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Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Gold futures hit a record near $3,809/oz on Sept. 26, with silver at $46.41, its highest in 14 years. Platinum reached $1,568, a 12-year high, and palladium also rose sharply. Global gold ETFs saw record inflows in September, while central banks, including China’s, continued heavy buying. U.S. inflation matched forecasts, fueling bets on further Fed rate cuts.
Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Gold hovered near $3,750/oz Friday after hitting a record $3,790 earlier in the week, up over 40% in 2025. Silver surged above $45/oz for the first time since 2011, gaining 55% year-to-date. U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump fueled safe-haven flows. Platinum and palladium also climbed, while gold ETF inflows hit records in September.
Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Gold hit a record intraday high near $3,790 per ounce on Sept. 23, with U.S. futures settling above $3,800. Silver climbed to $44/oz, its highest since 2011, while platinum reached $1,480/oz, an 11-year peak. Palladium rebounded above $1,200/oz. The rally followed safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more Fed rate cuts.
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  • Shell vs Chevron: Who Leads Among Integrated Oil Majors?
    May 20, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT. Shell plc and Chevron Corporation are two dominant players in the integrated oil sector, each with distinct strategies amid volatile commodity markets. Shell leverages its broad energy portfolio, including upstream, integrated gas, chemicals, marketing, and renewables, to generate stable earnings and strong operational momentum, notably rising upstream earnings to $2.4 billion in Q1 2026. Its downstream operations, with refinery utilization at 99%, further stabilize income, supporting a 5% dividend hike and ongoing share buybacks. Chevron focuses on disciplined capital spending, steady production growth, a robust balance sheet, and consistent shareholder returns. Both companies remain financially resilient and critical in meeting global energy demand, with Shell emphasizing LNG leadership and integrated gas growth, exemplified by its ARC Resources acquisition, while Chevron prioritizes operational discipline.

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American Airlines Stock Jumps Today as Oil Drop Gives AAL Bulls a Fresh Lift

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American Airlines shares rose 6.9% to $12.89 midday Wednesday as airline stocks rallied with Brent crude down over 4% after President Trump said U.S.-Iran talks were in “final stages.” CEO Robert Isom will speak at Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27. American expects to recover up to 85% of higher fuel costs by Q3. The company cut its 2026 outlook in April amid rising jet fuel prices.
Redwire draws attention after latest Army and NATO drone contracts

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Redwire shares rose 0.6% to $13.99 after announcing a $15 million U.S. Army drone order and a multi-year NATO contract. The company’s first-quarter net loss widened to $76.5 million, despite revenue jumping 57.9% to $97 million. Redwire may sell up to $350 million in stock through an at-the-market program, according to a May 6 SEC filing.
Ondas Stock Is Moving Again After a $199 Million AI Defense Deal — What Investors Missed

Ondas Stock Is Moving Again After a $199 Million AI Defense Deal — What Investors Missed

20 May 2026
Ondas Inc. shares climbed 3.3% to $9.43 midday Wednesday after the company agreed to acquire Israeli defense software firm Omnisys for $199 million in stock, plus up to $60 million in earn-outs. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter pending approvals, would add Omnisys’ real-time defense resource software to Ondas’ portfolio. Trading volume reached 22 million shares. Peers in the defense sector also saw gains.
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