Mining giant Newmont has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s prospects.
October 30, 2025 – While the broader S&P 500 Healthcare sector navigated a day of mixed to negative performance, a singular beacon of optimism emerged from the biotechnology landscape today as Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) witnessed an extraordinary surge in its stock price. Shares of the mRNA vaccine pioneer jumped by
As the global economy rapidly pivots towards a sustainable future, green technology and electrification are emerging as unprecedented demand drivers for base metals, fundamentally reshaping financial markets. As of October 30, 2025, the accelerating transition to electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy infrastructure, and modernized power grids has ignited a robust
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal period for wealth preservation, as the traditional battle between silver and real estate for investor attention intensifies. A confluence of persistent global inflation, evolving monetary policies, and burgeoning industrial demand for precious metals is creating a notable divergence in the
The financial markets are closely scrutinizing the latest move from the European Central Bank (ECB), which, on October 30, 2025, opted to leave its key interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting. This decision, largely anticipated by analysts, marks a period of stability following an aggressive series of rate
Electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 12.9% year on year to $6.20 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.92 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of glass and electronic component manufacturer Corning (NYSE:GLW) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after the company posted record third-quarter core sales and earnings, driven by strong demand for its AI-related products, and provided a strong fourth-quarter forecast.
Shares of solar tracker company Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT)
jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at UBS raised the company's price target and the company announced a new product launch in Australia. The UBS analyst increased the price target on the stock to $125 from $110, while keeping a "Buy" rating, signaling continued confidence in the company's potential. Adding to the positive sentiment, Nextracker launched its NX Earth Truss® foundation solution in Australia. The launch was supported by a grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). This new product aimed to speed up the development of large-scale solar projects and lower the costs and difficulties associated with building on tough ground, such as hard or rocky soils.
Shares of communications chips maker Qorvo (NASDAQ: QRVO)
jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as it announced a merger with Skyworks Solutions in a deal valued at approximately $22 billion and released strong preliminary second-quarter results. The combination of the two companies created a U.S.-based global leader in high-performance radio frequency (RF) chips, which are used in smartphones for companies like Apple. Adding to the positive momentum, Qorvo also posted preliminary second-quarter revenue of $1.1 billion and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.22. The news prompted favorable reactions from analysts. Citigroup upgraded the stock's rating from "Sell" to "Neutral" and significantly raised its price target by 50% to $105. UBS also adjusted its price target on the stock upward to $108 from $100.
Shares of biotechnology company United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR)
jumped 11.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported record third-quarter financial results and announced positive outcomes from a key clinical study.
Shares of intimatewear and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret (NYSE:VSCO)
jumped 7.6% in the afternoon session after investment bank UBS upgraded the company's stock to 'Buy' from 'Neutral'. The bank also significantly raised its price target on the shares to $46 from $25. In the upgrade, analysts pointed to increased confidence in the brand's repositioning and the belief that the company's turnaround was gaining traction. UBS stated it expected sustained sales growth after several years of declines as management worked to restore growth. Adding to the positive sentiment, Goldman Sachs also raised its price target, though it maintained a 'Neutral' rating on the stock.
As of October 29, 2025, the global financial landscape is experiencing a significant churn, driven by the Federal Reserve's ongoing monetary easing policies and the evolving dynamics of international trade talks. These twin forces are sending ripples through commodity markets, particularly impacting the prices of oil and gold, though not
Shares of online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)
jumped 9.3% in the afternoon session after investment bank UBS upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Neutral," citing signs of a potential rebound in growth. The firm kept its price target at $21 but highlighted positive trends. The upgrade stemmed from improving web traffic and higher client spending on the freelancing platform. UBS noted these factors suggested Upwork could return to growth in its gross services volume—the total value of work done on its platform. This potential turnaround followed five consecutive quarters of declines in the key metric and was seen as a significant catalyst for the stock.
London's venerable gold market is on the cusp of a significant transformation as financial heavyweights Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) reportedly mount a serious challenge to JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s (NYSE: JPM) long-standing dominance over the city's critical gold vaulting and clearing services. This direct confrontation
