November 19, 2025 - The US Dollar Index (USDX) has exhibited a renewed and formidable rally in November 2025, sending ripples through global financial markets and placing significant downward pressure on the prices of precious metals, specifically gold and silver. Driven by a confluence of hawkish signals from the Federal
Vocational education Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 13.3% year on year to $222.4 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $910 million at the midpoint came in 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.34 per share was 32.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
November 19, 2025 – Market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December 2025 have significantly diminished, sending ripples through the precious metals market. This recalibration of sentiment, driven by persistent inflation concerns, hawkish commentary from Fed officials, and a mixed bag of economic data, has led to a
November 19, 2025 - The global commodity futures market is currently navigating a period of intense volatility and strategic recalibration. While overall commodity price indices are projected to see a modest contraction through 2026, marking a fourth consecutive year of moderation, this aggregate trend masks a deeply bifurcated market. Investors
Shares of online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)
jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after the company outlined an optimistic long-term growth strategy at its Investor Day, a view supported by positive analyst commentary.
Shares of vehicle systems manufacturer Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI)
fell 8.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported earnings results that missed analyst expectations. The company posted a loss of ($0.14) per share for the quarter, which was below the consensus estimate of a ($0.12) loss. Revenue also came in lower than anticipated, totaling $152.49 million against expectations of $157.40 million. The disappointing financial performance seemed to weigh on the stock, contributing to the decline. According to MarketBeat.com data, the consensus rating for Commercial Vehicle Group was 'Reduce.'.
Shares of fuel cell technology Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) fell 14.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a $375 million offering of convertible senior notes.
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell 11% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported third-quarter 2025 revenue and earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, but its results also included signs of slowing growth.
Shares of infrastructure consulting service company AECOM (NYSE:ACM)
fell 9% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter results, which included a revenue miss, a sharp decline in profit, and a full-year financial outlook that fell short of analysts' expectations.
Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 11.3% in the afternoon session after the price of Bitcoin fell below $90,000 amid a broader tech-sector downturn. The drop in the cryptocurrency signaled a reduced appetite for risk among investors. Market sentiment was also dampened by a pullback in technology stocks, which was triggered by concerns over high valuations in artificial intelligence. Adding to the anxiety were worries that the Federal Reserve might pause interest rate cuts.
Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a significant partnership with Epic Games to bring Unity games into the massive Fortnite ecosystem.
Shares of affordable single-family home construction company LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH)
fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported quarterly financial results that missed analysts' expectations for both earnings and revenue. The homebuilder announced earnings of $0.85 per share, which was below the consensus estimate of $0.94. Revenue for the quarter also fell short, coming in at $396.63 million compared to the anticipated $421.66 million. The company's performance came amid a challenging environment for the housing industry. Broader market data showed that homebuilder sentiment remained low, with an industry index staying below the breakeven point for the 19th consecutive month. This negative outlook was influenced by concerns over the labor market and household finances, which led a record number of builders to cut prices to move their new housing inventory.
Shares of travel technology company Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR)
fell 5.6% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as its financial outlook worsened, with a lowered fiscal year 2025 earnings (EBITDA) estimate.
The historically opaque and often cumbersome world of commodity trading is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by the integration of digital assets and blockchain technology. This revolutionary shift is fundamentally reshaping how raw materials, from crude oil to agricultural products, are bought, sold, and tracked, promising unprecedented levels of efficiency,
Shares of healthcare solutions company Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH)
fell 11.3% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered its price target on the stock from $13.00 to $7.00. Even though the investment bank kept its "overweight" rating on the technology company's shares, the large cut in the price objective signaled lower expectations for Evolent's future performance. This move suggested to the market that the stock's near-term prospects might face more hurdles than previously anticipated, despite the positive long-term rating.
Shares of auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after the company declared a quarterly cash dividend and management outlined its strategic direction at an investor conference. The Board of Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of $.28 per share. In addition to the dividend news, the company's CEO and CFO spoke at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference. During the discussion, they detailed efforts to improve performance, which included closing 145 underperforming stores. Management also noted that gross margins improved in the second quarter and that inventory levels were reduced by $21 million, signaling a focus on greater efficiency.
In an era defined by persistent economic uncertainty and escalating geopolitical tensions, gold has once again asserted its timeless role as the ultimate safe-haven asset. As of November 19, 2025, the precious metal has not only maintained its luster but has surged to unprecedented levels, offering investors a critical hedge
The United States natural gas market is entering the 2025-2026 winter heating season with a robust supply picture, characterized by significantly above-average storage levels and record domestic production. Despite forecasts for overall record demand, primarily driven by surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, a milder near-term weather outlook is exerting
"Dr. Copper," the venerable nickname for the industrial metal, continues to serve as a critical economic bellwether, its price fluctuations often signaling the broader health and trajectory of the global economy. As of November 19, 2025, copper prices are exhibiting a robust upward trend, reflecting a dynamic interplay of surging
The global agricultural commodity markets are currently navigating a turbulent landscape, marked by significant price volatility in staple crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans. This instability, driven by an intricate web of unpredictable weather patterns, shifting global demand dynamics, and evolving international trade policies, poses immediate and long-term implications
The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage. At the heart of this revolution lie critical battery metals—lithium, cobalt, and nickel—whose strategic importance has skyrocketed, igniting a new "gold rush" that is reshaping
Global energy markets are once again grappling with the profound and often immediate impact of escalating geopolitical tensions and political instability in key producing regions. From the battlefields of Eastern Europe to the volatile corridors of the Middle East, the specter of conflict is casting a long shadow over the
Global supply chains continue to navigate a tumultuous landscape in November 2025, grappling with a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and environmental challenges. These disruptions, far from being transient, are now widely expected to persist for at least the next one to two years, fundamentally reshaping operational strategies
Dan Loeb's Third Point doubled its Microsoft stake and boosted Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia while fully exiting Workday and multiple industrial names in Q3.
November 19, 2025 – As the global financial markets look ahead to 2026, a significant divergence is emerging in the outlook for the oil and gas sectors. While crude oil markets are poised to grapple with an increasing supply surplus and downward pressure on prices, natural gas is set to experience
The financial world is bracing for significant upheaval as a potential future Trump administration signals a renewed push to dismantle key species protection regulations, a move poised to reshape the landscape for agriculture, forestry, and mining. This anticipated policy pivot, which revives initiatives from the former president's initial term, aims
The Australian Dollar (AUD) has recently touched a three-month low, trading around $0.645 against the US Dollar on November 19, 2025. This significant depreciation, marking its weakest point in three months, is a culmination of various domestic and international pressures, including a strengthening US Dollar, a cautious stance from
