Bitcoin just broke $5000 today. Is this the start of something major or another fake rally? Ken is of the opinion that it could be the start of the next Bitcoin upward move. After all, it's competition to government backed currencies and competition is good for everyone, right? Let's see where it goes.Read More
"It's almost beyond belief, but this is the truth."Gregory Mannarino started his financial career working for the securities and trading arm of the now defunct Bear Stearns before the dot-com bubble. He is an active trader of the capital markets and has published several books pertaining to finance, global economics, and equity trading; His most recent book is titled Ultimate Guide To Money and Th...Read More
Jeff Clark knows the world of gold. Growing up in a mining family, he learned the best practices of investing in physical precious metals long ago. So when it came time for him to store his own gold at home, he knew exactly how to go about it quietly, discreetly, and as safely as possible. He did everything right. And he still got robbed...Michael Maloney is a precious metals investment expert and...Read More
Jim Pettit, CEO of Aben Resources, speaks with Peter Epstein of Epstein Research about his company's projects and summer drill plans. The following interview was conducted by phone and email in the last week of March. Aben Resources Ltd. (ABN:TSX.V; ABNAF:OTCQB) appears to be one of the better positioned high-grade gold juniors in Canada, more specifically in the Golden Triangle of British Columb...Read More
The resource covers a small portion of the deposit and remains open, and the grades exceeded company expectations. DNI Metals Inc. (DNI:CSE; DMNKF:OTC) announced in a news release the results of the initial NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate for its Vohitsara graphite deposit in Madagascar, highlighting the grade exceeded its expectation.The report, prepared by Micon International Ltd., is based...Read More
The decision to continue exploration is based on the robust set of drill results obtained thus far. Great Bear Resources Ltd. (GBR:TSX.V; GTBDF:OTC) announced in a news release it doubled its current drill program to 60,000 meters (60,000m) from 30,000m and has the $5.6 million in funds needed to carry the program out in its entirety. "Great Bear is in a very strong position, with funding in han...Read More
In March, the World Gold Council released the newest edition of its Investment Update. What can we learn from the publication? Let’s examine the most recent history of Fed tightening and loosening with respect to its effect on gold prices.Is Fed’s Dovish Turn Positive for Gold?The WGC has recently published the new Investment Update about the effects of monetary policy on gold. The mai...Read More
While so many were getting so bullish of the metals market over the last few months, my work was telling me that we were not likely going to be seeing a major break out just yet. So, I have been waiting patiently for a good set up for another long trade.But, during my wait, I have seen extremes in sentiment again. At the highs, the extremes were quite bullish. And, now, the fear is starting to cre...Read More
Sector expert Michael Ballanger discusses the pitfalls of market reversals and forecasting. As I reach end-of-week, end-of-month book-squaring, where all of my urgent e-mails and all of my myopic missives and all of my topical tweets are summarized in once terse and quite concise "Monthly P&L," I am astounded at the most recent example of how masterfully the Gold Cartel works in suckering inve...Read More
By: Adam TaggartI'm always surprised by how few people understand the options for buying precious metals. Even the very affluent.I recently returned from a conference full of highly-qualified investors who "get" the economic risks we discuss here at PeakProsperity.com. And on multiple occasions, I was asked if I could demystify the purchasing process for folks who wanted to build a position in g...Read More
By: David Haggith"The Fed's surprise pivot away from any interest rate increases this year has boosted prices of stocks, high yield bonds and other risky assets in spite of nagging investor concerns about slowing global economic growth..... The quandary for the Fed is that easy monetary policy seems more effective in spurring asset values than it does in boosting prices of goods and services....Read More
By Avi GilburtWhile so many were getting so bullish of the metals market over the last few months, my work was telling me that we were not likely going to be seeing a major break out just yet. So, I have been waiting patiently for a good set up for another long trade.But, during my wait, I have seen extremes in sentiment again. At the highs, the extremes were quite bullish. And, now, the fear is...Read More
By: Dave KranzlerThe stock market has been rising relentlessly since Christmas, riding on a crest of increasingly bearish economic reports. Maybe the hedge fund algos are anticipating that the Fed will soon start cutting rates. Data indicates foreigners and retail investors are pulling cash from U.S. stocks. This for me implies that the market is being pushed higher by hedge fund computer algos...Read More
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Full Article: Four Rules for Investing in Junior StocksBy: Marin KatusaIt's no secret that to be a successful investor or speculator, you have to govern yourself according to a set of rules.And I can't find any better core rule than the famous Buffett quote above. It's one that is the cornerstone of my investing career.Full Article: Four Rules for Investing in Junior StocksBy: Marin KatusaDiscla...Read More
Happy tax season!Or should I call it spam season?Maybe you’ve noticed the number of spam phone calls have picked up recently.Well... I’m here to tell you that the uptick is directly related to tax season.That’s because fake IRS calls are one of the easiest (and most lucrative) scams out there.If you’re unfamiliar, IRS scams usually involve fraudsters posing as agents callin...Read More
Living healthy isn’t always cheap. Everything from gym memberships or personal trainers to buying organic produce comes at a cost. When you’re living on a fixed income as you plan for retirement, you don’t want to be spending a lot of money on what could be considered luxuries. If you’re not maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you might be limiting your enjoyment of those all-...Read More
For more than a decade, investors have pumped cash into index funds and other passive investment vehicles, much to the dismay of active managers.The dollar amounts involved are staggering.As a result, the share prices of publicly traded active asset managers have struggled.But what we all need to remember is that the popularity of passive and active investments is very cyclical. And this cycle is...Read More
Apr 05, 2019 A potential correction in the equities market, coupled with rising U.S. debt levels, will play in gold's favor, said Jay Taylor of J. Taylor's Gold, Energy & Tech Stocks. "I think we need to get through $1,350, $1,360 [an ounce], and then the first major target that I see, and I'm not sure of the timing, I think we're looking at $1,700," Taylor told Kitco News on the sidelines of...Read More
Danielle DiMartino Booth spent nine years as an advisor to Richard W. Fisher at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Danielle left the Fed in 2015 to found Money Strong, LLC, an economic consulting firm and launched a weekly economic newsletter She is the author of Fed Up: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America. DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Donaldson, Luf...Read More