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Gold miners have been in focus after sharp swings tied to the Middle East conflict and inflation concerns, and Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) is right in the middle of that sector wide reset. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. The recent swings in Barrick Mining’s share price, including a 3.12% 1-day share price return and a year-to-date share price return down 7.06%, sit alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 96.23%. This suggests that short-term sentiment has cooled while...
In recent days, Joby Aviation has faced renewed pressure as stronger U.S. jobs data lifted expectations of future Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, weighing on capital-intensive, high-growth names while the company continues to work toward FAA approval and its planned Dubai launch in 2026. Despite progress on certification, early operations plans and substantial cash reserves, Joby’s experience highlights how macro policy expectations can outweigh company-specific achievements for...
The recent surge in inflation has forced institutions and individuals to make some strategic, defensive hedging trades they wouldn't normally make.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) is one of the most undervalued quality stocks to invest in. On June 9, unionized pilots at FedEx Corporation ratified a new four-year labor agreement with 83% approval, formally ending more than five years of protracted negotiations. The contract takes effect on June 29 and covers compensation, retirement, scheduling, work rules, and […]
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As warnings spread that SpaceX will be force-fed into the index funds millions hold for retirement, Vanguard's investment chief realigns expectations.
The past week's stock market saw the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite test, then bounce off support at their 50-day moving averages. The S&P 500 then rose, on Friday, to briefly test resistance at its 21-day exponential moving average. The Nasdaq did not rise to this level. The Nasdaq 100, however, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust Series...
President Trump's 180 on inflation may result in a corresponding about-face for Wall Street's bull market.
Investing.com -- A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal may not deliver the interest rate relief that Treasury markets priced in Thursday, BofA Securities said in a recent note, warning that moderately higher oil prices could push the Federal Reserve toward hikes rather than cuts.
In early June 2026, Old Dominion Freight Line reported that May revenue per day rose as higher less‑than‑truckload (LTL) pricing more than offset lower shipment volumes, while investors weighed inflation, rate expectations, and Amazon’s entry into LTL freight alongside insider selling and institutional repositioning. This mix of healthier yields, soft tonnage, geopolitical and energy cost pressures, and fresh competitive threats has sharpened attention on how resilient Old Dominion’s...
"Imports were down and exports were up.”
TJX Companies leverages macroeconomic pressure to expand margins and deliver substantial shareholder returns through aggressive buybacks and consistent dividends.
Wall Street was betting big on Fed relief, but Bank of America sees a quiet risk brewing. The bank sees an unsettling 1994-style market setup, where inflationary pressures, higher yields, and tighter Fed policy could hit stocks instead. The warning lands as headline CPI is running near 4.2%, ...
Stocks clawed back losses by the end of the week, putting the S&P 500 on track for a positive week as a U.S.–Iran deal moved within reach.
Rigetti Computing (NasdaqCM:RGTI) secured a non-binding agreement for up to US$100 million in CHIPS Act funding tied to a minority federal equity stake. The company launched its 108 qubit Cepheus 1 108Q quantum system on major quantum cloud platforms. Rigetti announced plans for a major international expansion, including a potential US$100 million investment in the UK to develop a 1,000 plus qubit system within a few years. Rigetti Computing focuses on building and operating quantum...
The Federal Reserve is in a difficult position amid the ongoing war with Iran.

<body><p>STORY: The U.S. Justice Department's (DOJ) Antitrust Division said it has cleared Paramount Skydance Corp's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.</p><p>It said the $110 billion transaction was unlikely to harm competition or consumers,</p><p>saying its impact "will be to increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers."</p><p>Paramount thanked the DOJ for its review of the transaction.</p><p>It said the deal would allow the company to better compete in an industry defined by an intense scramble for audiences, talent, technology and investment.</p><p>Paramount CEO David Ellison's father, billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has cultivated ties with President Donald Trump.</p><p>Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi had said that politics would "absolutely not" drive the DOJ's review of the transaction.</p><p>The Federal Communications Commission has yet to approve Paramount's petition for foreign investors to own up to 100% of the deal's debt.</p><p>Several in Hollywood have expressed concern that the merger would result in fewer jobs and less diversity of storytelling.</p><p>Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters last week that California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal.</p></body>
Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup could provide a temporary boost to U.S. employment, consumer spending, and inflation over the coming months, with the largest effects expected to appear in June.
The unconditional clearance removes the primary federal regulatory hurdle standing between the two media giants and what would be one of the largest media combinations in history. Politico's report was corroborated by Newsmax and Quiver Quantitative, each also citing people familiar with the matter, though an official DOJ press release had not been published as of this writing.

Persistent inflation could be sticking around for the summer. With Fourth of July Weekend just three weeks away, Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Group head Robin Wenzel outlines how food prices could impact Americans' summer cookout and backyard barbecue plans.
Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch this week, including SpaceX's (SPCX) first full day of trading as a public company, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's first interest rate decision on Wednesday, and earnings reports from Accenture (ACN) and The Kroger Co. (KR).
I keep hitting the buy button on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), and the Fed-driven tech sell-off this month has only made my finger heavier. The stock sits at $16.67, down 36.33% year to date, while the QQQ has gained 16.74% over the same window. That gap is the opportunity. The market is pricing SoFi like a ... The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.7% this week as the US edged closer to signing a peace deal w
SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) is under fresh pressure as gold and silver prices weaken following strong U.S. employment data. Expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes are weighing on precious metals, a key revenue driver for the company. The share price closed at CA$36.72, with the stock down 10.3% over the past week and 25.1% over the past month. For investors watching SSR Mining, the timing of this macro shock matters. The stock is still up 24.2% year to date and 117.1% over...
Eli Lilly, Parker-Hannifin, and Microsoft all have grown their dividend by 50% or more over the past five years, but still have plenty of room for dividend growth.
At $342.23, Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) appears fairly valued, with a more attractive entry point sitting at or below $310 on any macro-driven technical consolidation. The stock has become the cleanest pure-play on agentic AI infrastructure, but the round trip from $100 to $428 and back to the mid-$300s in six months argues for patience over ... Buy, Hold, or Sell: Arm Holdings Shed 25% to Clear the Air as the Warsh Fed Digs In. Is It a Buy at $342?
General Motors' (GM) energy storage business is underappreciated by investors, while its US tariff e
Management has gone quiet on the geopolitical cost pressures that once dominated its calls, but the new, unquantified component headwind they're flagging instead could pose a more direct threat to record profits.