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Chevron Sends First Venezuelan Oil Cargoes To US After License Renewal

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 22:35
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?

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 22:10
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 21:50
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 21:30
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?

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 21:10
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 20:46
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 20:30
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 20:10
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 19:50
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?

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 19:30
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 19:10
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 18:50
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?

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 18:25
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 18:12
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 17:46
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 17:42
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 17:35
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 17:30
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

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 17:19
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?

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 17:09
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).

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