Global Exploration Budgets Decline as Junior Firms Tighten Their Belts: S&P
Mining exploration. CREDIT: Adobe Stock. Global nonferrous exploration spending declined for the second straight year due to financing challenges for junior miners, S&P Global said. Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate Exploration Strategies 2024 report, released Friday, shows. The decline raises concerns over the industry’s capacity to discover new deposits when demand […]
Bennet Prepares for Showdown on Public Lands, Oil and Gas Drilling, Mining, and Workforce Cuts in DOGE
Bennet braces for battle over public lands, oil and gas drilling, mining, DOGE cuts of workers The Thompson Divide area near Carbondale is a flashpoint for the debate over how Colorado’s public lands should be used (Thompson Divide Coalition). Colorado’s senior U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, says he’s “selecting his battles” when weighing Republican President Donald […]
Weekly Market Outlook: Spotlight on US PCE, Japanese Inflation, and Tariff Developments
Markets Weekly Outlook – US PCE, Japanese Inflation & Tariffs in Focus Read More: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Holds Above $95k but Faces Significant Resistance Ahead Week in Review: Tariff Chatter Continues to Drive Market Moves Markets had another interesting week as US President Donald Trump pledged more tariffs ahead. A potential peace deal appears to be […]
Ivanhoe Reports $193M Profit, But Flooding and Rapid Growth Cast Doubts on Future Outlook
Construction of Africa’s largest and greenest smelter project at Kamoa-Kakula is now complete. Credit: Ivanhoe Mines Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) update on 2024 shows solid performance booking a $193 million profit, but an analyst says it’s marred by operational setbacks and an overly ambitious growth plan. The company’s flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic […]
Poll Reveals Majority of Voters in Eight Western States Favor Conservation Over Oil and Gas Drilling on Public Lands
Most Voters in Eight Western States Support Conservation Over Oil and Gas Drilling on Public Lands: Poll People ride their bikes near Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming on Aug. 9, 2024. George Frey / Getty Images In the newest edition of Colorado College’s Conservation in the West Poll, nearly three-quarters — 72 […]
Minor Adjustments, Major Impact: Could Soft Metal Textures Revolutionize Batteries?
Small Tweaks for Big Changes – Are Soft Metal Textures a Battery Breakthrough? The Rise of Next-Generation Battery Technology: Innovations Fueling the Electric Future Batteries have become essential components in our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems. As the demand for more efficient energy storage solutions continues […]
As Earnings Approaches, Is Nvidia Stock a Buy or a Sell?
Nvidia NVDA is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 26. Here’s Morningstar’s take on what to look for in Nvidia’s earnings and stock. Earnings Release Date Wednesday, Feb. 26, after the close of trading What to Watch for in Nvidia’s Q4 Earnings All eyes remain on the data center business: Nvidia has […]
DOGE Dividends? Stock Market Plummets as UnitedHealth Faces Scrutiny
DOGE dividend? stocks crater and UnitedHealth in hot water ‘The Claman Countdown’ panelists Steve Sosnick and Keith Fitz-Gerald evaluate Warren Buffett’s recent buys and sells. -Stocks end volatile week with steep losses; gold keeps climbing -DOGE floats the idea of a hefty refund for taxpayers if waste can be cut -Buzz: Elon Musk breaks out […]
Federal Election Commission Closes Case on Ted Cruz Over Alleged Campaign Finance Law Violation
Federal Election Commission dismisses complaint that Ted Cruz violated campaign finance law article US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on February 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) WASHINGTON – The […]
Manulife Earnings: Stock Jumps 7% Following…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Manulife Financial What We Thought of Manulife Financial’s Earnings Manulife Financial MFC posted impressive numbers, surprising on the upside in both profitability and growth. They reported core earnings of C$1.90 billion, or C$1.03 per share, in the fourth quarter, up 9% compared with the previous year. Adjusted return on equity was […]