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NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO is trending after reporting its first-ever quarterly net profit, along with strong revenue and delivery guidance, which has ignited bullish sentiment for a significant revaluation and potential short squeeze. Community discussion centers on overcoming key resistance levels as the company demonstrates improved margins and competitive positioning in the EV market.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo. Dogecoin is a Litecoin fork. Introduced as a "joke currency" on 6 December 2013, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a capitalization of US$60 million in January 2014. Compared with other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin had a fast initial coin production schedule: 100 billion coins were in circulation by mid-2015, with an additional 5.256 billion coins every year thereafter. As of 30 June 2015, the 100 billionth Dogecoin had been mined.   Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland, Oregon and  Jackson Palmer from Sydney, Australia. Both wanted to create a fun cryptocurrency that will appeal beyond the core Bitcoin audience. Dogecoin is primarily used as a tipping system on Reddit and Twitter where users tip each other for creating or sharing good content. The community is very active in organising fundraising activities for deserving causes.  The developers of Dogecoin haven’t made any major changes to the coin since 2015. This means that Dogecoin could get left behind and is why Shibas are leaving Dogecoin to join more advanced platforms like Ethereum. One of Dogecoin strengths is its relaxed and fun-loving community. However, this is also a weakness because other currencies are way more professional.  To purchase Dogecoin, it involves downloading a crypto wallet, setting up a crypto exchange account and then trading away for your desired crypto currency. Once we have set up an account with a DOGE currency exchange and deposited some funds, you are ready to start trading.

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Dogecoin is trending due to persistent speculation and community chatter about its potential integration as an incentive or payment option within Elon Musk's "X money" platform, with some users reporting internal beta access. This buzz is generating significant discussion regarding a possible meme coin resurgence and a major price rally, though skepticism about a typical "pump and dump" cycle also remains prevalent among traders.

Infinite Money Glitch ($IMG) is revolutionizing DeFi on Solana by leveraging the Token2022 program's advanced tax extension capabilities to create a truly innovative reward system for token holders.  At its core, $IMG implements a seamless 5% tax on all transactions - whether buying, selling, or transferring tokens. This tax is automatically collected and distributed to holders in SOL, creating a sustainable passive income stream for the community. 4.5% of the tax gets sent to holders, while .5% gets sent to an Infrastructure wallet to help with development, marketing and general infrastructure.  What sets $IMG apart is its implementation of Solana's Token2022 program, enabling automated and efficient reward distribution without relying on external smart contracts.

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Infinite Money Glitch (IMG CRYPTO) is a hot topic as its community celebrates a significant anniversary, underscoring its resilience and battle-tested status while discussing the impact of its newly active token incinerator, continuous $SOL rewards, and a new high-multiplier liquidity pool.

The Boeing Co. is an aerospace company, which engages in the manufacture of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space and Security (BDS), and Global Services (BGS). The Commercial Airplanes segment includes the development, production, and market of commercial jet aircraft and provides fleet support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide. The Defense, Space and Security segment refers to the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter and combat rotorcraft aircraft and missile systems, global mobility, including tanker, rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft, and airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, including command and control, battle management and airborne anti-submarine aircraft. The Global Services segment provides services to commercial and defense customers. The company was founded by William Edward Boeing on July 15, 1916, and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Boeing is actively discussed amid reports of wiring flaws impacting some 737 MAX production, which the company states will cause short-term delays but not affect year-end delivery goals. This quality concern sparks community debate between those worried about ongoing issues and others who view it as an overreaction, highlighting Boeing's robust order backlog, recent delivery figures, and potential for new large contracts.

Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage rare disease company that combines science, data and patient needs to create therapies for diseases with limited or no treatment options. The firm focuses on the treatment of rare neurological and sleep conditions such as certain Urea Cycle Disorders, Niemann Pick Disease Type C and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. The company receives royalties for AZSTARYS from its commercial partner Corium. The company was founded by Christal M. M. Mickle and Travis C. Mickle on October 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Celebration, FL.

