Top Tech Stocks Worth Investing In
Technology stocks offer investors the promise of growth in ways that few other sectors can. After all, tech is synonymous with innovation that spawns new products, services, and features. The tech stocks that Morningstar covers look 1.4% overvalued as a group, but there are still opportunities to be found in the sector. 10 Best Tech […]
VERSES Genius™ Agent Outperforms Leading AI Algorithms at
VERSES AI Inc. has announced preliminary results of its “Atari 100K Challenge” variant, demonstrating that its GeniusTM toolkit enables software agents to learn gameplay using 90% less data than traditional Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) and Transformer algorithms. This approach improves efficiency in complex dynamic systems, predicting outcomes and optimizing actions in various Atari games. The […]
Bolivia Accelerates Lithium Deal Strategies Amid Rising Opposition
Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition In a significant step toward enhancing its lithium production capabilities, Bolivia’s state-owned lithium company YLB has announced ambitious plans to increase its lithium carbonate output to 49,000 tons annually within three years, as stated by YLB President Omar Alarcon. He emphasized the importance of forthcoming contracts, including […]
Tactical Resources Corp. Announces Closing of Debenture
Tactical Resources Corp. (TSXV: RARE) announced a non-brokered private placement of $500,000 in unsecured convertible debentures with a maturity date of January 21, 2027. The debentures can be converted into units at $0.20 each, with each unit comprising one common share and one purchase warrant. The debentures carry a 10% annual interest rate, payable at […]
Oil Prices Decline: Brent Crude Hits 200-Day Moving Average. Will It Break Its 4-Day Losing Streak?
Oil Prices Slide – Brent Crude Taps 200-day MA. Can it Snap 4-day Losing Streak? Most Read: USD Index (DXY): Dollar Recovers as Tariffs Take Center Stage Oil prices struggled today thanks to a stronger US Dollar as well as fears around the impact tariff policies and a trade war may have on global growth […]
CPI Report Paves the Way for January Bank of Canada Decisions
A second consecutive month of Canadian inflation slowing has strengthened expectations for the Bank of Canada to make continued (but more measured) rate cuts in 2025. The December Consumer Price Index report released by Statistics Canada shows the tax holiday that started Dec. 14 dragged down Canada’s annual inflation rate to 1.8% for the month, […]
10 Overlooked US Dividend Stocks to Watch in 2025
David Harrell: Hi, I’m David Harrell, editor of the Morningstar DividendInvestor newsletter, and I’m here once again with Dave Sekera, who is Morningstar’s chief US market strategist. Dave, thanks for joining me. David Sekera: Of course. Happy New Year, David. Harrell: Happy New Year to you. Well, it was a great year for US equity […]
Dave Sekera: Insights on the US Market Landscape for 2025 and Beyond
(Please stay tuned for important disclosure information at the conclusion of this episode.) On the podcast this week, we welcome back Dave Sekera. Dave is the chief US market strategist for Morningstar Research Services. In his role, Dave publishes research and commentary on the state of the markets and economy and is a leading voice […]
Staying Essential Amid Commodity Cycle Fluctuations
remaining indispensable despite commodity cycle volatility Battery minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, copper, magnesium, vanadium, and graphite—are essential components of modern energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and renewable energy systems. However, the landscape of the battery minerals market is undergoing significant changes, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. Following a […]
US Stocks Are Set to Thrive in a Second Trump Administration…
Christopher Johnson: There is no denying that the US is the king of all equity markets. But as the world awaits the return of Donald Trump to the white House, there is a debate raging about whether his Maganomic agenda will bolster or hinder US equity markets. To discuss all this and more, I’m joined […]