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Gold Streaming Companies Set To Dominate

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Gold and silver streaming companies are not on investor’s radars at the moment.  For this reason, they deserve a closer look. But what are gold and silver streaming companies? Simply put, a streaming company provides funding to a mining company in exchange for either: Partial ownership of the mine, or An agreement to buy a […]

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Gold Mining Stocks Continue To Consolidate

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Anyone who invests in gold mining stocks must have a high risk tolerance.  Or be completely crazy! Gold mining might be the most difficult business to operate.  For one thing, expensive exploration and infrastructure builds must be undertaken first.  Only then can profits roll in. Given the high risk, why are investors fascinated with gold? […]

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Is it safe to buy stocks?

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Is it safe to buy stocks right now? Did you feel markets might freak out over the US election?  Most of us felt some unease.  As a result, a lot of nervous cash is sitting on the sidelines.  But not for long. More importantly, control of the Senate and future stimulus plans fuel investor anxiety. […]

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US Election Thoughts A Day Later

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Stock markets are finally trading post US election results.  Well, not really.  We still don’t have an official result.  But investors appear to care less. Take a look at the NASDAQ 100 price chart below.  In three trading sessions we’ve managed to rise within striking distance of an all time new high!  Incredible! Technical analysis […]

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The Trade Desk Transforms Ad Spending

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The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD – Nasdaq) is one of the most innovative technology companies in the world.  Yet nobody knows they exist. In reality, media companies have been providing customers bad choices for a long time.  Customers have to pay for channels they don’t want.  As a result, media companies raked in the profits.  […]

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Registered Education Savings Plan

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The Registered Education Savings Plan rules can be very confusing. Here are the official RESP rules. However, government web pages are not user friendly and information is difficult to find.  This post will help you get the information you need all in one place! How much can you contribute? The rules are more complicated than […]

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Why Break Up Big Tech Companies?

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Washington lawmakers are preparing to break up big tech companies over perceived anticompetitive practices. The New York Times reported lawmakers have filed documents with the House Judicial committee recommending the break up of big tech companies. This means big tech shares are a BUY.  As usual, lawmakers are dead wrong and shareholders stand to gain.  […]

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Defined Benefit Pensions Take a Hit

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The use of Defined benefit pensions continue to decline at an alarming rate.  Although this may be true, employee’s will be the one’s who suffer in the long run. Employees transferring their pension commuted values could soon receive reduced payouts thanks to an updated formula that takes effect on December 1. For this reason, employers […]