"They're going at it again," a colleague muttered, breaking the morning silence.The sun hadn't even peeked over the horizon this morning before the first battle of the day began. He didn't have to elaborate; I knew where this conversation was headed.He was, of course, referring to the feud developing between two powerful billionaires.I talked last week about Warren Buffett's strategic move into th...Read More
President and CEO of Sprott U.S. Holdings tells Silver Doctors that something big is coming for gold and silver...Gold and silver assets make up only about half a percent of total investable assets in the U.S. market. Rule sees this percentage increasing.Also, Rule says the more than thirty year bull market in 10-year Treasury bonds is coming to a close, while the precious metal bull market is ju...Read More
In this interview with SmallCapPower at Mines and Money Americas 2017, Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ:PAAS) (TSX:PAAS) Chairman Ross Beaty talks about Pan American Silver's growth prospects as well as his other company, Alterra Power Corp. (TSX:AXY). He also weighs in on silver, renewable energy, and the role of sustainability in mining.Read More
Eric Coffin gives information on the next Metals Investor Forum and gives details on some of companies he is following and updates on Novo Resources.Read More
Everybody loves Hitler.Hitler is a one-size-fits-all kinda guy. He’s always on time, never complains and works for free. The perfect Government stooge.Have doubts about free-for-all immigration?Annoyed by militant feminism?Believe in traditional values?Not seduced by Socialism?Got no love for Sharia law?Why, you must be a Nazi.It’s simple.Hitler is the most prized horse in the entire s...Read More
Map of South Arrow drill hole locations. (Credit: NexGen Energy)SASKATCHEWAN - NexGen Energy of Vancouver reports that the radioactivity results for 16 holes from the South Arrow discovery at the Rook I property are indicative of semi-massive to massive pitchblende mineralization. Significant off-scale radioactivity (10,000 to 61,000 cps) was recorded.NexGen has been conducting an aggressive ste...Read More
Everybody loves Hitler.Hitler is a one-size-fits-all kinda guy. He’s always on time, never complains and works for free. The perfect Government stooge.Have doubts about free-for-all immigration?Annoyed by militant feminism?Believe in traditional values?Not seduced by Socialism?Got no love for Sharia law?Why, you must be a Nazi.It’s simple.Hitler is the most prized horse in the entire s...Read More
Stock market speculators should continue to work in Canadian oil and gas stocks and precious metals stocks. Gold, silver, oil and natural gas are all in long-term up trends right now. And, the Canadian dollar is also in an up trend. Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay lists 25 stocks he favours for speculators right now.The aging American bull market survived yet another test. Statistically, S...Read More
New investors often ask, "How do I know which stocks to buy?"Don't just guess-learn how investors can use financial statements to help determine the best possible investments.Read More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) topped the 23,000 level for the first time in early trading today, thanks to strong earnings from components Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH). Traders also cheered reports of a bipartisan healthcare agreement, which could help to preserve the Obamacare subsidies that President Trump put on the chopping block last week. However, despite...Read More
Big-cap financial firms continue to make headlines, as third-quarter earnings season heats up. Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) both posted better-than-expected earnings today, although shares of the former closed lower. Stepping up to the earnings plate tomorrow are U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) before the open and American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) after the close....Read More
Healthcare stocks are in focus today, after Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray -- a Tennessee Republican and Washington Democrat, respectively -- announced a bill to reinstate federal subsidies to health insurers. Less than one week after issuing an executive order to roll back parts of Obamacare, President Trump called the bipartisan effort a "short-term" deal. Nevertheless, the Health Car...Read More
Online auction site eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) hit an all-time high earlier this month of $39.28, but has since pulled back to a critical technical level that could provide key support. With the company's third-quarter earnings scheduled for release after the market closes tomorrow, Oct. 18, the stock could be set to bounce from this significant chart region -- but options traders appear to be bracin...Read More
Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) is surging today, with some citing continued tailwinds from Marc Cohodes' change of heart last week, with the noted short seller citing the online retailer's exposure to digital currency as one of the reasons he's now long OSTK. Regardless of the reason, Overstock shares were last seen up 13.9% at $34.52 -- earlier hitting a four-year high of $34.60 -- and options...Read More
This Thursday, Oct. 19, will mark the 30th anniversary of Black Monday -- when the stock market notoriously crashed in 1987. This week, we'll be publishing a handful of features in observance of the event, kicking off today with stats on stock market performance before Black Monday, the hypothetical CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) reaction, and how the S&P 500 Index (SPX) has performed after its last...Read More
The Dow is modestly higher today, and just topped the 23,000 level for the first time ever. Among specific stocks on the move are educational product name Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), solar power firm TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ:TERP), and water technology expert Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI). Here's a quick look at what is moving shares of PSO, TERP, and BMI.Pearson Stock Surging After Upbeat Profit F...Read More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)is trading modestly higher this afternoon, with the index hitting a fresh all-time high during intraday trading. A handful of blue-chip earnings reports lifted the Dow above 23,000 for the first time ever, with UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stocks soaring to new highs. At last check, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)...Read More
It was major headline news in September when JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon described bitcoin (BTC=) as "a fraud," with the cryptocurrency tumbling over 900 points (roughly 22% of its value) over the course of the following two trading days. In scathing commentary delivered at an investing conference, Dimon called bitcoin "stupid," and added, "It's worse than tulip bulbs... Someone is going...Read More
Earnings season is kicking into high gear. In addition to a number of Dow names and tech firms stepping up to the earnings plate, travel company United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL) is slated to unveil its quarterly results after tomorrow's close. Here's a closer look at how UAL stock has been performing ahead of earnings, and how options traders are positioning themselves.Since hitting a re...Read More