Silver prices today: SLV drops as CME margin increase leads to end-of-year adjustments
Silver Prices Plummet in Year-End Trading New York, December 31, 2025, 5:30 PM ET — After Hours Spot silver dropped nearly 7% to around $71 an ounce, marking a dramatic end-of-year fluctuation. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) saw a decrease of about 6.6%, and U.S.-listed silver mining stocks also faced declines. The CME Group has increased […]
Stock Market Update, Dec. 15: Broadcom Drops Due to AI Margin Worries
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), known for its semiconductor devices and global infrastructure software solutions, closed down 5.6% at $339.86 on Monday. Trading volume hit 55.8 million shares, significantly above the three-month average of 24.7 million shares. On Monday, Broadcom faced renewed scrutiny after its recent earnings report. Investors are particularly concerned about AI-driven revenue growth, margin pressures, […]
Understanding the Huge Short Squeeze Happening in Silver and Broker Margin Calls
Over four decades ago, I embarked on this intriguing industry as a young market reporter focused on turnip trading, navigating the bustling floors of the Chicago Board of Trade and the Mercantile Exchange. The initial weeks were pretty tough for me since I was unfamiliar with the trading jargon thrown around by the pit traders. […]
Republican Candidate Narrows Lead In Governor’s Race – Competition Now Within Margin Of Error
Survey Shows Tight Race in Virginia Gubernatorial Election A recent survey indicates a competitive race in Virginia, where Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears is trailing her Democratic opponent, Abigail Spanberger, by only three points. This closeness puts the election within the margin of error, suggesting a potentially tight finish. According to a poll conducted by A2 […]
Winsome Earle-Sears Makes Gains Within Margin of Error Against Abigail Spanberger in Virginia Governor’s Race
Virginia Governor’s Race Tightens Between Earle-Sears and Spanberger A recent poll from A2 Insights reveals that Republican Lt. Colonel Winsome Earle-Sears has significantly closed the gap with Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the race for Virginia’s governorship. With the election approaching in November, the contest now falls within the margin of error. According to the A2 […]
Co-Host of ‘The View’ Sparks Discussion by Claiming Trump Would Win ‘By a Larger Margin’ If 2024 Election Took Place Now
The View Co-Host Discusses Trump’s Potential 2024 Victory Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host on “The View,” expressed her belief that if the 2024 election were held today, Donald Trump could win by an even larger margin than before. She referenced a recent Reuters/Ipsos opinion survey showing that many Americans currently have more trust in Republicans […]
Juan Soto of the Mets expresses disappointment over missing a game-tying home run by a small margin.
Baseball Drama Unfolds: Mets vs. Padres So, imagine one of the best hitters in baseball going head-to-head with the most powerful arm in the game, and it all coming down to this. We’re talking about a staggering $765 million showdown against a thunderous 103 mph pitch. About a month later, I found myself in a […]
House approves GOP bill to finance Energy Department and water agencies by a slim margin
House Republicans Pass Funding Bill with Controversies On Thursday, House Republicans managed to narrowly pass a partisan funding bill aimed at energy and water development. The bill involves cuts to non-disability programs, while allocating more funds for defense initiatives. The final vote stood at 214-213, with the participation of four Republicans—Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania, Thomas […]
Senate approves Trump lawyer by a slim margin despite some Republicans opposing
Senate Approves Trump’s Nominee Amidst Narrow Votes In response to President Donald Trump’s requests, the Senate is addressing a significant backlog of judicial candidates. The latest nomination to pass is Emil Bove, a former attorney for Trump, although the vote was notably close. Bove secured a lifetime judgeship on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Recent poll shows NYC mayor still behind Cuomo by a significant margin.
A recent poll suggests that Andrew Cuomo’s presence might complicate Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election effort. Cuomo and Adams are both competing as independents, but they face significant opposition from socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, who has surged ahead with 41% of the hypothetical vote in a general election scenario. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Assemblyman from Queens, made […]