Gold Investors News https://www.goldinvestors.news Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:39:10 +0000 en-us hourly 1 Caitlin Clark’s Nike Shoes Nearly Vanish Within Hours of Blockbuster Launch https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/caitlin-clarks-nike-shoes-nearly-vanish-within-hours-of-blockbuster-launch/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230388 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Gold Investors Staff Caitlin Clark’s first Nike signature sneaker nearly sold out within two hours, delivering a splashy launch as the company leans on women’s basketball growth while confronting declining sales and a stock price down more than 50% over twelve months. Boeing’s 32% Raise Showdown Reveals a Stunning Social Security Strike Check Quirk https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/boeings-32-raise-showdown-reveals-a-stunning-social-security-strike-check-quirk/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230383 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Boeing’s contract vote could affect roughly 17,000 workers, while an obscure distinction between taxable strike benefits and countable wages may determine whether early Social Security recipients face thousands of dollars in withheld benefits. Beloved Mexican Chain Shutters Every Remaining Location After 22 Years https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/beloved-mexican-chain-shutters-every-remaining-location-after-22-years/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230380 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Kikis Restaurant has closed its last two Brownsville locations after tax audits, large monthly payments, operating expenses, and overdue rent brought the 22 year business to an end despite continued customer support. Lyft to Pay $272.5 Million in Sweeping Driver Classification Settlement https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/lyft-to-pay-272-5-million-in-sweeping-driver-classification-settlement/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230377 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Lyft’s proposed $272.5 million settlement would resolve California claims covering more than four years of driver classification practices, while directing funds toward drivers who filed wage claims and allowing the company to avoid further litigation costs. Wall Street Stages Dramatic Comeback as Treasury Yields Retreat and Chip Stocks Rally https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/wall-street-stages-dramatic-comeback-as-treasury-yields-retreat-and-chip-stocks-rally/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230374 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Rachel Cho US stocks erased morning losses as the 10 year Treasury yield eased to 5.24% and Micron lifted semiconductor shares, while bank stocks, oil prices, and manufacturing inflation signals kept the session volatile. Nike Shares Plunge as Revenue Miss and Planned Job Cuts Batter Outlook https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/nike-shares-plunge-as-revenue-miss-and-planned-job-cuts-batter-outlook/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230386 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver Nike shares fell as much as 6% after hours after first quarter revenue missed consensus estimates, while the company projected a high single digit fiscal 2027 revenue decline and said cost cutting changes will leave it with fewer roles. Bank of America’s Famed Market Gauge Teeters on the Edge of a Sell Signal https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/bank-of-americas-famed-market-gauge-teeters-on-the-edge-of-a-sell-signal/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230371 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Bank of America’s contrarian Sell Side Indicator has climbed within 0.3 percentage points of a sell signal, while rising Treasury yields, weak market breadth, and deep declines among many individual S&P 500 stocks add to the caution. Fed Officials Crush Market Bets on October Rate Increase https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/fed-officials-crush-market-bets-on-october-rate-increase/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230368 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver Comments from John Williams and Philip Jefferson sharply reduced expectations for an October rate increase, leaving global brokerages focused on December as Fed officials await more data on inflation, employment and the broader economy. MGM CEO Opens Door to People Inc. Bid as Casino Deal Frenzy Builds https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/mgm-ceo-opens-door-to-people-inc-bid-as-casino-deal-frenzy-builds/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230251 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle left open a possible People Inc. acquisition as casino dealmaking accelerates, Caesars advances its $17.6 billion sale, and major resort projects move forward in Japan and the United Arab Emirates. Treasury Unveils Student Loan Support Center as Defaults Swell to 9.3 Million https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/treasury-unveils-student-loan-support-center-as-defaults-swell-to-9-3-million/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230254 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Mandy Eckart Treasury is opening an online support center as federal student loan defaults reach 9.3 million, roughly 50% above the 2016 level, giving troubled borrowers information about options for bringing their accounts current. Morgan Stanley Sees Gold Smashing $5,000 as Silver’s $120 Run Defies the Hype https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/morgan-stanley-sees-gold-smashing-5000-as-silvers-120-run-defies-the-hype/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230280 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Gold Investors Staff Morgan Stanley sees gold reclaiming $5,000 an ounce by the second half of 2027, supported by central banks and funds, while Amy Gower says silver’s surge to $120 reflected genuine physical demand rather than hype alone. Fed’s Core Inflation Gauge Hits 3%, Far Below Forecasts https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/feds-core-inflation-gauge-hits-3-far-below-forecasts/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230242 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver Core PCE inflation reached 3% in August, below expectations, prompting traders to reduce the likelihood of an October rate increase even as energy prices, strong spending and above target inflation kept a December move in focus. Natixis Warns Gold Could Sink to $4,100 by Year End as Three Scenarios Loom https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/natixis-warns-gold-could-sink-to-4100-by-year-end-as-three-scenarios-loom/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230182 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Rachel Cho Natixis sees gold falling toward $4,100 an ounce by year end, but its competing scenarios range from a plunge to $3,500 to a rally above $5,250 as oil, inflation and Federal Reserve policy shape the market. DOJ Accuses Minnesota Federal Judges of Brazen Misconduct Over Times Interviews https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/doj-accuses-minnesota-federal-judges-of-brazen-misconduct-over-times-interviews/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230248 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Gold Investors Staff The Justice Department wants seven Minnesota federal judges investigated and removed from Department of Homeland Security cases after they criticized immigration enforcement in Times interviews, while the district court insists their public comments complied with judicial ethics rules. Michael Burry Names Who Cannot Afford an AI Crash as His Bearish Bets Sound the Alarm https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/michael-burry-names-who-cannot-afford-an-ai-crash-as-his-bearish-bets-sound-the-alarm/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230178 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Gold Investors Staff Michael Burry believes Washington needs the AI boom to survive, but his bearish options positions suggest political determination may not protect shareholders as borrowing costs rise and financing pressures spread across data centers, chipmakers, and cloud infrastructure companies. Trump Administration Unleashes $500 Obamacare Refunds for More Than 950,000 Americans https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/trump-administration-unleashes-500-obamacare-refunds-for-more-than-950000-americans/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230257 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Cynthia Bushing More than 950,000 Obamacare enrollees across 30 states are receiving $500 refunds funded by a surplus of marketplace user fees, as families contend with higher premiums following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. Gold Faces Brutal Slide as Liquidity Crunch Overwhelms Long Term Case https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/gold-faces-brutal-slide-as-liquidity-crunch-overwhelms-long-term-case/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230188 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver Gold faces renewed selling after breaking below $4,230 as rising real yields and funding stress threaten demand. Saxo Bank’s Ole Hansen says ETF flows remain the crucial counterweight while investors confront growing liquidity needs. Apple’s $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro Faces a Screen Failure Software Cannot Fix https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/apples-1199-iphone-18-pro-faces-a-screen-failure-software-cannot-fix/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230176 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Rachel Cho Apple fixed Face ID restarts, photo artifacts and a touchscreen freeze in iOS 27.0.1, but reported green and pink display lines remain unaddressed, leaving affected iPhone 18 Pro buyers racing against a 14 day return window. Bill Ackman Crowns Anthropic as Perhaps the Greatest Business Story Ever https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/bill-ackman-crowns-anthropic-as-perhaps-the-greatest-business-story-ever/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230268 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver Bill Ackman delivered towering praise for Anthropic but signaled Pershing Square will likely stay away as the AI company targets a $2 trillion valuation despite reporting $42 billion in 2025 net losses. Palantir CEO Alex Karp Quietly Amasses 37,000 Acres as Swedish Hunters Lose Their Leases https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/10/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-quietly-amasses-37000-acres-as-swedish-hunters-lose-their-leases/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1230270 2026-10-02T18:55:39+00:00 Howard Carver Alex Karp’s reported $22 million Swedish forest purchase ended existing hunting leases, surprising local hunters as his company promised forestry activity and preservation across the sprawling 37,000 acre property.