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Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Vitol and Trafigura are offering Venezuelan crude for March delivery to refiners in India and China, traders said Monday. Brent crude slipped to $63.03 a barrel as markets weighed unrest in Iran against expected Venezuelan exports. Vitol shipped naphtha to Venezuela, set to arrive Jan. 28, to help dilute heavy crude. U.S. efforts to shield Venezuela’s oil revenues face legal and political hurdles.
12 January 2026
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European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Near Record as Banks, Oil and Miners Rally on UK Inflation Surprise (Dec. 17, 2025)

The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 581.81 by mid-morning Wednesday, led by gains in banks, energy, and mining stocks. London’s FTSE 100 outperformed after UK inflation came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for a Bank of England rate cut. The FTSE 350 Banks index hit its highest since 2008. Energy shares tracked a jump in oil prices linked to Venezuela headlines.
17 December 2025
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UBS Group AG Stock Jumps to a 17-Year High on Swiss Capital-Rule Compromise: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (12 Dec 2025)

UBS Group AG Stock Jumps to a 17-Year High on Swiss Capital-Rule Compromise: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (12 Dec 2025)

UBS shares climbed over 4.5% to CHF 35.17 on December 12, 2025, reaching their highest level since 2008. The surge followed news that Swiss lawmakers proposed a compromise on stricter post–Credit Suisse capital rules, potentially allowing UBS to use more AT1 instruments and easing equity requirements. UBS called the proposal “more constructive” than previous plans.
12 December 2025
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Raymond James Financial (RJF) Launches $2 Billion Buyback, Raises Dividend 8% as UBS Initiates Coverage and BofA Lifts Price Target

Raymond James Financial (RJF) Launches $2 Billion Buyback, Raises Dividend 8% as UBS Initiates Coverage and BofA Lifts Price Target

Raymond James Financial authorized a new $2 billion share repurchase program and raised its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.54 per share, payable January 16, 2026. The company will also redeem its Series B preferred stock. Bank of America raised its price target to $196, while UBS initiated coverage at Neutral with a $176 target, citing competitive pressures.
12 December 2025
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Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

Euro Stoxx 50 and World Indices Weekly Snapshot: Fed Cut Hopes Keep Global Stocks Near Records (5–7 December 2025)

The Euro Stoxx 50 closed at 5,723.93 on December 5, up 0.98% for the week and extending its year-to-date gain to about 16%. Global stocks rose as traders priced in a likely U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, with CME’s FedWatch tool showing a 90% probability. The S&P 500 ended Friday at 6,870.40, near its record high. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped over 1% on Friday.
7 December 2025
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Stocks Today (Nov. 10, 2025): Nvidia Leads Big‑Tech Rebound; Futures Rise as Senate Moves to End Record Shutdown

Stocks Today (Nov. 10, 2025): Nvidia Leads Big‑Tech Rebound; Futures Rise as Senate Moves to End Record Shutdown

Nvidia led a tech rally Monday, jumping 3%–4% as the S&P 500 rose 1.2% and the Nasdaq gained 1.9%. The Senate advanced a funding bill to end the 40-day government shutdown, boosting market sentiment. Palantir surged, while health insurers slipped on tax credit uncertainty. The VIX fell from last week’s highs.
10 November 2025
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Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

U.S. consumer inflation rose 3.0% year-on-year in September, slightly below forecasts, prompting markets to fully price in a Fed rate cut next week. The 10-year Treasury yield fell below 4% and the dollar weakened on the news. S&P 500 futures jumped about 1%, lifting stocks toward record highs. Financials outperformed, while homebuilders and utilities lagged.
24 October 2025
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Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Gold surged above $4,000 per ounce in October 2025, setting a new record, while silver hit $51.70, its highest in decades. Both metals have outperformed stocks this year, with gold up over 50% and silver up nearly 70%. Investors and central banks are buying heavily amid inflation fears and supply shortages. Analysts forecast further gains, with some predicting gold could reach $5,000 and silver $65 by 2026.
13 October 2025
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Gold $4K vs Bitcoin $125K: Inside the Epic 2025 Safe-Haven Showdown

Gold $4,000 vs Bitcoin $125,000 – Inside 2025’s Epic Safe-Haven Showdown

Gold topped $4,000 per ounce and Bitcoin surged past $125,000 in early October 2025, both setting new records before retreating slightly. A surprise 100% tariff threat by President Trump on Oct. 10 triggered a sharp selloff, sending Bitcoin down to $104,000 and wiping out $20 billion in crypto positions, while gold rose 1.5%. Major banks raised price targets for both assets amid continued volatility.
11 October 2025
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Bitcoin $125K, Gold $4K, Silver $50 – Inside 2025’s Epic Safe-Haven Showdown

Bitcoin $125K, Gold $4K, Silver $50 – Inside 2025’s Epic Safe-Haven Showdown

Bitcoin hit a record above $125,000 and gold topped $4,000/oz for the first time in early October 2025. Silver briefly traded above $50/oz. Central banks are set to buy around 1,000 metric tons of gold this year, while Bitcoin ETFs saw $3.2 billion in inflows in one week. Gold is up over 50% year-to-date, outpacing Bitcoin’s 30% gain.
11 October 2025
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Precious Metals Mania: Gold Smashes $4,000, Silver Soars Past $50 – What’s Driving the Frenzy?

Precious Metals Mania: Gold Smashes $4,000, Silver Soars Past $50 – What’s Driving the Frenzy?

