VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Relevant Gold Corp. (TSXV:RGC)(OTCQB:RGCCF) ("Relevant Gold" or the "Company") reports that 2025 was a milestone year marked by the first drill test of the Apex orogenic system at Bradley Peak, continued validation of the large gold system at Lewiston, aggressive portfolio-wide geophysics and geochemistry, and significant balance sheet strengthening alongside deepened strategic shareholder support. These achievements position Relevant Gold for an aggress ...

Job Market Analysis - Job creation has significantly slowed, with ADP's report indicating only 77,000 jobs added in February, down from a revised 186,000 in January and below the consensus estimate of 148,000 [3] - The slowdown is attributed to policy uncertainty and reduced consumer spending, leading to layoffs and hiring hesitancy among employers [3][4] Market Sentiment and Tariff Impact - President Trump has granted a one-month tariff exemption to major U.S. automakers, which has positively influenced stock market sentiment [5][6] - Despite this, uncertainty remains regarding the long-term impact of tariffs on corporate profits and consumer spending, which continues to weigh on market performance [4][7] Historical Market Corrections - The S&P 500 has experienced approximately 38 market corrections since the 1950s, averaging a correction every 1.84 years, with the last one occurring in 2022 [8][9] - Historical data suggests that after a market correction, the S&P 500 typically rebounds, averaging over 8% gains one month later and more than 24% one year later [11] Gold Mining Sector Insights - Gold miners are currently trading at historically low valuations despite gold prices nearing all-time highs, with the VanEck ETF trading at just over 12 times forward earnings, a 44% discount to the S&P 500 [14][16] - The disconnect between gold prices and miner valuations is seen as an anomaly that is expected to correct, leading to potential gains for gold stocks [16] Investment Opportunities - Recommended gold mining companies include Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) and Alamos Gold (AGI), which are generating substantial free cash flow [18] - A suggested trade involves buying QQQ when its price is 10% or more off its 20-week range high, which historically has yielded an average return of 13.5% over six months [20] Market Psychology - The current market sentiment is characterized by "Extreme Fear," suggesting a potential opportunity for investors to consider buying [19][24] - Historical perspectives emphasize that discomfort in investing often leads to profitable opportunities, highlighting the importance of maintaining a long-term view [24]

As traders enter the final trading week of the year, Wall Street is eagerly watching out for the Santa Claus Rally. Going by recent trends, in 2025, the rally seems less like a tech-only celebration and more like a spreading out among sectors.According to Seasonax, the S&P 500 has gained an average of 0.95% during the final trading week of the year over the past 95 years, posting a positive return 71% of the time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has an even better record, rising an average of 1.06% over 12 ...

   Vancouver, British Columbia / December 23, 2025 ‑ TheNewswire - Harvest Gold Corporation (TSXV: HVG) (“Harvest Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of its maiden drill program on the northern and central areas of Mosseau, its flagship project in Quebec’s Abitibi Urban Barry belt, the home to Gold Field’s Windfall deposit. Further is a summary of the advancements made on Harvest Gold’s district scale land package in 2025.Harvest Gold President and CEO, Rick Mark, states: “Looking ...

Market Overview - The Santa Claus Rally is a topic of interest as traders enter the final trading week of the year, with historical data suggesting favorable odds for market gains during this period [1] - The S&P 500 has historically averaged a gain of 0.95% during the last trading week of the year, with a 71% win rate over 95 years [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has shown an average gain of 1.06% in the same period, with a 77% win rate based on 128 years of data [3] - The Nasdaq 100 has underperformed, averaging only a 0.4% gain with a 55% win rate over 40 years [3] Notable Stocks - Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM) has the highest average gain of 2.24% during the Santa Claus Rally, with a 75% win rate, although it experienced a 2.46% decline last year [9] - Assurant Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) has an average gain of 1.52% and a 70% win rate, with its best year being 2008 at 14.11% [8] - The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) has averaged a 1.36% gain with an 80% win rate, peaking at 12.2% in 2008 [7] - J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) has delivered an average gain of 1.34% and an 85% win rate, with its strongest performance in 2008 at 8.31% [6] - Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:RL) has averaged a 1.29% gain with a 65% win rate, achieving its best performance in 2018 at 8.21% [5]

Key Takeaways KGC is highlighted for strong production, rising cash flow and shareholder returns amid favorable gold prices.SONY's entertainment-led strategy is driven by PlayStation growth, active users and a revised 2025 outlook. HSBC's focus on Asia and the Middle East, while exiting non-core markets, bodes well. As we head into 2026, investors may benefit from adding international stocks to their portfolios, alongside U.S. equities, to enhance risk diversification. While domestic stocks continue with th ...

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Barrick Mining (NYSE:B).And retail traders should know.We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with B, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 1 ...

For investors seeking momentum, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 189.75% from its 52-week low price of $41.85/share.But are there more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea of where it might be headed:GDXJ in FocusThe underlying MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index tracks the overall performance of the gold mining industry, which may include micro and small ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 23: Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) : This petroleum company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.2% over the last 60 days. Valero Energy Corporation’s shares gained 22.1% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 13.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A. Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) : This energy comp ...

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a modestly lower open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to give back ground after moving notably higher over the past few sessions.Traders may look to cash in on the recent strength in the , which saw the major averages rebound strongly after slumping early last week.Tech stocks like Oracle (ORCL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron Technology (MU) helped lead the recovery but are moving back to the downside in pre-market trading.The futures edged lower following t ...