Natural Gas Holds Near $2.80 After Smaller Storage Build, Summer Demand Looms
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Natural Gas Holds Near $2.80 After Smaller Storage Build, Summer Demand Looms

U.S. natural gas futures closed near $2.80/MMBtu after a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf. The EIA projects Henry Hub at $3.10 for Q2 and Q3, with LNG exports set to hit 17.0 bcf/d in 2026.

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Gold Surges to $4,720 as Geopolitical and Economic Crosscurrents Drive Rally
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Surges to $4,720 as Geopolitical and Economic Crosscurrents Drive Rally

Gold rallied 2.3% to $4,719.68 on a softer dollar and easing Iran tensions, but faces resistance near $4,780-$4,900 as Fed policy and geopolitical risks loom.

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Bitcoin Steadies Near $80K as ETF Outflows Test Rally
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Steadies Near $80K as ETF Outflows Test Rally

Bitcoin traded near $80,000 early Saturday, steadying after two consecutive days of U.S. spot bitcoin ETF outflows totaling over $400 million.

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XRP at Crossroads as Senate Bill Looms and Network Activity Drops
Regulation James Calloway

XRP at Crossroads as Senate Bill Looms and Network Activity Drops

XRP hovers near $1.42 as a key Senate bill on digital assets moves forward, but new address creation has plunged 85% since December 2024.

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FTSE 100 Notches Third Weekly Decline Amid Gulf Tensions and Political Jitters
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Notches Third Weekly Decline Amid Gulf Tensions and Political Jitters

The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% on Friday, marking a third weekly loss, as Gulf tensions and UK political uncertainty dampened sentiment, with IAG sliding 2.8% after a profit warning.

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Nifty and Sensex Post Weekly Gains Despite Friday Selloff, Oil Above $100 Sparks Caution
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nifty and Sensex Post Weekly Gains Despite Friday Selloff, Oil Above $100 Sparks Caution

Indian stocks fell Friday, but Nifty and Sensex posted weekly gains. Brent crude above $100 on U.S.-Iran tensions pressures the rupee and stokes inflation fears.

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ASX 200 Weekly Gain Erased by Friday Slump Amid Oil Shock and RBA Rate Hike
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Weekly Gain Erased by Friday Slump Amid Oil Shock and RBA Rate Hike

Australian stocks ended the week barely higher after a Friday sell-off erased A$50 billion. The RBA's rate hike and oil price volatility weighed heavily on financials.

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McCormick Stock Plunges 35% in a Year; DCF Suggests 57.5% Undervaluation
Markets Daniel Marsh

McCormick Stock Plunges 35% in a Year; DCF Suggests 57.5% Undervaluation

McCormick & Company shares have dropped 35.3% in the past year, closing at $47.90. A DCF analysis, however, estimates an intrinsic value of $112.76, pointing to a potential 57.5% undervaluation.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Peaks on AI Surge and Strong Jobs Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Peaks on AI Surge and Strong Jobs Data

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, fueled by strong AI demand and better-than-expected April jobs data, while after-hours action was muted.

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Humana Shares Surge 11% on Medicare Advantage Optimism
Markets Daniel Marsh

Humana Shares Surge 11% on Medicare Advantage Optimism

Humana shares surged 11.27% on Friday amid renewed Medicare Advantage optimism after CVS raised its 2026 profit outlook, though concerns over Star Ratings and funding persist.

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UnitedHealth Stock Rebounds on Easing Medical Costs and Raised Outlook
Markets Daniel Marsh

UnitedHealth Stock Rebounds on Easing Medical Costs and Raised Outlook

UnitedHealth shares rose 2.8% to $379.98, extending gains on easing medical-cost pressures. Q1 revenue hit $111.7B, and the company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook above $18.25/share.

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Navitas Semiconductor Surges as AI Data Center Pivot Accelerates
Technology Sarah Chen

Navitas Semiconductor Surges as AI Data Center Pivot Accelerates

Navitas Semiconductor shares surged 15% to $18.20 after Q1 revenue rose 18% sequentially to $8.6 million, driven by growth in AI data center and grid markets. Needham raised its price target to $21.

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