Gold has big year in 2020 and outlook for this year robust. Learn about monetary expansion and gold future prices.Read More
The gold futures price reached US$1,767/ounce this week before retreating, which was the second time it has surpassed US$1,760 in the past two months, marking some of gold's highest levels in several years.Read More
Politicians everywhere have a tendency to make decisions based on short-term outcomes that might become catastrophic in the long term. There are few better examples of this than legislation in London 250 years ago. In one of the U.K.'s worst ever political decisions (and we've had a few), Parliament voted on Apr. 27, 1773, to help the financially troubled East India Co. (EIC) by allowing it to...Read More
Shares in coloured gems miner Gemfields (LSE: GEM; JSE: GML) climbed more than 5% on Friday after it posted record revenue for 2022, exceeding the US$300-million mark for the first time.The Africa-focused emeralds and rubies miner said last year revenue hit US$341 million, a 32% increase from the almost US$258 million recorded in 2021."The coloured gemstone market has seen strong demand after the...Read More
Bolivia's government is calling its lithium-producing neighbours to forge ahead with the idea of setting a Latin America-wide policy on the exploitation of the coveted battery metal.The idea, part of a broader initiative involving Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile to form an OPEC-like cartel, seeks to collectively boost the bargaining power of these countries, President Luis Are said in a spee...Read More
A new report by market analyst Wood Mackenzie argues that steel, aluminum, and copper stand to benefit most from an uptick in China's gross domestic product growth this year.WoodMac suggests that if China's economy grows at the expected base case of 5.5% in 2023, the recovery will remain domestically contained with minimal global impact.However, due to the industry-intensive nature of the high-cas...Read More
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PacWest Bancorp released an important liquidity update on Wednesday. The market unfairly dismissed it and sent shares of PACW lower by 17%.Read full newsRead More
The recent SVB bank failure is going to have more ramifications on the economy and investment scene than some realize. Click here to read more.Read full newsRead More
Cedar Fair, L.P. witnessed a greatly improved operational performance in terms of attendance and revenues in 2022. Click here for my take on FUN stock prospects.Read full newsRead More
CyberArk is a leading identity and access security solutions company, specializing in protecting organizations from cyberattacks. Click here to read my analysis.Read full newsRead More
Deckers Outdoor is up over 50% in the past year and currently trading nearly at its all-time high. Click here to read my most recent analysis of DECK stock.Read full newsRead More
Ceridian HCM reported its Q4 2022 financial results on February 9, 2023. Learn why my CDAY outlook is a Buy.Read full newsRead More
While so many investors are focusing on the banking system, I'm looking for where the next shoe will drop. Click here to read my analysis of the XLRE ETF.Read full newsRead More
Catalyst watch for the week of March 26. The hosts explore the topics Fed speakers will discuss following the FOMC meeting, earnings from MU and LULU and Blockbuster nostalgia.Read full newsRead More
Dimensional International Value ETF is slightly better than the MSCI EAFE Value Index according to various metrics. Click here for my review of the DFIV fund.Read full newsRead More
In this article, I'll be looking over Canadian Utilities. The company has long been on my watchlist. Click here to read my most recent analysis detailing why.Read full newsRead More
Saipem SpA presents long-term investment opportunity based on various persistent structural trends in the oilfield services industry. Read my analysis of SAPMF.Read full newsRead More
PepsiCo and its high-quality portfolio of brands provide shelter in tough economic environments and sequential and steady growth. Click here to read my PEP stock analysis.Read full newsRead More
Medical Properties Trust has struggled in the market in recent months, with fears about the company's prospects moving forward. Read my analysis of MPW stock.Read full newsRead More
Turmoil in the bank industry and renewed concerns of economic headwinds are driving expectations that Fed interest rate hiking is at or near an end.Read full newsRead More
Supply/demand outlook combined with relatively high yields creating attractive opportunities for natural resource investors; potential risks stemming from Russia still need to be watched.Read full newsRead More