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In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the financial markets on the evening of June 12, 2025,.

Financial Markets Report For Thursday, June 12

Today 1:20 EDT

On 11 June, WR Berkley (WRB) increased its dividend by 12.5%, from 8¢ to 9¢ per share. The dividend is payable on 30 June to shareholders of record on 23 June.

WR Berkley Dividend Increase

Today 0:20 EDT

Lets take a look at the weekly indices of economic activity as of 06/12/2025

Weekly Economic Index, For Data Released Through 6/7

Today 0:00 EDT

Hoping for a Larger Social Security COLA in 2026? Here's Why You Shouldn't Want One.

Today 3:36 EDT

Palantir Stock Is on a Crash Course With History That Will Likely Be Very Costly for Investors

Today 3:35 EDT

Down More Than 90% From Its All-Time High, Is Newsmax Stock a Buy on the Dip or an Investment to Steer Clear of?

Today 3:32 EDT

Where Will NuScale Power Be in 5 Years?

Today 3:23 EDT

Shares of the unit, now rebranded to Damai Entertainment, have more than doubled in the past month.

Alibaba Gets A New Boost From Surprise Star: Its Film Division

Today 4:20 EDT

CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC-A (NASDAQ:ROAD) – A High Growth Momentum Stock With Strong Technical Setup

Today 4:20 EDT

CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC-A (NASDAQ:ROAD) shows strong earnings momentum and a bullish technical setup, making it a candidate for high-growth investors. The stock has surged in revenue and EPS while...

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Plug Power Wins a Big Deal. Time to Buy the Hydrogen Stock?

Today 3:20 EDT

Today 3:18 EDT

ONESPAN INC (NASDAQ:OSPN) offers growth at a reasonable price, with strong profitability, a debt-free balance sheet, and attractive valuation metrics, making it a candidate for GARP investors.

ONESPAN INC (NASDAQ:OSPN) - A GARP Candidate Worth Considering

Today 4:10 EDT

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Retail Executives Expect Most Donald Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs To Be Rolled Back - Report

Today 4:09 EDT

According to a survey by AlixPartners, reported by CNBC, respondents expect the president to walk back steep duties on the European Union, Vietnam, India, and Mexico.

GM To Boost US Output By 300,000 Units With New Investment — But Trump's New Tariff Threat Keeps Investors On Edge

Today 4:09 EDT

CFO Paul Jacobson said investors were concerned about the capital strain from evolving trade policies but maintained that GM had found a way to align next-generation vehicle programs with efficient...

The British Chambers of Commerce stated that the decline was partly due to manufacturers shipping extra goods in March to avoid a tariff increase.

Trump Tariffs Cause Biggest Fall On Record Of UK Exports To US

Today 4:04 EDT

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC (NASDAQ:MPWR) – A High Growth Momentum Stock with Strong Technical Setup

Today 4:00 EDT

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC (NASDAQ:MPWR) shows strong earnings momentum and a solid technical setup, making it a candidate for high-growth investors.

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Jobs: Headline Growth Solid, But Some Weakness Behind The Curtain

Today 4:00 EDT

Payrolls in May rose a net 139,000, 13,000 above expectations – but the two prior months were revised lower by a combined 95,000. The other confusing part was the big drop in both the household survey...

This technical outlook for NEWMONT CORPORATION provides insights into the current price action and strategic entry/exit levels. Key validation points help confirm wave progression, boosting analysis...

Unlocking ASX Trading Success: Newmont Corporation - Friday, June 13

Today 3:44 EDT

Much against expectations that the more powerful Siri would be part of the iPhone 16 lineup, the company delayed the launch indefinitely.

Apple’s AI Siri Launch Pushed To 2026? Retail Isn’t Happy About The Wait

Today 3:29 EDT

The silver market initially fell on Thursday but found enough support near the $35.50 level to turn things around and attract buyers.

Silver Forecast: Buyers Defend $35.50 Support

Today 3:20 EDT

Dilution Dampener: Perpetua Resources, Hycroft Mining Slump Over 20% On Upsizing Public Offer

Today 3:09 EDT

Perpetua intends to use the $345 million proceeds to develop its Stibnite Gold project. Hycroft Mining is looking to raise around $43.8 million

Air India Crash Tarnishes Boeing 787’s Flawless Safety Record — Morgan Stanley Expects More Regulatory Heat

Today 3:06 EDT

Boeing has delivered 1,189 of these wide-body aircraft, known as Dreamliners, to airlines worldwide.

