Category: Investing

While the world remains obsessed with the race for faster chips and smarter algorithms, Bruce Kahn believes we are overlooking a far more primitive obstacle. In a recent discussion regarding the AI boom, Kahn, a senior portfolio manager at Shelton Capital Management and lecturer at Columbia University, argued that the true ceiling for artificial intelligence […]

In a strategic overhaul of its national wealth, De Nederlandsche Bank has completed the movement of over 10 billion euros in gold reserves away from North American vaults. Between March and August 2026, the Dutch central bank shifted approximately 86 tons of gold out of facilities in New York and Ottawa, redistributing the assets between […]

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.71% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -1.29%.  E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.71%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -1.25%. Stock indices retreated on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling to […]

LG Energy Solution has solidified its foothold in the North American battery market by signing a binding ten year agreement with Smackover Lithium to secure 80,000 metric tons of battery grade lithium carbonate. This massive supply deal is expected to yield enough cathode material to power roughly 1.8 million high performance electric vehicles, each capable […]

Western Potash has been pushed into court supervised insolvency proceedings after failing to settle more than 108 million US dollars in debt. The move comes from senior secured lender Appian Capital Advisory, which filed for protection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act following years of project delays and missed payments. At the center of the […]

Canadian stocks continued to slide for a second consecutive session on Monday as investors remained worried about renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions and the deepening Canada-U.S. trade dispute. As profit-taking continued, the S&P/TSX Composite Index plunged by 283 points, or 0.8%, to settle at 36,270 — registering its biggest single-day decline in nine sessions. Even as […]

India is moving closer to securing a significant long term uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan, marking a pivotal step in New Delhi’s broader ambition to expand its nuclear energy footprint. During a recent state visit to Tashkent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This […]

Copper prices are flirting with historic highs as global inventories plummet and geopolitical tensions create a perfect storm for the red metal. Recent data from the London Metal Exchange shows a dramatic drawdown in warehouse stocks, which crashed to around 107,050 metric tons by late August from over 166,000 just a week prior. A similar […]

Image source: The Motley Fool.]]> DATE Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer – Henry Chiang Chief Financial Officer – Bruce Aitken Principal Financial Officer – Jacky Lee TAKEAWAYS Revenue — $70.6 million, representing 7.3% growth year over year or 10.0% on a constant currency basis, driven by stronger […]

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.25% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.70%.  E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.69%. Stock indices gave up early gains on Friday and settled lower […]