ThursdayDec 05, 2024 8:45 am

Riding the Wave of the Next Commodity Supercycle

Within the past several years, commodity prices reached a 50-year low relative to equity valuations (https://ibn.fm/QrRMU). Historically, such lows in the commodity-to-equity ratio have marked the onset of new commodity supercycles—prolonged periods of sustained growth in raw material prices—and we’ve clearly seen the markets shifting with gold hitting all-time highs throughout much of this year. As global economic conditions evolve, commodities have been re-emerging as an important consideration when reconstructing investment portfolios. The last major commodity supercycle (1996–2011) was fueled by the industrialization of emerging economies like China, India and Brazil. Today, a combination of inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions,…

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WednesdayNov 27, 2024 3:00 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Poised to Tap Explosive Growth of AI Industry

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is positioned for opportunity as artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of economies around the world. “Estimates indicate that generative AI alone will triple its growth to a total market value of $1.3 trillion in the next decade… As most investors know by now, there is a surge in the demand for energy-guzzling data centers that are designed to develop and train AI systems. They also know that advanced semiconductor chips are at the heart of all AI technologies. However, many haven’t considered that critical minerals, such as copper, gold and silver, are…

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WednesdayNov 27, 2024 9:30 am

AI Boom Transforms Nearly 150-Year Old Japanese Firm into the Country’s Hottest Stock

The current boom in AI has turned a previously little-known Japanese company into a star on the stock market. Fujikura, which has been in existence for the past 139 years, has shot to fame because of its longstanding excellence in making cables for data centers. Since the beginning of this year, the shares of this company have seen a whopping 400% rise in value. Consequently, Fujikura is top of the best performing stocks on the Stock Average Index of the Nikkei 225. Because of this stellar performance, the company made its debut on the MSCI’s worldwide standard indexes. This is…

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FridayNov 22, 2024 9:30 am

AI is Helping to Ease the Job Application Process

Several companies are touting novel artificial intelligence technologies that promise to revolutionize the job-search process. This development has emerged at a time when the rate at which people are looking for new jobs has reached very high levels. For example, data reveals that at least 28% of U.S. residents were recently job-hunting. Jeff, a well-followed TikTok user, emphasized that as hiring managers incorporated more AI functions in the hiring process, applicants also need to go the extra mile in order to stand a chance of being hired. In his videos, Jeff walks viewers through the AI-backed processes. He adds that…

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WednesdayNov 20, 2024 1:40 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Poised for Opportunity Amid Rising Demand for ‘AI Metals’

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) was featured in a recent article that discussed the evolution of artificial intelligence (“AI”), spotlighting Geoffrey Hinton’s (“the Godfather of AI”) award of the Nobel Prize in Physics alongside John Hopfield for their groundbreaking work that triggered the development of machine learning, the science behind AI as we know it today. The piece describes early work and systems compared to modern capabilities, showcasing significant requirements for current AI systems in terms of hardware such as microchips. “Critical metals like copper, silver and gold have consequently seen rising demand to supply the rapidly growing AI…

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MondayNov 18, 2024 8:00 am

The Safe-Haven Asset Crypto Investors Are Missing

In recent years, cryptocurrency has captured the imagination of investors, who have embraced it as a revolutionary asset class offering high-growth potential. With Bitcoin and other digital currencies reaching new heights, many investors have turned to the crypto market as their hedge against inflation, government intervention and traditional assets. But there’s a time-tested asset that deserves more attention and has also been reaching all-time highs this year: gold. Much like Bitcoin, gold’s scarcity is one of the key factors driving its value. The finite nature of both assets appeals to investors who are drawn to the idea of owning something…

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WednesdayNov 13, 2024 3:12 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) – A Gem in the Mining Sector

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is positioned to benefit from increased investor interest in precious metals as well as growing demand for critical minerals. “McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations across the Americas, including Nevada, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. In addition to its core business of precious metals, the company has significant exposure to copper through its 48% ownership of McEwen Copper, a subsidiary responsible for the advanced-stage Los Azules project in Argentina. Led by Rob McEwen, a seasoned mining veteran with a personal investment of $225 million, McEwen Mining is establishing itself as a…

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TuesdayNov 12, 2024 8:00 am

AI Solutions Startup Secures $15m in Fundraising Round

Cogna, an artificial intelligence software firm, just brought in $15 million in new backing. The company has the largest gas distribution network in Britain among its clients. This latest funding includes investment from key venture capital firms Chalfen Ventures and Notion Capital. Cogna intends to use the funding to boost productivity and resolve inefficiencies within the operations of their target clientele. According to the company, they intend to use “precision solutions” in the diagnosis and fixing of those challenges faced by their customers. Their clients are currently within the manufacturing, utilities and energy sectors. With this new funding, Cogna plans…

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ThursdayNov 07, 2024 11:40 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Invests $400,000 in Inventus Mining’s Private Placement to Support the Pardo Project Advancement

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) has strengthened its support for Inventus Mining Corp. (TSXV: IVS) by acquiring 10,000,000 units in Inventus’s recently closed private placement, contributing $400,000 toward the $600,000 raised. Each unit in the placement includes one common share and one warrant, enabling further share purchases at $0.09 until 24 months post-closing, with potential for accelerated expiry if trading conditions are met. McEwen’s significant investment demonstrates its commitment to advancing Inventus’s Pardo Project, marking a strategic alignment in McEwen’s broader investment interests in the precious metals sector. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/qN6Va About McEwen Mining Inc.…

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FridayNov 01, 2024 9:45 am

The US Announces New Strategy to Help It Dominate the AI Race

President Biden has rolled out a new plan aimed at enabling the U.S. to harness AI for national security purposes amid a global race that is seeing different countries scrambling to tap this new technology for their own interests. He outlined his plans in an NSM (National Security Memo) that centered on artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the U.S. government should be at the forefront of AI development in order to ensure that it is secure, safe and trustworthy. He called upon American agencies to strengthen their supply chains of semiconductor chips, integrate considerations of AI into any new technology plans…

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