Among ETFs with over $1 billion in assets, three funds are leading the pack when it comes to returns in 2025. Precious metals are what they have in common.
Gold prices exceeded $3,000/oz, with potential to reach $3,500 if investment demand rises. China's insurance sector and central banks may increase gold holdings, while ETF inflows signal growing retail interest. Trade policy uncertainty and a weaker U.S. dollar could further support prices.
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing increased interest from readers during the week and a look at the potential reasons why.
In 2024, gold miners dominated mergers and acquisitions in the metals and mining industry, with a 70% transaction value. Australia and Canada were top locations, while copper-focused M&A was subdued. This trend is expected to continue in 2025 due to rising gold prices.
While plummeting stock indexes sent some investors screaming for the exits, others look to shift assets from large-cap tech stocks and cap-weighted ETFs into less volatile investments..
The major gold miners are finishing reporting their best quarter ever!Lofty record gold prices combined with production growth and decent cost control to catapult unit profits to their highest levels ever witnessed.
The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model projects a 2.4% contraction in the U.S. economy for the first quarter of 2025, while JPMorgan has raised its recession probability to 40%.
S&P 500 falls 10% from all-time high due to trade tensions and Trump's tariff threats. Only 37% of stocks above moving average, inflation data positive.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Thursday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
Gold's strong rise continues, with the precious metal hitting a fresh record on Thursday as investors rush to shield their portfolios from mounting trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
