Gold Futures
Gold futures have made history, surging past the unprecedented $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time ever on October 7, 2025. This monumental rise reflects a powerful confluence of investor anxiety, driven by a protracted US government shutdown, pervasive economic uncertainty, and a distinctly dovish stance from the
Carlyle Group
The U.S. financial landscape is currently grappling with a dual challenge: a government shutdown that has silenced official economic data releases and a stark warning from Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), a global investment firm, regarding a significantly weaker U.S. employment picture. On October 7, 2025, Carlyle released its
S&P 500
As of October 7, 2025, the S&P 500 Communication Services sector appears to be navigating a challenging trading day, with early indications suggesting a potential downturn that mirrors broader market weakness. This hypothetical scenario underscores the sector's inherent sensitivity to macroeconomic shifts and investor sentiment. While
S&P 500
On a day where the broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices soared to new all-time record highs, the S&P 500 Healthcare sector presented a compelling, albeit nuanced, narrative of market leadership and resilience. While the overall market sentiment exuded robust optimism, the healthcare sector itself
River Valley Community Bancorp
Yuba City, CA – October 7, 2025 – River Valley Community Bancorp (OTC: RVCB), the parent company of River Valley Community Bank, today announced its first regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share. This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the community banking institution, underscoring its robust financial health,
Presidio Property Trust
San Diego, CA – October 7, 2025 – Presidio Property Trust (NASDAQ: SQFT), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and operating a diversified portfolio of commercial properties, has announced a cash dividend of $0.19531 per share for its 9.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:
Ellington Residential Mortgage
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE: EARN) today announced a monthly cash dividend of $0.08 per share for October 2025. This declaration, coming on the heels of a consistent dividend policy, offers immediate income to shareholders, yet prompts a deeper examination of the company&
Ellington Financial Inc.
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) has once again affirmed its commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns, declaring a monthly common dividend of $0.13 per share. This latest declaration, made on September 8, 2025, for payment on October 31, 2025, to stockholders of record
Ellington Credit Company
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) today announced a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, a move set to further solidify its position as an attractive option for income-focused investors. This consistent payout strategy underscores the company's commitment to delivering regular
MetLife
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), one of the world's leading financial services companies, today announced a quarterly dividend of $0.5675 per share, maintaining its payout in line with previous distributions. This declaration underscores the insurer's consistent approach to returning value
Gold Rally
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels, with spot gold reaching $3,962 per ounce and December futures nearing $3,985, having briefly surpassed the $4,000 mark. This remarkable rally, which has seen the precious metal climb over 50% year-to-date, is primarily driven
US Dollar
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – In a significant and concerning development for global financial markets, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has issued stark warnings about a growing trend of investors abandoning the U.S. dollar in favor of alternative assets like Bitcoin and gold. Griffin's remarks, made public