Zevra Therapeutics Inc

Zevra Therapeutics is trending following a substantial Q4 2025 earnings beat, propelled by accelerating MIPLYFFA sales that highlight its transition to a profitable commercial-stage company. The community is buzzing about this fundamental shift, anticipating analyst upgrades, further momentum from pending EU approval, and a potential short squeeze.

CitroTech, Inc. is an integrated environmental service company, which engages in the provision of field services, remediation transportation, and EHS compliance services. It also offers on-site technical services, on-site and off-site treatment for hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The company was founded on March 14, 1990 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, WY.

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CitroTech ($CITR) is experiencing a surge of attention due to its presentation at a virtual investor conference, with community discussion highlighting its extremely low float and unique fire-retardant wood technology as key drivers for potential revaluation amid growing concerns over escalating wildfires.

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.

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Critical Metals Corp. is trending as anticipation builds for a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) update, widely believed to significantly enhance the valuation of its Greenland rare earth project. Community discussion highlights a potential short squeeze and the company's strategic importance in securing critical mineral supply chains amidst ongoing geopolitical realignments.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. operates a telehealth consultation platform. It connects consumers to healthcare professionals, enabling them to access medical care for mental health, sexual health, dermatology and primary care. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) is trending strongly after Novo Nordisk dropped its lawsuit and partnered to distribute branded GLP-1s, a move validating HIMS's telehealth platform and igniting significant short-squeeze speculation within the community. Analysts are rapidly upgrading price targets, with many investors believing the company is fundamentally undervalued and set for substantial long-term growth.

BioNTech SE operates as immunotherapy company, which engages therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. Its product pipeline include BNT162b2, BNT161, BNT164, FixVac, iNeST, RiboMabs, CAR-T Cells, TCRs and Next-Gen CP Immunomodulators. The company was founded by Christopher Huber, Oezlem Tuereci, and Ugur Sahin on June 2, 2008 and is headquartered in Mainz, Germany.

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Its co-founders' departure to launch a new mRNA innovation company, a weak financial outlook, and reports of Pfizer selling part of its stake are driving BioNTech's conversation. This has sparked diverse community perspectives, ranging from concerns about the mRNA sector's future to speculation about a potential acquisition or a renewed focus on BNTX's promising oncology pipeline.

Voyager Technologies, Inc. engages in the defense technology and space solutions. It operates through the following segments: Defense & National Security, Space Solutions, and Starlab Space Stations. The Defense & National Security segment consists of innovative mission-critical solutions to protect dynamic and contested domains. The Space Solutions segment consists of space infrastructure, advanced space technology, science systems and mission services. The Starlab Space Stations segment consists of a commercial space station. The company was founded by Dylan Taylor and Matthew Kuta on August 15, 2019 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ray Dalio stated that Bitcoin’s scale makes it relatively “small” and controllable compared with traditional stores of value.</li><li>He noted privacy concerns, regulatory risks, and technological threats such as quantum computing.</li><li>Dalio also said that Bitcoin often shows a high correlation with technology stocks, limiting its role as a safe-haven asset.</li></ul>Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said that while “a lot of attention” has been given to Bitcoin (BTC), the market for the apex cryptocurrency is still “relatively small” when compared to gold.“It's a relatively small market that's a relatively controllable market,” he said during the All-In&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-vMNzHgSHI">podcast</a>. “A lot of attention has been given to Bitcoin, but as a money, it's small in relationship to gold.”Dalio also noted that Bitcoin has limitations, such as privacy and regulation risks, and acts more like a risky tech asset than stable money. His comments come as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> climbed over $69,000 on Wednesday morning, up 1.9% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency dipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_04_030833_png_ef53066d58.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-04 030833.png" width="1357" height="144"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 4 as of 3:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)</a> climbed 1.17% in overnight trade after falling 4.46% during the regular session as gold prices climbed back up to around $5,150 from lows of $5,000. Retail sentiment around GLD on Stocktwits climbed to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_04_032400_png_eb7346e1b3.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-04 032400.png" width="1363" height="149"><figcaption>GLD retail sentiment and message volume on March 4 as of 3:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Isn’t Fully Private</h2>Dalio stated that Bitcoin transactions can be tracked, the government can monitor them, and possibly control them. He added that, for those reasons, central banks aren’t likely to purchase Bitcoin. The billionaire also noted that there is a technological risk facing Bitcoin with developments in quantum computing that could be a threat.&nbsp;In terms of holding Bitcoin in one’s portfolio, Dalio said that exposure depends on what other assets an investor is holding. “It tends to have a pretty high correlation with the tech stocks. So from an ownership [point of view], supply demand is affected if somebody gets squeezed in one thing, they sell whatever else they have,” he said.Dalio has earlier <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ray-dalio-recommends-all-investors-hold-at-least-some-gold-in-their-portfolios/cLG8cQCR3xs">disclosed</a> that he owns some Bitcoin and hailed the cryptocurrency as “one hell of an invention.” However, he has always <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ray-dalio-calls-bitcoin-money-lists-the-reasons-it-falls-short-as-store-of-wealth/cLeFEbuREtl">maintained</a> that Bitcoin has a long way to go before its treated as money or a safe haven asset.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/kospi-s-and-p-500-gold-sink-on-us-iran-tensions-but-bitcoin-holds/cZd9fmeRI5O">KOSPI, S&amp;P 500, Gold Sink On US-Iran Tensions, But Bitcoin Holds $68K Floor</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Market 'Small' Next To Gold – BTC Price Climbs To $69K, Gold Retains Above $5K

