VANCOUVER, British Columbia & MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan, April 06, 2026--Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) announced today that North Star Carbon Solutions LP has entered into an offtake agreement with Microsoft to deliver 626,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to be delivered over 15 years from the North Star bioenergy with carbon capt...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia & MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan, April 06, 2026--Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) announced today that North Star Carbon Solutions LP has entered into an offtake agreement with Microsoft to deliver 626,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to be delivered over 15 years from the North Star bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The project is being developed through a pa
bo feng/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I believe that 2026 could be the last year where we have positive returns in the market, as defined by the S&P 500, until 2030. That is less of a prediction of actual returns and more of a prediction of the potential downward pressures we could face. I wrote about this topic at the end of last year. Despite that, I still feel there is money to be made w...
bo feng/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I believe that 2026 could be the last year where we have positive returns in the market, as defined by the S&P 500, until 2030. That is less of a prediction of actual returns and more of a prediction of the potential downward pressures we could face. I wrote about this topic at the end of last year. Despite that, I still feel there is money to be made with a strategic investment plan. During 2000-2002, when the S&P 500 posted three consecutive years of losses after the bursting of the tech bubble, midcaps and small caps managed to generate investment profits. Knowing this, I have been on the hunt for midcap indices that would work nicely for the investor who wants to stay fully invested in equity markets. My sojourn led me to the Russell Midcap Value-Defensive Index. Sadly, it does not have a linked ETF, mutual fund, or unit investment trust. Because of that, I had to find a way to mimic this index with two proxy ETFs. The Russell Midcap Value-Defensive Index The Russell Midcap Value-Defensive Index uses a multi-factor method to select stocks that are classified as value stocks and also rank highly as defensive investments. Index methodology (FTSE Russell) FTSE Russell is very opaque about which components qualify for this index, but we do have data from 1996 to the present to at least measure the viability of this methodology. 7/1996-2/2026 Russell Mid Cap Value-Defensive Index S&P 500 Return Data Average* 29 8/12 10.33% 10.13% Standard Deviation (±)* 14.58% 16.66% Up Markets** 276 Rolling 12 Months 14.59% 17.86% Down Markets** 69 Rolling 12 Months -2.88% -15.27% Best 12 Months 45.09% 56.36% Worst 12 Months -37.17% -43.32% Risk and Efficiency Data Sharpe Ratio**** 0.63 0.56 Pure Performance Ratio 0.72 0.63 Inflation Adjusted Return Ratio*** 0.62 0.55 Historical Beta 0.72 1.00 Historical Alpha 2.45% 0.00% Supplemental Risk-Adjusted Performance (M2) 11.28% 10.09% Coefficient of Determination (R2) 0.66 1.00 *Based on geomet...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Kinder Morgan ( KMI ) said Friday it received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to increase exports from the Elba Island LNG export plant in Georgia to as much as an additional 28.25 Bcf/year to non-free trade agreement countries. The company is now authorized to export up to an additional 22% of liquefied natural gas compared to its prior auth...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Kinder Morgan ( KMI ) said Friday it received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to increase exports from the Elba Island LNG export plant in Georgia to as much as an additional 28.25 Bcf/year to non-free trade agreement countries. The company is now authorized to export up to an additional 22% of liquefied natural gas compared to its prior authorization of 130 Bcf/year. The 2.5M metric tons/year liquefaction plant, which has been exporting LNG since 2019, is "positioned to export the additional approved volumes immediately," the DoE said. "At a time when global energy supply routes face disruption, the United States remains a reliable energy partner to our allies and trading partners," the DoE said. More on Kinder Morgan Kinder Morgan: The Natural Gas Supercycle Is Here (Rating Upgrade) Kinder Morgan: I've Had Positive Realizations, But Valuation And Technical Caution Remain Midstream Energy Showdown: Why ONEOK Is A Strong Buy Over Kinder Morgan
Hispanolistic/E+ via Getty Images As Q1 2026 earnings season approaches, the materials sector finds itself navigating a complex landscape with tariff-driven supply chain disruptions, fluctuating commodity prices, and uneven global demand are all shaping analyst outlooks heading into reporting season. The following list highlights small-cap materials names, each with a market cap under $2 billion, ...
