Gold prices climbed to session highs after US labor data showed fewer new unemployment claims than expected, with 196,000 claims reported versus the forecast of 208,000. This stronger labor market data supports economic resilience, boosting investor confidence in gold as a safe haven. The four-week average of claims also declined, reinforcing the positive employment trend. This data may influence future market moves and monetary policy considerations.
Gold prices at $4,370 per ounce provide context for this market snapshot. For readers following US stocks on Pluang as of Sep 17, 2026 18:51 WIB, 132 of 150 priced stocks rose while 18 fell. Notable movers include Applied Materials at USD 428.01 with a 3.04% gain and 94% buy order activity, Caterpillar at USD 806.22 up 3.00%, and Snap Inc at USD 5.88 rising 2.98%.
XBiotech announced positive final efficacy results from its phase II TASKIN trial for vilamakitug (XB2001) in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. The study, funded by the French National Cancer Institute, showed a 61.3% overall survival rate at ...
XBiotech announced positive final results from the Phase II TASKIN study, showing that adding Vilamakitug (XB2001) to standard chemotherapy improved 12-month overall survival to 61.3% in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer, surpassi...
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. has agreed to acquire mineral and royalty interests covering about 4,300 net royalty acres in three counties within North Dakota's Williston Basin. The deal involves a non-taxable contribution and exchange agreement with an ...
The Hershey Trust Company sold 1,512 common shares under a trading plan but kept voting control through Class B shares. Hershey will report Q3 earnings on October 29, with investors focused on how price increases affected Halloween-season demand. Q2 ...
W. R. Berkley reported mixed Q3 2026 results with earnings per share of $1.17 beating estimates, but revenue fell short at $3.74 billion versus $3.82 billion expected. The company saw premium growth with gross premiums up 3% and net premiums up 1%, s...
