USA Rare Earth’s $2.8B Bet to Break China’s Rare Earth Hold
USA Rare Earth’s $2.8B acquisition of Brazil’s Serra Verde marks a turning point in the West’s push to secure critical mineral supply chains outside China.
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Gold Tops $4,800: What the Record Rally Signals
Gold has surged past $4,800 per ounce to historic highs in 2026. Here is what is driving the record rally and what it signals for capital markets.
Big Oil’s $234B War Windfall: Which Energy Stocks Stand to Gain
Major oil companies are positioned to earn an extra $234 billion in profits as WTI crude hovers near $92. Here’s what the Iran war means for energy sector investors.
WTI Crude Drops 8%: Unpacking the Iran Risk Premium Collapse
WTI crude fell nearly 8% as U.S.-Iran talks advanced. We break down geopolitical risk premiums, the physical oil market paradox, energy stock implications, and what it means for inflation.
Bloom Energy Surges 24% on Oracle’s 2.8 GW AI Power Bet
Bloom Energy surged 24% after a landmark 2.8 GW Oracle deal. Here’s what the agreement means for AI infrastructure and clean energy markets.
America’s Power Grid Can’t Keep Up With AI Demand
AI data centers are straining America’s power grid, stalling billions in projects. Here’s what it means for energy markets and capital allocation.
Gold Near $5,000: Inside the 2026 Bullion Rally
Gold touched nearly $5,000 per ounce in early 2026 before pulling back to $4,811. Here’s what’s driving the historic rally — and whether it can last.
Oracle and Bloom Energy Bet 2.8 GW on Fuel Cells for AI
Oracle and Bloom Energy are expanding their strategic partnership to deploy 2.8 GW of on-site fuel cell power for AI data centers, sending Oracle stock up 12.7%.
Oil at $100, Credit Markets on Watch: What Corporate Bonds Reveal
WTI crude surged above $100 after Iran ceasefire talks collapsed. Here is what corporate bond spreads reveal that equity markets may be missing.
Why AI Data Centers Are Fueling the Nuclear Energy Revival
AI’s voracious electricity appetite is breathing new life into nuclear power. Here’s how data centers are reshaping the nuclear investment landscape in 2026.