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Gold surged 3.1% to $4,371.93 on weak jobs data, with heavy call buying in GLD and GDX, extending weekly gain to over 7%. Ashland (ASH) is exploring a potential sale after takeover interest from PE firms like Advent, Apollo, and Carlyle, following activist pressure.

Gold Rally and Precious Metals

Gold surged 3.1% to $4,371.93 on weak jobs data, with heavy call buying in GLD and GDX, extending weekly gain to over 7%.

Ashland (ASH) is exploring a potential sale after takeover interest from PE firms like Advent, Apollo, and Carlyle, following activist pressure.

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