The year 2025 has cemented its place in financial history as silver, often dubbed "poor man's gold," embarked on an astonishing rally, surging over 70% year-to-date and shattering multi-decade records. As of mid-October 2025, the precious metal has soared past the psychological $50 per ounce barrier, with some reports indicating
In a stunning display of market momentum, silver prices have breached the psychological $50 per ounce barrier, reaching unprecedented highs on October 14, 2025. This historic rally has ignited renewed interest in the often-overlooked precious metal, with Nitesh Shah, Head of Commodities & Macroeconomic Research at WisdomTree (NYSEARCA: WT), boldly predicting
Chicago, IL – October 14, 2025 – The global agricultural markets awoke this morning to a significant dip in soybean prices, sending ripples of concern through farming communities and commodity trading floors alike. Soybean futures are firmly in the red, primarily driven by a potent cocktail of escalating US-China trade tensions, the
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a decisive initiative to rein in the escalating prices of essential vegetables across the province. Issuing a stern order for immediate and rigorous enforcement of price controls, the move aims to stabilize volatile vegetable markets, which have seen commodities like tomatoes reach
Global crude oil markets were rocked on October 14, 2025, as prices plummeted by more than 2%, hitting a five-month low. This significant downturn was a direct consequence of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, coupled with a strikingly bearish outlook presented in the latest International Energy
The global commodity markets are currently telling a starkly different story for two of the world's most beloved beans: coffee and cocoa. As of October 2025, coffee prices are experiencing an unprecedented surge, reaching multi-year highs driven by acute supply shortages and relentless demand. In stark contrast, cocoa, after a
Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
jumped 3% in the morning session after an analyst at Barclays increased the price target on the shares to $23 from $22.
Shares of regional banking company NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBTB) jumped 4% in the morning session after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock to Overweight from Neutral, setting a price target of $47.
Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
fell 5.8% in the morning session after a Bank of America analyst downgraded the stock to "underperform" from "neutral," citing concerns that the shares had climbed "too far, too fast."
Shares of grocery store chain Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM)
jumped 4.2% in the morning session after it maintained its positive momentum as RBC Capital upgraded the stock's rating from "Sector Perform" to "Outperform."
Shares of personal computing and printing company HP (NYSE:HPQ) jumped 2.6% in the morning session after HSBC upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and raised its price target, citing a positive outlook for the company's PC and printer sales.
Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) jumped 4.9% in the morning session after JP Morgan raised its price target on the stock to $16 from $15, while maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm's analyst, Rajat Gupta, signaled continued confidence in the company's market performance. An 'Overweight' rating typically suggests that an analyst expects the stock to outperform the average return of the other stocks the analyst covers. The new price target reflected a more positive outlook on the company's future value.
Shares of fast-food pizza chain Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA)
jumped 7.1% in the morning session after reports of a $64-per-share acquisition bid from private equity firm Apollo Global Management continued to fuel investor interest.
Shares of digital outsourcing company TaskUs (NASDAQ:TASK) jumped 5.5% in the morning session after Baird upgraded its rating on the stock to Outperform from Neutral and set a price target of $18.
Shares of financial services giant Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) jumped 6.4% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that topped Wall Street's revenue and profit expectations.
Shares of building products installation services company Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP)
jumped 2.9% in the morning session after the company announced the acquisitions of Echols Glass & Mirror, Inc. and Vanderkoy Bros, LLC. These two deals were expected to add over $16 million in annual revenue to Installed Building Products. The company's Chairman and CEO, Jeff Edwards, stated that the acquisitions expanded its product offerings in key housing markets.
The relentless ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) is sending powerful ripple effects throughout the global technology sector, creating unprecedented demand for specialized hardware and, surprisingly, revitalizing the market for commodity chips. This surging demand, particularly for High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and conventional DRAM, is now poised to deliver a significant windfall
Costco appears to be a simple retailer, but underneath, it operates like a subscription business with sticky recurring income and a growth engine that strengthens over time.
