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The Japanese Yen (JPY) turns positive for the fifth straight day against its American counterpart on Thursday and remains close to a two-week high touched the previous day.

Japanese Yen Remains Close To Two-Week High Touched Against A Weaker USD On Wednesday

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Is Reddit’s AI Partnerships-Fueled Momentum Waning? Stock Tumbles To 2-Month Low But Retail Remains Bullish

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Retail watchers are split on whether the traffic concerns were material or the selloff overdone, with several voices urging "buy the dip."

Nike Analysts Positive After Q1 Outperformance: Retail Stays Bullish As Stock Posts Best Gains In Over Three Months

October 01, 2025

Pfizer Stock Hits 9-Month High As Analysts Dismiss Trump Drug Deal’s Financial Risk; Retail Stays ‘Extremely Bullish’

October 01, 2025

Musk Makes History As First Person Worth $500B, Stays On Course To Achieve Trillionaire Status Next Decade

October 01, 2025

XRP Spikes 5% As Whales Scoop Up $740 Million Worth Of Crypto: Open Interest, Trading Volume Also Jump

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) gained momentum on Wednesday amid a broader cryptocurrency market rally.

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Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, Oct 1

October 01, 2025

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the financial markets as of October 1, 2025, noting a surprising rally in the stock market despite expectations of a downturn due to government...

Goldman Sees ‘Large Upside Risk’ For Gold As The Precious Metal’s Record Run Continues Amid Fed Cut Bets, US Shutdown

October 01, 2025

Goldman Sachs said surging private investor demand and strong ETF inflows could push gold prices well beyond its current forecast, with the metal already nearing $3,900 amid renewed safe-haven buying.

Apple Plans AI Glasses, Challenging Meta’s Dominance: First Product Could Be Announced Next Year, Report Says

October 01, 2025

Apple is reportedly planning to announce an AI-powered glass without a display next year, ahead of its release in 2027.

South Korea's inflation remained around 2% and exports weakened quite dramatically in September, supporting the argument for rate cuts. However, a renewed rise in property prices in Seoul could delay...

South Korea’s Inflation Rebounds, But Not Enough To Halt Rate Cuts

October 01, 2025

Since we won’t get the BLS September numbers on Friday, this is what we have.

September Private Nonfarm Payroll Employment According To ADP

October 01, 2025

Will AI Crash The Economy?

October 01, 2025

Top 4 "Psych" Stocks Went Crazy In September Going Up +18% - Here's Why

October 01, 2025

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XAI Madison Premium Income Fund (MCN) Declares $0.060 Monthly Distribution, Signaling Stability for Income Investors

October 01, 2025

New York, NY – October 1, 2025 – The XAI Madison Premium Income Fund (NYSE: MCN), a closed-end fund focused on generating high current income, has announced a monthly distribution of $0.060 per share....

XAI Octagon Floating Rate Trust Sustains Shareholder Payouts Amidst Growing Market Scrutiny

October 01, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – October 1, 2025 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate Trust (NYSE: XFLT) has announced its forthcoming distributions for November 2025, declaring a monthly common share distribution of $0.070 and...

Elon Musk Becomes First Person Worth $500 Billion, Tesla CEO's Wealth Is Now Larger Than Palantir, Alibaba

October 01, 2025

Elon Musk has become the first person in history worth $500 billion, a fortune fueled by Tesla's stock surge, SpaceX's $400 billion valuation, and the rising value of his AI venture xAI Holdings.

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Ranked: The Biggest Buyers Of U.S. Debt

October 01, 2025

The Cayman Islands bought the most U.S. debt in the year spanning June 2024–June 2025.

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - Higher Into The Close

October 01, 2025

When gold moves like this independent of dollar weakness, it's not an inflation play. It's a risk hedge.

This Gold Move Scares Me

October 01, 2025

UMH Properties Solidifies Investor Returns with Consistent $0.90 Annual Dividend Amidst Resilient Manufactured Housing Boom

October 01, 2025

FREEHOLD, NJ – October 1, 2025 – UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH; TASE: UMH), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in manufactured home communities, has once again affirmed its...

