Zimbabwe’s government abruptly announced a suspension of lithium concentrate exports on Wednesday to promote local processing and curb illegal shipments. The decision triggered an immediate and sharp reaction in the global lithium market, with lithium prices and shares of major lithium producers surging in response. lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange jumped 5.4% to RMB 177,000 per tonne (approximately USD 25,900); Hong Kong-listed Tianqi Lithium rose as much as 7.3%, Australia’s Pilbara Minerals (PLS) gained 7.6%, U.S.-based Sigma Lithium soared 30% at closing, and Albemarle also climbed 10%. Zimbabwe’s Mines Minister Polite Kambamura stated that the ban took effect on Wednesday and will remain in place until further notice. Only companies holding valid mining lice

Highlights Underground rehabilitation of historical mine drifts and preparation of drill bays are expected to commence next week Underground definition drilling is scheduled to start in late March Environmental permit application for surface drilling has been submitted, and the company anticipates the program may launch within approximately 90 days Second-round metallurgical testing is underway to optimize results from the initial preliminary scoping test, which achieved a 95.1% gold recovery rate. Head grade assay results for a main vein composite sample (comprising five samples) yielded 7.7 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 116 g/t silver, indicating substantial head grades for future operations A feasibility study for extending power lines to the project site has been commissioned, which w

Following its stratospheric stock price rally in 2025, U.S. rare earth materials producer $MP Materials Corp.(MP)$ has dropped another bombshell: the company plans to build a $1.25 billion rare earth magnet manufacturing campus in Northlake, Texas, further solidifying its core position in America’s rare earth supply chain. On the day of the announcement, MP Materials’ stock rose 2% to approximately $60 per share, pushing its market capitalization to $10.6 billion. Named "10X," the new facility will be situated on a 120-acre site in Northlake, Texas—less than 10 miles from the company’s already operational Fort Worth magnet factory. MP Materials stated that the campus will "significantly expand" its existing manufacturing platform, encompassing the e

In the landscape of the Canadian stock market, three sectors—financials, materials, and energy—have long dominated index performance. As of February 2026, energy stocks account for a substantial 16.3% weight in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, trailing only financials (32.2%) and materials (19.6%), making them the third-largest contributor to total market returns. For any investor aiming to match or outperform the TSX Index, overlooking the energy sector means missing out on a core growth engine. Among the numerous energy companies, $Canadian Natural Resources(CNQ)$ and $Suncor(SU)$ stand out as must-have holdings for a "forever portfolio," thanks to their unparalleled business models, disciplined shareholde

In the investment market, true opportunities often lie outside the spotlight. While everyone chases hot tech stocks, some undervalued Canadian equities are quietly building a solid foundation for growth. In 2026, Kinaxis, Toronto-Dominion Bank, and SmartCentres REIT are three noteworthy targets—each representing distinct investment logics: high growth, value recovery, and high dividends—with the common thread of substantial upside potential. Kinaxis: SaaS-Driven Sustained Growth $Kinaxis, Inc.(KXSCF)$ , a giant in supply chain management software, is one of Canada’s rare tech stars. The company’s latest financial report shows that Q3 2025 revenue reached a record CAD 134.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 11%. Among this, Software-as-a-Servi

Among $S&P 500(.SPX)$ components, stocks with the highest dividend yields always draw the most attention, especially from investors seeking stable cash flow. Yet a high dividend yield is not always a sign of a company’s sound operations; instead, it may result from a sustained drop in share price—a phenomenon known as a dividend trap. Currently, the top five dividend-yielding stocks in the S&P 500 all boast yields well above 6.4%, with LyondellBasell leading the pack at an astonishing 9.3%. But behind these tempting figures lie hidden risks. Are these stocks undervalued gems or ticking traps? This article breaks down each one in turn. What Is a Dividend Trap? Simply put, a dividend trap refers to a stock with an abnormally high dividend yi

$Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$ When the price of gold surged past the all-time milestone of $5,000 an ounce with an annual gain of over 70%, the market’s attention became almost entirely fixated on this glittering safe-haven asset itself. Yet the real smart money may be shifting to the background—to the producers that turn underground ore into physical gold. In this historic gold bull market, Newmont (NEM), the world’s largest listed gold company, is proving with staggering financial results that it may offer more investment value than gold bullion itself. Gold prices have climbed more than 18% year to date, breaking above $5,000 an ounce—a figure not even the most optimistic gold bugs would have dared to imagine just two years ago. But while reta

$Gold - main 2604(GCmain)$ $XAU/USD(XAUUSD.FOREX)$ Technical Analysis: The gold market is currently in a typical "calm before the storm." The tug-of-war between bulls and bears around the $5200 level reflects the market's high degree of uncertainty regarding the outcome of the US-Iran negotiations. Technically, if the negotiations achieve a breakthrough, gold prices could quickly test the $5100 or even $5000 psychological level; conversely, if the negotiations break down and regional conflict escalates, gold prices will easily break through the $5200 resistance and quickly challenge the previous high of $5340. It is worth noting that even if gold prices experience a short-term pullback due to

The US stock market has been trapped in a weak and volatile trend since 2026, with the S&P 500 Index posting a cumulative decline of 1% year to date as of Monday’s close. Beneath the surface of the overall market slump, however, a batch of deeply corrected stocks has quietly entered analysts’ buy radars. After a three-tier screening of 54 S&P 500 components that have fallen more than 20% this year, analysts identified 10 potential targets that combine valuation advantages, growth prospects and institutional consensus. Three hard screening criteria were set for this selection: Relative valuation advantage: Forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, based on earnings estimates for the next 12 months, below the industry average; Superior growth potential: Expected 2-year compound annual g

The silver market staged a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride in 2026: amid extreme volatility, silver prices soared to an all-time high of $120 per ounce before plummeting sharply to the mid-$70 range. As a unique precious metal with both industrial and financial attributes, silver's performance is driven not only by industrial demand from sectors such as solar energy and electric vehicles but also by interest rates, inflation expectations and market sentiment. Compared with gold, silver's higher volatility makes it one of the most dynamic assets in the commodity market. Looking ahead to 2026-2030, persistent supply shortages and growing global demand are expected to drive a gradual climb in silver prices, potentially challenging the $145 mark. However, short-term fluctuations are inevitab

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ has been trading in a wide range between 6700-7000 since the beginning of December. The questions many traders are asking is when will the market break out of this range and see a continuation move? Let’s dive into 3 possible scenarios the market could do going into the next couple of weeks Scenario #1: Bearish Continuation Move SPX ends up failing to hold 6700 and sees an aggressive move to 6666. Market tries to hold but tech continues to sell off dropping SPX to 6500 where we start to bottom out. Scenario #2: Chop Continues SPX retests 6700 getting bears excited again but fails to break down aggressively moving back to the 6880 level. Market tries to break higher above 6990 in the coming sessions but fails to do so. Market re