CME Group has successfully launched its 24/7 silver futures contract, trading 2,387 contracts worth over $15 million during its first weekend. This follows strong demand for its 24/7 one-ounce gold contract, which has seen 140,000 contracts traded worth over $600 million since July. These products cater to retail investors seeking flexible, smaller-sized precious metals contracts in a regulated market, responding to growing interest amid economic uncertainty. CME's metals trading has surged, setting records with 1.3 million contracts traded daily in H1 2026, highlighting rising investor appetite for precious metals.
Kroger reported mixed Q2 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.09 beating estimates, but revenues slightly below expectations at $34.62 billion. Despite slower sales growth, Kroger maintained its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $5.10 to $5.30, supporte...
Enbridge Inc. is expanding its crude oil infrastructure by acquiring Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for $2.55 billion. This move strengthens its presence in key U.S. oil regions and is funded partly by a recent $3 billion public offering. Desp...
RF Industries reported a record quarterly revenue of $23.96 million, a 21% increase from last year, surpassing analyst expectations. Although earnings per share slightly missed estimates at $0.19 versus $0.20, the company showed strong year-over-year...
Morgan Stanley analyst Joe Laetsch raised Valero Energy's price target to $411, signaling a potential 3.18% upside from its current price. Institutional investors like Virginia Retirement Systems and Gamco Investors are initiating new positions, whil...
Meta Platforms' stock surged over 21% in 27 days due to resolving social media lawsuits and launching its AI platform Muse. Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintained a 'Buy' rating and a $725 price target, signaling a potential 9.22% rise from c...
