Re: "...little things...delaying major developments."
This reminds me somewhat of a real estate transaction that proceeds fitfully as unknown heirs of a decedent's property "keep popping up." "Money brings out the grain of the wood," as a mentor would say. Or is this a game of "Limbo" orchestrated by would-be funders with direct self-interest in prolonging uncertainty?
These are my opinions and sentiments. Buying stocks poses demonstrable risks; you could lose all or part of your principal investment. Use iBoxes for DD start.
Buying gold won't save your soul, but it might save your skin someday.