Olekcii Mach/iStock via Getty Images Thesis Hecla Mining Company ( HL ) has benefited from historical silver price appreciation and made significant improvements in its balance sheet, which has set the company up for success in 2026. I am issuing a buy rating on Hecla Mining based on the following fundamental reasons: First, Hecla is poised to become a pure play on silver with the divestiture of C...
Olekcii Mach/iStock via Getty Images Thesis Hecla Mining Company ( HL ) has benefited from historical silver price appreciation and made significant improvements in its balance sheet, which has set the company up for success in 2026. I am issuing a buy rating on Hecla Mining based on the following fundamental reasons: First, Hecla is poised to become a pure play on silver with the divestiture of Casa Berardi, making it a premium target for investors seeking to gain exposure to the sector. Second, the company is pursuing an aggressive deleveraging strategy that will allow it the flexibility to return value to shareholders. Last, Hecla has unmatched asset quality, with its Greens Creek mine operating at a negative All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) and Keno Hill reaching its first year of profitability. Company Overview Founded in 1891 and headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Hecla Mining Company is the largest primary silver producer in the United States and Canada. With mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Yukon Territory, Canada, the company produces more than 37% of all silver in the United States and 29% of all silver in Canada. The company holds total assets of $3.56 billion as of Q4, 2025, and employs over 1,500 individuals. Fourth Quarter, 2025 Earnings 2025 was marked as a year of record performance for Hecla Mining, with revenue increasing 53% from 2024 to $1.423 billion. The company achieved profitability of $321.2 million ($0.49 per share), representing a nine-fold increase from $35.3 million in 2024, per the 2025 10-K . Moreover, the company generated $310.2 million in free cash flow in 2025 versus $4 million in 2024. It was noted that all the company's mining operations generated positive free cash flow in 2025. Hecla also reduced its total debt to $276 million, a 50% decrease, and improved the net leverage ratio from 1.6x in 2024 to 0.1x in 2025. This ratio measures the net debt versus the Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), gi...
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge By Press Association Sport Reporters Tiger Woods intends to “seek treatment and focus on my health” after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from his car crash in Florida last week. Woods was arrested and spent eight hours in jail on Friday before being bailed, having been charged with driving under the influence after hi...
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge By Press Association Sport Reporters Tiger Woods intends to “seek treatment and focus on my health” after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from his car crash in Florida last week. Woods was arrested and spent eight hours in jail on Friday before being bailed, having been charged with driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over in a collision with a pick-up truck towing a trailer he was attempting to overtake. Martin County court documents showed Woods formally skipped the initial court appearance on Tuesday but entered a written plea of not guilty via his lawyers and demanded a jury trial. Commenting publicly for the first time since the incident, Woods wrote on X on Tuesday night: “I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritise my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. “I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally. “I appreciate your understanding and support and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.” According to a police affidavit released earlier, Woods was observed by the investigating officers to be “sweating profusely” while acting “lethargic and slow” with eyes that were “bloodshot and glassy”. He admitted he “was looking down at his cell phone and changing the radio station” in the moments before the crash and “did not notice the vehicle in front of him had slowed down”. Woods returned to competitive action for the first time in more than a year on the final night of play in the indoor TGL competition last Tuesday and said afterwards he hoped he would be fit enough to play at the Masters from April 9-12. But in a message posted on X, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley ...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a rare national address on Wednesday evening, setting out the government’s response to the Iran war, which has disrupted energy supplies and driven up global oil prices. Albanese is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. in Canberra, with local media outlets reporting he’ll likely ask for cooperation from Australians, including voluntarily saving fuel ...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a rare national address on Wednesday evening, setting out the government’s response to the Iran war, which has disrupted energy supplies and driven up global oil prices. Albanese is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. in Canberra, with local media outlets reporting he’ll likely ask for cooperation from Australians, including voluntarily saving fuel for areas and industries that need it. The address comes as a temporary cut to fuel excise takes effect, part of a broader effort to ease cost pressures on households and businesses. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil said Albanese “will be talking about the status of what’s going on in Iran and the plans that the government has to protect the Australian community from the worst.” Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Wednesday the government would also provide targeted tax relief for small businesses, as the economic fallout from the conflict ripples through the domestic economy. Read More: Australia’s Fuel Tax Cut Will Take Time to Be Felt by Consumers Albanese’s center-left government has moved to reassure motorists that fuel shipments to Australia remain stable, attributing shortages in some areas to panic buying and distribution bottlenecks rather than supply disruptions. Australia, a key US security ally, has contributed to defensive operations in the Middle East, including deploying an electronic surveillance aircraft to support the United Arab Emirates. Officials have also repeatedly said there are no plans to commit combat forces or ground troops to the conflict. “Australia is not a party to the war that Trump is waging with Iran but certainly Australian households are being hit by it,” Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told the Australian Broadcasting Corp., “and they’re being hit hard, which is why we’re taking such strong action to support them.” Read More: Trump to Give Speech Wednesday on Iran War, White House Says
hobo_018/E+ via Getty Images Investment Approach Fidelity Freedom ® Funds (the Funds) are designed so that the target date referenced in the Fund name is the approximate year when investors expect to retire. Except for Fidelity Freedom ® Retirement Fund, each of the Funds seeks high total return until reaching its respective target retirement date; thereafter, each Fund's objective will be to seek...