Bitcoin’s price climbed to over $69,000 on Wednesday morning, up nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, and gold prices climbed over 1%.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Newmont said that the average realized gold price for the fourth quarter was $4,216 and attributable gold production in the quarter fell nearly 24% to 1.45 million ounces.</li><li>The company expects total attributable production of 5.3 million ounces in 2026.</li><li>COO Natascha Viljoen said the outlook reflects year-on-year changes driven by the planned mine sequencing at Ahafo South, Peñasquito, and Cadia.</li></ul>Newmont Corp. on Thursday forecast 2026 gold production below last year’s levels, putting investors on edge but sparking retail optimism about the metal's tight supply and a jump in gold prices.Shares of Newmont were down nearly 4% in aftermarket trading, likely snapping a two-day gaining streak if momentum holds into trading hours on Friday. The company’s stock has gained nearly 26% so far this year and jumped 173% in 2025, driven by strong demand for gold amid geopolitical tensions and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts.The company said it expects total attributable production in 2026 of 5.3 million ounces, including 3.9 million ounces from managed operations and 1.4 million ounces from non-managed operations. In 2025, the company reported producing 5.89 million ounces of gold.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Production Issues At Newmont</h2>Chief Operating Officer Natascha Viljoen said the outlook for 2026 reflects year-on-year changes driven by planned mine sequencing at Ahafo South, Peñasquito, and Cadia, as well as the production impact from the Boddington bushfires in December.“We are pleased to report that the recovery following the fires is going well, and our team has successfully repaired the critical water supply infrastructure, and processing operations have now restarted at full levels,” she said, adding that the guidance also incorporated lower-than-expected ounces from Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo, as indicated by the managing partner.&nbsp;Viljoen said that 2026 represents a trough in the company’s production cycle due to planned mine sequencing across several operations, as it positions the portfolio to return to production growth in 2027 and beyond, maintaining a longer-term outlook of nearly six million ounces of gold and 150,000 tonnes of copper annually.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Newmont Earnings Snapshot</h2>The company expects to invest about $1.4 billion in 2026 as it pushes ahead with major projects in execution, continues feasibility study work at Red Chris, and progresses mine life extensions at Lihir and Cerro Negro. “We expect 55% of total spend to be weighted to the second half of the year, primarily due to the start of the work on the Lihir nearshore barrier,” Viljoen added.Newmont said that the average realized gold price for the fourth quarter was $4,216, and attributable gold production in the quarter fell nearly 24% to 1.45 million ounces. The company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.52, compared with Wall Street expectations of $1.87, according to data from Fiscal AI.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are Stocktwits Users Reacting?</h2>Retail sentiment on Newmont jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ territory a day ago, with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels, according to data from Stocktwits.A user on Stocktwits&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stocktwits.com/JackNorthman/message/645389106">said</a> that the largest miners are having trouble raising annual production levels, and that this “could be interpreted as a good thing,” as supply is not infinite and is becoming harder to find.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/JackNorthman/message/645389106</stembedurl>In the last 24 hours, the retail message volumes on the stock jumped 950% on the platform. A bullish user&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stocktwits.com/JackNorthman/message/645389106">noted</a> that gold prices being at record levels should offset the company’s weak guidance.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Premf/message/645387461</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NEM">Shares of Newmont</a> have&nbsp;surged nearly 177% in the last 12 months.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-celh-stock-spike-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-today/cZRZFNmR4D1">Why Did CELH Stock Spike Over 8% In After-Hours Trading Today?</a>

