Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the market as we get closer toinaugurationday.CPI/StocksThe U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that consumer prices rose by 0.4%, up from 0.3% in November, with "core" CPI rising an unexpectedly low, 0.2% down from four months of 0.3% increases.Stocks bolted out of the gate with the S&P 500 up 148 points before profit-taking knoc...Read More
This Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos-backed company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help find the critical metals needed to power that are driving that AI revolution.What better tool to use to find more energy to power the world's increasing obsession with artificial intelligence (AI) than AI itself?With the tech industry driving much of the need for more energy to funnel to its masses of AI se...Read More
Following the global financial crisis, I grew to despise cash.The era of ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) meant yields on savings accounts, CDs, and bonds were pitifully low.For years we were earning less than 1% on cash, while real inflation was more like 3-4%. That translated to a 2-3% annual loss in real purchasing power. This was textbook financial repression.So for a long time, having excess...Read More
This one-of-a-kind firm, offering a potential 356% return according to one analyst, continues to grow the silver ounces in its royalty portfolio. Find out why he likes and rates its Buy.Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (SCRI:CBOE; SLCRF:OTCQX; QS0:FSE) provided updates on several of its royalty deals in a news release."Based on minimum silver payment obligations, [Silver Crown] anticipates receipt of c...Read More
According to Atrium Research, Amerigo Resources Ltd. (ARG:TSX; ARREF:OTCMKTS) strong dividend yield and leverage to copper prices. Read on to see why else they gave this company a Buy rating.In a January 15, 2025 research note, Atrium Research analysts Ben Pirie and Nicholas Cortellucci initiated coverage on Amerigo Resources Ltd. (ARG:TSX; ARREF:OTCMKTS) with a Buy rating and CA$2.50 target price...Read More
In the book Crisis and Leviathan, libertarian thinker Robert Higgs pointed out that the state uses crises to ratchet up its power and control over citizens. With each new "crisis" - often directly or indirectly caused by the state itself - government grows and our freedom shrinks.The root cause of the September 11, 2001 attacks was US interventionism, for example. As I said in a presidential debat...Read More
Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (PGE:TSX.V; PGEZF:OTCQB; J0G:FSE)aims to strengthen U.S. critical mineral supply chains with its Montana-based flagship project. Find out how it plans to meet the growing demand for essential resources.Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (PGE:TSX.V; PGEZF:OTCQB; J0G:FSE) provided an update on its applications for U.S. federal funding, emphasizing its role in bolst...Read More
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the current state of the market, and one stock he is watching as its PEA is due this week.The USD index futures are lower by 0.50% to 109.265 while the 10-year yield is lower by 0.12% to 4.799%, and the 30-year yield is also lower by 0.06% to 4.984%.Gold (+0.27%), silver (+0.71%), and copper (+0.13%) are all higher, while oil is down 0....Read More
Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) has gained significant analyst attention following its latest milestones, including a pivotal permitting decision for the Stibnite Gold Project. Discover why experts see this as a transformative moment for the gold mining company.Analysts are showing strong interest in Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ), citing the company's significan...Read More
We waited (and waited) for stocks to find a bottom and recover during the December slide.Then, we crossed our fingers for a low-volume melt up in that magical window between Christmas and New Year's Day.But nothing happened.Santa was a no-show over our little holiday break. We were instead hit with wave after wave of selling as speculators ditched their broken trades and pouted about the lumps of...Read More
Malcolm Shaw of Hydra Capital shares his 2025 outlook and the stocks he has on his radar.When I think about my past successful investment strategies, the path to superior returns consistently emerged from identifying overlooked opportunities rather than pursuing broad market themes. These are "alpha ideas."While sector-wide movements like the 2021 oil recovery can generate returns, my most substan...Read More
Giant Mining Corp.'s (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) stock rose almost 30% from its opening at the start of the year and Friday's close on January 10, 2025. Read on to review the fundamentals of the company and to see what two experts are saying about this stock.Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) is a junior mining company focused on exploring and developing its fully controlled Maju...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks Western Exploration Inc. (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTC) presents a highly favorable buying opportunity.Although Western Exploration Inc.'s (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTC) stock hasn't done much since we last looked at it, the company has continued to return favorable drill results from its 2024 drilling program at its Aura Project in northeastern Nevada, and thi...Read More
The more drilling the explorer does in this area at its project in British Columbia, the more it extends the mineralization there, noted a Research Capital Corp. report.Dolly Varden Silver Corp.'s (DV:TSX.V; DOLLF:OTCQX) recent drill results further extended the Wolf vein system at its Kitsault Valley gold-silver project in northwestern British Columbia, reported Research Capital Corp. Analyst Stu...Read More
The drumbeat of the trade war continues to build momentum.Much depends on the outcome of this conflict between America and China. The stakes are high.Both sides are ramping up sanctions and export restrictions. The U.S. has heavily restricted China's access to AI hardware such as GPUs, and banned export of the equipment necessary to manufacture such tech.The Biden admin slapped 100% tariffs on Chi...Read More
This company boasts favorable projects, a stellar jurisdiction and good timing, according to one technical analyst, who rates it Strong Buy. Read on to learn more.Kobrea Exploration Corp. (KBX:TSX; KBXFF:OTCQB; F31:FSE) mobilized field crews to start 2025 exploration work at multiple porphyry prospects at the Western Malarg?e Copper Projects in Argentina, seven assets in which the company has the...Read More
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares how he believes current events in the Canadian and U.S. political sphere may impact the market and shares one stock he thinks has Tier One potenital.No sooner had I sent out the GGMA 2025 Forecast Issue with a section devoted to "Buy Canada" than the very reason I am a bull on this frozen piece of real estate decided to resign. Citing regime change as...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains his analysis of Goldshore Resources Inc. (TSXV: GSHR; OTCQB: GSHRF ; FWB: 8X00).This article has been paid for, and is issued on behalf of, Goldshore Resources Inc.There is a clear road ahead for Goldshore Resources Inc. (TSXV: GSHR; OTCQB: GSHRF ; FWB: 8X00) and also for its stock especially as, despite strong gains last year, it still has not broken out of...Read More
Giant Mining Corp.'s (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) stock rose almost 30% from its opening at the start of the year and Friday's close on January 10, 2025. Read on to review the fundamentals of the company and to see what two experts are saying about this stock.Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) is a junior mining company focused on exploring and developing its fully controlled Maju...Read More
Investors are eyeing gold very carefully right now. And it's not hard to see why.As you can see from the chart below, the yellow metal had a great year...Long-time readers will know that I've been bullish on gold for a while.Many investors have been flocking to gold in the last few years and for good reason. It’s a great diversifier, it protects against inflation, and it’s a safe-hav...Read More