What’s Driving the Popularity of Dividend Stock Strategies?
While the stock market finished its second consecutive year of gains north of 20%, dividend strategies have struggled to keep up. In 2024, the Morningstar Dividend Composite Index—a broad measure of dividend stock performance—rose 15.7%. That’s roughly 8 percentage points worse than the 24.1% gain on the broader Morningstar US Market Index. “The main reason […]
US Strategic Metals and AlphaSierra One Join Forces to Strengthen Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain
US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain US Strategic Metals Inc. (USSM) is making strides in the critical minerals arena by focusing on what it claims to be North America’s largest cobalt reserve. This ambitious project is set in a 7.3-square-kilometer area in Missouri, known as the Madison mine, […]
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: Growth Potential Could Be Limited…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing What We Thought of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s Earnings Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s TSM fourth-quarter 2024 revenue was $26.9 billion, up 39% year on year. Gross margin increased 6 percentage points from the year-ago quarter to 59%. The numbers beat management’s guidance. Why it matters: Management provided upbeat guidance for […]
Robex Resources Prolongs Nampala Gold Mine’s Operational Life in Mali by Six Months
“Increasing the life of mine at Nampala is an important step for Robex to define the future for this asset,” said Robex managing director Matthew Wilcox in a press release. Over its life, Nampala is expected to produce 52,000 oz. of gold per year. The after-tax net present value for Nampala (discounted at 5%) has […]
Draganfly Collaborates with Volatus to Revolutionize Oil & Gas Exploration Using Cutting-Edge Drone Technology
Draganfly Partners with Volatus to Transform Oil & Gas Exploration with Advanced Drone Tech 01/16/2025 – 08:30 AM Volatus also signs with Draganfly as a value-added reseller with a focus on strategic collaboration aiming to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and unlock new growth opportunities in high-potential energy markets. Saskatoon, SK, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]
Robust Jobs Report Fails to Lift the…
The Canadian economy may have closed out 2024 with a surge of new job creation, but that may not be enough to breathe life back into the deflated Canadian dollar. While the recent strong December jobs report could lead the Bank of Canada to slow or even pause its interest rate cuts, the path to […]
Battery X Metals Unveils Corporate Awareness Partnership | Region
Battery X Metals Announces Corporate Awareness Agreement | Region Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXD)(FSE:R0W, WKN:A3EMJB) is enhancing its corporate visibility and strategic outreach by partnering with Carsten Schmider Media Relations Publishing. This initiative is a significant step in promoting the company’s commitment to clean energy technologies and resource exploration. New Media Engagement to Elevate Corporate […]
New iShares Bitcoin ETF Offers More Affordable Alternative to…
Canadian investors looking to add bitcoin exposure to their portfolios have a significant new option with the launch of the iShares Bitcoin ETF IBIT, which is linked to the world’s largest spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the United States. If the experience of the US ETF market is any indication, BlackRock entering the Canadian bitcoin […]
Charlotte Educator Makes Personal Finance Engaging at Berry Academy
Charlotte educator brings personal finance to life at Berry Academy Back in 2019, state lawmakers passed a bill requiring North Carolina’s high school students to pass a course in economics and personal finance so they could better navigate the world. It made so much sense. How can one get through life without understanding the basics […]
Value of Top 50 Mining Companies Plummets by $126 Billion
The total stock market valuation of the world’s biggest mining companies declined by 9% or a combined $126.2 billion over the course of 2024. A promising Q3, when the index touched its second highest level on record, quickly turned sour and only eight constituents made gains over the final three months of the year. The […]