London, UK – October 14, 2025 – A significant shift is underway in global financial markets as hedge funds increasingly pile into sophisticated commodity curve option bets. This strategic maneuver, primarily involving calendar spread options, allows these powerful financial players to capitalize on the intricate relationships between commodity prices across various delivery
As the global demand for critical minerals skyrockets, fueled by the accelerating energy transition, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The continent, endowed with vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese, and other essential components for green technologies, is increasingly recognized not just as a source of raw materials, but
October 14, 2025 – A perfect storm is brewing in America's heartland, threatening the financial stability of farmers nationwide. As of October 2025, agricultural producers are facing an unprecedented squeeze: persistently low commodity prices for staple crops like corn and soybeans, coupled with relentless increases in the cost of essential inputs
San Francisco, CA – October 14, 2025 – DataDirect Networks (DDN), a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and multi-cloud data management solutions, has been lauded by Fast Company, earning a coveted spot on its "2025 Next Big Things in Tech" list. This prestigious recognition, announced in October 2025, underscores DDN's profound impact on shaping [...]
New Delhi, India & Mountain View, CA – October 14, 2025 – In a monumental declaration that underscores the intensifying global race for artificial intelligence dominance, Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has unveiled a staggering $15 billion investment to establish a groundbreaking AI Hub in India, alongside an additional $9 billion earmarked for expanding its robust data [...]
Yukon Territory, Canada – October 14, 2025 – Transition Metals Corp. (TSX.V: XTM) today announced a significant discovery at its Pike Warden project in Yukon, identifying four new polymetallic showings with exceptionally high silver and molybdenum content. This revelation marks a pivotal moment for the company, expanding the known mineralization and
The global financial landscape is currently grappling with a potent mix of escalating geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, driving unprecedented volatility across major asset classes. Gold and silver prices have surged to historic levels, propelled by a renewed and aggressive phase of the US-China trade war, which is sending shockwaves
October 14, 2025 – A groundbreaking advancement in artificial intelligence is set to transform pediatric critical care, as AI models demonstrate remarkable success in predicting the onset of sepsis in children hours before clinical recognition. This medical breakthrough promises to usher in an era of truly preemptive care, offering a critical advantage in the battle [...]
As of October 14, 2025, the financial markets are witnessing an unprecedented gold rally, with prices soaring past the $4,000 per ounce mark and touching an astounding $4,179.48. This historic surge has propelled the world's largest gold producer, Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), to a remarkable 140% stock
In a significant stride towards securing the future of artificial intelligence, a groundbreaking team at Florida International University (FIU), led by Assistant Professor Hadi Amini and Ph.D. candidate Ervin Moore, has unveiled a novel defense mechanism leveraging blockchain technology to protect AI systems from the insidious threat of data poisoning. This innovative approach promises to [...]
London, UK & Mountain View, CA – October 14, 2025 – In a landmark announcement poised to fundamentally reshape the global marketing landscape, WPP (LSE: WPP) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) today unveiled a five-year expanded partnership, committing an unprecedented $400 million to integrate advanced cloud and AI technologies into the core of marketing operations. This [...]
According to a Bloomberg report, Bowman added that the U.S. version of the Basel III norms is currently being negotiated with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Dubai, UAE – October 14, 2025 – In a landmark announcement poised to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence in the Middle East, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has revealed a strategic investment to enable in-country data processing for its highly anticipated Microsoft 365 Copilot within the United Arab Emirates. Set to be available in early 2026 [...]
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on China's new tariffs targeting U.S. investments in South Korean shipping.
The company said that the proposed acquisition of TC BioPharm will strengthen and deepen its expertise and knowledge in using allogeneic cell therapies for cancer treatment.
San Francisco, CA – October 14, 2025 – In a landmark announcement poised to redefine the future of digital transactions, Visa (NYSE: V) today launched its groundbreaking Trusted Agent Protocol (TAP) for AI Commerce. This innovative framework is designed to establish a secure and efficient foundation for "agentic commerce," where artificial intelligence (AI) agents can [...]
