New Found Gold (TSXV:NFG) - Meet the Team - Hashim Ahmed
The video features a candid interview with Hashim Ahmed, the newly appointed CFO of Newfound Gold (TSXV:NFG). Ahmed outlines his 20‑year track record in mining finance, from senior roles at Balac, Jaguar Mining, and Manderlay Resources, and explains why the Newfoundland jurisdiction and the company’s multi‑generational gold asset attracted him. He emphasizes three strategic pillars: leveraging a world‑class jurisdiction, unlocking the prospectivity of a 110‑kilometre strike that remains largely unexplored, and instilling rigorous financial discipline. To manage the rapid shift from exploration to production, Newfound Gold has introduced a segmented capital‑allocation framework—health‑and‑safety, growth, and contingent capital—while adopting operational‑readiness processes tailored to each development phase. Ahmed cites concrete examples such as the recent acquisition of Maritime Resources, which brings a near‑term producing asset and a Pine Cove mill, and the phased Queensway development plan that spreads construction risk across three stages. He likens the CFO office to “village elders,” fostering trust and alignment by ensuring all teams work from the same KPI sheet and by mentoring a young finance staff to embed best‑practice systems. For investors, the CFO’s disciplined approach signals that Newfound Gold is positioning itself to capitalize on today’s high gold prices without succumbing to cost overruns. The phased build‑out, combined with strong governance and a focus on sustainable cash generation, could enhance the company’s valuation and make the asset a long‑term, multi‑generational contributor to the province’s mining sector.
Key Takeaways From IEA's Q1 2026 Gas Market Report
The International Energy Agency’s Q1 2026 gas market report highlights a turning point for global gas dynamics as winter weather and geopolitical tensions reignite price volatility while storage levels dip. Demand growth that surged in 2024 stalled in 2025, falling to its...
Global Stocks up on Japan Win; Yen, Dollar, Commodities Dip
Global equities rose in Asian trading on Tuesday, led by a sharp rally in Japan’s Nikkei 225 after Prime Minister‑designate Sayia Teachi secured a decisive election victory over the weekend. The broader MSCI Asia‑Pacific index outside Japan gained 0.6%, while...
Energizing and Decarbonizing Logistics at Global Scale
In a MIT Center for Real Estate podcast, Prologis Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer Susan Utaykumar outlines how the world’s largest logistics‑real‑estate firm is tackling decarbonization at scale. Prologis controls roughly 1.3 billion square feet of warehouse space across 20 countries,...
The COB: Tech Flex
The COB segment focused on today’s market dynamics, highlighting a modest recovery in the ASX 200, driven primarily by a 2.3% gain in the technology sector after a sharp correction last week. Financial stocks faced pressure, while healthcare showed defensive strength,...
3D Printed Homes in Austin TX (You Won't Believe This)
Home builders in Austin, Texas are rolling out 3D‑printed houses priced between $450,000 and $550,000. The structures feature integrated solar panels that cut electricity bills and boast superior insulation. While proponents claim the technology could ease the U.S. housing shortage,...
Autonomous Driving Is a Trillion Dollar Opportunity
Uber reported one of its strongest quarters, hitting a $15 billion annual trip run rate, 200 million monthly active users, record adjusted EBITDA of $2.5 billion and accelerating free cash flow while quarterly trips rose 22% and membership grew 55%...
Feb 09 | Closing Market Report
The Illinois Public Media closing market report aired on February 9, 2026, delivering CME settlement prices, expert commentary from market analyst Kurt Kimmel, USDA updates, and information on upcoming agricultural events. Prices showed modest declines: March corn settled at $4.28, down...
Vanguard VWO: A Low-Cost Powerhouse for Emerging Markets Investing
The episode spotlights Vanguard’s FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), emphasizing its recent fee cut that brings the expense ratio down to a mere six basis points, positioning it as one of the cheapest ways to gain broad exposure to emerging...
Vancouver & Toronto Real Estate Market Update February 2026
Vancouver and Toronto housing markets entered 2026 with a sharp slowdown, as home sales fell more than 20% year‑over‑year. Rising inventory and cautious buyers are pushing prices lower across multiple segments. The market’s direction now hinges on interest‑rate expectations, with...
Bread Financial CEO Unveils Game-Changing AI Strategy
Bread Financial CEO Ralph Andreda highlighted a strong finish to 2025, reporting fourth-quarter results that included 23% tangible book value growth and adjusted EPS up 57% to $12.16, alongside a 12% reduction in share count and a 10% dividend increase....
Build a Better Trade Plan by Using This Metric to Set High-Probability Profit Targets for Stocks
The video explains how traders can use the Average True Range (ATR) as a quantitative gauge for setting realistic profit targets on stocks, especially for swing and short‑term strategies. ATR measures daily volatility without indicating direction. By looking at the 9‑day...
Solar Is Making It Easier to Get Electricity To Everyone
The video highlights a growing movement to use solar energy as a catalyst for genuine electrification in underserved communities, emphasizing that true access means reliable, high‑quality power rather than a single bulb or charger. The speaker argues that vulnerable populations,...
