Gold has reached once-unthinkable prices in 2025, gaining over 60 percent by early December. Looking ahead to 2026, experts believe the major themes that carried the gold price to new heights this year will continue to underwrite its trajectory in the months ahead, boosting the metal even further. What are…
Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. The company will also pay $3.4 million in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer…
Apple’s top artificial intelligence executive is stepping down and will retire in 2026, the company announced Monday. John Giannandrea had been at Apple since 2018, where his official title was senior vice president for machine learning and AI strategy. He will be replaced by Amar Subramanya, who comes to Apple…
MILAN — The Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro (nearly $1.4 billion) deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youth-driven appeal. The…
Tech billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced Tuesday that they are pledging $6.25 billion to create some 25 million additional ‘Trump Accounts’ for children across the country. These accounts will be seeded with $250 each, and available for children who missed the eligibility cutoff for the $1,000 federally funded ‘Trump…
Outages on Shopify’s e-commerce platform have been resolved, the company said late Monday, bringing to an end a daylong glitch on the annual ‘Cyber Monday’ shopping day. Some merchants that use Shopify’s service to sell goods online said they experienced issues with checkouts through the company’s point-of-sale system. Businesses that…
In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights the areas driving market momentum following Taiwan Semiconductor’s record-breaking earnings report. She analyzes continued strength in semiconductors, utilities, industrials, and AI-driven sectors, plus highlights new leadership in robotics and innovation-focused ETFs like ARK. From there, Mary Ellen breaks down weakness in health care and…
The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside. How much longer can this last? That’s been the biggest question since the massive April 9…
Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, shares his gold and silver outlook. In his view, all of their drivers remain intact, meaning that current trends are likely to continue in 2026. ‘I don’t think you’re going to go wrong with either,’ Weiner said. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod,…
The gold price saw incredible gains in 2025, rising from US$2,600 per ounce to a record high of over US$4,300. Gold has moved up in nearly every month of the year, and is on track for its biggest annual gain in 46 years. Various factors have lent support, including ongoing…