3 Overlooked Canadian Stocks Offering Reliable Dividends…
As the Bank of Canada continues cutting rates to spur an economy facing multiple headwinds, dividend stocks are emerging as an appealing alternative to low-yielding bonds. Dividend-paying stocks can provide investors with both steady income and growth potential while offering a measure of downside protection during uncertain periods. Amid ongoing market volatility, investors may want […]
FIS Triumphs at the 2024 Banking Tech Awards for Outstanding Payment Solutions
FIS Wins 2024 Banking Tech Awards for Excellence in Payment Solutions Key Facts FIS Automated Finance – Receivables Suite wins award for Best Digital Solution Provider – PayTech for Businesses. The Banking Tech Awards, presented by Fintech Futures, recognizes the latest trends, innovations, and developments shaping the future of finance. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 14, 2025–(BUSINESS […]
Asante Gold’s Bibiani Underground Feasibility Study Validates Seven-Year Extension for Mine Operations
Gold production over an initial seven-year life will come to 798,000 oz. at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,035/oz. following project completion. The post-tax net present value (at 5% discount rate) is estimated at $516 million with a 71% internal rate of return. Initial capital of the underground project — which will be phased in […]
2025 US Market Forecast: Valuations Are Set to…
• Since 2010, less than 10% of the time has the market traded at a 4% premium or more to our valuations.• The macrodynamic tailwinds that supported 2024 are fading.• With the market trading at the high end of our fairly valued range, positioning is increasingly important.• Value stocks and small-cap stocks still trade at […]
National Infrastructure Bank: President Trump’s Uranium Record
National Infrastructure Bank, President Trump, Uranium Record Good morning Investors! As promised–and after several pieces of this broad discussion have been delved into elsewhere in the recent past by Yours truly in other appearances–I’m wrapping it all up in my 2025 thematic overview on The National Infrastructure Bank, the Uranium Market, and the upcoming Trump […]
Texas Receives $27 Billion Windfall from Oil and Gas Revenue
Texas’ coffers get $27 billion boost from oil, gas Deep in the heart of Texas, old-fashioned oil and gas still pays the bills in a major way, even as the state’s economy diversifies into other activities. As the U.S. churned out record levels of fossil fuels in 2024, the Lone Star State’s oil and gas […]
Electrovaya Announces Commencement of Jamestown Battery Manufacturing Facility Capital Purchases and Hiring
Electrovaya Inc. has initiated capital investments and hiring for its Jamestown battery manufacturing facility, aiming to start battery assembly by Q2 2025. The company is acquiring manufacturing and testing equipment and engaging in engineering work to facilitate future cell manufacturing. Increasing demand for its lithium-ion products for electrified applications drives Electrovaya’s expansion in the U.S. […]
Misunderstood US Stock Trading at a 20% Discount
Advanced Micro Devices AMD had a tough 2024: The stock finished the year down 18%. While AMD is unlikely to usurp Nvidia NVDA as the leader in AI chips, being second best in a lucrative market that’s expected to grow to $500 billion by 2028 isn’t too shabby. We think the shares of this narrow-moat […]
Will the Strongest Job Gains in Two Years Halt Bank of…
Job growth surged in December, according to the latest employment report from Statistics Canada, raising the prospect of the Bank of Canada pausing its interest rate cuts. The economy added 91,000 jobs in December, significantly outpacing the FactSet forecast of 20,000, making for the strongest pace of new hiring in two years. The latest data […]
PowerStone Metals and Libra Lithium Join Forces to Form Ontario’s New Critical Minerals Exploration Company
PowerStone Metals, Libra Lithium merge to create Ontario critical minerals explorer Libra is making significant strides in its pursuit of lithium resources in Ontario, specifically through its targeted lithium projects, including Soules Bay-Caron (SBC), Flanders North, and Flanders South. These projects are part of Libra’s broader strategy to position itself as a leader in the […]