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Gold and silver sparked a chain reaction across leveraged ETFs today, but the mechanics behind those eye-catching percentage gains tell a more complicated story about what these instruments actually deliver over time.

In the first half of 2026, AngloGold Ashanti plc reported net income of US$2.28 billion, roughly double the prior-year period, alongside higher earnings per share, a new US$2.00 billion share buyback program, an interim dividend of US$0.72 per share, and reaffirmed full-year production guidance despite slightly lower gold output. This combination of stronger profitability, increased cash returns through dividends and buybacks, and steady production guidance underlines management’s focus on...

Howard Marks just filed five equity positions that look nothing like a bull-market portfolio, and every one has moved sharply since he bought. The question now is whether his thesis still holds at today's prices.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.97%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

One operates debt-free with premium margins; the other grows faster but carries geopolitical risk. Here's how their 2026 outlooks diverge.

AngloGold Ashanti posts $1.2B free cash flow in Q1'26 as higher gold prices, steady production and cost discipline fuel results.

One miner boasts rapid growth and global reach, while the other dominates in scale and margins, see how their strengths and risks stack up for investors.

Earlier in June, AngloGold Ashanti plc announced it would convene a general shareholders’ meeting on 23 July to vote on a proposed US$2.00 billion share buyback program, while investors were also awaiting an earnings report expected to show strong year-over-year growth in earnings and revenue. This combination of a large potential capital return and an earnings update focused attention on how AngloGold Ashanti balances shareholder payouts with funding for its global gold mining...

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Crashing from their 2026 highs, gold mining stocks present a buy-the-dip opportunity. The structural bullish story stays intact, and the plummet looks like a good opportunity to buy now.

AngloGold Ashanti shares surge 97.9% in a year as strong Q1 earnings, rising gold output, acquisitions and higher gold prices fuel growth.

As Newmont has outpaced the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Gold stocks are way down, and anyone seeking a bargain should at least give them a look. The VanEck Gold Miners exchange-traded fund—home to some of the largest miners such as Newmont and Barrick Mining —has slid 24% from its record high hit in late February. The stocks are so-called leveraged plays on the commodity, meaning that, when the price of the commodity falls, the stocks fall harder.

With an impressive short percentage of shares outstanding of 0.73%, AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) is among the 10 Best Gold Mining Stocks to Buy as Central Banks Buy Bullion. AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:AU) received a notable analyst upgrade on May 11 when Roth Capital analyst Joe Reagor raised the firm’s price target to $121 from $103 while […]

Earlier this month, AngloGold Ashanti plc reported first-quarter 2026 results showing gold production of 724,000 oz, net income of US$1.28 billion with basic EPS of US$2.52, declared an interim dividend of 116 US cents per share for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, and announced a proposed share repurchase program of up to US$2.00 billion, subject to shareholder approval. These capital-return plans arrive alongside recent attention on operational safety after a fatal contractor incident at...

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) has reported a fatal incident involving a contractor at its Obuasi mine, occurring after the close of the first quarter. Operations and on site activities are expected to come under scrutiny as the company assesses safety procedures following the incident. The event follows a Q1 update that highlighted operational performance and plans for increased shareholder returns. For investors watching AngloGold Ashanti at a share price of $92.24, this safety incident...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

AU's Q1 earnings surge 186% y/y on soaring gold prices, driving record cash flow and a massive $2B buyback plan despite rising costs.

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) has drawn fresh attention after its Q1 2026 update, which paired record free cash flow and stronger than expected earnings with a record interim dividend and a planned share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for AngloGold Ashanti. The strong Q1 update, record interim dividend and proposed US$2.0b buyback come after a sharp run in AngloGold Ashanti's stock, with a 7 day share price return of 19.46% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 182.04%. However,...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Higher prices helped the miner deliver a jump in quarterly earnings, with record free cash flow enabling an up to $2 billion share buyback and higher dividend.