As of December 3, 2025, the precious metals market is witnessing a profound shift, with silver Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) dramatically outpacing their gold counterparts. This remarkable surge in silver's value is not merely a fleeting market anomaly but a robust indicator of its evolving role as both a critical industrial
Shares of networking chips designer Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL)
jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after investors looked past the company's in-line third-quarter revenue to focus on its better-than-expected profits and strong forward guidance. For its third quarter, Marvell reported adjusted earnings of $0.76 per share, beating Wall Street's consensus estimates by 3%. Revenue came in at $2.07 billion, matching expectations and representing a 36.8% increase from the same period last year. Looking ahead, the company provided an optimistic outlook, forecasting fourth-quarter revenue of around $2.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.79, both of which were ahead of analyst predictions. The positive move came after the stock initially fell following the earnings release, suggesting that investors had digested the report and were now focused on the company's solid profitability and encouraging growth trajectory.
Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after company director Lewis H. Ferguson sold a significant portion of his holdings, adding to recent negative sentiment surrounding the company. Ferguson sold 4,000 shares for a total of $81,340, which represented about 17.2% of his stake in that class of stock. Such a sale by an insider often worried investors, as it can suggest a lack of confidence in the company's future. The transaction followed a string of unfavorable news for Cogent. The company recently reported third-quarter results that showed declining revenue. In response, Cogent also slashed its quarterly dividend by approximately 98% to just $0.02 per share. This move led to downgrades from both Wells Fargo and UBS, who cited concerns over the company's performance and growth path.
NEW YORK, NY – December 3, 2025 – Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has today achieved a significant milestone, with its stock price reaching an all-time high of $171.78. This landmark achievement underscores the financial services giant's exceptional performance and robust strategic positioning in a dynamic global market. The surge reflects strong
Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT)
jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after several investment firms expressed a positive outlook for the company, with KeyBanc and Morgan Stanley raising their price targets and UBS upgrading the stock's rating. KeyBanc increased its price target to $285 from $240, keeping an Overweight rating. The firm noted long-term demand drivers from artificial intelligence applications. In a similar move, UBS upgraded Applied Materials from Neutral to Buy and also set a $285 price target, citing a good outlook for wafer fab equipment, which is used to produce memory chips. Adding to the positive sentiment, Morgan Stanley adjusted its price target upward to $273 from $252, while also maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares.
Gold prices are currently experiencing a significant and sustained rally, captivating financial markets as the precious metal surges towards new historical highs. This powerful upward momentum is primarily fueled by growing expectations of a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates, coupled with persistent inflation concerns and
The global sugar market has been a hotbed of activity, experiencing a dramatic surge in futures prices to multi-year highs in late 2023. This significant upward movement was primarily fueled by India's stringent export restrictions and a backdrop of robust global demand. While the peak volatility of late 2023 saw
The global copper market has witnessed a notable downturn in recent months, with prices of the essential industrial metal experiencing significant pressure. This decline, observed across major exchanges like the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), is primarily attributed to a confluence of factors: a strengthening U.
Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL)
fell 2.1% in the afternoon session after analysts lowered their price targets for the company, signaling concern about its near-term financial outlook.
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has recently captured the financial world's attention, not only by achieving a monumental all-time high of $403.00 USD on November 27, 2025, but also by subsequently entering what some analysts deem a "buy zone" around the $383-$386 range. This remarkable performance, driven largely by its
Boeing stock inches higher on CFO Jay Malave’s bullish remarks at a UBS conference. One analyst sees BA shares doubling from here by the end of this decade.
Precious metals gold and silver are currently experiencing a notable price pullback, primarily driven by active profit-taking among short-term futures traders and a discernible shift towards improved risk appetite across global markets. Following recent highs—a six-week peak for gold and an unprecedented all-time record for silver—many short-term speculators
December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.27%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.39% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s sell-off on Wall Street as investor risk appetite gradually returns at the start of...
Boston, MA – December 1, 2025 – Despite recent market fluctuations, financial analysts are largely maintaining a steady price target near $47.35 per share for Toast (NYSE: TOST), the leading cloud-based technology platform for restaurants. This consensus reflects a cautious yet optimistic outlook on the company's future, balancing its impressive growth
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 1, 2025 – In a landmark transaction poised to reshape the global commodities landscape, Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, and global commodities trader Trafigura Group are finalizing the divestment of their Brazilian iron ore mining and port assets. Valued
The global copper market is currently at a pivotal juncture, experiencing a profound reshaping of its fundamental demand and supply dynamics. Driven by the relentless march of global economic expansion, ambitious infrastructure projects, and the accelerating transition towards green energy technologies, the demand for this critical industrial metal is surging
In a move set to reverberate across the global commodities market, Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund arm, Mubadala Capital, and commodities giant Trafigura are actively divesting their substantial Brazilian iron ore mining and port assets. This strategic divestment, unfolding primarily between 2023 and 2024 and expected to finalize in the
December 1, 2025 – The financial markets witnessed a significant rally today as gold prices climbed to a six-week high, while silver soared to an unprecedented all-time record. This surge in precious metals is largely attributed to mounting expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and
