Last week, I took my first drive in a Polestar (NASDAQ: PSNY). And boy was it sweet.If you're unfamiliar, Polestar is a Swedish brand that was acquired by Volvo in 2015. Volvo, by the way, is owned by Chinese automaker Geely.The vehicle has only been on the roads for about two years, so it's likely that you haven't seen one yet. But given the price (around $40k after federal and state tax cre...Read More
Every power source has a trade-off. That's the simple truth I've learned after watching countless promises of carbon-free energy fall through. Lithium batteries were one solution. EVs were destined to rescue the planet from tailpipe emissions, only to end up creating endless miles of this: Solar and wind power have been supposed to replace coal-fired power plants for decades now. The former stil...Read More
SF Live, Released on 1/2/23Dave Collum forecasts an epic bear market - one for the ages, lasting 20 years. Why? He discusses his thesis with us. David Collum, a regular commentator on Peak Prosperity & Zerohedge, recently published his Year In Review 2022 commentary. We catch up with him about the lessons he learned, surprises and good calls, his investment portfolio, the market, the war in the Uk...Read More
Wall St. For Main St., Released on 1/2/23Aaron talks about how many key companies and commodities sectors like energy have break downs in charts but some of it from last week may be tax loss selling/harvesting before 2022 ended. Will a short covering relief rally in January 2023 aka the January Effect due to tax loss selling ending and seasonality happen again?For my detailed swing trading service...Read More
Institute for Peace and Prosperity, Released on 1/2/23The prospects for peace, justice, and the advancement of liberty in 2023 may at first seem further away than ever. Washington's determination to overthrow the Russian government via a proxy war in Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear war closer than ever in history. The mainstream media is even "normalizing" the idea that a nuclear attack...Read More
Rebel Capitalist, Released on 1/2/23George Edward Gammon is an American real estate investor and entrepreneur. He produces and stars in a popular YouTube Channel. Prior to 2012, George started, owned, and operated multiple businesses ranging from conventions to advertising. The last growing to 24 million in annual revenues and over 100 employees. After 12 years as a successful entrepreneur, at the...Read More
The LaRouche Organization, Released on 1/2/23Will 2023 be the Year of the BRICS? The end of the British imperial era defined by geopolitics? When the U.S. reclaims its anti-colonial tradition of commitment to the sovereignty of all nations, engaging in cooperative economic development? The answer to these questions depends on what citizens do, in a mobilization to restore the fundamental principle...Read More
Sal the Agorist - Twitter, Released on 1/2/23Reason #8261 I'm not giving up any guns ??'? pic.twitter.com/K7ArfBZFJU- Sal the Agorist (@SallyMayweather) January 2, 2023 Source: https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1609916288318545921When politicians start doing stupid things like this, it's time to revolt added by Herman James on 01/02/2023View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Institute for Political Economy, Released on 1/2/232022 planted the seeds for tyranny and death. My analysis today will focus on only four of the many terrible events of 2022.Continue... Paul Craig Roberts: The Disastrous Events of the year 2022 Will Plague Us for as Long as We Exist added by Herman James on 01/02/2023View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Jim Rickards - Twitter, Released on 1/2/23Stories today on how @elonmusk lost $200 billion in net worth. On paper, it's true. Has it occurred to anyone that government pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and flunkies like Larry Fink dumped #TSLA to teach Elon a lesson about what happens when you expose elite fraud? pic.twitter.com/NVfo66i7rZ- Jim Rickards (@JamesGRickards) January 2, 2023 J...Read More
Rasmussen Reports, Released on 1/2/23Nearly half of Americans think COVID-19 vaccines may be to blame for many unexplained deaths, and more than a quarter say someone they know could be among the victims.Continue... More Than 1-in-4 Think Someone They Know Died From COVID-19 Vaccines - Rasmussen Poll added by Herman James on 01/02/2023View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
unusual_whales - Twitter, Released on 1/2/23Last year, SBF was charged with violating campaign finance laws. He is estimated to have given more than $42 million to Dems and more in "dark money" to Republicans. But which politicians did he give money to? Many of them, and their PACs.Here is the total list:Source: https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1609942846122999839Which politicians did SBF...Read More
Silver Seek, Released on 1/2/23The last couple of years have been significant in silver (and gold), not particularly price-wise, Continue... Ted Butler: 2022 - A Momentous Year added by Herman James on 01/02/2023View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Gold will rocket to $3,000 next year – at least that’s what Saxo Bank says. Does this prediction make any sense though?Did you hope gold would break finally $2,000 in 2023? What if I told you that gold is going to soar to at least $3,000? Have I gone mad? No; that’s not my forecast, I only summarize the Saxo Bank’s Outrageous Predictions for 2023.According to the publicatio...Read More
IDEX Online) - Diamond manufacturer Kalpesh Jetani has been reunited with polished gems he lost on the way to deposit them at a vault in Surat, India.The packet, valued at $8,500, was found by textile entrepreneur Dharmesh Sakhiya, who posted notices at diamond markets across the city's' Varachha district.Mr Jetani spotted one such notice at the Prince Safe Deposit Vault, made contact, a...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The world's richest diamond mine for the first three quarters of 2022 was Jwaneng, in Botswana, with 10.3m carats.Orapa, also in Botswana, was second-placed with 8.0m carats, according to newly-published figures from miningintelligence.com.Both mines are operated by Debswana, a partnership between De Beers and the government of Botswana.Third on the list is Udachny mine, opera...Read More
(IDEX Online) - An amethyst and diamond pendant famously worn by the late Princess Diana, is expected to fetch up to $145,000 when it is auctioned by Sotheby's London later this month. The Fleur?? (C)e cross, circa 1920, set with square-cut amethyst and accented by circular-cut diamonds belongs to London-based Garrard, official jeweller to the royal family for 160 years until 2007.Prince...Read More
Spread the loveQUESTION: Didn’t gold decline from 1980 to 1999 because of all the dumping of gold by central banks?WVANSWER: I understand that the quantity rise, in theory, makes sense that the price would decline. But historically, there is no evidence that supports that theory on a consistent basis. There are times when the supply has increased and so has the price. During the Byzantine Em...Read More
There are several key elements to having a rational view of likely price movements in precious metals in 2023. The first is accurately understanding what has happened in these markets in 2022 and where they stand as the year begins. The second is forming a sober, fact-based opinion about what has happened, where we stand at the start of 2023, and what is likely to happen in 2023 in the globa...Read More
We present the winner of the 2022 Northern Miner Scholarship, part of the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund. Entrants were asked to write an essay outlining the mining industry's biggest challenges over the next 10 years. For a list of all the 2022 YMP Scholarship winners, visit www.ympscholarships.com/2022-winners.A societal shift is happening - specifically in the mindset of first-worl...Read More