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Gold Rises as Escalating Conflict in Middle East Stokes Demand

Warren Buffett retires and sends $373 billion warning about US economy

In recent quarters, Buffett and his investment deputies, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, made some moves which have concerned financial analysts.

Australian Market Notably Lower

The Australian stock market is trading notably lower on Tuesday, snapping a four-session winning streak, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling below the 9,150 level, with weakness in mining and energy stocks partially offset by gains in technology stocks.

Dollar Rallies as Middle East Conflict Weighs on Yen and Euro, Lifts Safe-Haven Demand

The U.S. dollar strengthened sharply on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East pressured the Japanese yen and the euro, highlighting the vulnerability of major energy-importing economies to rising oil prices and...

Mind the (governance) gap

LETTERS: For the modern nation-state, the international airport is less a transit hub than a statement of intent. It is the physical manifestation of a country’s operational DNA. When the automated people mover (APM) systems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) faltered late last year, the ensuing discourse was framed by frustration. Yet, to view the Aerotrain’s operational turbulence merely as a technical lapse is to miss the more instructive narrative.

Global Market Today | Asian stocks drop as inflation concerns sink bonds

Asian markets dipped Tuesday as soaring oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions, ignited inflation fears. This surge prompted investors to dial back expectations for imminent interest rate cuts. The dollar held firm, while gold saw a slight uptick. Bond yields climbed as concerns grew about energy costs impacting inflation and potentially delaying Federal Reserve easing.

GoldMining Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GLDG) Short Interest Up 32.9% in February

GoldMining Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GLDG – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 3,110,223 shares, a growth of 32.9% from the January 29th total of 2,340,362 shares. Approximately 1.5% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based [...]

Coeur Mining (CDE) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) recently: 2/27/2026 – Coeur Mining was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”. 2/20/2026 – Coeur Mining was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”. 2/20/2026 – Coeur Mining was downgraded by Canaccord [...]

Oil jumps, dollar rallies with gold as conflict grips Middle East

NEW YORK/LONDON: Oil and gas prices surged while the dollar and safe-haven gold rallied on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran widened and looked set to last for weeks, prompting worries that it could upend a global economic recovery and perhaps reignite inflation. Read full story

Steak 'n Shake sparks online debate with 21-cent bitcoin bonus for workers: 'This is the way'

Fast-food employees at Steak 'n Shake will earn bitcoin bonuses of 21 cents per hour starting March 1, plus $1,000 Trump Account contributions for workers.

The Crypto and Stock Market Rebound Is Coming This March: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

The post The Crypto and Stock Market Rebound Is Coming This March: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech NewsTom Lee, the co-founder, Managing Partner, and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, has predicted a market-wide revival, which he says will take place this March. “I think March is going to be a turnaround month for the better.” In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Lee identified 2026 as a bullish year, with ...

Why Bitmine Immersion Technologies Stock Soared Nearly 8% Higher Today

A rising crypto tide lifted most boats on Monday.