We waited (and waited) for stocks to find a bottom and recover during the December slide.Then, we crossed our fingers for a low-volume melt up in that magical window between Christmas and New Year's Day.But nothing happened.Santa was a no-show over our little holiday break. We were instead hit with wave after wave of selling as speculators ditched their broken trades and pouted about the lumps of...Read More
The walls are closing in on Ukraine's President Zelensky.In a meeting with allies in Germany this week, the embattled leader requested NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine.“Our goal is to find as many instruments as possible to force Russia into peace. I believe that such deployment of partners’ contingents is one of the best instruments. Let’s be more practical in making it poss...Read More
In the book Crisis and Leviathan, libertarian thinker Robert Higgs pointed out that the state uses crises to ratchet up its power and control over citizens. With each new "crisis" - often directly or indirectly caused by the state itself - government grows and our freedom shrinks.The root cause of the September 11, 2001 attacks was US interventionism, for example. As I said in a presidential debat...Read More
Following the global financial crisis, I grew to despise cash.The era of ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) meant yields on savings accounts, CDs, and bonds were pitifully low.For years we were earning less than 1% on cash, while real inflation was more like 3-4%. That translated to a 2-3% annual loss in real purchasing power. This was textbook financial repression.So for a long time, having excess...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks Western Exploration Inc.'s (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTC) presents a highly favorable buying opportunity.Although Western Exploration Inc.'s (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTC) stock hasn't done much since we last looked at it, the company has continued to return favorable drill results from its 2024 drilling program at its Aura Project in northeastern Nevada, and t...Read More
The federal Final Record of Decision on the project was the major obstacle to restarting this past-producing operation in Idaho, noted a Roth MKM research note.Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) had its Stibnite gold-antimony mine plan just approved by the U.S. Forest Service, and on the news, Roth MKM increased its target price on the explorer by 27%, Analyst Mike Niehuser reported...Read More
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares how he believes current events in the Canadian and U.S. political sphere may impact the market and shares one stock he thinks has Tier One potenital.No sooner had I sent out the GGMA 2025 Forecast Issue with a section devoted to "Buy Canada" than the very reason I am a bull on this frozen piece of real estate decided to resign. Citing regime change as...Read More
Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) has gained significant analyst attention following its latest milestones, including a pivotal permitting decision for the Stibnite Gold Project. Discover why experts see this as a transformative moment for the gold mining company.Analysts are showing strong interest in Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ), citing the company's significan...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) is a Strong Buy on all time horizons. Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) is focused on further exploration and development of the Majuba Hill copper-gold-silver property in Nevada.Its stock appears to be powering up to begin a major bull market, as we will proceed to see later when...Read More
Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) has achieved full commercial production at its Guitarra mine in Mexico, with concentrate shipments and revenues all increasing on a material basis. Discover what this milestone means for the companys future growth and market potential.Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) has announced the commencement of full commercial...Read More
It's amazing how a country with $36 trillion in debt give or take has suddenly recovered its swagger thanks to its loose-lipped incoming chief executive.Don't get me wrong, Trump absolutely had to get elected to ensure that cackling moron, Kamala Harris, didn't get behind the Resolute Desk. I'm thrilled DJT will be inaugurated again in a couple of weeks.And yet, the MAGA crowd, of which I cons...Read More
The past few years have been unusual for gold and interest rates.Both have ripped higher together.Historically, these two are often inversely correlated, meaning when the bond yields are high, gold is weak. And vice versa. But no longer.The chart below shows the price of gold vs. U.S. real interest rates (10y bond yield minus inflation expectations):As you can see, the two traded inversely up unti...Read More
Investors are eyeing gold very carefully right now. And it's not hard to see why.As you can see from the chart below, the yellow metal had a great year...Long-time readers will know that I've been bullish on gold for a while.Many investors have been flocking to gold in the last few years and for good reason. It’s a great diversifier, it protects against inflation, and it’s a safe-hav...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains his analysis of Goldshore Resources Inc. (TSXV: GSHR; OTCQB: GSHRF ; FWB: 8X00).This article has been paid for, and is issued on behalf of, Goldshore Resources Inc.There is a clear road ahead for Goldshore Resources Inc. (TSXV: GSHR; OTCQB: GSHRF ; FWB: 8X00) and also for its stock especially as, despite strong gains last year, it still has not broken out of...Read More
This company boasts favorable projects, a stellar jurisdiction and good timing, according to one technical analyst, who rates it Strong Buy. Read on to learn more.Kobrea Exploration Corp. (KBX:TSX; KBXFF:OTCQB; F31:FSE) mobilized field crews to start 2025 exploration work at multiple porphyry prospects at the Western Malarg?e Copper Projects in Argentina, seven assets in which the company has the...Read More
Earlier this week, Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was officially certified by lawmakers in a joint session of Congress.Kamala Harris presided over the ceremony as president of the Senate and faced the awkward task as she formally certified Trump's victory and her own loss.Notably, the Democrats set aside some members' views that Trump is ineligible to return to the...Read More
John Newell of John Newell & Associates shares why he thinks Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) is a compelling investment opportunity. Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) continues to emerge as one of the most compelling opportunities in the junior mining sector.With its flagship Majuba Hill Copper Property in Nevada, the company has made significant strides since I l...Read More
The drumbeat of the trade war continues to build momentum.Much depends on the outcome of this conflict between America and China. The stakes are high.Both sides are ramping up sanctions and export restrictions. The U.S. has heavily restricted China's access to AI hardware such as GPUs, and banned export of the equipment necessary to manufacture such tech.The Biden admin slapped 100% tariffs on Chi...Read More
Giant Mining Corp.'s (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) stock rose almost 30% from its opening at the start of the year and Friday's close on January 10, 2025. Read on to review the fundamentals of the company and to see what two experts are saying about this stock.Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) is a junior mining company focused on exploring and developing its fully controlled Maju...Read More
Over the past 10 years, "socially-conscious" investors have shunned sectors such as tobacco, firearms, oil and gas, and alcohol.For example, these huge investment firms refuse to own any tobacco stocks or bonds:Allianz SE: $2.3T AUM (Assets Under Management)CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System): $469B AUMAXA Group: $950B AUMNorwegian Pension Fund: $1.74T AUMThat's a tiny s...Read More