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US stock futures traded mixed on Thursday, July 16, as investors assessed the artificial intelligence-driven rally, awaited a fresh batch of corporate earnings, and kept a close watch on the escalating US-Iran conflict. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.3%, or 145 points, supported by a nearly 4% jump in UnitedHealth…

© Tapati Rinchumrus / Shutterstock.com The pitch for the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG) is almost too clean. You pay 0.03% a year, roughly three cents per $100, and get the mega-cap growth trade that has driven US equity returns for the better part of a decade. Over the last ten years, VUG returned 413% against…

SpaceX stock has struggled after a brief burst of post-IPO enthusiasm, and the bears are taking a moment to reiterate their downbeat views on the stock. A month after a historic IPO, SpaceX stock dropped below the initial offering price of $135 on Wednesday, marking a 40% decline from its peak of around $225. Wall…

The stock market has been climbing steadily, with transportation stocks helping lead the way. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, investors are asking whether the rally still has room to run. Since President Trump returned to office, markets have posted strong gains, with AI emerging as one of the biggest drivers. Brett Alexander Hurt, CEO…

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ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the company’s investment in Apple, his thoughts on the departure of Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus, and more. 04:55 Wed, Jul 15 20267:40 AM EDT

Gold bar and coins ©Adobe Stock Images Gold prices extended their losses on Thursday as investors shifted their attention from softer US inflation figures to the inflationary risks associated with higher oil prices, increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy. At 04:42 ET (08:42 GMT), spot gold (XAU/USD)…

POWER POINT What I’m hearing from energy insiders Open. Closed. Down. Up. That’s the recent rhythm of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH). It’s also the subsequent moves in crude oil prices. I’m almost reluctant to write anything concrete here because by the time you read it, it may already be dated. But Power Insider has…

An IPO is the first public sale of a company’s stock. Individual investors may be able to buy IPO shares either through an eligible brokerage or on the public market after trading begins. However, access is often limited, and you may not be guaranteed shares, Wealth Enhancement explains. Additionally, given the nature of these sales,…