 after Powell disclosed subpoenas tied to his testimony. Gold futures rose 2.1% to $4,596.70, while the SPDR Gold Shares ETF gained 2.4%. Investors are watching U.S. CPI data and the Fed meeting on Jan. 27-28.
Gold price slips ahead of U.S. jobs data as Newmont stock and GLD track bullion

Gold price slips ahead of U.S. jobs data as Newmont stock and GLD track bullion

Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $4,427.48 an ounce Thursday as funds positioned ahead of the Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalancing and the dollar strengthened. Newmont shares slipped 1.1% premarket, while SPDR Gold Shares lost 1%. HSBC projected gold could reach $5,000 in early 2026 but warned of a possible correction if Fed rate cuts stall.
Gold price today rebounds after Monday plunge; Newmont stock, GLD ETF rise

Gold price today rebounds after Monday plunge; Newmont stock, GLD ETF rise

Spot gold rebounded to $4,380 an ounce Tuesday morning after Monday’s sharp selloff, up about 0.9% on the day, JM Bullion data showed. Newmont rose 0.6% and SPDR Gold Shares gained 0.5%. Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes for signals on 2026 rate cuts. China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled in November to 16.16 metric tons.

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  • 3 Strategies to Profit from Lloyds Banking Group Shares
    May 20, 2026, 2:21 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group shares have rebounded strongly since their 2020 lows, reaching levels not seen since the 2007-09 financial crisis. Investors can profit through capital gains, with shares rising over 120% since mid-2022 for some, dividends yielding 3.8% annually-above the FTSE 100 average-and dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) which reinvest payouts to grow holdings further. This mix of share price appreciation, growing dividend payouts, and compounding via DRIPs offers multiple income streams amidst recent market volatility.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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