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Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs absolutely rocketed this morning, vaulting over 10.5% after the integrated steel producer signaled it was weighing a bold new venture: getting into the rare earths mining business. It was an unexpected, yet savvy, pivot that overshadowed an already impressive earnings report, proving once again that in this market, future-looking strategy trumps past […] More

A 108 Million Contract Day The sheer scale is difficult to overstate. According to Scott Rubner, head of equity and equity derivatives strategy at Citadel Securities, Friday, October 10, saw over 108 million contracts change hands. That figure is staggering—only the second time the 100 million threshold has ever been breached. “Retail’s bullish conviction remains […] More

The ongoing trade war with China has just given the biggest advocates for Fed rate cuts a powerful new tool. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, who is already one of the most outspoken doves at the central bank, stated on Wednesday that the recent spike in U.S.-China trade tensions has made a bold policy shift […] More

The data center AI chip battle just got a little more crowded. Intel (INTC), still deep in the trenches of a multi-year turnaround, has fired its latest salvo at rivals Nvidia and AMD, unveiling a potent new data center GPU codenamed “Crescent Island.” This isn’t just about a new piece of silicon; it’s a critical […] More

It was a classic tale of two markets in the latest round of corporate earnings reports: a handful of high-flyers rocketed on strong growth, while established names were knocked down by operational hiccups and disappointing forecasts. The clear winner of the day was Applied Digital, the data center builder, whose shares surged an eye-watering 30% […] More

A fresh volley of proposed export restrictions from Beijing, targeting everything from rare earth materials to advanced lithium batteries, sent tremors through global supply chains today, igniting a sharp rally in key U.S. and allied material stocks. The move, seen by many analysts as a strategic tightening ahead of a potential U.S.-China leadership summit, immediately […] More

Market Buzz: M&A and AI Drive Major Stock Swings Tech Stock Volatility was the order of the day on Wall Street, with massive merger and acquisition buzz surrounding data platform Confluent and insulation powerhouse TopBuild, while a resurgent copper market provided an unexpected, commodities-led lift to materials stocks. The market action was a curious mix […] More

The market’s activity today was nothing short of dramatic, driven by a mix of unexpected government moves and the usual ups and downs from Wall Street. But the standout story? Trilogy Metals. Shares of this Canadian mineral exploration company skyrocketed, jumping over 222% after the White House revealed it would be taking a hefty equity […] More

This morning’s premarket movers are creating quite a stir, blending macroeconomic factors, regulatory challenges, and the classic antics of meme stocks. Whether it’s critical minerals, chip-making giants, or struggling real estate tech, the trading activity before the market opens gives us a crucial glimpse into how investors are feeling. Geopolitical issues, in particular, remain a […] More

A sharp decline in the U.S. dollar this week, fueled by the political drama of a government shutdown in Washington, has put the greenback on track for its worst annual performance in over two decades.   Washington Gridlock Hits the Greenback The currency market is in a bit of a frenzy right now. Traders and […] More

The race for AI computing power is heating up, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. Shares of CoreWeave, a specialized data center operator backed by Nvidia, jumped over 14% on Tuesday, thanks to buzz about a massive new deal with Meta Platforms. This reported $14.2 billion contract would allow CoreWeave to provide Meta […] More

A potential government shutdown created a wave of uncertainty on Wall Street this Monday, but surprisingly, the major indexes mostly brushed off the anxiety. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite managed to inch up, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind—a familiar pattern in a market trying to regain its balance amid the political […] More