Cracks appear to be forming in the stock market from nearly every direction. Valuations were already high, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) Shiller CAPE ratio near its highest level since before the dot-com bubble burst. Oil prices have skyrocketed amid uncertainty about the U.S. conflict with Iran. Inflation remains concerning. The U.S. economy seems to be weakening, with much lower-than-expect...
Cracks appear to be forming in the stock market from nearly every direction. Valuations were already high, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) Shiller CAPE ratio near its highest level since before the dot-com bubble burst. Oil prices have skyrocketed amid uncertainty about the U.S. conflict with Iran. Inflation remains concerning. The U.S. economy seems to be weakening, with much lower-than-expected GDP growth in the latest quarter and 92,000 job losses in February. It's completely understandable if you're nervous about the market. There's good news, though: Three Vanguard exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) were made for times like these. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Investing.com -- Investors have been so focused on hedging against further deterioration — from the ongoing U.S./Israel-Iran conflict to oil prices, credit stress, and rate uncertainty — that they may be unprepared for a stabilizing macro backdrop, Evercore ISI says.
Investing.com -- Investors have been so focused on hedging against further deterioration — from the ongoing U.S./Israel-Iran conflict to oil prices, credit stress, and rate uncertainty — that they may be unprepared for a stabilizing macro backdrop, Evercore ISI says.
THEGIFT777/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images AngloGold Ashanti ( AU ) is, in my opinion, one of the two competitors for the 'silver medal' in gold mining, alongside Newmont ( NEM ), and behind the industry leader Agnico ( AEM ). While NEM is going bigger and wider, AU seems to have focused on being leaner and meaner - and been richly rewarded for it so far. Perhaps a bit too richly. In recent yea...
THEGIFT777/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images AngloGold Ashanti ( AU ) is, in my opinion, one of the two competitors for the 'silver medal' in gold mining, alongside Newmont ( NEM ), and behind the industry leader Agnico ( AEM ). While NEM is going bigger and wider, AU seems to have focused on being leaner and meaner - and been richly rewarded for it so far. Perhaps a bit too richly. In recent years, AU has moved its primary listing from South Africa to the NYSE and gotten rid of non-Tier-1 assets in Brazil and Colombia while building an entire new Tier-1 district in Nevada . The market loves this kind of high-efficiency, high-margin play, and the stock has delivered stellar results in 2025 - 266% growth and an 8% dividend, including specials, which was significant idiosyncratic alpha over its peers. However, my main interest here is not in their overall strategy, which I quite like. It is purely on the numbers, based on AU's reported assets - and those numbers suggest to me that the bull case for AU is now highly speculative. Valuing the Resources and Reserves AU's gold mineral reserves have gone from 31.2 million ounces in 2024 to 36.5 million ounces in 2025, with strong gains coming from the Sukari acquisition in Africa and from the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) at the Arthur Gold Project, which has added the Merlin reserves to its total. The Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (M&I), which are exclusive of reserves, stand at 68 million ounces. Another 49.3 million ounces is inferred gold resources. For 2026, AU has given guidance for the All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) at the group level to be at USD 1990 per ounce at the higher end of the range (see page 3 here ). Meanwhile, the average gold price received per ounce for 2025 was USD 3468 per ounce (for Q4, this was at USD 4171). Given the generally bullish consensus on gold, I think USD 3500 per ounce is a reasonable assumption price, giving us a profit of USD 1500 per ounce. Going strictly by the reserves es...
There's no guaranteed way to become a millionaire, but investing in stocks can be one of the best. The stock market has delivered average annual returns of 10% for the past 50 years. (That includes up years and down years.) If you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 index and could earn 10% average annual returns, after 49 years, you'd have $1 million. But what if you want to get your million sooner t...
