Japan’s oldest cable company becomes top performer with rise of AI technology
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable company Japan’s hottest stock The global boom in AI has turned an obscure 139-year-old Japanese company into a stock-market star. Fujikura Ltd., which makes wire cabling for data centers, is the best performer on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average index, with its shares surging more than 400% this year. It […]
Column: Trump 2.0 Likely to Maintain Biden’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Column: Trump 2.0 won’t reverse Biden’s critical minerals push The Biden administration prioritized investing in America’s domestic industrial capabilities, particularly in the critical minerals sector, through substantial funding initiatives. A notable example of this investment is the $75 million earmarked for upgrading Constellium’s aluminum rolling mill in West Virginia, which underscores the commitment to revitalizing […]
Filo Increases Copper-Gold Aurora Zone in Argentina During Ongoing Sale
Drillhole FSDH107 cut 1,270 metres at 0.55% copper, 0.35 gram gold per tonne and 12.6 grams silver for 0.92% copper-equivalent from 298 metres down in the Aurora zone. This included 624 metres at 0.78% copper, 0.41 gram gold and 5.3 grams silver for 1.13% copper-equivalent from 606 metres depth. The hole expanded the Aurora zone […]
Analysts Show Optimism for This Oil and Gas Stock
Analysts Are Bullish On This Oil and Gas Stock Now We recently compiled a list of the Top 10 Oil and Gas Stocks To Buy According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI) stands against the other oil and gas stocks to buy. While renewable […]
Weekly Market Outlook: Focus on Inflation Data and Geopolitical Factors
Markets Weekly Outlook – Inflation Data & Geopolitics to Dominate Read More: Gold Price Analysis: Is the $2,600 Breakout a Bullish Signal or a Temporary Retracement? Week in Review: DXY Continues Advance, as EU and UK Growth Struggles Continue Europe and the UK are the biggest losers this week both from a geopolitical risk and […]
The Ultimate Year-End Tax Savings Guide for Canadian Investors
The year is nearing its end, as is the opportunity to reduce your income tax. Tax rates remain elevated—54% or higher in some provinces—making it challenging to retain as much of your hard-earned income as possible. While by now your income from work or investing in 2024 is what it is, there may be steps […]
Trump’s Economic Policies Could Propel US Stock Market Growth
Trump’s economic agenda may boost US stocks U.S. stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow if President-elect Donald Trump can implement his economic platform without becoming mired in a full-blown trade war or ballooning the federal deficit. The S&P 500 .SPX has gained over 24% in 2024, putting it well […]
Will Trudeau’s Tax Break and $250 Rebate Lead to…?
Today, with an eye on next year’s elections, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a brief tax holiday and a cash offer to relieve households. While it remains to be seen whether the move will help win voters back to the Liberal government, analysts say the potential impact of the measures could sway the Bank […]
Aussie Dollar Dips as RBA’s Bullock Addresses Trump’s Victory
Aussie slips, RBA’s Bullock responds to Trump win The Australian dollar is lower on Friday after posting sharp gains a day earlier. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6637, down 0.61% on the day. The Aussie has been swinging wildly in a week that included the US presidential election and central bank rate […]
Mortgage Rates Begin to Rise Again, Approaching 7%
Mortgage rates resume climb toward 7% Mortgage rates ticked up last week, providing little relief to prospective homebuyers in a seasonally slower time for the housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.84% in the week through Wednesday, according to Freddie Mac data, compared with 6.78% a week earlier. The average 15-year rate […]