Column: The Term ‘Critical Minerals’ Lacks Meaning; Time for a New Definition and Strategy
Image: Lithium Australia – VSPC Ltd. The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined. What is needed is a new definition that differentiates between what is genuinely vital to a country, and what is just something of […]
Cathie Wood of ARK Discusses Musk, Trump, DeepSeek, and Bitcoin
Valerio Baselli: Hello and welcome to Morningstar. I’m very glad to be joined today by one of the most famous names when it comes to actively managed thematic ETFs, the founder and CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood. Thank you for joining me, Cathie. In your latest report Big Ideas for 2025 you listed your […]
Is Trump Posing with His Tariffs?
Is Trump Bluffing on some Tariffs Good morning, Investors. This past week, I joined my old friends Shad Marquitz and Cory Fleck at the K.E. Report again to — this time — discuss in some greater detail various commodities in the context of President Trump’s real and threatened tariffs. Is President Trump Bluffing? You can […]
Oil and Gas Contract Value Stays Strong Despite Volume Decrease in Q4 2024
Oil and gas contract value remains robust despite volume decline in Q4 2024 Global oil and gas contract activity experienced a 15% quarter-on-quarter decrease in the total number of contracts, from 1,596 in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 to 1,353 in Q4 2024. Despite this dip in volume, the overall contract value saw strong […]
Why the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Stands Out Among the Best…
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO offers a well-diversified, market-cap-weighted portfolio of 500 of the largest US stocks. The fund accurately represents the large-cap opportunity set while charging rock-bottom fees, a recipe for success over the long run. The fund fully replicates the S&P 500, which selects 500 of the largest US stocks—roughly 80% of the […]
American Battery Technology Company Announces Second Quarter Results
American Battery Technology Company Releases Second Quarter American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has made significant strides in the electric vehicle and battery recycling sectors, as evidenced by their latest financial report. Here’s a detailed overview of the company’s recent developments and future outlook: Overview of Recent Developments ABTC announced its second quarter financial results for […]
Asian Shares Mostly Up as Yen Strengthens on Positive GDP Report
Asia shares mostly higher, yen buoyed by upbeat GDP By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asia share markets crept higher on Monday as Hong Kong’s tech sector stole the limelight, while upbeat Japanese economic growth contrasted with a weak U.S. retail sales report to lift the yen on the dollar. Geopolitics remained in focus with reports […]
Fund Finance Market Expands as Banks Utilize Non-Payment Insurance
Fund finance market grows, banks leverage non-payment insurance Banks seeking capital relief may benefit from insuring fund finance exposures. The fund finance market is expanding rapidly, prompting lenders to seek greater flexibility with non-payment insurance whilst maintaining strong credit risk management, according to a WTW insight. For banks, insurance can provide limit relief, allowing them […]