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (HFRO) Declares October 2025 Monthly Distribution, Reaffirming Commitment to Shareholder Income

October 01, 2025

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0385 per share for October 2025. This declaration, made on October 1, 2025, signals the fund's continued...

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) Declares Steady Monthly Distribution and Quarterly Preferred Dividend

October 01, 2025

New York, NY – October 1, 2025 – XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) today announced its regular monthly distribution for common shareholders and its quarterly dividend...

The oil markets had a mixed day today.

Market Talk - Wednesday, Oct. 1

October 01, 2025

Elmer Bancorp Declares $0.20 Quarterly Dividend, Signaling Stability Amidst Market Dynamics

October 01, 2025

Elmer Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EILB), the parent company of The Elmer Bank, announced today, October 1, 2025, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. This declaration underscores the regional...

SM Energy (SM) Fuels Shareholder Returns with $0.20 Dividend Amidst Robust Q2 Performance and Oil Market Dynamics

October 01, 2025

Denver, CO – In a significant move highlighting its strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns, SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per...

Seguin, TX – October 1, 2025 – Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG), a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and servicer of high-quality equipment for infrastructure maintenance, agriculture, and other...

Alamo Group Inc. Boosts Quarterly Dividend to $0.30, Signaling Strong Financial Outlook

October 01, 2025

Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) Declares Robust 8.5% Q4 Distribution, Signaling Stability for Income Investors

October 01, 2025

Dallas, TX – October 1, 2025 – The Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE: HGLB), a closed-end fund managed by NexPoint Asset Management, has announced a monthly distribution of $0.088 per share for the...

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $61.90 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The WTI edges higher as traders remain cautious due to ongoing...

WTI Edges Higher To Near $62.00 On Geopolitical Risks

October 01, 2025

Deerfield, IL – October 1, 2025 – CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a...

CF Industries Continues Shareholder Returns with $0.50 Quarterly Dividend Declaration

October 01, 2025

UMH Properties, Inc. Bolsters Investor Confidence with Latest Quarterly Dividend Declarations

October 01, 2025

FREEHOLD, NJ – October 1, 2025 – UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in manufactured housing communities, has announced its regular quarterly...

CCDOG Themed On 'Courage The Cowardly Dog' Explodes 86% After Joining 'Forces' With Shiba Inu

October 01, 2025

A memecoin based on the iconic “Courage the Cowardly Dog” cartoon figure soared Wednesday after being promoted by the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) ecosystem.

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Tecnoglass Inc. (TGLS) Bolsters Shareholder Confidence with $0.15 Dividend Declaration

October 01, 2025

Barranquilla, Colombia – October 1, 2025 – Tecnoglass Inc. (NYSE: TGLS), a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global commercial and...

Concorde International Group Ltd. saw an 80.16% increase in after-hours trading on Wednesday, reaching $4.63, following the approval of its 2025 Equity Incentive Plan by its Board of Directors and...

Why Are Concorde International Group Shares Soaring 80% After Hours?

October 01, 2025

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Australian Dollar Steadies Despite Disappointing Trade Balance Data

October 01, 2025

The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintains its position against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, following the release of Trade Balance data.

Reddit, Quantumscape, Plug Power, Intel And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

October 01, 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.09% to 46,441.10 on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.34% to 6,711.20.

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Government Shutdown, Government Shmutdown

October 01, 2025

Market indexes were ultimately unbothered by this latest federal government shutdown today, to say nothing of the negative private-sector payroll report this morning from ADP.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Shrug Off Shutdown Concerns: Analytics Firm Projects BTC's Q4 Surge to $160,000–$200,000

October 01, 2025

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped alongside stocks on Wednesday, as investors looked past government shutdown concerns.

