Stock Market Momentum Slows Down: What This Means for Investors
The stronger-than-expected Services PMI reported on Monday injected optimism into the stock market. There was also some relief as news hit that the April 2 implementation of tariffs may be scaled back. On Tuesday, however, the market hit the brakes and stalled the upside momentum. Consumer confidence fell by 7.2 points in March, a sign…
Top 10 Countries by Rare Earth Metal Production
Rare earth metal production was on the rise again in 2024, jumping to 390,000 metric tons worldwide — that’s up threefold from 132,000 metric tons in 2017. Rare earths are critical in electric vehicles, renewable energy, military applications and high-tech industries. Demand for rare earth metals such as neodymium, dysprosium, praseodymium and yttrium is increasing…
Navigating Uncertainty: 3 Investment Strategies for Volatile Times
Canadian investors are facing increasing uncertainty, and as theylook to mitigate risk and hedge against inflationary pressures, it’s becoming tricky to find the right strategies. “Canada has very stagflationary macro conditions, which historically haven’t been good for inflation-adjusted returns for public equities,” he said. Stagflation refers to slow economic growth and high inflation, and Johnston…
Jordan Roy-Byrne: Gold Stocks in “Sweet Spot,” Setting Up for Hot Run
Jordan Roy-Byrne, CMT, MFTA, shares his outlook for gold and gold stocks. The Daily Gold editor and publisher also touches on the outlook for silver and the US stock market. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
Stunalara Acceptances Pass 90%
Inca Minerals (ICG:AU) has announced Stunalara Acceptances Pass 90% Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
23andMe Collapses: DNA Testing Giant Files for Bankruptcy, CEO Resigns
Genetic testing company 23andMe (NASDAQ:ME) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Missouri federal court, marking a dramatic fall for a company once valued at nearly US$6 billion. Alongside the bankruptcy, the Associated Press reported that co-founder Anne Wojcicki has stepped down as chief executive, effective immediately, though she will remain on the…
Electra Secures Federal Support for North America’s Only Cobalt Sulfate Refinery
Electra Battery Materials (TSXV:ELBM,NASDAQ:ELBM) announced on March 21 that it has received a letter of intent from the Canadian government for C$20 million in proposed funding. The money would support the construction and commissioning of North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinery, a critical step toward strengthening the region’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The refinery,…
Gold Price Rally Sparks Renewed Interest in Mining Stocks
Gold’s surge to record highs is beginning to reinvigorate investor confidence in companies focused on the yellow metal, reversing months of outflows and fueling fresh optimism in the sector. With the gold price breaching US$3,000 per ounce and climbing over 15 percent in 2025, investors are reassessing the profitability of gold-mining companies as the metal’s…
High-Grade Discoveries Enhance Scale of Pelé Project
Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE) (OTCQX: BRELY / OTCQX: BRETF) is pleased to report the results of exploration drilling at the Pelé Target 1 Project, located in Bahia, Brazil. New discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Sc-Ta-U mineralisation High-grade diamond drill results at Pelé Target 1 returned assays of up to 13.5% TREO: NdPr: 23,217 ppm |…
Edjudina Gold Project, WA – Permitting Application to Mine Neta Prospect Lodged
Gibb River Diamonds Limited (ASX:GIB) has announced Edjudina Gold Project, WA – Permitting Application to Mine Neta Prospect Lodged. Gibb River Diamonds Limited (‘GIB’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that a Mining Proposal covering the Edjudina Gold Project (GIB 100%) has been lodged with the West Australian Mines Department (DEMIRS) The aim of…