Hispanolistic/E+ via Getty Images As Q1 2026 earnings season approaches, the materials sector finds itself navigating a complex landscape with tariff-driven supply chain disruptions, fluctuating commodity prices, and uneven global demand are all shaping analyst outlooks heading into reporting season. The following list highlights small-cap materials names, each with a market cap under $2 billion, that have earned a Seeking Alpha EPS Revision Quant Grade of A or higher, suggesting the analyst community is growing more confident in their near-term earnings trajectory ahead of Q1 results. The list is topped by Intrepid Potash, Inc. ( IPI ) and TriMas Corporation ( TRS ), both earning the highest possible EPS revision grade of A+. These companies represent different niches within the materials sector, with IPI operating in fertilizers and agricultural chemicals while TRS focuses on metal, glass, and plastic containers. Alto Ingredients, Inc. ( ALTO ) follows with a solid A grade in the specialty chemicals industry. Rounding out the selection are Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. ( IDR ) and NioCorp Developments Ltd. ( NB ), both earning A- grades in the diversified metals and mining subsector. Intrepid Potash, Inc. ( IPI ) — EPS Revision Grade: A+ TriMas Corporation ( TRS ) — EPS Revision Grade: A+ Alto Ingredients, Inc. ( ALTO ) — EPS Revision Grade: A Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. ( IDR ) — EPS Revision Grade: A- NioCorp Developments Ltd. ( NB ) — EPS Revision Grade: A- Materials ETFs: ( XLB ), ( VAW ), ( IYM ), ( FXZ ), ( MXI ), ( RSPM ) More on materials stocks VAW Diversifies Risk With The Potential To Offer Solid Returns; IYW & FXZ Carry Higher Risks MXI: Materials Dashboard For March FXZ: A Quant-Based Fund Can Make The Most Out Of Basic Materials Bullish Trend Roth Capital Partners flags caution as markets enter Q2 Materials sector rises in Q1 as war-driven commodity gains lift XLB
Getty Images Confirming My "Buy" On Credo I've been bullish on Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd ( CRDO ) stock since February 2025 , and since then, the quotes have gone up by over 28%, as the business momentum has been beating even my most optimistic initial assumptions. However, that gain could have been much larger if CRDO hadn't given back over 46% from its ATHs lately. We're currently witne...
Getty Images Confirming My "Buy" On Credo I've been bullish on Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd ( CRDO ) stock since February 2025 , and since then, the quotes have gone up by over 28%, as the business momentum has been beating even my most optimistic initial assumptions. However, that gain could have been much larger if CRDO hadn't given back over 46% from its ATHs lately. We're currently witnessing one of the biggest drawdowns in Credo's history as a public entity: Data by YCharts This selloff was triggered by the "optical-copper" battle, which especially gained traction and pressed CRDO specifically after Nvidia's ( NVDA ) CEO Jensen Huang confirmed that his company is exploring CPOs (co-packaged optics) alongside copper for its upcoming Vera Rubin Ultra and Feynman architectures. Credo's key product that's been driving the narrative (and factual financials) is the copper-based AEC (active electrical cable) tech, so that's why I believe the market started to panic and reallocated to CPO-related names from CRDO. The actual capital flow proves this: Data by YCharts Despite this ugly price action from CRDO, I don't think that copper in general, and the firm's AEC tech in particular, will be useless in the current semiconductor bullish cycle. In my view, the market is overreacting—Credo's positioning in both copper and optical markets gives them a clear edge, assuming that the semis industry will need both things in the next few years. Copper isn't going anywhere, from what I hear on other firms' earnings calls, and it makes me constructively bullish on CRDO, given the forward earnings estimates it has. The 2026 valuation reset has only made CRDO look much more attractive on a PEG basis, and the risk/reward setup started to look even better. Why Do I Think So? First off, I don't think that the copper usage is going to fade any time soon because there's an economic reason for that. Compared to laser-based optical modules that have gained traction lately, AECs consum...
A Nasa crew of four astronauts will fly by the moon on Monday at the closest distance they will get to the lunar surface during their mission and the nearest any human has got to the moon in more than 50 years. The historic moment is set to occur just after 7pm New York time on Monday, part of a several hours-long fly-by where the astronauts will snap images of the moon’s far side – a vantage that...
A Nasa crew of four astronauts will fly by the moon on Monday at the closest distance they will get to the lunar surface during their mission and the nearest any human has got to the moon in more than 50 years. The historic moment is set to occur just after 7pm New York time on Monday, part of a several hours-long fly-by where the astronauts will snap images of the moon’s far side – a vantage that is never seen from Earth. The close approach is the pinnacle moment of Nasa’s Artemis II mission,...
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) has built one of the most remarkable growth stories in modern pharmaceutical history through its GLP-1 franchises. Mounjaro and Zepbound conquered the weight-loss market, giving Lilly roughly a 60% share of the weight-loss opportunity, a dominance that pushed full-year 2025 revenue to $65.18 billion, up 44.7% year-over-year. Shares have pulled back 12.8% ... Eli Lilly’s Path t...
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) has built one of the most remarkable growth stories in modern pharmaceutical history through its GLP-1 franchises. Mounjaro and Zepbound conquered the weight-loss market, giving Lilly roughly a 60% share of the weight-loss opportunity, a dominance that pushed full-year 2025 revenue to $65.18 billion, up 44.7% year-over-year. Shares have pulled back 12.8% ... Eli Lilly’s Path to $1 Trillion Runs Directly Through the AI Boom
The 37-year-old will be eligible for England duty again Flanker will ‘never forget’ his ‘adventure’ at French club The former England captain Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem at the end of the season after two years at French club Brive. The 37-year-old retired from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup and made the move to France after winning the 2023-24 Premiership title wit...
The 37-year-old will be eligible for England duty again Flanker will ‘never forget’ his ‘adventure’ at French club The former England captain Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem at the end of the season after two years at French club Brive. The 37-year-old retired from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup and made the move to France after winning the 2023-24 Premiership title with Northampton Saints. Continue reading...