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Interest Rate Cuts And What They Mean For Real Estate Investors

October 01, 2025

In this article, we’ll explore the recent rate cut, its potential effects on the real estate market, and what it means for both experienced and novice real estate investors.

Cathie Wood Bets Big On Chinese AI: Ark Buys Alibaba And Baidu In Back-to-Back Days, Dumps Shopify Despite Recent OpenAI Rally

October 01, 2025

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest executed significant trades involving major companies like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), Shopify Inc (NASDAQ:SHOP), Baidu Inc (NASDA

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Up Over 260% in the Past Year, Is It Too Late to Buy Reddit Stock?

October 01, 2025

The social media company has been generating fantastic numbers, but its stock comes at a hefty premium.

Anthony Scaramucci Once Said Act 'Dead' When Making Decisions About Bitcoin — A Lesson He Learned The Hard Way While Working With Trump

October 01, 2025

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and longtime Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull, once said that the biggest mistake investors can make is letting pride and ego guide their decisions — a lesson...

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Goldman Flags Coffee Demand Risks As Youth Unemployment Rises

October 01, 2025

Goldman analysts find that a softening labor market, slowing traffic at major QSR chains, and intensifying competition are raising investor concerns about ready-to-drink (RTD) and specialty coffee...

6 Stock Market Sector Metrics Investors Should Consider Before Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs

October 01, 2025

Weakness in consumer-facing sectors is a painful reminder of the differences between the economy and the stock market.

18-Year-Old Gets a Credit Card — 'My Parents Are Very Upset, Did I Make the Wrong Choice?'

October 01, 2025

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Quantum Computing Can Generate $1 Trillion Economic Value by 2035: 2 Quantum Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Now

October 01, 2025

Quantum computing offers a high-risk, high-reward investment opportunity.

General Motors stock has often caught the attention of value investors, trading at relatively suppressed levels despite its robust financial metrics.

Is GM The Best Automaker To Invest In Now?

October 01, 2025

AUD/USD took a breather on Wednesday, churning in place near 0.6620 after a three-day gain streak that saw the US Dollar (USD) rebound from a three-week low of 0.6520 against the Australian Dollar...

AUD/USD Treads Water Ahead Of Australian Trade Balance Data

October 01, 2025

Datavault AI's recent nine-figure investment and a partnership with IBM signal a fundamental inflection point for this emerging AI growth company.

Datavault AI: The New AI Contender Backed by Big Funding

October 01, 2025

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SoundHound AI Stock Jumped 23.5% in September -- for All the Wrong Reasons

October 01, 2025

SoundHound AI stock gained 23.5% last month despite mixed reactions to company news. Is it time to jump aboard this AI bandwagon?

Gold price surges on Wednesday and posts a record high of $3,895, yet it has since retreated somewhat, trading with gains of over 0.30%.

Gold Obliterates Records, Hits $3,895 On Fed Cut Frenzy

October 01, 2025

A landmark agreement with Meta Platforms crowns CoreWeave as the premier provider of specialized cloud infrastructure for the most demanding AI workloads.

CoreWeave: Why the New King of AI Infrastructure Has Room to Run

October 01, 2025

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Markets Surge Higher Despite Shutdown Anxiety Fire

October 01, 2025

As we enter Q4 and head toward 2026, A.I. remains the defining theme.

From Wall Street to Easy Street: Growing Number Of High-Powered Professionals Are Becoming Travel Agents

October 01, 2025

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Ferrari: A Strong Contender in the Stock Market?

October 01, 2025

Curious about Ferrari's stock potential? Join us as we break down the luxury automaker's strengths and weaknesses, and discover if it's a worthy addition to your portfolio.

Technical analysis forecast on silver, both near-term and long-term.

Silver Nears First Target, But Here Is The Cycle Upside Target

October 01, 2025

After a month of turbulence, crypto traders are now eyeing October with new expectations.

