Dow Advances as Washington Pressures Canada; Nvidia Slides as Chip Stocks Face Selling Pressure

Market Overview The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher even as broader market sentiment remained uneven, reflecting a session dominated by geopolitical headlines, tariff and trade concerns, and sharp sector rotation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined new sanctions against Iran while President Donald Trump threatened Canada, adding another layer of uncertainty for investors already navigating … Read more

Guardant Health Stock Slides After Patent Loss as Judge Orders Royalties on Key Cancer Tests

Guardant Health (GH) fell sharply on Monday after a court ruling turned a patent dispute into a major financial overhang. The company lost its case against privately held TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington, and the judge ordered Guardant to pay more than $245.2 million in damages, accrued royalty and interest. In addition to … Read more

Gold Prices Today: Futures Hold Near Record Territory as Safe-Haven Demand Stays Strong

Gold prices today: market snapshot Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,673.40 per troy ounce on Monday, August 24, 2026, slipping 0.2% from Friday’s closing price. Even with that modest pullback, the metal remained firm in early trading, with the price rising to $4,712.60 per troy ounce as of 8:30 a.m. ET. The latest move … Read more

Silver Prices Extend Their Rally: Futures Hold Near $69 as Month-Over-Month Gain Tops 18%

Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $69.34 per ounce on Monday, August 24, 2026, down 0.3% from Friday’s closing price. Silver eased modestly in early trading, touching $69.29 as of 8:40 a.m. ET. The move keeps silver firmly in focus for investors tracking precious metals, inflation hedges, and commodity momentum. Even with this morning’s slight … Read more