What's the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI)? The answer may surprise you.We're all aware of the boom in AI-related stocks, AI technology and unrelenting news coverage about AI. You can't open your browser without reading about AI and you can't glance at your stock ticker without noticing the extent to which stock prices have been driven by AI company valuations. That boom may be...Read More
In my first column after the events of Jan. 6th, 2021, I criticized those who called the protest a "coup," pointing out that, "Some of the same politicians and bureaucrats denouncing the ridiculous farce at the Capitol as if it were the equivalent of 9/11 have been involved for decades in planning and executing real coups overseas. In their real coups, many thousands of civilians have died."The me...Read More
What a year for gold and silver bugs!Precious metals and mining stocks have surged higher.Gold led the move, with global central banks driving demand.Silver followed on a delayed schedule, but is now rocketing up towards its all-time high of near $50.And over the past few months, miners have soared. With bullion prices high, and fuel costs low, mining stocks are churning out cash flow.My favorite...Read More
Happy September 30th. As Q3/2025 winds up, some things are glaringly apparent, and other things are not so clear. What will President Trump say today to those 800-plus generals and admirals that have been summoned to Quantico, Virginia? And what happens if (when) the federal government shuts down tonight? We'll just have to wait and see...Meanwhile, let's discuss precious metals because, if you've...Read More
For more than 80 years, American aircraft carrier strike groups have projected raw military power around the globe.U.S. naval and air power were unrivaled. And with more than 850 military bases around the world, the American empire still has unparalleled reach.Along with military might, the dollar remains a key pillar of the American Empire.But let's be frank. Both monetary and military power are...Read More
Last Saturday, as I was waiting for Pam and Micah to arrive back from visiting Pam's sister in Belgium, I went through the Daily Reckoning's mailbag for any responses to my articles.One stood out, and I want to reprint it so you can read it as well.Sean,I read you every day. Most of the time, I appreciate your perspective. This one is not only wrong but absolutely disgusting. There is an entire ge...Read More
For however long the government shutdown lasts, 750,000 federal employees will have to do without paychecks.Meanwhile, Congress, those noble guardians of our Republic, will continue getting paid. We can rest assured that Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer will still be able to put food on the table.Here in Maryland, the shutdown is a big deal. Our state is home to 60 federal agency buildings and 14 mi...Read More
Here in the Sharp household, a bathroom remodel is underway. We held off for the first 12 years in this house, so the master bath was in its original 1987 state for 38 years.All our friends and neighbors had long since upgraded their bathrooms.But it was hard to justify a remodel because everything worked fine, even if it looked dated. But over the past year, the tile started to chip and the tub l...Read More
There’s a scene that plays out in nearly every investment seminar: Someone in the audience asks if it’s possible to consistently beat the market.The speaker – usually quoting Eugene Fama, father of the Efficient Market Hypothesis – smiles and says: “Sorry, but research shows you can’t.”Except that’s not quite what Fama said.In fact, the Nobel Prize-w...Read More
John Newell of John Newell & Associates explains why he thinks Torr Metals Inc. (TMET:TSX.V) is a Speculative Buy.New Copper-Gold Targets Taking Shape in the Quesnel TroughAs copper exploration accelerates across British Columbia's Quesnel Trough, Torr Metals Inc. (TMET:TSX.V) is positioning itself for a new discovery.With multiple undrilled copper-gold porphyry centers, strong infrastructure, and...Read More
District Copper Corp. (DCOP:TSX.V) is working on refining its top targets at its flagship Copper Keg project located in British Columbia, writes Couloir Capital Analyst Tim Wright in a research note initiating coverage of the company.District Copper Corp. (DCOP:TSX.V), a copper exploration firm, is working on refining its top targets at its flagship Copper Keg project located in British Columbia,...Read More
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the fatal mining incident at Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s (FCX:NYSE) Grasberg mine as well as his top copper pick for 2025.On September 8, 2025, one of the most impactful events of the year occurred in the remote highlands of the Sudirman Mountain Range in the province of Papua, Indonesia, which is on the western half of the island of New Gu...Read More
Dolly Varden Silver Corp. (DV:TSX.V; DVS:NYSEA; DVQ:FSE) announces a significant gold intercept from a step-out drill hole at the Homestake Silver deposit. Find out why experts think the assays are just the tip of the iceberg for the discovery.Dolly Varden Silver Corp. (DV:TSX.V; DVS:NYSEA; DVQ:FSE) announced a significant gold intercept from a 2025 step-out drill hole at the Homestake Silver depo...Read More
Global Analyst Adrian Day reviews more of the presentations and meetings he had in Colorado earlier in the month.Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD:NASDAQ) said its recent transactions the acquisition of Sandstorm and the purchase of a $1 billion stream on the Kansanshi copper mine added diversification to the portfolio, even though they added geopolitical risk, which CEO Bill Heissenbuttel described as "i...Read More
West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQB) has finalized the acquisition of the Baxter Spring Project in Nevada, adding an advanced-stage asset with high-grade historical results. The move comes as gold prices rally and sector financing reaches record highs, positioning the company for expanded exploration across its U.S. portfolio.West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQB) has finalized the...Read More
Rio2 Ltd. (RIO:TSX.V; RIOFF:OTCQX; RIO:BVL) Limited has acquired 39.86 million shares of Royal Road Minerals Ltd. (RYR:TSX) for US$4.58 million, becoming a 15% shareholder and insider. The move adds exposure to early-stage gold assets in Colombia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia as Rio2 advances its Fenix Gold Project in Chile.Royal Road Minerals Ltd. (RYR:TSX) has confirmed that Rio2 Ltd. (RIO:TSX.V; R...Read More
Are tokenized assets taking off? A Reuters report notes that while tokenization has been a popular term among crypto enthusiasts for some time, it is seen as rapidly increasing in the coming years. Tokenization involves utilizing a programmable ledger to digitally symbolize the ownership of an asset whether financial or otherwise in a format that can be transferred, according to a report this...Read More
Guanajuato Silver Co. (GSVR:TSX.V; GSVRF:OTCQX) is modernizing its fleet at key Mexico operations with new underground vehicles. Read how the company also secured CA$30M in financing to support mine development and growth.Guanajuato Silver Co. (GSVR:TSX.V; GSVRF:OTCQX) has announced two significant developments: a comprehensive upgrade of its underground mining fleet in Guanajuato, Mexico and an i...Read More
Is it time to sell?Over the past few weeks, I have received multiple inbounds asking what to do about our precious metals exposure. As of the start of Q3, gold (XAU) is up over 45% while gold miners (GDX) are up over 100%. Most charts bare the resemblance of a hockey stick. Understandably, some of you might be getting a little nervous.So, here's my take.On a purely technical basis, it is true that...Read More
Over the past 10 years, a $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 would have grown to around $38,260. That's based on the SPY ETF with dividends reinvested.But the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 would have turned every $10,000 into $58,866 over the same period. That's based on the QQQ ETF and also assumes dividends are reinvested.Historically speaking, these are abnormally high returns. Instead of the 8% per...Read More