A gold developer moves to actively preparing for production

What does it look like when a gold developer moves from talking about potential — to actively preparing for production? Hello, I’m Ricki Lee, and this is The Capital Compass. Today we’re checking back in with Vista Gold (AMEX:VGZ) (TSX:VGZ), a company advancing its flagship Mt Todd Gold Project in Australia’s Northern Territory. Earlier this […]

VAALCO Energy restarts production at Baobab Field

VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) announced that production has resumed at the Baobab field on the CI-40 block offshore Côte d’Ivoire, marking the completion of a major refurbishment program for the Baobab Ivoirien floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. The restart represents a key milestone for the company’s West African operations and positions the asset for future […]

This junior gold and copper stock has re-rating written all over it

The potential for junior mining stocks to deliver exponential returns is well-founded, whether from new discoveries, mines reaching production, or market enthusiasm surrounding target commodities. That being said, every truth is conditional. As with any investment thesis, you’ll need to identify a handful of fundamentals that tilt the probabilities in your favour: Then, even if […]

Inflation Shock and War Fears Drag Wall Street Lower on Wednesday

Stocks sold off broadly on Wednesday as investors digested a hotter-than-expected inflation report and escalating tensions in the Middle East. All three major indexes closed in the red, with the Nasdaq leading losses as technology shares bore the brunt of the selling. The dual headwinds of a renewed inflation scare and fears that the US-Iran […]

Micron Selects Bechtel for New York Semiconductor Project as U.S. Manufacturing Expansion Moves Forward (MU)

The appointment of Bechtel advances construction of Micron’s planned New York memory manufacturing complex, a project expected to become the largest semiconductor facility in the United States. Key Investor Takeaways Why MU Stock Is in Focus Micron announced that Bechtel will serve as the engineering, procurement and construction partner for the first phase of its […]

A tech-enabled acquiror of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Millions of small business owners are approaching retirement, yet most have no clear succession plan. What if these businesses were acquired and what happens to the employees when the founder steps away? Today we’re looking at a company aiming to solve just that problem at scale through technology, acquisitions and employee ownership. I’m joined by […]

Amazon Broadens Freight Network to Support Businesses Across the U.S. (AMZN)

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight offering, making the service available to businesses nationwide regardless of destination. Previously focused on shipments bound for Amazon facilities, the platform can now be used to transport freight to third-party warehouses, distribution hubs and retail locations across the United States. The move marks a significant expansion of […]

Anthropic Opens Public Access to Fable 5 While Maintaining Safeguards on Advanced AI Capabilities (ANTP)

Anthropic (NASDAQ:ANTP), developer of the Claude family of artificial intelligence models, has launched a public version of its advanced Mythos-class technology while retaining restrictions on sensitive use cases. The newly released model, called Fable 5, marks the first broadly available offering from Anthropic’s Mythos series, the company’s most advanced generation of AI systems. The Mythos […]

OpenAI Reportedly Nears Deal for Massive Ohio Data Centre Project with Nvidia Support

OpenAI (NASDAQ:OAI) is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure a long-term lease for a proposed 10-gigawatt data centre campus in Ohio, according to a report from The Information. Nvidia is said to be involved in supporting the project, which could become one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure developments ever undertaken. The proposed facility would […]

Starbucks Evaluates Sale and IPO Options for Japanese Operations (SBUX)

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is reportedly reviewing strategic alternatives for its business in Japan, including a possible partial divestment or public listing, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The coffee chain has held early-stage discussions with investment banks as it assesses options for its Japanese subsidiary, one of the company’s most […]

SpaceX IPO Set to Test Strength of the ‘Elon Premium’ as Valuation Nears $1.8 Trillion

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) is preparing for one of the most closely watched stock market debuts in recent history, with its upcoming listing expected to provide a major test of the so-called “Elon premium” that has helped propel Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to among the highest valuations in the U.S. market. The company is seeking a valuation of approximately […]

U.S.-Iran Tensions, Inflation Data and Oracle Earnings Dominate Market Focus: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures

U.S. equity futures traded lower on Wednesday as investors assessed renewed military action between the United States and Iran while awaiting a closely watched inflation report and quarterly results from software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL). Markets were also digesting the launch of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence model, a revised version of its previously restricted “Mythos-class” technology […]

Stocks Close Mixed as Iran Headlines Upend Early Rally

Wall Street ended Tuesday on a split note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average managing a narrow gain while technology stocks dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower. A promising morning that saw chip stocks bouncing from recent lows was derailed at midday when President Donald Trump said the United States “must respond” after Iran […]

OpenAI Moves Toward IPO as Wave of Major AI Listings Builds Momentum

OpenAI has confidentially submitted paperwork for an initial public offering, paving the way for what could become one of the most closely watched stock market debuts in years and a potentially significant liquidity event for its early backers. The filing follows Anthropic’s recent announcement that it intends to pursue its own public listing and comes […]

Wall Street Futures Signal Stronger Start to Tuesday Trading: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq

U.S. stock futures pointed to a firmer open on Tuesday, suggesting markets could extend gains after finishing the previous session mostly higher, despite retreating significantly from their intraday peaks. Investor sentiment appeared to improve following a sharp decline in oil prices, with U.S. crude futures falling more than 2%. Oil prices dropped below $90 per […]

J.M. Smucker Tops Quarterly Forecasts as Revenue and Earnings Beat Expectations (SJM)

The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE:SJM) reported fourth-quarter results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations, sending its shares up 4.2% in premarket trading following the announcement. For the quarter ended April 30, the food products company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.77, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $2.65 by $0.12. Revenue totaled […]

Apple Delays Siri AI Rollout in EU Following Regulatory Compliance Challenges (AAPL)

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will not introduce its new Siri artificial intelligence features in the European Union after failing to satisfy interoperability requirements under the bloc’s regulatory framework, according to comments made Tuesday by a European Commission spokesperson. Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Thomas Regnier said the decision to keep the product out of the EU market […]

U.S. Futures Rise as Trump Signals Progress on Iran and AI Stocks Rebound: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street

U.S. equity futures pointed higher on Tuesday as investors monitored developments surrounding the conflict with Iran and a recovery in artificial intelligence-related technology shares. Market sentiment was also boosted by news that OpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, while Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) surged in premarket trading following a major long-term lease agreement. […]

U.S. Stocks Close Mixed as Chip Rebound Lifts Nasdaq, Geopolitical Jitters Weigh on Dow

Wall Street delivered a split verdict on Monday, June 8, as a sharp rebound in semiconductor stocks powered the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while lingering concern over Middle East tensions kept the Dow in the red. Investors spent the session weighing a remarkable piece of chip-industry news against a still-fragile geopolitical backdrop, ultimately deciding […]

Nvidia Surge Sparks Tech Stock Rebound Ahead of Monday Open: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen during last Friday’s session. Bargain hunting may contribute to initial strength on Wall Street following last Friday’s plunge, which dragged the tech-heavy Nasdaq down to its lowest closing level […]