How Virtual Reality is Transforming Training and Operations in the Oil and Gas Sector

Virtual reality revolutionises training and operations in oil and gas industry Virtual reality (VR) primarily has applications around training across the oil and gas value chain, for example from rigs and pipelines to refineries. Industry leaders such as Shell and ExxonMobil are using VR simulations to train their employees in critical operations. This provides a […]
Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Review: Positive Trend Formation Observed

Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis: Bullish Structure Emerges Most Read: Markets Weekly Outlook – S&P 500 in Focus as Markets Brace for Holiday Lull Global markets are surprisingly busy today as the Christmas holidays edge closer. I expected a bit more choppiness to start the week and lower levels of liquidity, however the fact that the […]
Investing in Dividend Stocks: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

Susan Dziubinski: Hello, and welcome to a special edition of The Morning Filter. I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Today’s program is all about dividend stocks. I’m joined today by a special guest, Dan Lefkovitz. Dan is a strategist with Morningstar Indexes, a columnist with Morningstar.com, and the co-host of The Long View podcast. Dan and […]
India’s Record Gold Imports Attributed to Calculation Error

If an error is indeed identified, the trade figures are likely to be revised and traders could expect some correction in the foreign-exchange rate. It would also soothe feverish speculation about the state of the economy triggered by the data, as economists pondered over whether the surge in gold purchases signaled distress and a need […]
VERSES Renews Agreement with Chief Scientist Karl Friston
VERSES AI Inc. has extended its exclusive contract with renowned neuroscientist Professor Karl Friston as Chief Scientist, enhancing his role with performance-based incentives tied to recent research breakthroughs. CEO Gabriel René highlighted Friston’s contributions to the company’s flagship product, Genius™, which models complex systems and embodies principles from science and nature. Friston expressed his dedication […]
Both the Fed and Trump Face Challenges

BOTH the Fed and Trump are in Trouble Good morning Investors! A bit later today, I’m going to sit down for our usual post-F.O.M.C. “long form” podcast with The Prospector News’ Mike Fox for the post-mortem on yesterday’s ominous Fed meeting and market reaction. Follow along to see why both the Fed and Trump are […]
Northern Oil and Gas Proposes Acquisition of Granite Ridge

Northern Oil and Gas makes acquisition offer to Granite Ridge Northern Oil and Gas has submitted a bid to acquire Granite Ridge Resources, a US producer with operations in basins including the Permian and Eagle Ford, reported Reuters. The latest offer from the Minneapolis-based company represents an approximately 20% premium over Granite Ridge’s share price, […]
Column: The Dark Side of Electric Dreams: A Nightmare for Battery Metals

Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals The landscape of battery metals is undergoing a significant transformation, with shifts in market dynamics that cannot be overlooked. As the electric vehicle (EV) sector builds momentum, the anticipated demand for essential battery materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt has not kept pace with […]
Was Friday’s Positive News a Turning Point for the Market?

Was Friday’s good news double a market turning point? Wall Street bulls mounted a valiant effort and pushed the stock market sharply Friday on a double dose of encouraging news. But the rally was not enough to overcome Wednesday’s Fed-driven plunge. The S & P 500 dropped for the second straight week, losing 2%, while […]
Following Tesla’s Significant Surge After the Election, What’s Next?

Tesla TSLA stock has made a sharp U-turn in 2024, rallying to record highs, with the company seen as benefiting from chief executive Elon Musk’s new prominence in Washington. The stock began 2024 mired in a multi-year slump, as investors grew increasingly concerned about the company’s ability to maintain a fast pace of growth. As […]