Author Background - Neils Christensen holds a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has over a decade of reporting experience, including coverage of territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada [1] - Since 2007, Neils has worked exclusively within the financial sector, starting with the Canadian Economic Press [1] - Neils can be contacted at 1 866 925 4826 ext 1526 or via email at nchristensen at kitco com [1] Article Disclaimer - The views expressed in the article are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc [2] - The article is strictly for informational purposes and is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities, or other financial instruments [2] - Neither Kitco Metals Inc nor the author guarantees the accuracy of the information provided, and they do not accept culpability for losses or damages arising from the use of the publication [2]

Investment Focus - The analyst focuses on identifying small-cap companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential [1] - The analyst also targets large-cap companies experiencing temporary setbacks [1] - Stable companies with solid dividend yields and growth potential are another area of focus [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has a strong quantitative background with a Ph D in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in model predictive control [1] - The analyst holds an MBA from the Jones School of Business at Rice University [1] Analyst's Position - The analyst holds a beneficial long position in WFC through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives [2]

Plug Power (PLUG -9.49%) stock is seeing big sell-offs in Wednesday's trading. The hydrogen power specialist's share price was down 12.4% as of 1 p.m. ET amid a 0.4% decline for the S&P 500 index and a 0.7% pullback for the Nasdaq Composite index. The company's share price had been down as much as 10.8% earlier in the day's trading.The broader market is facing bearish pressures today following reports that President-elect Donald Trump could declare a national economic emergency in order to enact his desired ...

Company prepared to assist policyholders who have suffered home or auto loss; need living expenses reimbursement; or to file a claim for covered losses LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent Santa Ana wind conditions have sparked wildfires across Southern California, forcing local authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents across the region. Mercury Insurance is prepared to assist homeowner, renter and auto policyholders who have had to evacuate in resp ...

BofA Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler forecasts the major earnings beats for brokers this earnings season, steered by accelerating retail engagement.Siegenthaler also sees broad-based beats for traditional firms, supported by strong markets, foreign exchange, and higher management fees and non-operating income.Here are a few of the most considerable companies, along with the analyst’s insights on them:Virtu Financial, Inc. VIRT: The analyst reiterated a Buy rating on the stock, lowering the price forec ...

Michael Wiggins De Oliveira is an inflection investor. This means buying into cheap companies at the moment when their narrative is changing and the business is on a path toward becoming significantly more profitable over the next year.With a focus on tech and “the Great Energy Transition (including uranium)”, Michael runs a concentrated portfolio with approximately 15 to 20 stocks and an average holding period of 18 months. Through his 10+ years analyzing countless companies, Michael has accumulated outsta ...

IonQ (IONQ -37.53%) stock is getting crushed in Wednesday's trading. The quantum-computing specialist's share price was down by 38.3% as of 2:38 p.m. ET and had been down by as much as 47.8% earlier in the session.That plunge followed public comments made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about the outlook in the quantum-computing space. According to Huang, commercially viable quantum computers are likely much further away than many investors have been hoping.Comments from Nvidia's CEO just crashed IonQ stockSpeak ...

Palo Alto Networks (PANW -2.71%) investors just cannot catch a break. Over the past three days, this cybersecurity stock has been downgraded by three separate investment bank analysts, beginning with Guggenheim cutting the stock to sell on Monday, followed up by Deutsche Bank cutting the stock to hold on Tuesday, and (hopefully?) ending with a downgrade to neutral by BTIG this morning.Each successive downgrade has cost Palo Alto stock a few more points of market capitalization. Today, the stock fell 4% to a ...

Accuray Incorporated (ARAY) is well-poised for growth in the coming quarters, courtesy of continued robust demand for its products. The optimism, led by robust international performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and potential in the Radiosurgery Market, is expected to contribute further. However, reimbursement uncertainties and macroeconomic instability are concerning.This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has gained 28.2% in the year-to-date period compared with 1.6% growth of the industry. The S&P 500 ...

Shares of CorMedix (CRMD) rose nearly 30% on Tuesday after management announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 preliminary sales figures.CorMedix’s Preliminary Sales Figures Beat EstimatesCorMedix reported preliminary net revenues of nearly $31 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. This unaudited figure significantly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $21.5 million. Based on these figures, management expects adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to exceed $12 million.For the full year, management reported ...