This article conveys the performance of 6 sub-portfolios, totaling 26 constituents, in our model AI Semiconductor Stocks Portfolio, the constituents in each, their price change catalyst(s), and a YTD chart of the sum total of their performances.

In some ways, the current silver run-up is somewhat eerily reminiscent of the spike to $49 back in 2011 following Ben Bernanke’s QE2 programs.

Solana reached $236 and XRP touched $3.10 amid an overall crypto bounce.

S&P 500 advanced by 0.44 points (0.01%) to 6,715.79.

Brushing off the government shutdown, the Dow finished the day up 238 points for a record close, though off its session highs above psychologically-significant 47,000.

The Dow Jones hit a fresh all-time high on Friday, clipping 47,000.

Markets remain chaotic. On the surface, they may look bullish. But beneath that, sentiment is split, and every day seems to bring a new headline that can push prices sharply higher or lower.

With its AI investments, strong European expansion, and global leadership in e-commerce, Shopify remains a stock to watch.

Here's a glance at major developments on Friday.

Cotton was lower as the U.S. government has continued to be shut down. There are no more USDA reports coming due to the closure.

Fundamentally, what makes MSTR stock particularly intriguing at this juncture is the options market.

ISM also shows rising prices for 100 months.

Istanbul, Turkey. September's inflation surge was largely due to increased pressure on food prices across the country.

25Q3 Y/Y earnings are expected to be 8.8%. Excluding the energy sector, the Y/Y earnings estimate is 9.6%.

December Wheat is currently playing “weak sister” to Corn & Beans with adequate supplies but historically cheap.

Alternative inflation indexes suggest upward pricing pressure will continue in the near term.

EUR/USD steadies around 1.1745, supported by softer US data and broad Dollar weakness.

Natural gas prices remain strong heading into the weekend after a bullish EIA report yesterday.

Star Group, L.P., together with its subsidiaries, provides home heating oil and propane products and services to residential and commercial customers in the United States.

Wall Street is unfazed by the ongoing government shutdown, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 335 points this afternoon after earlier scoring an all-time high.