The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside. How much longer can this last? That’s been the biggest question since the massive April 9…
In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights the areas driving market momentum following Taiwan Semiconductor’s record-breaking earnings report. She analyzes continued strength in semiconductors, utilities, industrials, and AI-driven sectors, plus highlights new leadership in robotics and innovation-focused ETFs like ARK. From there, Mary Ellen breaks down weakness in health care and…
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM,OTC Pink:FQVLF) has locked in a US$1.0 billion cash infusion through a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD). The Vancouver-based firm announced on Tuesday (August 5) that the streaming agreement is tied to its Zambian operations, covering future…
In the latest show of federal support for domestic uranium production, Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) Sweetwater uranium complex in Wyoming has been designated for expedited permitting under the Trump administration’s FAST-41 initiative. The designation, announced August 5, places Sweetwater on the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s FAST-41 dashboard, a move that…
Investor Insight Westport’ innovative technologies and pioneered alternative fuel delivery systems offer a compelling case for investors looking to participate in the opportunities of a low-carbon economy. Overview Westport (NASDAQ:WPRT,TSX:WPRT) specializes in delivering advanced fuel technologies, with a focus on heavy-duty vehicles, aimed at reducing carbon emissions without compromising engine…
Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (August 6) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news. Bitcoin and Ethereum price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$114,217, down by 0.8 percent…
NextSource Materials (TSX:NEXT,OTCQB:NSRCF) announced that it has signed a multi-year offtake agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), furthering its bid to become a vertically integrated graphite supplier for the North American electric vehicle (EV) market. Under the agreement, NextSource will supply approximately 9,000 metric tons per year of intermediate anode…
Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSXV: ALV,OTC:ALVOF) (OTCQX: ALVOF) announces an operational update and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30 2025. All references herein to $ refer to United States dollars, unless otherwise stated and all tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars, except as…
Australia could benefit from redirected global capital flows in the wake of new US tariffs under President Donald Trump — but only if it maintains its commitment to open markets, according to the country’s Productivity Commission. In its latest Trade and Assistance Review, the commission warns against retaliatory trade measures,…
Lithium prices continued their downward trajectory in Q2 2025, with battery-grade lithium carbonate hitting a four-year low of US$8,329 per metric ton in late June. Lithium hydroxide followed suit, as oversupply and bearish sentiment weighed on the market. Despite strong electric vehicle (EV) demand, mined supply — driven largely by…