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Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold surged past $5,300 an ounce for the first time Wednesday as the dollar hit near four-year lows and traders awaited the Fed’s next move. Spot gold rose 2.3% to $5,305.65 by 0832 GMT, with U.S. futures up 4.3%. Miners Newmont and Barrick rallied, while some investors warned of “overbought” signals in commodities. Banks raised gold forecasts, citing tariffs, geopolitics, and demand for non-dollar assets.
28 January 2026
Freeport-McMoRan stock hits a 52-week high, then cools — FCX traders track gold’s $5,100 run and Fed week

Freeport-McMoRan stock hits a 52-week high, then cools — FCX traders track gold’s $5,100 run and Fed week

Freeport-McMoRan hit a 52-week high Monday before closing up 1.26% at $61.17. Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce, drawing investors to miners, while copper hovered near $6 a pound ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision. Freeport’s gains followed strong earnings despite ongoing disruptions at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Newmont stock price: why NEM rose as gold tops $5,100 and Scotiabank lifts target to $152

Newmont stock price: why NEM rose as gold tops $5,100 and Scotiabank lifts target to $152

Newmont shares rose 1.3% to $125.92 in after-hours trading Monday as gold prices hit a record $5,100 an ounce. Trading volume reached about 13.1 million shares. Scotiabank raised its price target for Newmont to $152, citing economic uncertainty and higher gold forecasts. The company’s Boddington mine in Australia resumed operations at reduced capacity after bushfires, with a Q1 production shortfall expected.
Gold price today: Bullion rips past $5,100 record as tariff jitters hit the dollar, miners jump

Gold price today: Bullion rips past $5,100 record as tariff jitters hit the dollar, miners jump

Spot gold jumped above $5,100 an ounce Monday, setting a new record as investors moved into safe havens ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Shares of Newmont and Barrick Mining rose over 2% on expectations of higher margins. The dollar weakened, making gold more attractive to foreign buyers. Traders watched for signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming press conference.
26 January 2026
Fed week starts: U.S. stock futures dip as Big Tech earnings loom and gold hits new record

Fed week starts: U.S. stock futures dip as Big Tech earnings loom and gold hits new record

S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% early Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Gold surged above $5,100 an ounce, rattling risk assets and lifting mining stocks. USA Rare Earth soared up to 62% premarket on reports of a planned Trump administration stake. Oil prices rose as winter storms disrupted U.S. production and geopolitical risks persisted.
Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) closed Friday up 0.9% at $49.97, near a 52-week high, as metals surged and rare earths policy drew focus. The Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth via a $1.6 billion deal, with an announcement set for Monday. The Fed meets Jan. 27–28, and China’s PMI data is due Jan. 31.
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.
B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold shares rose about 2% to $5.01 Wednesday as spot gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, fueled by safe-haven demand amid tensions over Greenland. Traders cited geopolitics and a weaker dollar as key drivers. Gold miners’ stocks tracked bullion higher in early U.S. trading. Markets await President Trump’s Davos speech for further cues.
Gold price hits new record above $4,700 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Gold price hits new record above $4,700 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Spot gold jumped nearly 2% to $4,757.33 an ounce Tuesday, after touching a record $4,765.93, as Trump’s tariff threats on Europe over Greenland rattled markets. The dollar index slid almost 1% to 98.5, while the VIX volatility index spiked to 20.69. U.S. gold futures closed up 3.7% at $4,765.80. Traders are now pricing in two Fed rate cuts starting mid-2026.
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  • Cintas (CTAS) Share Pullback Prompts Valuation Reassessment Amid Sector Focus
    March 20, 2026, 5:59 AM EDT. Cintas shares have fallen 5.9% over the past week and 6.7% in 30 days, prompting questions about value at the current $181.83 price. Despite a 1.6% year-to-date dip, three-to-five year returns are strong at 72.4% and 125.9%. Investors are scrutinizing pricing, contract quality and cost control in service providers, affecting sector valuations. Cintas scores 0 out of 6 on valuation metrics. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates a fair value near $177.18 per share, suggesting shares are about 2.6% overvalued, a margin within typical model error. The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 38.45x, above the industry average of 22.80x and peer group average of 33.33x, indicating elevated market expectations. Investors should monitor valuation indicators closely given these mixed signals.
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