Volume in a Range
The video focuses on how trading volume behaves inside price ranges and why those zones should be viewed as strategic assets rather than obstacles. It argues that volume clusters forming in a consolidation area often become critical support levels and...
Peak Oil (Not!), Peak Dispatchability, and WEF Risks | Frankly 124
The video ties together three seemingly disparate trends—record‑high crude oil output, a long‑term erosion of dispatchable power in the United States, and escalating geopolitical and ecological risks highlighted by the World Economic Forum. U.S. crude and condensate reached an all‑time peak...
MARKET ALERT: "Rip Your Face Off" Rally Fails! (S&P 500 Head & Shoulders) 📉
In this market‑alert video, chief strategist Gareth Soloway dissects the S&P 500’s 2% rally on Friday and warns that the broader indices are likely to resume a downward trajectory. He leans heavily on chart patterns—trend‑line extensions from the April 2025...
The Real Winners After a Chinese Collapse || Peter Zeihan
Geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan warns that holding or borrowing yuan ahead of a potential Chinese collapse would be futile because over 99% of yuan is trapped within mainland China and likely nontransferable. Historical collapses show domestic currencies often become worthless,...
Stephen Gilmore – CalPERS’ Total Portfolio Approach (EP.486)
The video features Stephen Gilmore of CalPERS outlining a total‑portfolio approach designed to curb the fund’s historically procyclical investment patterns. By anchoring decisions to a reference portfolio rather than ad‑hoc market timing, CalPERS aims to align risk exposure with its...
IPO Anniversary BioVersys at SIX
BioVersys commemorated its first anniversary on the SIX Swiss Exchange, reaffirming its mission to combat drug‑resistant bacterial infections. The company highlighted how antibiotic resistance now jeopardizes advances such as oncology therapies, underscoring the urgency of new antibiotics. The listing has amplified...
Rudi: Where Can You Find Shelter as Winter Arrives for Tech Stocks?
The video features James Marlay and Rudy Van Djk discussing the ASX landscape as reporting season approaches, focusing on the stark rotation from growth‑tech to resources and banks. They note Morgan Stanley’s original 8% earnings growth forecast for the ASX‑200 has...
The ONLY Heiken Ashi Strategy You’ll Ever Need
Ezekiel Chu outlines a three-part Heiken Ashi trading framework that reframes candles as a decision-making tool rather than raw signals. First, use higher-timeframe color shifts as an early clue and confirm with lower-timeframe structure (breakouts, patterns) before entering. Second, watch...
Progress with Purpose | Asia Summit 2025
The Asia Summit 2025 panel centered on Dubai’s strategic response to a world riddled with wars, tariffs, rising nationalism and demographic shifts. Speakers emphasized that the greatest danger is inertia; Dubai combats this by breaking a ten‑year vision into three‑year...
What the H*ck Is Factor Investing?
The video introduces factor investing as a middle ground between pure indexing and active stock picking, offering a systematic, rules‑based approach to capture long‑term outperformance. It explains that factor investing starts by asking which characteristics have historically driven stock returns, such...
ALGN Poor Man’s Covered Call Explained
In the video, options trader Steve Gans walks through a “poor man’s covered call” on Align Technology (ALGN), showing how he layered short calls against an existing long‑call position to generate extra premium. Gans originally bought long calls when ALGN was...
Cattle Markets | Don Close | February 06, 2026
The interview with Don Close, senior analyst at Terran, at the 2026 NCBA cattle convention highlighted an unprecedented surge in beef prices, positioning the cattle sector at a historic high point. Close emphasized that despite recent tariff uncertainties, the market...
The Strategic Implications for Regional and Global Politics of the Venezuelan Crisis | LASC 2026
The LASC 2026 panel examined the Venezuelan crisis as a flashpoint for regional and global geopolitics, focusing on the surprise U.S. military operation dubbed "Operation Southern Spear" and its rapid escalation in early January. Panelists traced how the strike, described...
Oil Changed How We Pay For Things
The video highlights how petroleum fuels the modern payment system, from the plastic cards in our wallets to the digital devices that process transactions. Credit, debit and gift cards are made of PVC, a petroleum‑derived polymer, while many new banknotes use...
Being A Vendor In The Market
The speaker emphasizes that pricing—not timing—is the critical factor in trading and distinguishes two market roles: Trader A, the risk-taker who accepts profit and loss, and Trader B, the vendor who fills client orders for a commission without taking market...
India: Overhyped or Global Player || Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan argues India is often overhyped as a unified global power because its fractured geography, deep linguistic and religious diversity, and hostile neighborhood limit national cohesion and power projection. India lacks clear geographic consolidation and strong regional influence, meaning...
Free Virtual Silver Conference Feb 14 at 8am ET
The video announces a free virtual Silver Conference set for Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, aimed at addressing the recent turbulence in precious‑metal markets. Over the past weeks silver plunged 30% in a single session—the steepest one‑day decline...
