The stock could be headed toward its worst day everSolid Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:SLDB) could be on track for its worst day ever, after the life sciences company reported disappointing preliminary data for its Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy treatment. The study includes a planned dose escalation, and the company plans to move forward with a higher dosage.In reaction to this early da...Read More
Twitter stock is down on weak current-quarter guidanceDow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) futures are pointing to a triple-digit drop today, on renewed concerns about the health of the global economy. The European Commission reduced its 2019 economic growth forecast for the eurozone, citing international trade tensions. In addition, traders are digesting the latest round of earnings reports, with s...Read More
With testing underway, one medical marijuana breakthrough could tempt some major pharma players. The medical marijuana industry is creating massive opportunities for forward-thinking investors. The global market is estimated to be worth $7.7 billion, and will potentially see a compound annual growth rate of 60 percent, as other countries continue to liberalize their medical marijuana laws. Grand...Read More
Following the review of historical data that indicate copper and silver grades are open in all directions at the Engels project in northern California, Crown Mining (TSXV: CWM) announced this week its decision to increase its land package in the area.In a press release, the Toronto-based company said that it has staked an additional 35 new federal mining claims adjacent to Engels, all of which are...Read More
* GRAPHIC-2019 asset returns: (Adds U.S./China news and closing prices)By Eric OnstadLONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Copper prices eased on Thursday asworries over global economic growth remained to the fore, withaluminium also weakening after a major producer warned aboutsofter demand.Zinc, however, bucked the trend as an environmentalcrackdown in China created shortages of refined metal.A steady drum...Read More
Russian miner Nordgold (LON:NORD) has received a fresh 15-year mining permit for its Lefa mine in Guinea, where it plans to invest more than $360 million to continue developing the asset, one of the country's largest gold producing mines.The new licence, effective from March 21, is valid until 2034, in line with Lefa's current life-of-mine.Nordgold, which spun off of Russian steelmaker Severstal i...Read More
Published 23 Hours AgoUpdated7 Hours AgoReuters Getty ImagesGold prices edged higher on Thursday, helped by concerns over the U.S.-China trade dispute and its potential impact on global growth.Spot gold rose 0.33 percent to $1,310.08 an ounce at 1:10 p.m. ET after touching its lowest since Jan. 29 at $1,302.11.U.S. gold futures were down 0.05 percent at $1,313.80.CNBC reported U.S. President Dona...Read More
Gerald Celente returns from the Trends Research Institute and Globalnomic (R) Trend Forecaster with key insights.Venezuela is on the verge of chaos as President Maduro faces a coup and perhaps even pressure from US military forces.Already over 3 million people have fled the nation.A key method of transferring their wealth remains gold and cryptos, underscoring the significance of safe haven invest...Read More
David contrasts today's market with that of the bull market of the 1970s. Back then the coinage had just separated from the silver standard to today's fiat standard. People at that time understood this would lead to problems. However, few recognize this fact today. He says, "From a value investor perspective, you need to consider that on an inflation-adjusted basis; silver is cheaper than it has e...Read More
A crucial theme from last year is continuing into this year - stock buybacks. Last year was a banner year for companies buying back their own shares. Continue...Read More
Things keep getting worse for pensions...If you've read Notes recently, you know the pension fund crisis is one of our major themes. Simply put, these giant pools of capital Continue...Read More
After decades of tirelessly serving as watchdogs on our behalf against corruption and lack of enforcement in the precious metals markets, the Gold Antitrust Action Committee finally has an ally in Washington DC. Bill Murphy, co-founder of GATA.org returns to Reluctant Preppers to give us his take on the latest upturn in the gold market, and what lies ahead for 2019!Bill Murphy is a former American...Read More
"Dog whistles," Jim Rickards calls them.Through these signals, in frequencies beyond the normal hearing... elites communicate with each other.The messages themselves are not in fact silent - they are audible to anyone with open ears.But open ears are not necessarily knowing ears…Only the intended audience can penetrate their true meaning.That audience is their fellow elites and policymakers....Read More
David Moadel discusses why it's exremely unlikley the Fed will embark on any sustained interest rate hiking policy in the foreseeable future. David Moadel is a trader and investor of stocks and options. A former elementary school teacher, David has a master's degree in education and a unique ability to convey knowledge in the area of finance. He has coached many people and likes to combine fundame...Read More
"The sun has been without spots for seven consecutive days - a sign that Solar Minimum is underway."Continue...Read More
Here Are 3 Hot Things to Know About Stocks Right Now The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up slim gains on Wednesday after closing with gains for three consecutive sessions. The S&P 500 ended a five-day win streak.General Motors Co. (GM) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and confirmed its 2019 profit outlook. Shares rose 1.6%.Walt Disney Co. (DIS) ...Read More
The Wednesday Market Minute Global stocks drift lower as investors find little detail on trade and policy from President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.European stocks slide as Germany's powerful manufacturing sector sees a slump in industrial orders and luxury carmaker Daimler cites global trade tariffs as operating profits fall 22%.Oil prices retreat as the dollar rides modest gains...Read More
By: Dave Kranzler"Our advice is to own as little exposure U.S. equity exposure as your career risk allows." - Martin Tarlie, member of portfolio allocation at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo investment managementThe following is an excerpt from the latest Short Seller's Journal:Economy is worse than policy makers admit publicly - Less than four months ago, the FOMC issued a policy statement tha...Read More
Happy Year of the Pig! This week marks the start of China's Spring Festival, during which an estimated 3 billion trips will be made using the country's massive transportation network of roads and rail. That figure is a slight rise from the same period last year, despite slowing economic growth prompted by trade tensions with the U.S. and a strengthening dollar.Ctrip, China's largest online trave...Read More
Listen to the Podcast Audio: Click Here Mike Gleason: It is my privilege now to welcome Axel Merk President and Chief investment officer of Merk Investment and author of the book Sustainable Wealth. Axel is a well-known market commentator and money manager and is a highly sought-after guest at financial conferences and on news outlets throughout the world and it's always great to have him bac...Read More