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As strikes between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, analysts fear full-blown war

A slowly smoldering cross-border conflict between Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israeli forces escalated on Wednesday, renewing fears that daily clashes could escalate into an all-out war. A rocket fired from Lebanon landed in the northern Israeli town of Safed, killing a 20-year-old female soldier and injuring at least eight others. Israel retaliated with airstrikes […]

These stocks are expected to see sharp gains, boosted by analysts lifting their 2024 earnings estimates, Jefferies says – CNBC

Jefferies is focused on a group of stocks poised for a breakout, and analysts have already raised their earnings estimates for the company. The fourth quarter earnings season continues despite strong macroeconomic concerns and signs that the U.S. Federal Reserve could cut interest rates later in 2024 than previously expected. However, corporate profits are solid. […]

Market analysts and retail investors await Fed's direction on gold prices – Kitco NEWS

(Kitco News) – Gold prices moved in a narrow $10 range this week between $2,016 and $2,025, with little reaction to even the most important data releases and corporate earnings reports. Latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey shows institutional professionals and retail traders remain cautious, forecasting a pivotal week for central banks and employment data […]