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Silver Price Today Slides Near $69 as Fed Hike Bets Bite, Silver Stocks Sink

Silver Price Today Slides Near $69 as Fed Hike Bets Bite, Silver Stocks Sink

Silver prices dropped 4.8% to $69.39 an ounce by early Friday afternoon, heading for a weekly loss as the dollar and Treasury yields climbed after news of increased U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East. Gold, platinum, and palladium also fell. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.372%. Toronto’s materials sector lost 2.9%, with Endeavour Silver shares down over 4%.
Endeavour Silver stock falls in New York trade as silver rout hits miners ahead of China export curbs

Endeavour Silver stock falls in New York trade as silver rout hits miners ahead of China export curbs

Endeavour Silver shares fell 2.7% to $9.54 in New York on Wednesday, with about 9.3 million shares traded. The drop followed CME Group’s second margin hike on gold and silver futures in a week and China’s move to tighten silver export controls. Silver surged 161% in 2025, breaking $80 an ounce. Endeavour’s Terronera mine in Mexico began commercial production in October.
Rare Metals Stocks Outlook: Silver’s Record Run, Lithium Demand Warning, and Rare Earth Supply Chains in Focus Before Monday’s Open

Rare Metals Stocks Outlook: Silver’s Record Run, Lithium Demand Warning, and Rare Earth Supply Chains in Focus Before Monday’s Open

U.S. equity markets are closed Sunday after a volatile week for rare metals stocks. Silver hit a record $77.40/oz and platinum reached all-time highs, with U.S.-listed precious metal miners rising sharply. Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned high silver prices could hurt manufacturers. The S&P 500 ended Friday near records, with materials stocks leading gains.

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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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