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Market Talk - Friday, Oct. 3

October 03, 2025

Trump Pushes Israel To Stop 'Bombing' Gaza As Hamas Agrees To Free Hostages: 'Right Now, It's Far Too Dangerous To Do That'

Analyst Expectations For Ovintiv's Future

October 03, 2025

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P/E Ratio Insights for WR Berkley

October 03, 2025

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October 03, 2025

President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas's response to his proposed Gaza ceasefire plan on Friday, immediately calling on Israel to halt military operations in the enclave

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Market Trends: Tech Vs. Gold, Small Caps, And Foreign Stocks

October 03, 2025

In this week’s video, we review the latest charts and data to see which long-term market trends are holding up best—tech, gold, small caps, or foreign stocks.

Microsoft's Least Exciting Business Line Is Its Most Important, and Investors Shouldn't Overlook It

October 03, 2025

"Boring" products can make for revenue that funds riskier bets.

George Clooney Fires Back At Trump's 100% Film Tariff Threat, Says Tax Incentives — Not Punishment — Will Save Hollywood Jobs

October 03, 2025

Actor and filmmaker George Clooney pushed back on President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Friday, arguing that federal tax incentives — not penalties — are the real way to keep jobs in the...

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AskSlim Market Week - Friday, Oct 3

October 03, 2025

In this video, we dive into stock market trends, dissect key sector moves, and share actionable insights to help individual investors navigate volatile markets with confidence.

USA Rare Earth stock has nearly doubled in the past month after gaining significantly today. The company’s CEO confirmed that the company is in close discussions with the Trump administration about...

Trump’s Rare Earth Bonanza Made USAR Stock Double In A Month. Is It Still A Buy?

October 03, 2025

Silver is up more than 60% in 2025 and is now closing in on its 45-year resistance at $50 an ounce.

Silver At $50: Why The Shortage Could Spark A Historic Breakout

October 03, 2025

'Who Gave A 20-Year-Old A $100,000 Cow Loan?' Dave Ramsey Is In Disbelief That A Lender Would Give Out That Much Money

October 03, 2025

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Applied Materials Decline After $710m Revenue Hit From US Export Restrictions

October 03, 2025

Applied Materials, one of the world’s largest suppliers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, is bracing for a significant financial setback as new US export restrictions tighten the flow of...

Private employment in firms with 1-499 employees constitutes about 80% of employment. Seen either way, employment growth has essentially disappeared for “small” firms.

Business Cycle Implications From The ADP Release

October 03, 2025

This is quite the pickle: on the one hand, gold and silver have blasted to nosebleed levels, which makes me very uneasy about buying palladium. On the other hand, viewed utterly by itself, PALL looks...

Palladium Revving Up

October 03, 2025

Why I'm Reconsidering Starbucks' Role in My Portfolio -- Is There a Better Investment for Income and Growth?

October 03, 2025

After five years of holding, I'm way behind where I thought I'd be.

Equity traders barely flinched at the U.S. government shutdown, shrugging off Washington’s theatre even as it blinded the usual BLS navigational stars.

The Weekender: AI’s Conveyor, Gold’s Anchor

October 03, 2025

USAR shares are now trading at roughly 5x their price in late March.

Why USAR Stock’s Surge On Federal Stake News Could Be The Right Time To Sell

October 03, 2025

Should investors be worried about Meta after Trump's TikTok deal? Counterintuitively, Meta's moves to become more like TikTok could create upside in shares.

After Trump Deal, Can Meta Stock Withstand TikTok’s Onslaught?

October 03, 2025

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Alphabet

October 03, 2025

It's difficult trying to choose between these two dominant companies.

Dave Ramsey's Portfolio Outperformed by S&P 500, Three-Fund Portfolio Across All Time Frames Over Past 10 Years, Podcaster Says

October 03, 2025

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US Business Surveys Strengthen The Case For Rate Cuts

October 03, 2025

Although we may be lacking government-produced statistics, numerous other data reports have been released this week, and they're not looking great.

Is AerCap Holdings the next big investment opportunity? Join us as we break down the ratings and insights from our expert panel on this leading aircraft leasing company.

AerCap Holdings: A Deep Dive Into the Future of Aircraft Leasing

October 03, 2025

The S&P 500 generated at return of 7.8% in the quarter, fueled by strong corporate earnings despite tariff pressures and lower interest rates.

The Top 3 S&P 500 Stocks In Q3

October 03, 2025

Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner has racked up big returns by bucking conventional wisdom.

An Interview With Motley Fool Co-Founder and Author David Gardner

October 03, 2025

The company is notably deepening its commitment to harnessing AI technology.

Why Rumble Stock Powered to a Nearly 16% Gain Today

October 03, 2025

S&P 500’s CAPE ratio (P/E based on trailing 10-year earnings) is now 40x, officially back dot-com era levels (which peaked at 44x).

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

October 03, 2025

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

October 03, 2025

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Stocks Enter Q4 With Fed, Tax, Earnings, And AI Tailwinds, But Also Lofty Valuations

October 03, 2025

Investors generally aren't fond of C-suite changes in relatively young businesses.

