Gold and silver prices experienced dramatic volatility last week, with both precious metals plunging sharply after months of strong gains. The sudden crash has reignited debate about whether commodities investing is a sound strategy or merely speculation, with one prominent investment chief warning that precious metals lack the fundamental characteristics…

Tax refunds are set to boost the US economy and specific retail stocks this season, according to Bank of America analysts. The bank estimates that Americans will receive approximately $140 billion in total economic stimulus from bigger refunds and smaller tax bills, creating a significant tailwind for retail stocks in…

Wall Street experienced a significant tech stock sell-off on Tuesday, but JPMorgan strategists are urging investors to view the market rotation as a positive development rather than a cause for concern. Software stocks tumbled after Anthropic announced new plugins for its Cowork agent that enhanced its capabilities for legal work,…

Software stocks extended their decline on Wednesday as concerns about artificial intelligence disruption continued to weigh on the tech sector. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both posted losses, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF falling nearly 4% and bringing its year-to-date loss to 22%, according to market…