Goldman Sachs Holds Firm on $5,400 Gold Forecast Despite March Rout
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Goldman Sachs Holds Firm on $5,400 Gold Forecast Despite March Rout

Goldman Sachs reaffirms its $5,400 per ounce year-end 2026 target for gold, even as the metal posts its steepest monthly decline since 2008. Divergent views from other major banks highlight market uncertainty.

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Atmos Energy Secures $3 Billion Credit Extension Amid Safety Probe
Regulation James Calloway

Atmos Energy Secures $3 Billion Credit Extension Amid Safety Probe

Atmos Energy has extended $3 billion in credit facilities to 2029 and 2031, reinforcing liquidity while navigating a safety investigation and upholding its $4.2 billion fiscal 2026 capital expenditure target.

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Shanghai Composite Tumbles 0.8%, Posts Steepest Monthly Drop Since Early 2022
Markets Daniel Marsh

Shanghai Composite Tumbles 0.8%, Posts Steepest Monthly Drop Since Early 2022

The Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.8% to 3,891.86, marking its worst monthly performance since January 2022. Losses came despite an official manufacturing PMI reading that beat forecasts.

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Shenzhen Market Plunges as Growth Stocks Retreat Despite Positive Factory Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Shenzhen Market Plunges as Growth Stocks Retreat Despite Positive Factory Data

Shenzhen stocks declined sharply on Tuesday, with the ChiNext board dropping 2.7%, as investor concerns over energy prices and supply chain risks overshadowed positive manufacturing data.

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Hong Kong Stocks Post Modest Gain Amid Mixed March Performance
Markets Daniel Marsh

Hong Kong Stocks Post Modest Gain Amid Mixed March Performance

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed slightly higher on Tuesday, gaining 0.15% to 24,788.14, but recorded a 6.9% decline for March, marking its poorest monthly performance since January 2024.

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Historical Data Signals Calm Amid 2026 Market Turbulence
Markets Daniel Marsh

Historical Data Signals Calm Amid 2026 Market Turbulence

Despite a 7% S&P 500 drop in early 2026, historical indicators including the January barometer and market resilience after geopolitical shocks suggest long-term investors should stay the course.

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Snap Shares Recover Amid EU Digital Services Act Investigation
Regulation James Calloway

Snap Shares Recover Amid EU Digital Services Act Investigation

Snap Inc shares gained 2.5% on Monday, recovering slightly from last week's decline triggered by an EU investigation into child-safety practices. The company faces global regulatory pressure as it pursues subscription revenue growth.

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New Hampshire Senate Passes Crypto ATM Fraud Bill Amid Rising Senior Losses
Regulation James Calloway

New Hampshire Senate Passes Crypto ATM Fraud Bill Amid Rising Senior Losses

The New Hampshire Senate approved legislation mandating cryptocurrency ATM operators to reimburse fraud victims who report within 14 days, as nationwide losses surpassed $65 million in the first half of 2024.

SCHD ETF Boosts Healthcare in Rebalance as Dividend Fund Inflows Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

SCHD ETF Boosts Healthcare in Rebalance as Dividend Fund Inflows Surge

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) increased its healthcare allocation to 18.5% during its yearly portfolio update, adding Abbott Laboratories and UnitedHealth Group. The fund gathered nearly $4 billion in the first quarter as investors poured a total of $24.1 billion into U.S. dividend-focused funds, marking the strongest quarterly start since 2022.

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IBM's AI Strategy Under Scrutiny as Q1 Report Looms Amid Stock Slump
Earnings James Calloway

IBM's AI Strategy Under Scrutiny as Q1 Report Looms Amid Stock Slump

IBM shares are trading nearly 27% below their 52-week peak, with pressure mounting on its AI strategy ahead of first-quarter results on April 22. The company recently completed its $11 billion acquisition of Confluent.

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GE Vernova Shares Slip Despite Strong Gas Demand and $40B Nuclear Deal
Markets Daniel Marsh

GE Vernova Shares Slip Despite Strong Gas Demand and $40B Nuclear Deal

GE Vernova shares declined 4% Monday, even as the company highlighted a significant jump in gas turbine orders and a potential $40 billion small modular reactor deal stemming from a U.S.-Japan energy pact.

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Broadcom Tops AI Chip Picks as Custom Silicon Race Heats Up
Technology Sarah Chen

Broadcom Tops AI Chip Picks as Custom Silicon Race Heats Up

Broadcom emerged as the favored AI stock pick over Oracle and Marvell in Monday's commentary, highlighted by its 106% quarterly AI revenue surge. Analysts cited its scale and custom chip portfolio as key advantages.

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