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Key Takeaways Methanex Q2 adjusted EPS of 97 cents topped estimates despite a 13.4% revenue drop to $797M.Production rose 14% Y/Y to 1.62M tons, aided by Geismar plant operations and restarts.Average methanol price rose to $374/ton, offsetting some impact from weaker sales volumes.Methanex Corporation (MEOH) logged a second-quarter 2025 profit (attributable to shareholders) of $64 million or 93 cents per share, up from $35 million or 52 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.Adjusted earnings per share (ba ...

Carter Worth of Worth Charting joins us now to lay it all out. Carter. >> Oh, yeah.It's been um silver outperforming gold. It's been Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin. Uh but at this point, it's a little bit hot.Uh we put out a note in early June with just just one chart you see here making the case for playing Ethereum as a catch-up trade to Bitcoin. uh what it looks like now and you'll see that in the second iteration is that we've returned almost to those former highs up at 4,000. So the thought was harvest ...

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Price Action Summary - The price of silver has experienced significant movement over the past month, breaking out into the $36 range after fluctuating between $30 and $34 per ounce since last summer [1]

Core Insights - Yukon Metals Corp. has entered into an exploration agreement with the Tū Łídlīni Dena Council regarding the Star River project, which includes issuing 50,000 common share purchase warrants at a price of $0.58 per share for five years [1][2] Company Overview - Yukon Metals is a well-financed exploration company with a property portfolio developed over 30 years by the Berdahl family, known for their work with Snowline Gold [3] - The company's portfolio primarily consists of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc assets, with significant gold and silver components [3] - The management team and board of directors possess expertise across various disciplines, including technical, financial, environmental, and social [3] Commitment to Community and Sustainability - Yukon Metals is dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within local communities in Yukon while enhancing shareholder value [4] - The company's strategy emphasizes inclusiveness and shared prosperity, allowing community members and investors to benefit from its success [4] Industry Context - The Yukon ranks 10th globally for mineral potential according to the Fraser Institute's 2023 Survey of Mining Companies, indicating a favorable environment for mining exploration [5] - The region has a highly experienced local workforce and a culture of exploration that respects the land [5] - Recent discoveries, such as Snowline Gold's Rogue Project, highlight the Yukon's potential for new district-scale mining opportunities [5]

Market Analysis - Peter Schiff suggests selling Bitcoin at new highs [1] - Peter Schiff recommends buying silver [1]

Market Overview - U.S. stocks showed mixed performance with the Dow Jones index falling approximately 0.2% to 43,011.70, while the NASDAQ rose by 0.20% to 19,953.27 and the S&P 500 increased by 0.02% to 6,093.14 [1] - Information technology shares experienced a notable increase of 0.8%, while real estate stocks declined by 1.3% [1] Commodities - Crude oil prices rose by 2.5% to $65.99, gold increased by 0.3% to $3,343.80, silver was up 1% to $36.070, and copper rose by 0.7% to $4.9605 [5] European Markets - European shares were generally lower, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 falling by 0.74%, Spain's IBEX 35 Index down 1.59%, London's FTSE 100 down 0.46%, Germany's DAX 40 down 0.61%, and France's CAC 40 slipping by 0.76% [6] Asian Markets - Asian markets closed higher, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.39%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index up 1.23%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.04%, and India's BSE Sensex increasing by 0.85% [7] Company News - Plus Therapeutics, Inc. saw its shares surge by 59% to $0.2968 following FDA clearance for its investigational new drug application for REYOBIQ [9] - QuantumScape Corporation's shares rose by 36% to $5.88 after achieving a key milestone in integrating its advanced Cobra separator process [9] - SeaStar Medical Holding Corporation's shares increased by 49% to $0.5362 due to strategic actions for Nasdaq compliance [9] - Lifeward Ltd. experienced a drop of 38% to $0.6015 after announcing a public offering of 4 million shares at $0.65 per share [9] - Torrid Holdings Inc. shares fell by 37% to $3.1900 following the pricing of a secondary offering of 10 million shares at $3.50 per share [9] - Allot Ltd. shares decreased by 17% to $8.01 after announcing a public offering of 5 million shares at $8.00 per share [9] Economic Indicators - Sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. decreased by 13.7% to an annualized rate of 623,000 units in May [11] - U.S. building permits fell by 2% to an annualized rate of 1.394 million in May [11] - The volume of mortgage applications in the U.S. increased by 1.1% from the previous week [11] - U.S. crude oil inventories declined by 5.836 million barrels, significantly exceeding market estimates of a 0.75 million barrel decrease [11]

Market Trends - Silver reached a 13-year high above $36 per ounce [1] - Platinum climbed to levels last seen in 2021 [1] - Investors seek alternatives to gold amid high prices and macroeconomic uncertainty, improving positive correlation between silver and platinum [2] Supply and Demand - Silver supply lagged demand by about 15% in 2024, with another shortfall expected this year [1] - Platinum faces its third consecutive year of supply deficit [2] - Platinum supply deficit is exacerbated by reducing mining output in South Africa and surging Chinese demand [2] Industrial Demand - Bullish momentum is primarily driven by robust industrial demand [1] - Silver is in high demand for the manufacturing of solar panels [1] - Platinum is in high demand for hybrid vehicle production [1]