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Current Report: CompX International
CompX International has paid variable quarterly dividends since December 1999. It paid a $0.30 average Quarterly dividend totaling $1.20 for 2025. So, $1.20 is used as CIX’s forward-looking dividend amount for 2026.
Bearish Oil Outlook, But Upside Risks Abound
The surplus in the oil market is set to grow in 2026, following OPEC+'s decision to unwind supply cuts at a quicker-than-expected pace.
AUD/USD Outlook Firm Amid China’s Trade Surplus, Hawkish RBA
The AUD/USD outlook remains constructive as the US dollar weakens ahead of the Fed rate cut.
Gold Analysis: Bullish Trend Remains Strong
Gold remains firmly bullish, holding above $4220 with momentum indicators supportive of further gains.
RBA To Hold, Hike Next
The Aussie has been gaining some strength in the days ahead of the RBA rate decision, thanks to improving commodity prices.
Applied Materials Near 52-Week High As Momentum Outpaces Fundamentals
Applied Materials is nearing its 52-week high, driven by strong momentum despite mixed fundamentals, as investors await upcoming earnings results related to semiconductor demand.
The Everything Rally Endures As The Year’s End-Game Unfolds
With three-and-a-half weeks of trading left for 2025, all the major asset classes are holding on to gains, based on a set of ETFs.
USD/CAD Extends Slide As Steady BoC Expectations Clash With Fed Easing Bets
USD/CAD trades near its lowest level since late September after Friday’s strong Canadian jobs data.
Health Care Inflation Bomb Makes The Fed’s 2 Percent Target Almost Impossible
A look at 2026 health care premiums and what they mean to the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation.
Dollar Consolidates Ahead Of Central Bank Meetings
The US dollar is mostly consolidating in quiet turnover against the G10 currencies to start the new week, which is widely expected to see the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time.
Fed Rate Cut & AI's Next Wave: How Lower Rates Will Fuel The Tech Boom
The most important news of the week centered around expectations for an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Fed will likely deliver a third consecutive rate cut.
S&P 500 Investors Waiting On Fed To Deliver Expected Rate Cut
The main focus of investors continues to be on what action the Federal Reserve will take with short-term U.S. interest rates
EUR/JPY Forecast: Holds Firm As Yen Struggles With BoJ Uncertainty
EUR/JPY remains supported on dips as weak yen sentiment and rising JGB yields influence direction, with key levels at 180, 182, and 185 yen in focus.
Update: Tracking The Silver Bull Market; Key Channels And Fractals
Even with the successful breakout of the $50 level, silver is still cheap.
EUR/USD Gains As Market Focus Fixes On The Fed
The EUR/USD pair opened the week on a positive note, rising to 1.1653. The move was fuelled by mounting expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this Wednesday, which continues to weigh on the US dollar.
Bitcoin Recovery Targets New All-Time Highs At $133k As Fed Rate Cut Odds Hit 87%
Bitcoin clawed its way back above the $90,000 mark on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in what could be a defining moment for the next leg up.
Pound Sterling Trades Subduedly While Focus Shifts To Fed's Monetary Policy
The Pound Sterling trades broadly calm against its major peers at the start of a week featuring the Fed interest-rate decision.
Silver Hit Fresh Record As Prices Aim For $60
The metal market was rampant as Silver hit a fresh record, and Gold crept higher.
EUR/USD Forecast: Bulls Intact Amid German Data, Hawkish ECB
The EUR/USD forecast remains bullish amid a weaker dollar and a resilient Eurozone economy.
Daily Market Outlook - Monday, Dec. 8
Global markets climbed on Monday as investors geared up for a busy week of central bank meetings, with the Federal Reserve widely anticipated to cut interest rates.