Why Hims & Hers Stock Slipped Today

October 03, 2025

Alphabet posted a 38% surge in Q3, its best performance since 2005, driven by a favorable court ruling and notable beats in its Q2 earnings report.

Alphabet: After Its Best Quarter in Decades, Is It Time to Buy?

October 03, 2025

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Why BlackBerry Stock Flopped on Friday

October 03, 2025

One pundit just slapped a neutral tag on its equity.

Gold punched higher, setting a new closing high.

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - blow off bubble tops

October 03, 2025

AI Play Credo Tech Leads 10 Hot Stocks Onto Best Stock Lists: See New Names On IBD 50, IPO Leaders And More

If You Invested $100 In HubSpot Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

October 03, 2025

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October 03, 2025

Credo Technology Group is part of the vast, growing AI supersystem and has a best-possible 99 Composite Rating.

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'He Needs New Friends.' Dave Ramsey Tells A Couple To Ditch Friends Who Are Jealous Of Their Financial Success

October 03, 2025

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The AI Trade Just Flipped Negative

October 03, 2025

When mega-cap tech starts pulling back harder, it's going to suck down every other sector with it. Those rotation attempts will fail. The market cap concentration is too extreme.

Investors cheered a new offering from the company, although it isn't a camera.

Why GoPro Stock Jumped Nearly 4% Higher Today

October 03, 2025

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) experienced a significant upward movement in its stock price around October 3, 2025, with shares climbing 2.8% on that day. This positive momentum has drawn...

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Gold Fields Stock In The Last 10 Years

October 03, 2025

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First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Shares Soar: A Deep Dive into Growth and Dividend Strategy

October 03, 2025

Chipotle's Resilient Financial Core: A Deep Dive into its Dividend Potential Amidst Market Fluctuations

October 03, 2025

October 3, 2025 - While recent market headwinds have seen shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) experience a notable downturn, a closer look beneath the surface reveals a company with a...

Gold’s massive record-shattering bull run over these past couple years has been epic. Remarkably it has also been a single monster upleg suffering no correction-grade selloffs.

Gold’s Dollar Risk

October 03, 2025

BILLERICA, MA – October 3, 2025 – Entegris (NASDAQ: ENTG), a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, has seen its stock price surge recently, fueled...

Entegris (ENTG) Soars on Semiconductor Boom, Dividend Policy Under Scrutiny

October 03, 2025

MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) has experienced a dynamic period leading up to October 3, 2025, with its shares demonstrating significant volatility, punctuated by notable surges following strategic...

MarineMax (HZO) Navigates Choppy Waters with Strategic Surges and Diversification Efforts

October 03, 2025

Me Cure Industries Soars with 45% Revenue Growth, Declares N0.6 Billion Dividend Amidst Shifting Market Tides

October 03, 2025

Lagos, Nigeria – Me Cure Industries Plc (NGX: MECURE) has announced a remarkable 45% surge in revenue for its Full Year (FY) 2024 results, alongside the declaration of a significant N0.6 billion...

Shift4 Declares $1.50 Cash Dividend for Preferred Stock, Offering Stability Amidst Market Dynamics

If You Invested $100 In Stryker Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

October 03, 2025

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October 03, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 3, 2025 – Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a leading provider of integrated payment processing solutions, has announced a cash dividend of $1.50 per share for its 6% Series A Mandatory...

Huntington Bancshares and Veritex Holdings Merger Approved: A New Era for Regional Banking and Dividend Strategies

October 03, 2025

Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ: HBAN) and Dallas, Texas-based Veritex Holdings (NASDAQ: VBTX) have officially received all necessary regulatory approvals for their proposed merger....

Anticipation Builds as First Hawaiian (FHB) Nears Q3 2025 Earnings Release: Dividend Outlook in Focus

October 03, 2025

Investors and analysts are keenly awaiting First Hawaiian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: FHB) Third Quarter 2025 financial results, slated for release on October 24, 2025. With the regional banking sector under...

This article conveys the performance of 6 sub-portfolios, totaling 26 constituents, in our model AI Semiconductor Stocks Portfolio, the constituents in each, their price change catalyst(s), and a YTD...

Update: Our Model AI Semiconductor Stocks Portfolio Outpaced The Nasdaq 2-To-1 This Week

October 03, 2025

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) Gears Up for Crucial Q4 2025 Earnings: A Bellwether for Future Dividends

October 03, 2025

As the financial calendar progresses to October 3, 2025, investors are keenly awaiting the Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2025 earnings release from PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ: PFLT),...

Strong August vehicles deliveries wasn't the only reason investors chose to hitch a ride with this EV maker last month.

Why Nio Stock Accelerated 19.4% Higher in September

October 03, 2025

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Welcomes Mikkel Storm Weum to Board, Signaling Potential Strategic Shifts

October 03, 2025

PIRAEUS, GREECE – October 3, 2025 – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK), a leading global dry bulk shipping company, today announced a significant addition to its leadership, appointing Mikkel...

RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) Investors Eye Q3 2025 Earnings for Future Dividend Signals Amidst Market Caution

October 03, 2025

As the financial calendar progresses, investors in RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI), the specialty insurance powerhouse, are keenly awaiting the company's Third Quarter 2025 earnings release scheduled for Monday,...

If You Invested $100 In ON Semiconductor Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

October 03, 2025

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Safe Bulkers Reaffirms Shareholder Commitment with Preferred Dividends Ahead of October Payout

October 03, 2025

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB), a prominent international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, has today, October 3, 2025, declared significant cash dividends for its Series C and Series...

Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSE:AI) Declares $0.0775 Dividend, Bolstering Shareholder Returns with Attractive DRIP

October 03, 2025

Toronto, ON – October 3, 2025 – Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSE:AI), a prominent player in the Canadian mortgage financing sector, has recently announced a cash dividend of $0.0775 per...

Gold Shines Bright: Seven-Week Rally Fueled by US Government Shutdown and Global Instability

October 03, 2025

As the United States federal government grapples with its eleventh shutdown in modern history, gold prices have surged for an unprecedented seventh consecutive week, shattering previous records and...

The vital U.S. service sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, has hit a significant snag, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) latest report indicating a stagnation marked by weak...

US Service Sector Stalls: ISM Report Signals Economic Weakness, Fuels Global Concerns

October 03, 2025

In some ways, the current silver run-up is somewhat eerily reminiscent of the spike to $49 back in 2011 following Ben Bernanke’s QE2 programs.

Silver's Historic Rally Continues As Futures Break Above $48 Level

October 03, 2025

The transportation sector is diverging: airlines soar while trucking firms like SAIA, JBHT and RXO linger. A contrarian bet may pay off as conditions improve.

Forget Airlines—These Trucking Stocks Are Shifting Into High Gear

October 03, 2025

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Record Highs Mask Nuanced Divergence: Dow and S&P Soar While Tech Undergoes Selective Retreat

October 03, 2025

As October 2025 unfolds, the US stock market presents a fascinating dichotomy, with the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average and the broad-based S&P 500 index scaling unprecedented heights. Yet,...

New York, October 3, 2025 – A palpable sense of "Fed Cut Fever" has gripped Wall Street, as investors aggressively price in further interest rate reductions from the Federal Reserve. This fervent...

'Fed Cut Fever' Ignites Global Markets as Wall Street Anticipates Further Easing

October 03, 2025

US Government Shutdown Casts Global Shadow: Economic Data Delays Fuel Investor Uncertainty

October 03, 2025

The United States government is currently in the throes of a shutdown, commencing at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, after a congressional impasse prevented the passage of appropriations legislation...

Gold Shines Bright: Seven-Week Rally Fueled by Government Shutdown and Economic Instability Fears

October 03, 2025

Gold prices have surged for an unprecedented seventh consecutive week, reaching near-record highs as of October 3, 2025. This remarkable rally, with spot gold trading between $3,859.69 and $3,885.73...

Market's Mixed Signals: Dow and S&P Soar to Records as Tech Stumbles Amidst Government Shutdown

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

October 03, 2025

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October 03, 2025

October 3, 2025 – The financial markets today presented a fascinating dichotomy, with the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average and the broad-based S&P 500 surging to new all-time record highs, while...

Wall Street is currently experiencing a fervent wave of optimism, dubbed 'Fed Cut Fever,' as hopes for aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate cuts dominate market sentiment. This bullish outlook has...

Wall Street Gripped by 'Fed Cut Fever' Amidst Data Blackout and Government Shutdown

October 03, 2025

Solana reached $236 and XRP touched $3.10 amid an overall crypto bounce.

Crypto Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $124k And ETH Rises To $4,500 As XRP, SOL Gain

October 03, 2025

Service Sector Stalls: ISM Report Reveals Weak Hiring and Stagnant Business Activity, Signaling Economic Headwinds

October 03, 2025

New York, NY – October 3, 2025 – The U.S. services sector, a critical engine of economic growth, has hit a significant roadblock. According to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Services...

Government Shutdown's Shadow: How Delayed Jobs Reports Once Blindsided the Economy and the Fed

October 03, 2025

In a stark reminder of the fragility of economic intelligence, the United States once grappled with a government shutdown that significantly hampered the nation's ability to gauge its own economic...

Consumer Discretionary Sector Powers S&P 500 to Record Highs Amid Surging Economic Optimism

October 03, 2025

October 3, 2025, marks a significant day in the financial markets as the Consumer Discretionary sector has demonstrated exceptional strength, driving the S&P 500 (SPX) to unprecedented record highs....

As the S&P 500 navigates a dynamic market on October 3, 2025, the Healthcare sector has emerged as a steadfast performer, demonstrating remarkable resilience and contributing significantly to the...

What 18 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Phillips 66

October 03, 2025

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Expert Outlook: Lightspeed Commerce Through The Eyes Of 6 Analysts

October 03, 2025

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CubeSmart Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (7 Ratings)

October 03, 2025

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Healthcare Stands Strong: A Pillar in the S&P 500 Amidst Tech Sector Retreat

October 03, 2025