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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 sharply after achieving its first-ever quarterly profit with strong beats on earnings and revenue, alongside robust Q1 delivery guidance; the community is buzzing with bullish sentiment, viewing this as a significant turning point and comparing its potential to early Tesla, even as some express frustration over perceived market manipulation at key resistance levels.

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.

Critical Metals Corp.

Critical Metals Corp. is trending due to its approved $30M acceleration program for the Tanbreez HREE project and an analyst upgrade, which is fueling community discussion about its short squeeze potential. Investors are anticipating a favorable Bankable Feasibility Study update, focusing on the critical minerals sector's strategic importance, Greenland's heavy rare earths, and the project's 100% allocated initial production for Western supply chains.

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USO is seeing extreme volatility as crude oil prices first surged on escalating Middle East tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions, then sharply reversed following Donald Trump's comments suggesting the Iran conflict is "very complete" and supply concerns are easing. The community is actively debating whether this represents a "rug pull" and a market top, or if it's a temporary dip before another rebound amid lingering geopolitical risks.

Oracle Corp. engages in the provision of products and services that address aspects of corporate information technology environments, including applications and infrastructure technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services. The Cloud and License segment markets, sells, and delivers enterprise applications and infrastructure technologies through cloud and on-premise deployment models including cloud services and license support offerings. The Hardware segment provides infrastructure technologies including Oracle Engineered Systems, servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, operating systems, virtualization, management, and other hardware-related software. The Services segment offers consulting, advanced support, and education services. The company was founded by Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Robert Nimrod Miner, and Edward A. Oates on June 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Oracle Corp.

Oracle is a top trending stock ahead of its crucial earnings report, sparking a fierce debate among investors over whether its substantial AI infrastructure investments will fuel significant cloud growth or exacerbate concerns about its rising debt and negative free cash flow. Conflicting reports regarding data center expansion plans with OpenAI and potential layoffs have further amplified market volatility and option activity.

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 after reporting strong financial results that exceeded analyst expectations, signaling a shift to profitability driven by accelerating sales of its rare disease drug, MIPLYFFA. The community is actively discussing the company's undervalued status and speculating on upcoming catalysts, including potential European regulatory approval and a strategic acquisition.

Teladoc Health, Inc. engages in the provision of telehealthcare services using a technology platform via mobile devices, the Internet, video and phone. It operates through the following segments: Teladoc Health Integrated Care, BetterHelp, and Others. The Teladoc Health Integrated Care segment offers virtual medical services. The BetterHelp segment includes virtual mental health and other wellness services. The company was founded in June 2002 by George Byron Brooks, Michael Gorton, and Gary Wald and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Teladoc Health Inc

Teladoc is trending after recent analyst upgrades and positive sentiment from its Barclays conference, where CEO Chuck Divita highlighted AI integration and a clear strategy for BetterHelp's turnaround with insurance and international growth. The community is actively discussing the company's perceived undervaluation and potential for a short squeeze as management focuses on execution.

Hydrograph Clean Power, Inc. engages in the research, development, marketing and commercialization of patented technology to produce pristine graphene, graphene derivatives and services. The company was founded by Harold Charles Davidson on June 26, 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Hydrograph Clean Power Inc

Hydrograph Clean Power is trending due to widespread anticipation of major commercial contracts and an upcoming NASDAQ uplisting, following recent global regulatory approvals for its high-purity graphene technology. The community is actively discussing its potential to revolutionize industries from defense to semiconductors, while debating its current valuation against long-term growth prospects.

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.

CitroTech Inc.

CitroTech Inc. is gaining significant attention following its presentation at a virtual investor conference, which, combined with its tight share float and innovative fire-retardant wood technology, is generating bullish momentum and sparking community discussion about a potential technical breakout.

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which focuses on the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (“DMD”), a rare form of muscular dystrophy which results in muscle degeneration and premature death, and other diseases with unmet medical needs. Its product candidate consists of CAP-1002, Engineered Exosomes, CAP-2003, and Exosome-Based Vaccine. The company was founded on June 17, 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Capricor Therapeutics Inc

Capricor Therapeutics is trending as the FDA lifted the Complete Response Letter for its Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy therapy, Deramiocel, setting a PDUFA date of August 22, 2026. The community is highly optimistic for an expedited approval and a significant short squeeze, fueled by the departure of a key FDA official perceived as an obstacle to the drug's advancement.

Kohl's Corp. engages in the operation of family-oriented department stores. Its business line includes apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children, home products, beauty products, and accessories. The stores generally carry a consistent merchandise assortment with some differences attributable to regional preferences. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI.

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Kohl's is trending following its Q4 earnings report, which, despite softer sales and cautious forward guidance, showcased an EPS beat and a strengthened balance sheet through cost discipline and debt reduction. The community is actively debating the company's underlying value and potential for a short squeeze amidst persistent selling pressure, weighing improved profitability against ongoing revenue challenges in the retail sector.

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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;

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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. 

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