Beyond Tariffs: Understanding the Decline of the US Dollar
The US dollar has taken it on the chin in recent months, and many analysts say the economic and geopolitical backdrop points to continued declines. Since the beginning of 2025, a number of factors have combined to reduce the value of the US dollar against other currencies. The US Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback […]
Home Depot Earnings: Resilience Amid a Stagnant US Housing Market
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Key Morningstar Metrics for Home Depot What We Thought of Home Depot’s Earnings Home Depot HD delivered first-quarter sales growth of 9.4%, buoyed by its acquisition of SRS, but same-store sales fell 0.3%, hurt by a 70-basis-point foreign exchange headwind. […]
Metal-Free Solar Battery Stores Power for Two Days with 90% Efficiency
Metal-free solar battery stores power for 2 days with 90% retention Scientists have developed a groundbreaking solar battery crafted entirely from organic materials, capable of absorbing sunlight and storing energy for over two days. This innovative device merges the functions of both a solar cell and a battery, presenting a lightweight and highly effective solution […]
Empowering Investment: How the Fund Manager Harnesses Volatility
From President Trump to tariffs, rate cuts, and rising yields, the past year has been challenging for fixed income. And that’s before you look at returns. “We are in a highly unusual time,” says Dagmara Fijalkowski, lead manager of RBC Bond Fund F. “The probability of something going wrong when you have so many different […]
Newcore Drilling Unveils Growth Opportunities at Enchi Project in Ghana
Newcore Gold has started drill-testing deeper, high-grade targets at the Enchi project in Ghana. (Credit: Newcore Gold) Newcore Gold (TSXV: NCAU) said drilling at its Enchi gold project in southwestern Ghana encountered multiple wide zones of higher-grade gold mineralization. Shares rose. Hole KBRC357 in the north-central portion of the Boin gold deposit intersected 4.41 grams per […]
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Futures Dip as S&P 500 Ends Six-Day Winning Streak
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide after S&P 500 breaks a six-day win streak US stock futures pulled back on Wednesday as investors weighed a flare-up in US-China tensions over chips and braced for a batch of retail earnings for insight into the economic impact of President Trump’s tariffs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) […]
German Finance Minister Urges Quick Resolution to Trump Tariff Disputes Amid G7 Meeting in Canada – Europe Live | Germany
German finance minister calls for swift resolution to Trump tariff wars as G7 finance ministers meet in Canada – Europe live | Germany Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Poland rolls over law suspending asylum for migrants crossing from Belarus Elsewhere, the Polish parliament has rolled over […]
Chevron (CVX) Targets Expansion in Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Sector
Chevron (CVX) Eyes Indonesian Oil and Gas Expansion Chevron (CVX, Financial) seeks to re-enter Indonesia for oil and gas exploration, focusing on blocks with significant gas reserves. Analysts predict an 18.10% upside potential for Chevron, with price targets ranging from $124 to $186. The company’s current brokerage recommendation indicates an “Outperform” status. Chevron (CVX) has […]