Silver Retreats Below $80 as Fed Decision Looms, Miners Slide
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Retreats Below $80 as Fed Decision Looms, Miners Slide

Silver prices dropped below $80 per ounce Tuesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Major silver mining stocks also traded lower, tracking the metal's decline.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $75K Amid ETF Inflows, Citi Lowers Target on Regulatory Delays
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Holds Near $75K Amid ETF Inflows, Citi Lowers Target on Regulatory Delays

Bitcoin hovered around $74,756, approaching the $76,000 level, supported by renewed ETF inflows. Citigroup reduced its price forecast, pointing to slow progress on U.S. crypto regulation.

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Gold Holds Near $5,000 as Fed Decision, Geopolitical Risks Create Market Standoff
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Holds Near $5,000 as Fed Decision, Geopolitical Risks Create Market Standoff

Gold stabilized around $5,000 per ounce in New York trading as market participants balanced safe-haven demand from Middle East tensions against concerns about persistent inflation ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy announcement.

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Wall Street Gains as Airlines, Tech Lift Sentiment Ahead of Fed Decision
Markets Daniel Marsh

Wall Street Gains as Airlines, Tech Lift Sentiment Ahead of Fed Decision

Major U.S. stock indices rose Tuesday, led by airline and technology shares, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy update. Goldman Sachs cautioned that an oil supply disruption could drag the S&P 500 lower.

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Dow Gains as Fed Decision Nears; Oil Prices Stoke Inflation Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Gains as Fed Decision Nears; Oil Prices Stoke Inflation Concerns

The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced on Tuesday as investors positioned for the Federal Reserve's policy announcement, looking past elevated oil prices linked to Middle East tensions. Brent crude traded above $101 a barrel.

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Ford Announces Share Buyback Amid Recall Headwinds and EV Losses
Earnings James Calloway

Ford Announces Share Buyback Amid Recall Headwinds and EV Losses

Ford Motor Company shares gained after the automaker filed plans to repurchase up to 31.7 million shares. The move comes as the company contends with a significant quarterly loss, a series of vehicle recalls, and an upcoming safety hearing.

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Bradesco Shares Dip as Brazil's Central Bank Rate Decision Looms
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bradesco Shares Dip as Brazil's Central Bank Rate Decision Looms

Banco Bradesco's U.S.-listed shares are under pressure as investors await Brazil's central bank rate decision amid mixed inflation data. The bank reported solid Q4 earnings but faces regulatory delays on capital plans.

MARA Shares Dip on Insider Sale Plan as Bitcoin Holds Firm
Crypto Sarah Chen

MARA Shares Dip on Insider Sale Plan as Bitcoin Holds Firm

MARA Holdings shares edged lower following a regulatory filing indicating an insider-linked trust intends to sell stock. The move coincides with the company's strategic shift to allow bitcoin sales from its balance sheet.

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Tesla Gains on $4.3B LG Battery Plant, Energy Storage Growth Offsets Auto Weakness
Technology Sarah Chen

Tesla Gains on $4.3B LG Battery Plant, Energy Storage Growth Offsets Auto Weakness

Tesla stock advanced after the U.S. government confirmed a $4.3 billion agreement with LG Energy Solution to build a lithium iron phosphate battery-cell plant in Michigan. The facility, slated for 2027 production, will supply batteries for Tesla's Megapack 3 systems.

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NIO Shares Dip as First Profit Faces March Delivery Test
Earnings James Calloway

NIO Shares Dip as First Profit Faces March Delivery Test

NIO shares retreated slightly following its inaugural quarterly profit, as the EV maker confronts a chip shortage and a steep March delivery hurdle to achieve its first-quarter target.

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UBS: CTAs Slash Equity Stakes, Sage AI Pricing in Focus, Desk Revamp
Markets Daniel Marsh

UBS: CTAs Slash Equity Stakes, Sage AI Pricing in Focus, Desk Revamp

UBS states commodity trading advisers have reduced global equity holdings by 75% since the Middle East conflict began. The bank maintains a buy rating on Sage, highlighting AI-driven pricing strength, and is reorganizing its European high-yield trading desk.

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Kohl's Michigan Closure Highlights Turnaround Struggles Amid Weak Traffic
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Kohl's Michigan Closure Highlights Turnaround Struggles Amid Weak Traffic

Kohl's has shuttered a store in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, amid a 2.8% decline in comparable sales and a 5% drop in foot traffic last quarter. The retailer faces mounting pressure as budget competitors like Ross Stores attract more shoppers.

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