Larry Ellison Overtakes Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Become World's Second Richest Amid Oracle's 'Watershed' Moment

Today 3:01 EDT

Larry Ellison, the co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ: ORCL), has surpassed Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to become the second-richest person in the world.

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Don't Overlook These Construction & Infrastructure Stocks: BLFBY, VCISY

Today 3:00 EDT

Entering the summer, which is the peak season for construction-related activities, Balfour Beatty and Vinci are two stocks investors will want to pay attention to.

A federal appeals court Thursday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have forced President Donald Trump to return control of California's National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom,...

Appeals Court Allows Trump To Keep National Guard In California For Now

Today 2:59 EDT

Via Benzinga

Apple Reroutes 97% Of Foxconn iPhone Exports From India To US Between March And May As Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On Non-US-Made iPhones: Report

Today 2:54 EDT

Apple rerouted 97% of its India-made iPhones to the U.S. between March and May to avoid steep China tariffs, as Trump threatens a 25% levy on devices manufactured outside America.

Via Benzinga

Trump Says 'I Like Tesla' As Feud With Elon Musk Subsides: 'But I Also Like Combustion Engines'

Today 2:39 EDT

Trump expresses liking for Tesla as tensions ease with CEO Elon Musk, who apologized for comments. Trump also supports combustion engines.

Via Benzinga

Luxury Furnishing Firm RH Surprises With Q3 Profit: Retail Enthusiasm Jumps As Shares Rally

Today 2:34 EDT

The company said it is working to mitigate the impact of tariffs by reorganizing its production globally.

The Lisa Su-led company also said its end-to-end, open-standards rack-scale AI infrastructure meant for hyperscalers will be broadly available in the second half of 2025.

AMD Launches New AI Chips To Take On Nvidia — Market Shrugs, But Retail Turns Bullish

Today 2:29 EDT

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Teases Crypto Credit Card Powered By American Express—Bitcoin Cashbacks Offered, But Here's The Catch

Today 2:24 EDT

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled the company’s cryptocurrency credit card Thursday that will offer cashback rewards in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

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Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Pulls $1,600 From Poorest, Adds $12,000 For Richest Annually, Shows CBO Analysis

Today 2:18 EDT

House-passed bill slashes income of poorest Americans by $1,600 & boosts wealthy by $12,000, middle-income families gain modestly, but low-income families lose due to Medicaid cuts & work requirements...

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AMD Challenges Nvidia's AI Dominance With New Helios Server As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Confirms ChatGPT Will Use Lisa Su-Led Tech Giant's Latest Chips: 'Future Of AI Is Not Going To Be Built By Any One Company'

Today 2:15 EDT

AMD unveiled its Helios AI server to challenge Nvidia's dominance, with OpenAI's Sam Altman confirming ChatGPT will use AMD's latest chips, signaling growing industry support for AMD's expanding role...

Via Benzinga

Cathie Wood Buys Tesla Again, Calls Elon Musk's EV Giant 'Largest AI Project On Earth:' Report

Today 2:01 EDT

Wood buys Tesla again as investment firms spend more money due to business-friendly policies. Remains bullish on Tesla and its AI project.

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Asian Markets Open: Nikkei Drops 1.33%; Sensex Pre-Open Tumbles, Crude Soars

Today 2:00 EDT

A wave of acute risk aversion swept through Asian financial markets at Friday’s open, sending stock indices tumbling across the region.

Boeing Faces Fresh Turmoil As India Mulls 787-8 Grounding After Fatal Crash, CEO Kelly Cancels Paris Trip: Report

Today 1:57 EDT

Boeing is facing mounting pressure as India's aviation ministry considers temporarily grounding the country's Boeing 787-8 fleet.

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Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Is 'The Largest Redistribution From Poor To Rich In American History,' Says Economist Justin Wolfers Amid Tax Cuts, Spending Slashes And Tariffs

Today 1:48 EDT

According to Economist Justin Wolfers, the tax, tariff, and budget policies of the Trump administration are creating one of the most lopsided transfers of wealth in U.S. history.

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Moderna’s RSV Vaccine Gets FDA Nod For Younger At-Risk Adults: Retail Stays Guarded Amid RFK Jr’s Immunization Shake-Up

Today 1:47 EDT

The company plans to make mRESVIA available for both younger and older adults in the U.S. ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season.

Oil prices rallied more than 7% this morning after Israeli airstrikes against Iran. This has elevated geopolitical uncertainty significantly and requires the oil market to price in a larger risk...

Oil Soars On Middle East Escalation

Today 1:40 EDT

Walt Disney, Comcast Reportedly Sue AI-Image Startup Midjourney For Copyright Infringement

Today 1:26 EDT

The companies are seeking compensation of $150,000 per infringement.

