Chevron Sends First Venezuelan Oil Cargoes To US After License Renewal
The first two shipments of Venezuelan oil exported by Chevron Corp (CVX) since getting a renewed US license last month have left for the United States, according to vessel monitoring data released on Friday.
Home Depot Vs. Lowe's: Which Is The Best Investment As Q2 Results Approach?
Looking ahead to next week’s earnings lineup, retail earnings from Home Depot and Lowe’s will be a highlight, and it may be a worthy topic of whether it’s worth buying stock in either of these home improvement companies at the moment.
Bitcoin Price Analysis & Bitcoin BTC Forecast - Saturday, Aug 16
This video will show you what is expected in the Bitcoin market based on the technical analysis.
Fed: What Miran Nomination Means As Labor Market Questions Swirl
There could be at least three dissenters on the FOMC if the committee votes to pass on a cut in the federal funds rate (FFR) in September.
CAVA Vs. Chipotle: What's The Better Buy?
A notable restaurant duo, Chipotle Mexican Grill and CAVA Group, both faced pressure following the release of their quarterly results, adding fuel to the already-poor share performance from each in 2025. Let’s take a closer look.
The Weekender: A Rally Built On AI Stilts — Jackson Hole Tests The Foundation
Friday’s close had that “don’t spoil the party” feel — the S&P 500 slipping just enough to show the tape can still blink after another record run.
Gold Trades $3,347 Higher Than 54 Years Ago Today
While Friday finished off the week for gold and silver just about as quiet from a price action standpoint as is possible, our government did provide plenty of action behind the scenes.
Using Royalty Payments To Track Technological Leadership
François de Soyres, Ana Maria Santacreu, and Ethan Hunt from the St. Louis Fed offer some quantitative evidence based on international royalty payments.
Think Ahead: Three Questions Awaiting Jay Powell At Jackson Hole
The great-and-the-good of the American central banking world are off to the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference. And for Chair Jerome Powell, his appearance could hardly come at a more challenging moment.
Buy Dillard's Stock After Crushing Q2 EPS Expectations?
Reporting favorable Q2 results, Dillard’s has remained a standout among regional department store retailers. Let’s see if now is an ideal time to buy Dillard’s stock, with DDS up a respectable +18% year to date to over $500 a share.
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - The Woman, The Child, And The Dragon
Stocks are rallying, metals are consolidating. The divergence signals strong market optimism, but also leaves room for a potential safe-haven bid if confidence falters.
China Rushes To Buy Russian Oil As India Pulls Back
Chinese state-owned and mega-sized private refiners are snapping up Western Russian crude cargoes for Oct. and Nov. arrival as India eases off.
Retail Earnings Loom: What Can Investors Expect?
We have more than 100 companies on deck to report results this week, including 15 S&P 500 members.
De-Dollarization: What The EUR/USD Chart Says About Dollar Dominance
An analysis the chart of the EUR/USD, uncovering a major breakout that spells trouble for the long-term dominance of the Dollar.
Summer Sizzle: Stocks Stay Hot, Earnings Heat Up
Markets turned in another strong performance this week, with several key stock market indexes touching new record highs.
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Reversal Points To Weekly Losses As Bears Regain Control
Pair slips below 50 and 100-day SMAs, turning them into key short-term resistance levels.
Summer’s Over. Buckle Up. Volatility Is Coming Back
Russell had a two-standard-deviation move. Dow's ripping while Nasdaq sits flat. Small caps got handed out like candy while tech names like Nvidia haven't moved in two weeks.
U.S. Weekly Update – To Inflate or Not to Inflate: That is the Question
July’s inflation data delivered an upside surprise and amplified concerns surrounding price pressures and complicating the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision.
Markets On The Move: Ag Markets Finish The Week On A High Note
A recap of Friday’s action and key price moves across the commodity markets.
Is Paramount A Buy After $7.7 Billion Seven-Year Deal With UFC?
Paramount has taken a major leap forward in its battle to compete in the sports streaming wars after sealing a $7.7 billion agreement for an exclusive rights deal as the sole U.S. broadcaster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

