by Angie Birkes | Oct 31, 2023 | Markets
Gold is testing $2,000—and could break higher. Last trading at $1,995, investors are flocking to the metal as a safe haven until the situation cools off. “The conflict in the Middle East is set to lead to heightened global uncertainty, with substantial...
by Angie Birkes | Oct 27, 2023 | Markets
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway just bought even more Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock. In fact, the firm just bought another 3.9 million shares, increasing the stake to 228 million shares. All worth about $14.5 billion. That now gives Buffett a 25.8% stake in...
by Angie Birkes | Oct 26, 2023 | Markets
Keep an eye on Affirm Holdings (AFRM). A good deal of the downside is an overreaction on news that doesn’t even impact it. Earlier today, European payments company, Worldline SA (WLN) cut its outlook, blaming weakening conditions in Germany and a pullback in...
by Angie Birkes | Oct 25, 2023 | Markets
Crises can lead to opportunity. Look at the electric vehicle battery market, for example. Demand for batteries – and the materials to make them – are surging. All as EV sales accelerate. Unfortunately, there’s a massive supply issue that could put the brakes on it...
by Angie Birkes | Oct 23, 2023 | Markets
Bitcoin is bouncing back strong. In fact, the cryptocurrency last traded at $30,017, and could test $35,000 next. From here, some firms say BTC could see $200,000 at some point. All in hopes we could soon see a Bitcoin ETF approved by the US SEC. Helping, according to...