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S&P 500 Futures Cross 7,000 for First Time
S&P 500 futures rise above 7,000 for the first time, signaling continued investor confidence in U.S. equities.
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S&P 500 futures rise above 7,000 for the first time, signaling continued investor confidence in U.S. equities.
HSBC becomes the first European bank to exceed a $300 billion market value, reflecting strong earnings and investor confidence.
The S&P 500-to-gold ratio hits its lowest level since 2014, a move analysts link to rising market volatility.
GameStop shares climb after Michael Burry says he is buying and plans to hold the stock long term.
Grok 4 outperforms the market in a trading simulation, delivering returns more than four times higher than the S&P 500.
Gold and silver hit record market capitalizations, reaching $35 trillion and $6 trillion, far surpassing major technology stocks.
Gold reaches a new record of $5,100 per ounce, rising more than 16% in 2026 on strong safe-haven demand.
Solana’s staking ratio climbs to a record 70%, signaling stronger holder commitment and reduced liquid supply.
The U.S. government’s crypto wallet is down $11.8 billion since Bitcoin’s peak but still holds assets worth about $29.5 billion.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says selling shares early to buy a car became his most expensive financial decision.
Intel shares slide 14% after supply constraints and cautious guidance raise concerns about near-term growth.
Silver reaches a historic $100 per ounce on select exchanges as demand for precious metals accelerates.