President Lagarde Presents the Latest Monetary Policy Decisions – 5 February 2026
President Christine Lagarde’s February 5 press conference confirmed that the European Central Bank kept its three key policy rates on hold, emphasizing a data‑dependent stance as inflation eases toward the 2% medium‑term target. The meeting also marked Bulgaria’s accession to...
"1 Minute with Joe" Fireside Chat with Chip Cummins
Dow Jones editor Chip Cummins explains how the newsroom balances breaking scoops with deeper analysis in the “1 Minute with Joe” fireside chat. He emphasizes that delivering exclusive, market‑moving stories ahead of competitors is the core investment for the publication’s...
ECB Governing Council Press Conference - 5 February 2026
The European Central Bank’s Governing Council met on 5 February 2026 and left its three policy rates unchanged, underscoring a data‑dependent, meeting‑by‑meeting approach. The press conference also marked Bulgaria’s formal entry into the euro area on 1 January, bringing the bloc’s membership to...
Podcast Episode: What’s Driving the Surge in Energy Jobs?
The IA’s "Everything Energy" podcast examines why the energy sector is experiencing a pronounced surge in employment, adding more than five million jobs globally since 2019 and now employing roughly 75 million people. Energy jobs grew at nearly twice the...
Dr. Nomi Prins: Why Gold Will Go To $10,000, Still 'Early Innings' For Silver & Critical Minerals
Dr. Nomi Prins, economist and founder of Princite Global, warned that gold could eventually reach $10,000 an ounce while silver remains in its "early innings," driven by a confluence of geopolitical tension, central‑bank buying and a looming supply crunch. She...
Data Update 5 for 2026: Risk and Hurdle Rates - The 2026 Edition!
The video, the fifth data update for 2026, focuses on how companies’ risk profiles drive hurdle‑rate calculations. After reviewing market‑level performance in earlier updates, the presenter shifts to firm‑level risk divergence and why precise risk measurement is essential for finance...
The World Decides: Clean Energy or Oil & Gas? Ep243: Damilola Ogunbiyi
The episode centers on a conversation with Damilola Ogunbiyi, UN Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All, about whether the world’s energy future will be decided by oil and gas or by clean power, with a particular focus on the...
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Positioning for What’s Next in Markets | The Macro Show [FREE EDITION]
The Macro Show’s free edition opened with Emma Vlic and Hedgei CEO Keith McCulla outlining their daily decision‑making framework. Their process begins at 4:30 a.m. with AI‑enhanced data feeds, then narrows to three macro signals that drive trade ideas: Asian equity...
BISness Podcast - Shifting Currents in FX & Interest Rate Derivatives
The BIS’s latest triennial survey, conducted in April 2025 amid heightened policy uncertainty, reveals a dramatic expansion in both foreign‑exchange (FX) and interest‑rate derivatives markets. Daily turnover in the FX segment reached $9.5 trillion – roughly 30% higher than the 2022 survey...
President Lai Outlines Outcomes of Latest Taiwan-U.S. Economic Talks
President Lai used a press conference to detail the outcomes of the latest Taiwan‑U.S. economic talks, announcing the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Economic Cooperation (CSEC) declaration and a joint American Economic Security Cooperation statement. The agreements underscore a renewed...
Finding Worthwhile Energy Stocks Amid Rising Risk
The Stansbury Investor Hour featured Josh Young of Bison Interests, a small‑cap oil and gas specialist, discussing how to locate attractive energy equities as geopolitical uncertainty rises. Young highlighted Bison’s near‑400% gain since 2015 despite the sector’s 65% drop, attributing success...
Data Update 4 for 2026: A Tumultuous Year (2025) for Global Markets!
The fourth data update for 2026 examines how global equity markets performed in 2025, converting local‑currency returns into U.S. dollar terms and pairing that analysis with a snapshot of country‑risk metrics, sovereign ratings, and currency movements at the start of...
Next-Gen Nuclear and the Rise of SMRs with Carlos Torres Diaz and Natura Resources' Douglass Robison
The episode of "Let’s Talk Energy" spotlights the accelerating push for small modular reactors (SMRs) as a potential source of firm, carbon‑free electricity. Host Noah Brener interviews Doug Robinson, CEO of Nura Resources, about the company’s plan to build the...
Levelling the Playing Field with OilX Data | The Rise of Quantamental Trading
The video introduces OilX’s new data‑as‑a‑service platform that aims to democratize access to granular physical‑commodity information, positioning it as a catalyst for the emerging “quantamental” trading paradigm. By stripping away legacy costs and offering standardized, real‑time datasets, OilX lowers entry barriers...
Decoding Carbon Markets: CORSIA Trends & 2026 Forecast with Josh Cowley
The video reviews the latest developments in the CORSIA carbon offset market and projects its trajectory through 2026, highlighting the first batch of CORSIA‑eligible credits and the regulatory environment shaping supply and demand. In November, more than 1.5 million credits were tagged...
MNI Webcast with Alberto Musalem
In a February 2026 webcast, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem outlined the Federal Reserve’s outlook for growth, inflation and monetary policy, emphasizing his role on the FOMC and recent caution about further rate cuts. Musalem said he expects the U.S....