New gold price target

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Most investment banks now predict gold will cross $6,000 an ounce this year.

Some analysts expect it to soar as high as $10,000.

But if you ‘re thinking of buying gold this year, do this first.

In short: There ‘s no question 2026 will be a year of great uncertainty, especially as we get closer to the midterm elections.

And there ‘s no question gold could skyrocket as a result.

But I have an unfortunate truth to tell you…

Most folks will likely run out and buy bullion or mining stocks.

Sadly, these folks will likely miss out on the biggest gains.

That’s because there’s a much, much better way to invest in gold right now.

Most people know nothing about it.

But as I’ll show you, if you follow this simple approach, which has nothing to do with bullion, ETFs, or mining stocks, the gains can be absolutely incredible.

In one period, it turned every $5,000 invested into more than $1.6 million.

Which is why we ‘re sounding the alarm on gold in 2026.

And why it ‘s critical for you to see our top gold recommendation immediately. 

Regards,

Matt Weinschenk
Director of Research, Stansberry Research

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Additional Reading from MarketBeat.com

Waste Management’s “Boring” Business Is Powering a Quiet Rally

Authored by Thomas Hughes. Posted: 1/30/2026. 

Summary

• Waste Management’s Q4 results missed estimates, but revenue growth and margin expansion stayed on track with long-term trends.
• Free cash flow is expected to accelerate, supporting a mix of dividend growth and a planned return to share repurchases.
• The stock remains in an uptrend after the post-earnings pullback, with buyers likely to defend key moving-average support.

Waste Management (NYSE: WM) stock is no waste of time — its high-quality operations are being driven by growing demand for waste and recycling services.

Economic activity is solid and consumption remains high, which means more waste — a profitable business and an industry expected to continue growing.

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Q4 results may have left the market wanting more, but the important factors are growth, margin improvement, cash flow and the capacity for capital returns. Waste Management isn’t growing explosively, but it is growing, margins are widening, and capital returns are accelerating.

Dividend Growth and Buybacks Support WM’s Shareholder-Return Outlook

With 23 consecutive years of dividend increases, Waste Management is on track to qualify for the Dividend Aristocrats list, which requires 25 years of consecutive raises (expected in 2028).

Such inclusion could act as a catalyst for the stock by underscoring the company’s stability and cash generation, while attracting long-term buy-and-hold investors. As of early 2026 the dividend yield is roughly 1.45%; the payout represents about 49% of forecasted earnings and the dividend has been growing at a double-digit clip.

Among the Q4 release highlights were a 14% dividend increase and an announcement of intent to resume share buybacks. The company suspended buybacks in 2024 to focus on debt reduction after a major acquisition; Q4 results indicate it is on track to reach its target leverage levels.

Guidance assumes about $2 billion in buybacks this year — equivalent to more than 2% of market capitalization — which should offset dilution from share-based compensation. The balance sheet also showed higher assets, reduced debt and liabilities, and roughly a 20% increase in equity at the end of 2025.

Waste Management Falls Short of Estimates in Q4

Waste Management’s Q4 2025 results missed analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings by roughly one percentage point. Still, revenue grew 7.1% and margins expanded — trends that have supported the stock over the long term. Strength came from the core legacy business and from a newer healthcare-related segment, which remains a modest portion of overall revenue.

Management attributed earnings quality to revenue leverage and operational improvements, including gains from AI and automation. Adjusted earnings rose 11.7%, providing healthy cash generation to support the business and return capital to shareholders.

Guidance was conservative: projected revenue growth of about 5%, paired with expectations for margin expansion and stronger free cash flow. Free cash flow — key to the company’s capital-return plan — is forecast to accelerate by roughly 30%, underpinning buybacks and dividends. Given the company’s momentum and potential economic tailwinds, actual results could exceed guidance.

The analyst response has been largely favorable. Bank of America was the first noted firm to raise its price target to a near-consensus $245, reinforcing the positive sentiment. Twenty-six analysts rate the stock a consensus “Moderate Buy,” implying at least an 11% upside to the consensus target and potentially larger gains to the high-end targets.

Waste Management Amid Trend-Following Movement

WM’s share price pulled back after the Q4 release, but the decline did not break the established uptrend. The market appears to be in a trend-following mode, with buyers likely to step in at key moving averages.

The main risk is a drop below the 150-day EMA, which could trigger a deeper sell-off, though that outcome is not the base case. Institutions have been accumulating shares and are likely buyers on pullbacks. A more probable scenario is that WM will find support near $220, then move up to retest resistance at the all-time high and potentially push higher.

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