Indian Energy Exchange Sees Bullish Outlook: SEBI RA Recommends Entry Between ₹180-₹185

Today 1:24 EDT

The analyst said that IEX has shown strong financial performance over the past three years, including consistent EPS growth, high returns on equity and capital employed, and outstanding net margins.

PowerFleet Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Today 1:23 EDT

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Venture Global Stock Edges Lower After Analyst Sees Limited Near-Term Upside, Retail’s Bullish About CP2 Project

Today 1:20 EDT

The brokerage reportedly acknowledged the company’s positive momentum, but based on the recent stock price move, it sees limited upside.

Trump Administration Distances US From Israel's Strikes On Iran: 'We Are Not Involved,' Says Marco Rubio

Today 1:12 EDT

The Trump admin distances itself from Israel's military actions against Iran, which may complicate Trump's nuclear deal efforts.

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Crude Oil Spike From Israel-Iran Clash Puts India Markets At Risk: SEBI RAs

Today 1:08 EDT

Analysts highlight the risk of inflation and trade deficits, urging investors to remain cautious until geopolitical clarity emerges.

Equinox Gold Falls After Slashing Gold Production Forecast; Retail Optimistic Despite ‘Temporary Setbacks’

Today 1:01 EDT

Equinox cut its Greenstone mine production estimates, with the CEO stating that the ramp-up at the mine has been slower than expected since Q4 2024

Today you will see Gold price predictions based on technical analysis. What is the support and resistance on the daily time frame for XAUUSD?

Gold Trading Strategy, XAUUSD Analysis & Forecast - Friday, June 13

Today 1:00 EDT

Analysts noted that rising geopolitical tensions and aggressive FII selling have weakened near-term sentiment.

Nifty Under Pressure: SEBI RAs Advise Caution After Index Breaches Support Zones

Today 0:52 EDT

Trump Says He May Hike Auto Tariffs Again To Boost Domestic Production: 'The Higher You Go...They Build A Plant Here'

Today 0:45 EDT

Trump may increase auto tariffs to boost U.S. production with GM investing $4 billion as Tariffs cause uncertainty.

Via Benzinga

Scale AI Confirms Meta’s ‘Minority’ Investment Valuing Startup At $29B — Founder Alexander Wang To Join Facebook Parent

Today 0:43 EDT

Scale AI did not disclose the investment size, but a Wall Street Journal report said earlier this week that Meta could be eyeing a 49% stake, valued at around $14 billion.

Gold-Backed Cryptos Surge As Israel-Iran Tensions Ignite Safe-Haven Rush — Coins Linked To Tether, PAX Top 30% YTD, Outshine Bitcoin

Today 0:35 EDT

Gold and its cryptocurrency derivatives surged Thursday night as investors sought refuge in the safe haven following Israel's strikes on Iran.

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Som Distilleries Shows Breakout Strength Above ₹157 Despite Market Weakness: SEBI RA Rajneesh Sharma

Today 0:31 EDT

The analyst highlighted Som Distilleries as a stock that reflects strong structure and relative strength.

Torrent Pharma Shows Bullish Reversal: SEBI RA Sameer Pande Flags Support At ₹3,170–₹3,200

Today 0:30 EDT

The analyst highlighted key technical levels across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes.

Meta Invests In Scale AI At $29 Billion Valuation, Taps CEO Alexandr Wang To Drive Internal AI Push As Part Of Deepening Partnership

Today 0:24 EDT

Meta has taken a minority stake in Scale AI at a $29 billion valuation, appointing former Uber Eats chief Jason Droege as interim CEO as founder Alexandr Wang joins Meta's internal AI team.

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India Markets Slump In Early Trade: Reliance, Tech Stocks Underperform Amid Broad Sell-Off

Today 0:14 EDT

Analysts flagged volatility and expect the Nifty to stay rangebound in the near term.

MP Materials Stock Jumps As US Mulls Cold War-Style Rare Earths Strategy — Retail Sees Smooth Sailing Ahead

Today 0:14 EDT

The stock had gained over 5% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock last week, saying MP is the most vertically integrated rare earth metals company ex-China.

The rise in chicken, beef, and pork prices is expected to weigh on the company’s profits.

