North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarine

North Korea showed off its apparent progress in the development of a nuclear-powered submarine. State media released photos of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and his daughter, a potential heir, as they inspected what appears to be a largely completed hull. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea’s official state media, said Kim […]Read More

Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled at Kennedy Center after Trump

A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled just days after the White House announced that President Donald Trump’s name would be added to the iconic performing arts institution in Washington, D.C. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, who has led the holiday ‘Jazz Jams’ at the Kennedy Center since 2006, said […]Read More

Nearly 20 states sue HHS over declaration to restrict gender

A group of 19 Democrat-led states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a declaration that aims to restrict gender transition treatment for minors. The lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; and its inspector general comes after the declaration issued last […]Read More

Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election

Nasry Asfura has won the 2025 Honduras presidential election, delivering victory for the right-of-center National Party of Honduras (PNH) and shifting the political landscape of Central America.  The 40.3% to 39.5% result in favor of Asfura over Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla arrived after the vote-counting process had been delayed for days by technical glitches […]Read More

Altius Minerals to Expand Portfolio with C$520 Million Lithium Royalty

Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS,OTCQX:ATUSF) is making a bet on a lithium market recovery, agreeing to acquire Lithium Royalty (TSX:LIRC) in a C$520 million deal that will expand its exposure to battery metals. Under a definitive agreement announced by the two companies on Monday (December 22), Altius plans to purchase all of the issued common and convertible […]Read More

Craig Hemke: Silver, Gold’s “Outstanding” Year — Will 2026 Bring

Craig Hemke, publisher of TFMetalsReport.com, shares his thoughts on the gold and silver markets heading into 2026, outlining why he remains bullish. ‘Just keep adding some — it’s your protection against the madness. It’ll get you through the storm,’ he said. ‘It preserves your net worth from the destruction of these bankers and politicians.’ Securities […]Read More

5 Best-performing Canadian Oil and Gas Stocks of 2025

The oil and gas sector closed 2025 amid sharp swings, as ample supply and uneven demand weighed on prices across energy markets. Crude benchmarks trended lower through the year, with rising output from non-OPEC producers, led by record US production, and higher OPEC+ quotas creating a persistent supply overhang. After starting 2025 above US$70 per […]Read More

What is the Santa Claus Rally and Has it Arrived?

The holiday season brings more than festive cheer, as for investors, it may signal the start of the so-called Santa Claus rally. The Santa Claus rally is a period between the final trading days of December and the first days of January when stocks tend to climb. While this seasonal uptick isn’t guaranteed, historical data […]Read More

DOJ discovers more than 1M potential Epstein records, further delaying

The Department of Justice said Wednesday it may have more than a million more documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein that it needs to review and that the process could take weeks to complete. The DOJ said two of its components, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New […]Read More

Biotech Market Forecast: Top Trends for Biotech in 2026

The biotech sector is entering 2026 with a positive outlook, characterized by reasonable valuations, robust oncology momentum and supportive policy tailwinds. This combination is setting the stage for a continued recovery, driven in part by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). However, this sectoral resurgence must navigate a tug-of-war between supportive stimulus and structural risks, […]Read More