Gold hit a record $4,059 an ounce this week, while silver topped $51.20, its highest since 1980. Both metals then retreated as traders took profits and a Middle East ceasefire eased tensions; spot gold traded near $3,970 and silver around $50.50 on Oct 9. Central banks and ETFs drove demand, while silver faced tight supply. Major banks raised price forecasts, citing ongoing market risks and strong fundamentals.
10 October 2025
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First Brands Group Files for Chapter 11, Discloses $10–$50 Billion in Liabilities

First Brands’ Implosion Rips Through Private Credit: $2.3 B Disappears, Wall Street Scrambles

First Brands Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 28, 2025, after lenders found financial irregularities and blocked a $6 billion refinancing. Trade-finance creditor Raistone alleges $2.3 billion is missing from the company, with an independent probe investigating double-pledged invoices. Jefferies and UBS disclosed exposures exceeding $1.2 billion. Federal prosecutors in New York have opened an inquiry.
10 October 2025
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Gold Nears $4,000, Silver Eyes $50 as Precious Metals Soar Amid Global Turmoil

Gold Nears $4,000, Silver Eyes $50 as Precious Metals Soar Amid Global Turmoil

Gold surged past $3,900 per ounce for the first time on October 6, 2025, hitting an intraday high near $3,944 as investors sought safe havens amid political and economic turmoil. Silver reached a 14-year peak at $48.5/oz on supply concerns, while platinum climbed to a 12-year high above $1,600/oz. A weaker dollar, U.S. government shutdown, and falling yen fueled demand. Analysts remain divided on the rally’s sustainability.
6 October 2025
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Gold’s Record-Smashing Surge: Why Wall Street Thinks the Rally Isn’t Over

Gold Soars to Record Highs in 2025 – Is the $4,000 Milestone Just the Beginning?

Gold prices hit a record $3,896 per ounce in early October 2025, up nearly 48% year-to-date and nearing the $4,000 mark after seven straight weekly gains. Surging safe-haven demand, record central bank buying, and bets on imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts have fueled the rally. The U.S. dollar has fallen about 9% in 2025. Analysts warn gold looks overbought, raising the risk of a pullback.
5 October 2025
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Gold’s Record Run Toward $4,000 Fuels Precious Metals Frenzy as Investors Rush to Safe Havens

Gold’s Record Run Toward $4,000 Fuels Precious Metals Frenzy as Investors Rush to Safe Havens

Gold surged to around $3,884 per ounce, just below record highs, after a seventh straight weekly gain. Silver topped $47 for the first time since 2011, up 63% this year. A U.S. government shutdown and global tensions fueled safe-haven demand. Newmont and Barrick announced CEO departures as supply constraints persist in gold, silver, and platinum markets.
5 October 2025
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Precious Metals Skyrocket as Shutdown Fuels Safe-Haven Rush – Gold Hits Record, Silver Near $50

Precious Metals Skyrocket as Shutdown Fuels Safe-Haven Rush – Gold Hits Record, Silver Near $50

Gold surged to nearly $3,889 per ounce Friday, marking a seventh straight weekly gain and approaching a new record. Silver climbed above $48, its highest since 2011, while platinum topped $1,600 on supply concerns. The U.S. government shutdown and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts fueled safe-haven buying. Central banks, including China and Poland, increased gold reserves amid rising geopolitical tensions.
4 October 2025
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Gold Price Surges Past $3,800; Silver Nears 14-Year High on Fed-Cut and Shutdown Fears

Gold Price Surges Past $3,800; Silver Nears 14-Year High on Fed-Cut and Shutdown Fears

Gold hit a record $3,871.45 an ounce on Sept 30 before slipping to around $3,800, down 0.9% early in the day. Silver reached $46.85, its highest in over 14 years, and platinum touched $1,593. Both gold and silver are up sharply in 2025, with gold rising over 40% year-to-date. Safe-haven demand is driven by U.S. shutdown risks, Fed rate cut expectations, and geopolitical tensions.
30 September 2025
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  • When Will Island Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:ILA) Reach Profitability?
    May 19, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT. Island Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:ILA), a drug repurposing company focusing on antiviral therapeutics in Australia and the U.S., posted a AU$3.9 million loss in the latest financial year and a AU$7.2 million loss over the trailing twelve months. Analysts project the company will break even in 2027 and reach a profit of AU$295 million by 2028. This forecast implies an ambitious average annual growth rate of 140%. Notably, Island Pharmaceuticals operates with no debt, relying solely on shareholder funding, which reduces financial risk typical in cash-burning pharmaceutical firms. Investors anticipate milestone developments but should remain cautious of the high growth assumptions given the volatile nature of pharmaceutical cash flows during drug development phases.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Destiny Tech100 Gains Pre-Market as SpaceX IPO Buzz Mixes With AI Stock Warnings

Destiny Tech100 Gains Pre-Market as SpaceX IPO Buzz Mixes With AI Stock Warnings

18 May 2026
Destiny Tech100 Inc. shares rose 10.6% to $52.68 in early premarket trading Monday after reports that SpaceX may list on Nasdaq as soon as June 12 at a $1.75 trillion valuation. DXYZ’s portfolio includes about 14.4% exposure to SpaceX and 18.1% to Anthropic. The stock ended last week down 13% despite sharp swings. Destiny’s shares last closed at nearly double their reported net asset value.
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