Conagra Brands Gets Successive Downgrades From BofA, Goldman Sachs On Cost Pressures

Today 0:12 EDT

On Thursday, Ark Invest traded in Nextdoor Holdings and AvidXchange Holdings. The value of the trades is around $466K and $489 respectively.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Loads Up On Nextdoor, Exits AvidXchange

Today 0:03 EDT

Via Benzinga

S&P 500 Gains Amid Surge In Oracle Shares: Investor Sentiment Edges Lower, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

June 12, 2025

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Market Needed An Excuse To Pull Back – Israel Provided It

June 12, 2025

I have recently written about the stock market rallying very far and very fast. A pullback was due. With Israel attacking Iran on Thursday night, the excuse for lower prices came...

US Stock Futures Slide As Israel Strikes On Iran Trigger Risk-Off Mood — But S&P 500 May Still Have Legs, Says Strategist

Adobe, RH And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

June 12, 2025

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June 12, 2025

The University of Michigan’s preliminary U.S. consumer sentiment index for June is due at 10 a.m. ET. On average, economists expect the index to rise to 54 from 52.2 in May.

Tapestry Stock: TD Cowen Upgrades To ‘Buy’ On Coach Momentum, Eyes Footwear As Next Big Growth Driver

June 12, 2025

Coach, which sells premium handbags, is perceived as having "strong brand heat and preferences," the investment firm said.

India Market Watch: SEBI RAs Flag 24,800 As Key Nifty Support After ‘Terrible Thursday’ For Dalal Street

June 12, 2025

A broad-based market rout on Thursday saw the Nifty 50 breach key levels and re-enter a prior consolidation zone.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation would continue for several days.

Oil Prices Surge Over 11% As Israel’s Attack On Iran Raises Supply Fears

June 12, 2025

In this video, I break down the key technical levels you need to watch, support zones, resistance tests, and momentum indicators that could signal either a breakout or a breakdown.

GameStop Crashes: Here’s My Technical Breakdown

June 12, 2025

When Blanchard refers to a “mature science,” he is talking about a framework that has proven useful and flexible for analysis, not making a claim that economists possess a crystal ball about the...

Is Macroeconomics A Mature Science?

June 12, 2025

GE Aerospace Stock Under Pressure After Air India Boeing Crash: Bernstein Sees Likely Engine Issue

June 12, 2025

The analyst said the plane was powered by GE Aerospace’s GEnx-1B engines, a model known for its solid reliability record.

Asia Week Ahead: Central Bank Meetings In Japan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, And Philippines

June 12, 2025

Central banks in Japan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines will announce rate decisions next week. Also, markets will focus on key economic data releases from China and Japan

Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets: US Stock Futures Slide, Oil Jumps 8%, Gold Surges Above $3,400 After Israel Strikes Iran

June 12, 2025

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday evening as tensions continued to flare in the Middle East, following Israel's preemptive strike against Iran.

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Hershey's Launches Pokémon-Branded Collectible Kisses Chocolates

June 12, 2025

With Pokémon packaging, Hershey's is relying on one of the most popular cartoon franchises ever to attract consumers.

Nvidia Drops China From Guidance After $2.5 Billion Q1 Revenue Hit, CEO Jensen Huang Says He's 'Not Counting' On US Lifting Export Controls, 'But If It Happens, It Will Be A Great Bonus'

June 12, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will exclude China from its financial forecasts after U.S. export controls blocked AI chip sales, costing $2.5 billion in Q1 revenue and raising concerns about...

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Middle East War Risk Was The Most Underpriced Asset—Until Today

June 12, 2025

The Middle East powder keg just blew the lid off global markets.

Among business segments, Digital Media revenue rose 11% year-over-year to $4.35 billion, and the Digital Experience revenue was up 10% at $1.46 billion.

Adobe Nails Q2, Lifts Forecast, Yet Stock Drops After-Hours: Retail Opts To Buy The Dip

June 12, 2025

We got the reversal we wanted, and now we’re buying pullbacks. I have 3 entry levels for Friday, and this perfect pullback technique will help us time our next big winner!

This Perfect Pullback Could Double Our Profits Tomorrow

June 12, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Bleed After Israel Launches 'Premptive Strike' Against Iran: Analyst Foresees 'Lower Levels' For ETH If It Fails To Hold This Support

June 12, 2025

Leading cryptocurrencies nosedived Thursday as geopolitical tensions escalated following Israel’s military strikes on Iran.

Via Benzinga

Stocks Are Trapped As Volatility Signals Flash Red

June 12, 2025

It was another low-volatility, low-volume trading session for S&P 500 futures, with the cash market rising by about 40 bps on the day.

Gold Crosses Back Over $3,400, While Trump Calls Powell A 'Numbskull' For Not Cutting Rates

June 12, 2025

The gold price had a big rally on Thursday, climbing back over $3,400 per ounce following a softer-than-expected PPI report.