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Jackson Financial’s second quarter results generated a positive market response, reflecting management’s focus on growing its product mix and strengthening capital generation. CEO Laura Prieskorn highlighted robust gains in the Registered Index-Linked Ann
Spot gold held near $3,345 an ounce on Tuesday, following a 1.6% drop on in the previous session after Trump posted “Gold will not be Tariffed!” on social media. Futures of the precious metal in New York edged lower, after a 2.5% plunge on Monday. The a
One figure from Berkshire Hathaway's latest operating results appears to be a telltale sign of trouble to come for the stock market.
Chip-related names jumped after Micron Technology Inc. raised its sales outlook, while memory maker Kioxia Holdings Corp. posted strong results. The benchmark posted a five-day gain after Japan’s top trade negotiator confirmed on Friday that US officials
Equities drove the results for the $1.9 trillion fund, at 8.45%, with unlisted infrastructure investments generating 8.1%, Norges Bank Investment Management said in a report on Tuesday. Fixed income and unlisted real estate had a small positive contribut
The central bank lowered its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, citing falling inflation and a loosening labour market, though it remained cautious on the prospect of further easing. CBA's rate cut takes eff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, along with the leaders of France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland and Finland, will hold a call with US President Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday ahead of the summit with Russian President Vladimir Pu
Brent traded just shy of $67 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate was around $64. Trump signed an order extending the truce with China through Nov. 10, deferring a tariff hike set for Tuesday and causing a rally in wider markets.
Norway's $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund has divested from 11 Israeli companies and is terminating all contracts with external managers in Israel. This follows public outcry over its investments linked to the war in Gaza. Norges Bank Investment Manage
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Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.
Solar tracker company Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 20% year on year to $864.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.33 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7%
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A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Japanese stocks scaled all-time highs and other regional share markets rose with the tide, buoyed by an extension of a tariff truce between the world's two largest economies. Investor attention turns now to U.S. and UK economic data on Tuesday that will