Mortgage Rates Dip Amid Treasury Retreat, Housing Data Mixed
Economy Daniel Marsh

Mortgage Rates Dip Amid Treasury Retreat, Housing Data Mixed

U.S. mortgage rates retreated Monday, with the 30-year fixed average dropping to 6.36%. The move followed a decline in the 10-year Treasury yield, though housing demand signals remain uneven.

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XRP Surges 9% Amid Broader Crypto Rally Despite Persistent Fund Outflows
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Surges 9% Amid Broader Crypto Rally Despite Persistent Fund Outflows

XRP climbed roughly 9% to $1.54, outpacing Bitcoin but lagging Ether, even as its investment products recorded $76 million in outflows for a second consecutive week.

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Bradesco ADRs Gain as Brazil's Central Bank Meeting Looms
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bradesco ADRs Gain as Brazil's Central Bank Meeting Looms

Banco Bradesco's American Depositary Receipts advanced on Monday ahead of a pivotal Brazilian central bank policy meeting, with trading volume exceeding 31 million shares.

Bitcoin Surges Past $74K on Strategy Purchase, ETF Inflows
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Surges Past $74K on Strategy Purchase, ETF Inflows

Bitcoin reclaimed the $74,000 level Monday, rising over 3% as Strategy added to its holdings and spot ETFs saw robust inflows. Related equities advanced in tandem.

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Silver Stalls Near $80 as Fed Meeting, Oil Spike Cloud Rate-Cut Outlook
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Stalls Near $80 as Fed Meeting, Oil Spike Cloud Rate-Cut Outlook

Spot silver traded flat at $80.52 per ounce Monday, underperforming other precious metals. The market awaits the Federal Reserve's meeting amid concerns that surging oil prices could delay interest rate cuts.

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Gold Retreats Below $5,000 as Oil Surge Reshapes Rate Expectations
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Retreats Below $5,000 as Oil Surge Reshapes Rate Expectations

Gold declined 0.5% to $4,994.89 per ounce, pressured by elevated oil prices and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Traders now see minimal rate cuts this year as inflation concerns intensify.

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Tech Rally Lifts Nasdaq as Meta, Nvidia Lead Broad Market Gains
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tech Rally Lifts Nasdaq as Meta, Nvidia Lead Broad Market Gains

The Nasdaq Composite led major U.S. indexes higher on Monday, driven by gains in Meta Platforms and Nvidia. All 11 S&P 500 sectors advanced, while oil prices pulled back from recent surges.

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Denison Mines Shares Slide Amid Phoenix Uranium Project Cost Revisions
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Denison Mines Shares Slide Amid Phoenix Uranium Project Cost Revisions

Denison Mines Corp. shares declined 6.3% to $3.58, underperforming the broader market, following an increased capital estimate for its flagship Phoenix uranium project. The company reported a significant 2025 net loss of $217.3 million against modest revenue.

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Stocks Rebound as Oil Eases Ahead of Fed Decision
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Rebound as Oil Eases Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. equities advanced Monday, with the Dow rising 0.72% as oil prices retreated. Tech shares outperformed, led by gains in Nvidia and Meta.

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SoFi Stock Dips Amid Fintech Rally, Stablecoin Deal in Focus
Analysis Daniel Marsh

SoFi Stock Dips Amid Fintech Rally, Stablecoin Deal in Focus

SoFi Technologies shares fell 0.6% to $17.66, lagging a broader fintech rally. The company recently posted record quarterly revenue and announced a key stablecoin partnership with Mastercard.

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Tesla Gains on Terafab AI Chip Launch, But Challenges Persist
Technology Sarah Chen

Tesla Gains on Terafab AI Chip Launch, But Challenges Persist

Tesla shares advanced 1.8% to $398.30 following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the Terafab AI chip initiative will commence within a week. However, the company continues to face headwinds from falling vehicle sales and intense market competition.

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Ondas Completes Rotron Buyout, Secures 4M Defense Stake Ahead of Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

Ondas Completes Rotron Buyout, Secures 4M Defense Stake Ahead of Earnings

Ondas Holdings shares advanced after closing its acquisition of UK-based Rotron Aerospace and purchasing the remaining stake in 4M Defense, coupled with a new $15.8 million defense contract.

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