Dave Sekera: Insights on the US Market Landscape for 2025 and Beyond

(Please stay tuned for important disclosure information at the conclusion of this episode.) On the podcast this week, we welcome back Dave Sekera. Dave is the chief US market strategist for Morningstar Research Services. In his role, Dave publishes research and commentary on the state of the markets and economy and is a leading voice […]
Staying Essential Amid Commodity Cycle Fluctuations
remaining indispensable despite commodity cycle volatility Battery minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, copper, magnesium, vanadium, and graphite—are essential components of modern energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and renewable energy systems. However, the landscape of the battery minerals market is undergoing significant changes, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. Following a […]
US Stocks Are Set to Thrive in a Second Trump Administration…

Christopher Johnson: There is no denying that the US is the king of all equity markets. But as the world awaits the return of Donald Trump to the white House, there is a debate raging about whether his Maganomic agenda will bolster or hinder US equity markets. To discuss all this and more, I’m joined […]
Stock Futures Climb as Trump’s Second Term Commences: Live Updates

Stock futures rise as Trump’s second term begins: Live updates Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room following the 60th inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Melina Mara | Via Reuters Stock futures were higher on Monday evening after President […]
GSA’s New Leadership Primarily Hails from Technology and Finance Industries

GSA’s new leadership mostly comes from tech, finance sectors The General Services Administration has new leadership already in place on day one of the Trump administration. Stephen Ehikian is the new deputy administrator and acting administrator of GSA, according to a screenshot of an email Federal News Network obtained. Stephen Ehikian is the new deputy […]
RUA GOLD Reports Visible Gold and Antimony Intersections, Confirming High-Grade Gold Mineralization Continuity at Murray Creek

RUA GOLD intersects visible gold and antimony and confirms continuity of high-grade gold mineralization at Murray Creek – Rua Gold Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA, OTC: NZAUF, WKN: A40QYC) (“RUA GOLD” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update from the drilling campaign underway at the Reefton Project on the South Island of New […]
Global Market Report 2025: Rapid Growth of Oil and Gas Cloud Applications

Oil And Gas Cloud Applications Global Market Report 2025: Rapid Oil And Gas Cloud Applications Global Market Report 2025 “ Driven by Operational Efficiency, Regulatory Compliance and Demand for Real-Time Insights, the Oil and Gas Cloud Applications Market is Projected to Grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 15.1% by 2029 What Is The […]
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact the US Economy

Could Donald Trump’s tariff plans come to fruition? Maybe—but it’s far from a sure thing. We see a 10% probability of a 10% uniform tariff hike and a 36% probability of a China tariff increase to 60%. Though these tariff hikes are far from assured, we assess the probability-weighted impact on the real gross domestic […]
Startup Revolutionizes Copper Exploration with AI Technology

Mining Startup Unlocks AI-Powered Copper Discoveries Harnessing AI to Fuel the Future of Clean Energy: The KoBold Metals Approach In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) drives technological innovation, the quest for sustainable energy solutions has taken on new urgency. With the exponential growth of AI applications, the demand for critical minerals required for a […]
2025 Global Market Forecast: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Traders

Global Market Outlook 2025: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Traders Global financial markets are preparing for an important year, 2025. Changes in currency markets and commodity prices will bring both challenges and opportunities for investors, traders, and market analysts. This detailed guide looks at five major themes that will shape the markets in 2025, providing […]