Tom Palmer, Newmont’s President and CEO, said that the company is on track to meet its production guidance for 2024

 Newmont Stock Loses Shine After-Hours On Lower Gold Output View, But Retail Traders Think It’s A ‘Good Thing’

Newmont’s outlook puts the focus on gold supply and rising gold prices while production remains tight.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dalio said that central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and governments should keep a “certain percentage” of their investments parked in gold to diversify their risks.</li><li>He also warned that the world is on the brink of a capital war, when money is weaponized using measures such as trade embargoes and blocking access to the capital markets.</li><li>Among Dalio’s concerns is the Trump administration’s recent push to bring Greenland, a Danish territory, under U.S. control for its “national security” needs.</li></ul>Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio on Tuesday reportedly backed gold as a hedge against capital wars in which controls are placed on foreign exchange and capital.During an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/03/ray-dalio-warns-capital-war-gold-hedge.html">CNBC</a> at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the investor pointed to gold’s utility as a store of value, while adding that both gold and silver are showing signs of recovery after the recent sell-off.“Because gold is a diversifier, when the bad times come along, it does uniquely well, and when the good times are prosperous, less so, [but] it’s an effective diversifier. I’d say the most important thing is [to] have a well-diversified portfolio,” Dalio added, according to the report.The investor said that central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and governments should keep a “certain percentage” of their investments parked in gold to diversify their risks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Weaponization Of Money</h2>Dalio also warned that the world is on the brink of a capital war, in which money is weaponized through measures such as trade embargoes and restrictions on access to capital markets. Among Dalio’s concerns is the Trump administration’s recent push to bring Greenland, a Danish territory, under U.S. control for its “national security” needs.“We are on the brink. That means not in, but it means we are quite close to [capital war], and it would be very easy to go over the brink into a capital war, because there are mutual fears,” he said, according to the report.He added that capital controls are taking place all over the world right now, which is historically a trait he has observed in capital wars.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Mistake People Make With Gold</h2>Dalio also pointed to concerns among people about gold’s trajectory amid near- to mid-term price movements in the yellow metal.“Gold is up about 65% from a year ago, and down about 16% from its high, and I think people make the mistake of thinking, is it going to go up and down, and should I buy it?” he said, according to the report.While silver prices soared nearly 67% since the beginning of 2026, a recent sell-off has brought those gains to nearly 21% year to date. Gold prices rose nearly 29% during this period, before giving up some of the gains to hover 14% higher YTD.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Where Are Gold And Silver Headed To?</h2>After recent volatility in gold and silver prices, analysts at ING Think noted that the price trajectory of the two metals will depend on how Chinese investors respond to last week’s decline.“Price direction in the near term will hinge on the extent of dip‑buying from Chinese investors following Friday’s retreat. With volatility spiking and the Lunar New Year approaching, traders are likely to pare back positions and reduce risk,” the firm stated in a recent note.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) was up 5.52% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) rose 5.46%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the GLD ETF was trending in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pypl-stock-declines-premarket-q4-earnings-miss-paypal-appoints-new-ceo/cZbislXR4lt">PYPL Stock Declines Pre-Market After Q4 Earnings Miss: PayPal Appoints New CEO</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Ray Dalio speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)

