Key Takeaways Gold prices are up 64.74% year to date, supported by central bank buying and uncertainty.A weaker dollar and looming Fed cuts continue to fuel gold's upside.ETFs like GLD and GDX help investors ride gold's momentum. Gold prices have already climbed 28.33% over the past six months and 64.74% year to date. With forecasts pointing to further gains next year, the case for increased portfolio exposure continues to strengthen.Increasing central bank buying, ongoing economic uncertainty, expectations ...

I previously covered Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA ) in August 2025, discussing how its correction had turned out as expected, as the bulls continued to defend its floor at the $16s and its uptrend momentum since October 2022.I am a full-time analyst interested in a wide range of stocks. With my unique insights and knowledge, I hope to provide other investors with a contrasting view of my portfolio, given my particular background.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via a direct message on ...

The Invesco KBW Bank ETF ( KBWB ), which has been around since November 2011, is a $6B-sized ETF (in terms of assets under management) that is backed by Invesco, an American Investment ManagementAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha) ...

Core Viewpoint - Fiserv (FISV) stock is considered attractive due to its growth potential, cash generation, and significant valuation discount compared to historical peaks [2][3]. Financial Performance - FISV has experienced a 67% decline in stock price this year, currently trading at a substantial discount relative to its 3-month, 1-year, and 2-year highs [3]. - The company has faced a downgrade in its full-year organic revenue growth forecast and rising margin pressures in Q3 2025, contributing to its stock decline [3]. - Despite challenges, FISV reported a revenue growth of 5.2% over the past twelve months, indicating an increase in cash reserves [7]. Strategic Developments - The adoption of the Clover platform is increasing, and acquisitions like StoneCastle are enhancing client offerings [4]. - Innovations related to the FIUSD stablecoin and an expanded fintech presence are gaining traction [4]. - The "One Fiserv" initiative aims to improve client execution and operational efficiency, supported by prudent capital allocation [4]. Valuation Metrics - FISV shares are currently trading at a 49% discount to their 3-month high, 71% below their 1-year high, and 71% below their 2-year high [7]. - The company boasts a cash flow yield of 12.5%, making it an appealing investment option [7]. Market Position - FISV's fundamentals are strong when compared to S&P medians, indicating a solid market position despite recent stock performance [5]. - The company has a history of significant stock drawdowns during market stress, including declines of approximately 38% during the Dot-Com crash and over 51% during the Global Financial Crisis [5].

Core Viewpoint - The analysis of Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) indicates that the stock has shown resilience, maintaining a support level around $16 and demonstrating an upward trend since October 2022 [1] Group 1: Company Analysis - Opera Limited's stock correction was anticipated, with bullish investors defending the $16 support level [1] - The stock has exhibited an uptrend momentum since October 2022, suggesting positive market sentiment [1]

More than 1,000 ETFs will launch in the United States this year. Many are expensive and have questionable long-term merit, though. Excellent long-term oriented ETFs are increasingly hard to find among the rapidly expanding crop of new ETFs.Some new ETFs still stand out. Those that charge competitive fees, are run by reputable firms and managers, and those that follow a sound process are easy additions to the core of most investors portfolios. The ETFs highlighted here check each of those boxes and go a step ...

The Western Europe LV market remained broadly flat in November as sales reached 1.09 million units. The monthly selling rate accelerated from October’s result to 14.4 million units/year. YTD sales currently stand at 12.2 million units (+0.1% YoY). The trend in sales remains similar to October’s result with Spain leading the way as the strongest market, while Germany continued a modest growth path. In contrast, France, Italy, and the UK all saw broadly flat or weak results.Canadian Light Vehicle sales totale ...

Bitcoin and Ethereum grew volatile on Thursday, whipsawing after a widely watched inflation gauge indicated that consumer prices rose less than expected last month. The cryptocurrencies respectively popped as high as $89,000 and $2,980 before U.S. markets opened, as delayed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics edged rate cut hopes higher. However, when the opening bell rang, Bitcoin and Ethereum wavered. As of this writing, Bitcoin had fallen 1.6% over the past week to $88,399, according to CoinGecko. ...

Montreal, Quebec and Irvine, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Greybox Solutions Inc., a leading digital health company specializing in clinically validated chronic care management, today announced the official launch of its first reimbursed chronic care and remote patient monitoring (RPM/CCM) services for senior living in the United States, in partnership with Quantum eMotion Corp. (TSXV: QNC) (OTCQB: QNCCF) (FSE: 34Q0) ("QeM"), and Vigilant Care Monitoring LLC founded by Brian Schott, a ...

Key Takeaways Ford is reallocating capital under its Ford strategy to build a new battery energy storage business.F will convert its Kentucky battery plant and invest about $2B to scale 5 MWh storage systems.Ford targets initial capacity in 18 months and at least 20 GWh of annual deployments by late 2027.Ford Motor Company (F) has unveiled a set of initiatives aimed at strengthening its Ford+ strategy by reallocating capital toward higher-return areas that align with customer demand and support long-term pr ...