Aqua Metals Reveals Major Operational Milestones in Sustainable Battery Recycling and Obtains Bridge Loan to Advance Strategic Objectives

Aqua Metals Announces Breakthrough Operational Achievements in Sustainable Battery Recycling and Secures Bridge Loan to Support Strategic Goals Aqua Metals, Inc. is making significant strides in the realm of sustainable recycling with its innovative approach to lithium-ion battery processing. In an impactful announcement, the company shared noteworthy achievements from its pilot facility and secured crucial […]
US Government Shutdown stirs New Concerns for Investors
US government shutdown showdown creates another investor worry By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The messy process of trying to avert a U.S. government shutdown offers investors a glimpse into challenges the incoming Trump administration will face in implementing its agenda, adding a market concern for the coming year. While the showdown has […]
The Most Compelling Investment Opportunities in Oil

Weak demand globally, along with the potential impact of the incoming Trump administration, has caused yet another delay in unwinding OPEC’s production cuts. Now, instead of unwinding over 2025, OPEC is telegraphing a much longer period, from April 2025 through 2026. This addresses the core problem with OPEC’s prior strategy: Markets didn’t believe global economic […]
CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman: Servicer Mistakes Undermine Student Loan Program

CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman: servicer errors plague student loan program The CFPB’s Student Loan Ombudsman has released his annual report, again emphasizing complaint volume without investigating all complaints, suggesting that states should acquiesce when the Department of Education promulgates rules that exceed its statutory authority, and blaming servicers for communications issues caused in no small […]
Fed Evaluates Gold’s Upsurge – MINING.COM

During that 12.9-month span, the combined holdings of the mighty GLD and IAU gold ETFs unbelievably slumped 0.4%! Big global demand catapulted gold higher while Americans ignored it, led by Chinese investors, central banks, and Indian jewelry buyers. Despite gold pulling back since the elections, this monster upleg remains alive and well. Amazingly it has […]
Market Size of Midstream Oil and Gas Equipment

Midstream Oil And Gas Equipment Market Size Report Overview The Global Midstream Oil And Gas Equipment Market size is expected to be worth around USD 70.4 Bn by 2033, from USD 28.4 Bn in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2033. Midstream Oil & Gas Equipment refers to the infrastructure and technology […]
After Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Oracle Stock?

Oracle ORCL released its fiscal second-quarter earnings report on Dec. 9. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Oracle’s earnings and stock. Fair Value Estimate for Oracle With its 3-star rating, we believe Oracle’s stock is fairly valued compared with our long-term fair value estimate of USD 195 per share, which implies a fiscal 2025 enterprise value/sales multiple […]
BC Mining Organizations Opposed to Permitting Delays and Economic Impact Assessment

This week, the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and tye Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) argued that the Dec. 11 report ignored key issues in the province’s regulatory framework. As a result, it harmed the province’s image on global competitiveness, they said. MABC CEO Michael Goehring called the study’s methodology unsound and its conclusions […]
Is Canada Facing a Recession?

With the unemployment rate rising and the Bank of Canada scrambling to unwind high interest rates, one question is growing in importance: Will the Canadian economy avoid a recession? Some analysts argue that strong population growth and a targeted monetary policy will help avert a recession. Others argue the country is already in a stealth […]
Broadcom Earnings: Promising Projections for AI Revenue

Key Morningstar Metrics for Broadcom What We Thought of Broadcom’s Earnings Broadcom AVGO reported October-quarter revenue of USD 14.1 billion, up 8% sequentially. In the longer term, management also estimated its serviceable addressable market for artificial intelligence chips at its three largest customers to be USD 60 billion- USD 90 billion in fiscal 2027. The […]