TSX:PLG 31 October 2025

Platinum Prices Explode in 2025 – Latest Surge, Expert Insights & Forecasts

Platinum jumped to $1,621.60/oz on Oct 31, 2025, up about 80% for the year, outpacing gold, silver, and palladium. The metal broke above $1,600/oz in mid-October and continued rising on strong industrial and jewelry demand, tight supply, and safe-haven flows. Gold ended October near $4,011/oz, up 51% year-to-date. Silver reached $49.10/oz, up 60%.

31 October 2025

Economic Forecasts·NYSE:SBSW·Precious Metals·TSX:PLG

Smiths Group Shares Fall 6% Despite Strategic Sales and Capital Returns
March 20, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT. Shares of Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN) dropped 5.9% to 2,222p following mixed half-year results and slightly lowered full-year guidance. The company saw organic revenue growth of 4% and a 7.2% rise in headline operating profit to £248 million, with margins improving 50 basis points to 17.2%. However, statutory profits fell sharply due to one-off charges, causing a 17.4% drop in earnings per share. CEO Roland Carter highlighted the sale of Smiths Detection and Smiths Interconnect as transformational, alongside a £1.5 billion planned shareholder return through 2027. Analysts noted investor disappointment over modest revenue growth and trimmed guidance, despite a 5.4% dividend increase. Long-term outlook remains positive with disposals, acquisitions, and capital returns aiming for mid-term 5-7% organic growth and 21-23% margins, seen as a potential buying opportunity by some market watchers.