Ray Dalio Reportedly Backs Gold As A Hedge Against Capital Wars: 'When The Bad Times Come Along, It Does Uniquely Well'

During an interview with CNBC, Dalio pointed to gold’s utility as a store of value, while adding that both gold and silver are showing signs of recovery after the recent sell-off.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Donald Trump has added more macroeconomic pressure and increased the fears of another war after it pressed Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal.</li><li>Gold has been on a wild rally in the month of January as demand for gold has been widening across the globe.</li><li>On Wednesday, Tether CEO told Reuters that the company plans to allocate 10%-15% of its investment portfolio to physical gold.</li></ul>Gold fell more than 3% on Thursday as investors took profit after a record rally in the precious metal over the past several weeks.&nbsp;Spot gold was 3.1% lower at $5,249.99 an ounce by 11:57 AM ET, after earlier touching $5,594.82 an ounce. Gold futures for February deliveries fell nearly 1% to $5,299.50 an ounce.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Buying Opportunity</h2>Retail sentiment on SPDR Gold Shares ETF on Stocktwits remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One user called the fall in gold prices a ‘buying opportunity’.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/kirkulr/message/643301547</stembedurl>Another user called it a ‘huge bear trap’.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/rally4sport/message/643306471</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Macro Pressures Helped The Rally</h2>Gold has been on a wild rally in the month of January as demand for gold has been widening across the globe. From crypto to central banks all have been hoarding gold in the light of macroeconomic uncertainties.&nbsp;Donald Trump has added to that pressure and increased the fears of another war after he pressed Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal, who has threatened to retaliate against the U.S. and Israel.&nbsp;On Wednesday, Tether CEO told Reuters that the company plans to allocate 10%-15% of its investment portfolio to physical gold. Several major central banks have already been hoarding more physical gold.&nbsp;"For our own portfolio, it's reasonable that we are going to have around 10% in bitcoin and 10% to 15% in gold," Ardoino said, according to a Reuters report. &nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Leaves Rate Unchanged</h2>The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rates steady at 3.50% - 3.75% in its first policy meeting of 2026, on the back of encouraging labor market data and stabilizing unemployment rate.The move was widely anticipated by the markets after policymakers delivered three consecutive 25-bps rate cuts in September, October, and December 2025 amid rising inflation and growing unemployment at the time. In its latest update, the Fed noted that inflation still remains somewhat elevated.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

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Gold Down From Record High – Retail Calls It A ‘Buying Opportunity’

Spot gold was 3.1% lower at $5,249.99 an ounce by 11:57 AM ET, after earlier touching $5,594.82 an ounce.

<ul><li>Essentially, if you had invested $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago, your investment today would have been worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively.</li><li>A similar investment in the DJIA, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite indexes would have been worth $10,962, $11,554, and $12,152, respectively.</li><li>Analysts at ING Think ascribed the surge in gold prices to several factors, including geopolitical tensions.</li></ul>Precious metals are staging one of their strongest rallies, with gold and silver far outperforming U.S. equities. The performance gap is only widening in 2026 so far amid rising geopolitical tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets.Spot gold prices&nbsp;gained more than 3% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce. Gold futures maturing in February gained 4% to rise to $5,515.Spot silver prices also rose similarly, touching a new high of $120.44 per troy ounce, rising more than 3% over the previous day. Silver futures maturing in March rose by nearly 4% to $118.56.But how does the rally in these two precious metals compare to equities? Here’s a quick rundown:<figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Year-to-date change</td><td>1-year change</td></tr><tr><td>Gold</td><td>29.7%</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Silver</td><td>68.9%</td><td>283%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>1.98%</td><td>9.62%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>1.94%</td><td>15.54%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>2.65%</td><td>21.52%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Essentially, if you had invested $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago, your investment today would have been worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively.A similar investment in the DJIA, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite indexes would have been worth $10,962, $11,554, and $12,152, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Fueling The Gold And Silver Rush?</h2>Analysts at ING Think attributed the surge in gold prices to several factors, including geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-signals-military-escalation-toward-iran-as-markets-brace-for-big-tech-earnings-fed-decision/cmygPjOR40T">stated on Wednesday</a> that a “massive armada” is headed to Iran, the latest sign that tensions between the Middle Eastern country and the United States heating up.“Geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar, and investor rotation out of currencies have boosted the precious metal,” the firm said.Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, chimed in on the surge in gold prices, stating in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2015626896462205258">post</a> on X that the yellow metal could now hit $6,000 per troy ounce in 2026.“We are likely to see $6,000 in 2026, though I expect the climb to be a lot more volatile from here,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_adbeb998ff.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="728" height="286"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure>Analysts at ING Think added that, despite market volatility, the broader backdrop remains supportive of both gold and silver. The firm cited geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and structural supply deficits for both metals as the reasons behind its positive outlook for gold and silver.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) was up 2.95% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) was up 2.93%. The GLD and IAU ETFs have both surged around 25% year-to-date, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits around both ETFs trending in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust ETF</a> (SLV) was up 2.78% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SIVR">abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF</a> (SIVR) was up 2.61%.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-cney-stock-rising-today/cmyiJIcR4Ki">Why Is CNEY Stock Rising Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bavaria, Munich: Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum. 