Is Bitcoin Set To Rip In October? History Says Yes

October 01, 2025

Intel shares jump 6% amid early-stage talks with AMD for chip production.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning JPMorgan Chase Stock In The Last 20 Years

October 01, 2025

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U.S. Digest: U.S. Govt Shutdown Continues, Manufacturing Slows, Intel AMD Deal

October 01, 2025

After closing the breakdown gap, indices have retained pressure on the gap and refused to swing lower, as would be typical in such tests.

Bitcoin Rally Continues Off Double Bottom As S&P Closes At New High

October 01, 2025

A new expansion project and a win for a peer pharmaceutical company were attracting investors to the shares.

Why AbbVie Stock Cruised to an Almost 6% Gain Today

October 01, 2025

Artificial general intelligence could transform our lives and result in enormous productivity gains. Further, valuations are not as extreme as during the dot-com bubble.

AI Stocks: Bubble Or Boom Ahead?

October 01, 2025

The company's push deeper into a hot new technology, plus good news from a top collaborator, put the shine on its equity.

$100 Invested In Crocs 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

October 01, 2025

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If You Invested $1000 In Meta Platforms Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

October 01, 2025

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Why BioNTech Stock Jumped by Nearly 4% on Wednesday

October 01, 2025

The technology sector continues its relentless march as the primary engine of global financial markets, with trends in tech stocks and the Nasdaq Composite Index dictating overall market performance....

The Unstoppable Ascent: How Tech Dominates Global Markets, Propelled by Nasdaq's AI Surge

October 01, 2025

In a remarkable display of market resilience, the S&P 500 (SPX) surged to an unprecedented all-time high on October 1, 2025, closing at 6,711.20, even as the United States federal government officially...

Market Defies D.C. Gridlock: S&P 500 Hits All-Time High Amidst Government Shutdown

October 01, 2025

Washington D.C., October 1, 2025 – The United States federal government has officially entered a shutdown today, marking the first such funding lapse in nearly seven years and sending immediate ripples...

US Government Shutdown Rocks Global Markets: A Deep Dive into the Economic Aftershocks

October 01, 2025

If sugar joins the rally alongside oil, the market should brace for a stickier, multi-sourced inflation cycle that echoes past inflationary eras — and challenges the Fed’s easing narrative.

The Trifecta Of Inflation: Metals, Fiat, And Fuel

October 01, 2025

London, UK – October 1, 2025 – The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index has achieved an unprecedented milestone today, surging to a new all-time high. The robust performance was largely propelled by a...

FTSE 100 Soars to Record High, Fueled by Pharmaceutical Boom and Resilient Pound

October 01, 2025

General Mills currently pays a $0.61 per share quarterly dividend, which comes out to a 4.9% yield.

General Mills: How Safe Is This Beloved Company’s Dividend?

October 01, 2025

While the Cybertruck hasn't sold as well in the U.S. as initially expected, the vehicle remains popular with police departments.

Las Vegas Police Department Gets Customized Cybertrucks: 'It Will Stop Bullets'

October 01, 2025

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Why Conagra Brands Stock Crushed It Today

October 01, 2025

It notched a double beat on its latest set of quarterly figures.

Taiwan Rejects US Semiconductor Split, Solidifying 'Silicon Shield' Amidst Global Supply Chain Reshuffle

October 01, 2025

Taipei, Taiwan – October 1, 2025 – In a move poised to reshape global technology markets and geopolitical strategies, Taiwan today firmly rejected a United States proposal for a "50-50 split" in...

October 1, 2025 – The United States stock market stands at a fascinating crossroads, celebrating a historic accumulation of wealth and recent record-setting rallies, even as it grapples with the...

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Parker Hannifin 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

October 01, 2025

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US Stock Market Navigates Record Highs Amidst Government Shutdown and Wealth Surge

October 01, 2025

As the United States government teeters on the brink of a potential shutdown, effective October 1, 2025, financial markets and the broader real estate sector are bracing for significant disruptions....

Government Shutdown Looms: How Real Estate and Mortgage Markets Brace for Impact

October 01, 2025