President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. will soon begin construction of a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system they say will be a next-generation ‘game changer’ protecting the American homeland from outside adversaries. A similar system, the Iron Dome, has already been developed in Israel with…
The U.S. Senate has passed a new bill that would offer a tax deduction on tips worth up to $25,000. This bill, if enacted into law, would also extend to business tax credits for payroll taxes on tips in beauty and spa services. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, is…
House Speaker Mike Johnson has reached a tentative deal with blue state Republican lawmakers to boost the cap on state and local tax deductions, or ‘SALT,’ to $40,000 in President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘big, beautiful bill,’ Republican sources confirmed to Fox News late Tuesday. The proposed cap – which is…
Lode Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: LOD) (OTCQB: LODFF) (‘Lode Gold’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce it will be using the AI-assisted mineral discovery platform offered by VRIFY Technology Inc. (‘VRIFY’). Vrify, based in Vancouver, Canada, is a worldwide leader in utilizing AI technology that leads to more efficient…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX)reached a new all-time high of 26,105.67 as markets opened on Tuesday (May 20), representing a 4.88 percent uptick since January. The milestone extends the index’s five week rally, which has been fueled by strong performances in the mining and financial sectors, as well as easing…
Over the last several years, gold has reasserted itself as a safe-haven investment against a backdrop of inflation, geopolitical turmoil and growing distrust of traditional fiat currencies. Since the pandemic, gold has surged from lows around the US$1,600 per ounce mark to nearly US$3,500. A significant portion of the gains have been…
FPX Nickel Corp. (TSX-V: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (‘ FPX ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to provide an update on the activities of its affiliate company, CO2 Lock Corp. (‘ CO2 Lock ‘). Background In 2022, FPX announced the formation of CO2 Lock as a self-funding subsidiary to pursue…
Thanks to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investors don’t have to be tied to one specific stock. When it comes to biotech ETFs, they give sector participants exposure to many biotech companies via one vehicle. ETFs are a popular choice as they allow investors to enter the market more safely compared to…
Despite economic and geopolitical upheaval, 2024 was relatively calm for platinum-group metals (PGMs). In its new PGMs report, research firm Metals Focus notes that all five PGMs — platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium and ruthenium — ended 2024 in physical deficit, marking a pivotal year of stabilization and supply strain. With…
In the absence of unified federal legislation on cryptocurrencies, New York is establishing its own comprehensive regulations for the sector as it looks to become the world’s crypto capital. Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), is playing a key role in this endeavor, and…