Vanguard Expands Its Offerings with Affordable Allocation Options…
On Feb. 5, Vanguard added a mutual fund equivalent of its popular allocation exchange-traded fund series. The move is significant, as it creates more ways for investors to access these solid balanced strategies. These mutual funds will hold their ETF equivalents, which all earn Medalist Ratings of Silver. Interestingly, the conservative income option currently has […]
Asian Battery Metals Unveils Key Drilling Targets at Oval for Phase 3 Exploration
Asian Battery Metals identifies priority drilling areas at Oval ahead of Phase 3 exploration Asian Battery Metals PLC is preparing to launch an ambitious third-phase exploration program at the Oval Copper-Nickel Project in southwest Mongolia, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of mineral resources. Set to commence next month, this phase of exploration aims […]
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Gain Momentum at the Start of Holiday-Shortened Trading Week
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq push higher to start holiday-shortened trading week US stock futures edged higher to open a delayed, holiday-shortened week of trading flavored by earnings, the Federal Reserve’s rate path, and the impact of a strong American dollar. Futures attached to the major indexes continued rising apace after a Monday closure for Presidents […]
MISD Honored for Outstanding Financial Management Practices
MISD recognized for excellence in financial management MIDLAND Midland ISD’s Office of Finance has been recognized with two statewide honors for excellence in financial management and purchasing operations. The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) has awarded MISD the Award of Excellence in Financial Management and the Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations, making […]
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 […]