hobo_018/E+ via Getty Images Investment Approach Fidelity Freedom ® Funds (the Funds) are designed so that the target date referenced in the Fund name is the approximate year when investors expect to retire. Except for Fidelity Freedom ® Retirement Fund, each of the Funds seeks high total return until reaching its respective target retirement date; thereafter, each Fund's objective will be to seek high current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Except for Fidelity Freedom ® Retirement Fund, each Fund's asset allocation strategy becomes increasingly diversified as it approaches its target date – and beyond. Ultimately, the Funds are expected to merge with Fidelity Freedom Retirement Fund. The Funds employ a disciplined and time-tested investment process focused on helping investors achieve successful retirement outcomes by leveraging the depth and strength of Fidelity's investment research and resources. Market Update and Portfolio Review Global equities advanced in Q4 amid economic expansion and strong corporate fundamentals. Non-U.S. equities led the broad-based rally amid improved manufacturing conditions and policies to support domestic growth and consumption. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates twice in Q4, given signs of softer employment conditions. Inflation remained above target. Nominal 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields finished Q4 effectively unchanged at around 4.2%. Credit spreads remained low relative to history. Total Return of Strategic Asset Classes Period Ending December 31, 2025 You cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. U.S. Equities - Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index, Non-U.S. Equities - MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (Net Mass), U.S. Short-Term Inflation-Protected Bond - Bloomberg U.S. TIPS 0-5 Years Index, U.S. Long-Term Inflation-Protected Bond - Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 5+ Years Index, U.S. Investment-Grade Bond - Bloomberg U.S. Aggre...
Trump Signs Executive Order To Crack Down On 'Legendary' Cheating With Lists For Mail-In Voting President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that establishes a list of voters eligible to vote by mail in an effort to crack down on cheating. "The cheating on mail-in voting is legendary. It’s horrible what has been going on," said Trump, adding " If you don’t have honest voting, you can’t hav...
Trump Signs Executive Order To Crack Down On 'Legendary' Cheating With Lists For Mail-In Voting President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that establishes a list of voters eligible to vote by mail in an effort to crack down on cheating. "The cheating on mail-in voting is legendary. It’s horrible what has been going on," said Trump, adding " If you don’t have honest voting, you can’t have, really, a nation. " 🚨 BREAKING: By stroke of pen, President Trump signs landmark executive order that CRACKS DOWN on mass mail-in voting and ensures citizenship "That's a BIG DEAL." The order: - Requires DHS to create a list of US CITIZENS with the help of the Social Security Administration -… pic.twitter.com/mEvICTudiQ — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 31, 2026 What the EO does: Creates verified "State Citizenship Lists" : Directs the Department of Homeland Security (via USCIS) and Social Security Administration to compile and send each state a list of confirmed U.S. citizens who are 18+ and reside in that state, drawn from federal databases (e.g., citizenship/naturalization records, SAVE program). These lists must be updated and transmitted at least 60 days before federal elections. Note: Being on the list does not mean you're automatically registered to vote—that still follows state laws. Restricts USPS mail-in ballot distribution : Instructs the U.S. Postal Service to start a rulemaking process (within 60 days, final rule in 120 days) so that mail-in/absentee ballots are only sent to individuals on state-specific "Mail-In and Absentee Participation Lists" that states can provide/supplement. Ballots must use secure, automation-compatible envelopes marked as "Official Election Mail" with unique Intelligent Mail barcodes (or similar tracking tech) for auditable tracking. Enforcement and penalties : The Attorney General must prioritize investigations and prosecutions of anyone (including state/local officials) who sends ballots to ineligible voters or engages in relat...