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Regular water is no longer enough. Welcome to the corporate gold rush around ‘functional hydration.’
Social media and GLP-1s are spurring increased interest in hydration products, and companies are responding with things like electrolyte mixes and “hydrating ho…
Social Security's Historic 2027 COLA May Have a Silver Lining for the First Time Since 2023
The potential for the fourth-largest Social Security raise since 1991 is only half the story for retirees in 2027.…
Oil Prices Are Plunging, but Trumpflation Is Getting Worse -- Here's Why
Trumpflation has entered a new phase, which is terrible news for consumers and the stock market.…
Even with Gold Below $4,150 and Bitcoin Under $64,000, I'd Still Rather Buy This Unstoppable Dividend Stock in July
Gold and Bitcoin have been in a funk, and so has this global consumer staples giant, but a business can grow.…
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs VanEck Gold Miners ETF. Is Bullion or Miners the Better Way to Invest in Gold in 2026?
AAAU tracks bullion directly with lower fees, while GDX offers mining equity exposure with higher volatility and stronger 1-year returns.…
World oil demand set for first annual decline since 2020, IEA says
Renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could complicate matters and further cloud the outlook, the IEA warned Friday.…
Stock futures dip after chip-led rally; SoftBank soars 11% as Asia tech stocks rise: Live updates
Wall Street is coming off a winning day, following a jump in chipmakers and falling oil prices.…
Rivian Stock: Buy the Dip?
Higher oil prices have been good news for the EV industry.…
SLV vs SGDM: Is a Silver ETF Better Than a Gold Miner Fund to Ride the Commodity Boom in 2026?
Sprott Gold Miners offers lower fees and dividend income, but iShares Silver Trust provides direct bullion exposure with less volatility risk.…
Gold just had its worst quarter since 2013. What that means for the metal’s role as portfolio hedge
Gold futures tumbled more than 13% in the second quarter – its worst since 2013. That isn't necessarily your cue to dump the metal from your portfolio, though.…
Nasdaq Composite Jumps 0.9% as Semiconductors Stage a Comeback
Micron jumped 7.5% on a $3 billion domestic investment. Meanwhile, oil prices fell on hopes that the Iran conflict might actually get resolved. Maybe. Perhaps.…
Agnico Eagle Mines vs. AngloGold Ashanti: Which Gold Mining Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
One operates debt-free with premium margins; the other grows faster but carries geopolitical risk. Here's how their 2026 outlooks diverge.…
Bank of America's No. 1 way to play the Strait of Hormuz closing again
The bank has a buy rating on the oil and gas name.…
Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after Iranian attacks trigger renewed fighting with U.S.
Oil has rallied more than 7% this week as investors worry that exports through Hormuz could plunge as the U.S. and Iran fight for control of the strait.…
ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Which Oil Dividend Stock is the Better Buy for a Lifetime of Passive Income
These two oil giants go head-to-head.…
Oil extends gains as Iran-U.S. tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions
Oil rises Thursday, amid worries over supply disruptions in the Middle East following fresh strikes on Iran by the U.S. military.…
Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Crushed it on Wednesday
An analyst pulled the lever on a rare double upgrade of the oil company.…
Investors haven’t been this bullish on the dollar in a decade. How the buck can keep climbing.
A crowded bet on a stronger U.S. dollar may depend on whether Wednesday’s jump in oil prices proves lasting, as renewed Middle East tensions revive inflation co…
Higher gas prices aren’t the only way rising tensions with Iran will hit home
Wall Street expects President Trump’s call that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and home builders more than it will help oil companies.…
Oil surges as Strait of Hormuz is back into ‘full conflict conditions’
Even without further disruption, volatility is here to stay for energy markets…
The case for having Big Oil in your 401(k) or IRA
Energy exposure may help you sleep better at night.…
Dow Jones Drops 1.4% as Trump Declares Iran Deal "Over"
Oil surged and stocks slid after the president's comments at a NATO summit, while semiconductor stocks staged a quiet recovery.…
Here's Why FTAI Aviation Stock Was Red Hot in the First Half of 2026
AI data centers, Iran, oil prices, and other topical issues impacted the stock in the first half of this year.…
Stock Market Today, July 8: Stocks Slide and Dow Drops 1.5% as Middle East Tensions Spike
On July 8, 2026, a reescalation of U.S.-Iran tensions sent crude surging and equities tumbling across all three major indexes.…
Why the drop in stocks and oil market reaction is not worse after Trump's comments
All things considered, markets are taking the latest escalation in Middle East in stride.…
Big Oil Battle Royale: Is ExxonMobil or Chevron the Better Buy for 2030 Right Now?
Oil stocks have dipped recently, making these two integrated giants appealing options for investors today.…
A Berkshire-backed oil and gas producer is likely to benefit from strategy shift, Evercore ISI says
Occidental Petroleum is likely to gain from efforts to improve its capital efficiency and return value to shareholders, according to Evercore ISI.…
Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time”…
Oil jumps as U.S. 'powerful strikes' against Iran risk unraveling fragile Mideast truce
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Stock futures are little changed as investors weigh Middle East tensions and await Fed minutes: Live updates
Oil prices added to the cautious tone after the U.S. started a "series of powerful strikes" against Iran on Tuesday evening.…