Gold, Silver Or Stocks? The 2026 Return Gap Is Staggering

Spot gold prices gained more than 3% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce, while silver prices touched a new high of $120.44.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Fed announced that it will hold key interest rates at 3.50% - 3.75%, in line with market expectations.</li><li>Powell in a press conference on Wednesday said that the Federal reserve will take decisions on future rate cuts on a meeting by meeting basis.</li><li>The Fed said Inflation remains somewhat elevated.&nbsp;</li></ul>Gold breached the $5,400 mark for the first time after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep the key rates steady and said the inflation is still somewhat elevated.&nbsp;At the time of writing, spot gold (XAU/USD) was up 4.6% at $5,418 an ounce. Gold futures for February deliveries surged more than 4.3% to $5,303 an ounce.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rate Unchanged</h2>The Fed <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/federal-reserve-hold-rates-in-first-policy-meeting-of-2026-despite-pressure-from-trump/cmyggYyR40V">announced</a> that it will hold key interest rates at 3.50% - 3.75%, in line with market expectations.“Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated,” the Federal Reserve said in a statement.The move was widely anticipated by the markets after policymakers delivered three consecutive 25-bps rate cuts in September, October, and December 2025 amid rising inflation and growing unemployment at the time.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">No Rate Cut In Sight</h2>Powell in a press conference on Wednesday <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jerome-powell-on-future-rate-cut-says-decisions-will-be-taken-on-meeting-by-meeting-basis/cmyghzxR40o">said</a> that the Federal Reserve will take decisions on future rate cuts on a meeting by meeting basis, by adding that the FOMC committee was broadly in support of holding the interest rates in its first policy meeting of 2026.&nbsp;“Haven't made any decisions about future meetings, but the economy is growing at a solid pace,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Watch</h2>Retail sentiment on SPDR Gold Shares ETF on Stocktwits remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes/One user predicted the gold to $6,000 mark.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/DisBagzRHeavy/message/643212575</stembedurl>Another bullish user said that “It's clear that the US Dollar has been permanently damaged by Donald Trump and his attack on EVERYONE. Gold could easily see a run to $10,000 within a month”.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Paul_Alveo/message/643212549</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum

Gold Breaches $5,400 Mark For The First Time After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Says Inflation Still Somewhat Elevated

At the time of writing, spot gold (XAU/USD) was up 4.6% at $5,418 an ounce. 

iShares Gold Trust is an investment vehicle, which engages in owning gold transferred to the trust in exchange for shares issued by the trust. Its activities include issuing baskets of shares in exchange for the gold deposited with the custodian as consideration; selling gold as necessary to cover the sponsor’s fee, trust expenses not assumed by the sponsor and other liabilities; and delivering gold in exchange for baskets surrendered for redemption. The company was founded on January 21, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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