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Precious Metals in a Recession Portfolio
Do precious metals go up during a recession? Learn how to size a gold recession portfolio and where silver fits in your hedge.
Bloom Energy Posts Record $1.24 Billion Quarter, Raises Guidance a Third Time, Yet Shares Slip 5% After Hours
Bloom Energy reported record Q3 2026 revenue of $1.24 billion and raised full-year guidance for the third time, topping LSEG estimates, though CNBC reported shares fell 5% after hours.
Waiting to Get Back to Even?
Waiting to get back to even? Before you hold on for one more week, ask yourself one simple question.
Tower REITs Surge, Telecom Carriers Slide on Bloomberg Report of SpaceX Talks for 80,000 U.S. Cell Sites
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile fell while cell tower operators Crown Castle and American Tower surged after Bloomberg reported SpaceX is in talks for access to at least 80,000 U.S. cell sites, per CNBC and Reuters.
American Express to Cut 5% of Global Workforce, Take $336 Million Charge, CEO Squeri Tells Analysts
American Express CEO Stephen Squeri told analysts the company is cutting 5% of its global workforce and taking a $336 million third-quarter restructuring charge, according to CNBC, with affected units and savings targets undisclosed.
TradingView Chart Setup for Beginners
Learn how to build a clean TradingView chart setup: best indicators, drawing tools, and alerts for beginners -- no paid plan needed.
Bloomberg: J&J Explores Outright Sale of DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics Unit for More Than $20 Billion
Bloomberg reported in February 2026 that Johnson & Johnson is exploring an outright sale of DePuy Synthes for more than $20 billion, a second path alongside the spinoff announced in October 2025.
American Express Raises FY2026 EPS Guidance to $18.30-$18.60 After Record $20.1 Billion Quarter
American Express raised full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $18.30-$18.60 ($17.60-$17.90 adjusted) after record third-quarter revenue of $20.1 billion, helped by lower credit provisions, a lower tax rate and a one-time GBTG sale gain.
Volvo Cars Swings to Q3 Operating Loss as China Revenue Nearly Halves, Announces 2,500 Job Cuts and New SEK 5bn Savings Plan
Volvo Cars posted a third-quarter operating loss as China revenue fell almost 50% and U.S. tariffs and lost EV incentives hit margins, prompting 2,500 job cuts, a new SEK 5bn savings plan and withdrawn 2026 targets.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act for U.S. Petroleum Production, Refining and Logistics
Trump signed a presidential determination invoking Section 303 of the Defense Production Act for domestic petroleum production, refining and logistics, with no project list or dollar ceiling specified in the released memo.
Moderna Shares Sink as Much as 25% After Melanoma Vaccine Data Surfaces Early, Ahead of ESMO Presentation
Moderna shares fell as much as 25% after partial Phase 3 melanoma vaccine data appeared online ahead of ESMO; confirmed results showed a 42% cut in recurrence or death risk with Merck's Keytruda.
Stock Market Today: Consumer Staples Leads While S&P 500 Slips
Consumer Staples led the session while the S&P 500 slips. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.
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