There's no guaranteed way to become a millionaire, but investing in stocks can be one of the best. The stock market has delivered average annual returns of 10% for the past 50 years. (That includes up years and down years.) If you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 index and could earn 10% average annual returns, after 49 years, you'd have $1 million. But what if you want to get your million sooner than that? The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) has delivered stronger gains in the past year than the S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index. For the past five years, this international stock exchange-traded fund (ETF) has delivered average annual returns (by net asset value) of 14.9%. If this fund can keep beating the S&P 500 for the long term, it could make you a millionaire sooner. There are no guarantees in investing, but here's a closer look at how this fund could make your money grow. Continue reading
Twenty-two defendants, including intelligence agents and police, accused of committing crimes on behalf of Freemason mafia Twenty-two people are to stand trial in France from Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on a masonic lodge accused of running hit squads. Seven defendants – including former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen – face possible life sentences. ...
Twenty-two defendants, including intelligence agents and police, accused of committing crimes on behalf of Freemason mafia Twenty-two people are to stand trial in France from Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on a masonic lodge accused of running hit squads. Seven defendants – including former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen – face possible life sentences. Prosecutors allege the group carried out murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy on behalf of a mafia network inside the Athanor lodge in the Paris suburb of Puteaux. Continue reading...
US and Israeli forces pressed ahead with attacks on Iran while the Islamic Republic launched missiles across the Persian Gulf, sending oil prices higher once again amid no sign of an imminent peace deal. The Israeli military said on Monday that it’s carrying out airstrikes on Iranian military targets a day after attacks resulted in power outages in the capital, Tehran, and nearby areas. The United...
US and Israeli forces pressed ahead with attacks on Iran while the Islamic Republic launched missiles across the Persian Gulf, sending oil prices higher once again amid no sign of an imminent peace deal. The Israeli military said on Monday that it’s carrying out airstrikes on Iranian military targets a day after attacks resulted in power outages in the capital, Tehran, and nearby areas. The United Arab Emirates issued multiple alerts overnight and Saudi Arabia and Kuwait reported strikes. “Big day in Iran,” US President Donald Trump said in a social media post late Sunday. “Many long sought after targets have been taken out and destroyed by our GREAT MILITARY.” The war — now in its second month — shows no sign of reprieve even after the US extended a deadline for Tehran to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas typically flows. Brent crude — on track for a record monthly increase — surged as much as 3.7% to $116.75 a barrel in Monday trading. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that an agreement to end fighting could come soon, claiming that Iran “gave” the US most of the 15 demands it had issued, without offering specifics. There’s been no comment from Iran that such concessions have been offered, with Tehran having publicly rejected the proposal last week. Iran has insisted on its own conditions to end hostilities, in a five-point plan that includes demands — such as the payment of war reparations — that Trump and Israel are unlikely to accept. Fears of a prolonged military campaign in the Middle East have pushed stocks lower, with equities in Asia and emerging markets declining on Monday. Oil’s advance since the start of the year is now around 90%, stoking expectations of slower growth and faster inflation worldwide. Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen entered the war over the weekend, launching missiles and drones at Israel, adding an additional front to the fighting. Saudi...
The availability of an alternative route for getting crude from Saudi Arabia to Asia, the Red Sea, has become more of a risk after Houthi militants entered the Middle East conflict. Bloomberg's Brendan Murray explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
The availability of an alternative route for getting crude from Saudi Arabia to Asia, the Red Sea, has become more of a risk after Houthi militants entered the Middle East conflict. Bloomberg's Brendan Murray explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
HANGZHOU, China, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 27, CaoCao Mobility (stock code: 02643.HK) released its 2025 annual results announcement. During the reporting period, the Company recorded revenue of RMB20.2 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 37.7%. Gross margin rose by 1.3 percentage points to 9.4%, and net cash generated from operating activities increased by 60.3% year...
HANGZHOU, China, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 27, CaoCao Mobility (stock code: 02643.HK) released its 2025 annual results announcement. During the reporting period, the Company recorded revenue of RMB20.2 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 37.7%. Gross margin rose by 1.3 percentage points to 9.4%, and net cash generated from operating activities increased by 60.3% year-on-year, indicating a notable enhancement in cash generation capability. The Company achieved positive adjusted net profit for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a milestone breakthrough as it embarks on a path of profitable growth.