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
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. finished the Q4 strong with a double beat, despite headwinds from the PC slump. Click here to read our take on AMD earnings.Read full newsRead More
Teradyne beat both top and bottom lines for Q4-2022, but provided lower guidance for Q1-2023. Click here to read my most recent analysis of TER stock.Read full newsRead More
American Well's revenue is growing only moderately while operating losses are high. Read more to see why I believe AMWL stock is fully valued.Read full newsRead More
Quaker Chemical Corporation saw a tough 2022, including poor working capital conversion. Find out whether KWR stock is a Buy at this time.Read full newsRead More
Imperial Oil Limited (NYSE:NYSE:IMO) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2023 11:00 AM ETCompany ParticipantsDave Hughes - Vice President, Investor RelationsBrad Corson - Chairman,...Read full newsRead More
The following slide deck was published by Mercury Systems, Inc.Read full newsRead More
The following slide deck was published by Five Star Bancorp in conjunction with their 2022 Q4 earnings call.Read full newsRead More
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Atkore's M&A track record is superb, and the company may have hinted that they are considering a major acquisition. See what makes ATKR stock a Buy.Read full newsRead More
Starbucks boasts a wide economic moat and will soon be able to boost its growth in China. Read more to see my thoughts on SBUX stock and my why it is a Buy.Read full newsRead More
The following slide deck was published by Harmonic Inc.Read full newsRead More
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:NASDAQ:HLIT) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2023 5:00 PM ETCompany ParticipantsDavid Hanover - Investor RelationsPatrick Harshman - President and Chief...Read full newsRead More
The last 10 years have been very different for AT&T and T-Mobile, telling a standard history of growth and stagnation. See why both T and TMUS are Buys.Read full newsRead More
With inflation coming down, some of the attractiveness of Gladstone Land is reduced. Read why I would be looking for a lower price before buying LAND stock.Read full newsRead More
ETFMG Travel Tech ETF aims to track technology companies who intend to capitalize on a new era of digitized travel and tourism. Read our take on AWAY ETF here.Read full newsRead More
Newmont's rock-solid financial position helps limit downside risk during downturns. See why I believe Buy rating is appropriate for NEM stock.Read full newsRead More
Roper reported in-line revenue and slightly weaker-than-expected segment-level profits for Q4. Read more to see my thoughts on ROP stock and my recommendation.Read full newsRead More
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:NASDAQ:HTLF) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2023 5:00 PM ETCompany ParticipantsBruce Lee - President & CEOBryan McKeag - EVP &...Read full newsRead More
Pharmaceuticals company GSK has seen a nice runup in price in Q4 2022. But with a rotation in favour of consumer stocks, can this continue? Read to find out.Read full newsRead More
Apple hardware expected to struggle with iPhone shipments in focus on Q1 '23 earnings. Read more to see why I recommend AAPL stock a Buy.Read full newsRead More