The FOMC held the line on the federal funds rate this week, the first pause after three straight reductions. The Fed is not expected to lower rates again until June, at least according to one survey.
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The first company on this list is already crushing it in the AI race, as it’s involved in seemingly every area related to the technology. With billions of daily active users, the second business has one of the most powerful network effects on the face of the planet.
Analysts at JP Morgan retain AngloGold Ashanti Limited (ADR) (NYSE:AU) and Fresnillo PLC (LSE:FRES) as top picks, citing “strong mark-to-market upgrades”, as the bank also lifted its long-term gold price assumption to $4,500 an ounce. These miners offer investors additional potential for cash returns, and scope for re-ratings relative to peers, the bank said in a note.
The cruise sector is getting hit hard today. Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) is leading the damage among the major operators, with RCL stock falling 6% to less than $270 as of midday Thursday.
