Rare earth power: can Europe ever escape its dependency on China?
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
As the Bank of Canada holds rates steady, speculative capital is sifting through junior resource stocks. We examine three micro-caps—a driller, an explorer, and an oil hopeful—navigating unique challenges and opportunities in early 2026.
As Eli Lilly prepares to report its Q4 and full-year 2025 results on February 4th, investors are weighing whether the pharmaceutical giant's premium valuation leaves room for a positive surprise, or if the stock is priced for perfection.
Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
Endeavour Silver's 2026 production guidance signals a strategic shift, with the new Kolpa mine set to deliver significant lead, zinc, and copper output. This diversification beyond precious metals aims to stabilize revenue, but execution risks and funding challenges remain key hurdles for the TSX-listed miner.
Precious metals continue their historic surge, outpacing the S&P 500 for a third consecutive year. We examine the powerful drivers behind the rally, from industrial demand to monetary policy, and explore how investors can gain exposure through ETFs while navigating the risks.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and critic of current monetary policy, to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for a potential shift in the central bank's direction.
As one of the oldest cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin faces a critical juncture. With its price down over 80% from its 2021 peak and questions about its long-term utility mounting, investors are weighing whether the iconic digital asset has a future or is fading into irrelevance.
Despite a 129% share price surge, Cassiar Gold (CVE:GLDC) faces a critical test with a cash runway of just 8 months. We examine the risks and options for the pre-revenue miner as it balances growth ambitions with financial sustainability.
The drilling services firm Foraco International (TSE:FAR) is demonstrating a powerful trend of improving capital efficiency, with its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) jumping 53% over five years. This signals a company that's generating significantly more profit from each dollar invested, a key marker often sought by long-term investors.
EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has seen its share price skyrocket over 120% in a month, fueled by renewed interest in tungsten and strategic project updates. As the market re-evaluates the critical minerals sector, we examine whether the company's current premium is justified or a sign of overheating sentiment.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.
While fintech has streamlined user interfaces, the backbone of finance remains slow. Cryptocurrency's native digital settlement presents a structural shift. Amid regulatory uncertainty, Cantor Fitzgerald identifies three public companies positioned to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem.
The new campus in McBee, SC, aims to bolster North American supply chains for critical minerals, starting with a 2,000-ton annual processing capacity for magnet scrap.
Ark Invest's Cathie Wood suggests the recent historic rally in gold may be a late-cycle bubble, pointing to valuation metrics that have surpassed levels seen in the 1930s. The warning follows a sharp, cross-market sell-off that dragged down precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
While Alimentation Couche-Tard shareholders have enjoyed solid total returns over five years, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock performance and underlying profit growth, with recent underperformance adding to investor uncertainty.
Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.
Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated raids on two militant hideouts in southwestern Balochistan province, killing 41 insurgents in intense firefights, the military announced Friday. The operations targeted groups accused of attacks on security forces and civilian infrastructure.
A provocative art installation in Tokyo, featuring a violently thrashing robot dog restrained by a metal chain, is drawing crowds and forcing viewers to confront uneasy questions about the future of artificial intelligence, ethics, and our emotional connection to machines.
While Virco Mfg. Corporation's stock has declined nearly 10% over the past quarter, a deeper look at its financials—particularly its high profit reinvestment and strong earnings growth—suggests underlying strength that the market may be overlooking.