The AOCE and WB have moderate overall forecasts for the metals in 2025 inline with IMF forecasts for a decline in economic growth and inflation, although we see the probability of a stagflationary scenario as still reasonably high.Read More
The past year was a difficult one overall for the metals, with the main standouts to the upside being a geopolitical risk-driven gain in gold, a China-driven rise in iron ore and a surge in uranium on broadening global support for nuclear power (Figure 1). A jump in global interest rates to near two-decade highs saw recession fears persist all year, and while one still did not actually eru...Read More
This year the post-global health crisis boom was brought to an end by a surge in inflation to forty-year highs, a major rise in global interest rates in an attempt to curb the rising prices and surging geopolitical risk after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While precious metals held up reasonably well as markets turned to them as a risk hedge, by Q2/22 the higher interest rates put an end t...Read More
Chile is the world leader in copper production, at 28.5% of the total in 2020, and this looks set to continue, with the country having the largest global reserves, at 23.0% of total. It is also the global leader for molybdenum, which is often found along with copper, and is a major lithium player, holding 51.1% of global reserves. Read More
Newfoundland has become a gold exploration hotspot over the past few years, with the sector seeing some of its strongest activity ever. While the province remains a small contributor to Canadian gold production, it has a substantial mineral industry well supported by the government, focused on iron ore, copper and nickel, and the surge in exploration suggests that gold output from the...Read More
Nevada is the core of the U.S. gold output, accounting for by far the majority, at 75.4% on average for the past year. The state looks set to remain a dominant player in U.S. gold, as it accounts for 49% of total U.S. reserves, with Alaska slightly ahead with 51% of reserves, but just 8.6% of current production. The U.S. accounts for 6.1% of global gold output, making Nevada one of the largest gol...Read More
The Golden Triangle in northwestern British Columbia has historically been a major site of Canadian gold production, beginning as early as the mid 1800s. There was a wave of production in the 1990s which cooled as the gold price declined, but larger scale production resumed in 2017, and the area has seen surging exploration interest over the past year, given that the region has some of the largest...Read More
In this report we outline the Quebec gold mining industry, including its major producers, and a survey of many of the junior miners focused on the province. Quebec accounts for 34% of Canadian gold production (second to Ontario, with 44%) and remains a major focus for both producers and junior miners.Read More
Red Lake has been one of the most prolific gold mining districts in Canada and the world, with exploration having started in the 1920s, and production, which began in the 1930s, continuing to the present day. The district is known for the high grade of its gold, its infrastructure, and strong institutional support, given the long history of mining in the area.Read More
Electricit?(C) de France S.A. (OTCPK:ECIFF) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 17, 2023 4:00 AM ETCompany ParticipantsLuc Remont - Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerXavier Girre -...Read full newsRead More
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Truist has chosen to sell a 20% stake in its insurance brokerage business to Stone Capital Partners for $1.95B. Read more on TFC stock here.Read full newsRead More
AT&T stock remains reasonably valued despite 30% run. Recent actions have restored some lost trust in management. Some. Not all. Click here for my take on T.Read full newsRead More
Amgen posted some attractive results and the outlook for 2023 is positive. But read why debt could be an issue for the biotech.Read full newsRead More
Rover Group's stock has priced in its growth potential and has been dropping since its IPO. Click here to find out why we rate ROVR stock a sell.Read full newsRead More
The following slide deck was published by Kingspan Group plc in conjunction with their 2022 Q4 earnings call.Read full newsRead More
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Bloomin' Brands showed continued growth in 2022 and an operating margin expansion in Q4 2022, despite inflationary pressures. Read my analysis of BLMN stock.Read full newsRead More
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Eagle Materials is a player in cement that's leveraged to long-term housing growth and strong infrastructure-driven cement cycle. Read my analysis of EXP stock.Read full newsRead More
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Jackson Financial Inc. primarily provides a suite of annuities to retail investors in the United States. Click here to read my analysis of JXN stock.Read full newsRead More
Thanks to lasting agricultural tailwinds and top-tier products, Deere boosted its guidance. Read why Deere is likely to benefit from a prolonged agriculture cycle.Read full newsRead More
Although Amazon faces many headwinds, we think it should continue to receive a premium because of its strong business moat. Read more here.Read full newsRead More