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Drilling hits a rich precious metal zone. First Majestic Silver has announced striking drill results from the Navidad deposit at its Mexican gold mine in Sonora. The findings reveal substantial gold and silver mineralization that could extend the mine’s productive life. Drilling highlights at Navidad The Navidad deposit sits approximately 93 miles (150 kilometers) northeast of Hermosillo, Sonora’s capital. The region has long been famous for producing precious metals. A recent underground drill hole measured about 22.34 feet (6.8 meters) of mineralization, averaging 14.77 grams of gold and 642 grams of silver per metric ton. These grades place the intercept…

Brett Ewing, senior financial advisor and chief market strategist at First Franklin Financial Services, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss growth opportunities. A rotation into undervalued and interest-sensitive sectors may shape market performance in 2026 as utilities, industrials and real estate benefit from cooling inflation, expected rate cuts and surging demand tied to AI-related infrastructure. At the same time, small- and mid-cap companies may regain momentum as the breadth of the market widens.BNN Bloomberg spoke with Brett Ewing, senior financial advisor and chief market strategist at First Franklin Financial Services, who said next year may reward active investors willing to look…

Dwayne Chauhan, Group CEO of Vancis Capital.I’ve spent years in the investment migration space advising families, speaking with ministers and, yes, going through naturalization processes myself. From that vantage point, I can tell you this industry is at an inflection point.From a niche understood by a select few, it’s become mainstream. Applications are up, awareness is widespread and the stakes (for applicants and host nations) are far higher.That visibility is a blessing and a curse. Done right, second citizenship is profoundly positive: It diversifies families’ opportunities, channels capital into productive projects and supports local communities.Done poorly, though, it breeds cynicism,…

Money in 2026 will work very differently from the last two years. With Jupiter moving through Gemini for most of the year and Saturn steady in Pisces, financial success will depend on skills, adaptability, communication and relationship based growth. It is a year that will reward flexible thinking and smart action. Air and fire signs will feel a confident rise, while earth and water signs will make steady progress by adjusting their money habits. Here is how each zodiac sign will earn, grow and manage money through 2026. Aries You will experience a strong rise in independence and self driven…

Image source: Getty Images In both the UK and the US, growth stocks have been falling. And when this happens, investors should be on the lookout for buying opportunities. Even the best businesses go through difficult times. But the best ones are able to make it through to the other side and provide outstanding rewards for shareholders. Diploma The Diploma (LSE:DPLM) share price is a great example of what happens when a company’s growth slows. It’s fallen almost 11% since the start of the year. The business is still growing – its latest trading update reported 7% sales growth, boosted…

Forex is a 100% legal business in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and other African countries. Trading currency pairs on online financial brokerage platforms in Kenya is a proven way to generate passive income. The forex market rarely goes to sleep as it operates on a 24-hours-a-day, 5-days-a-week schedule. Beginners venturing into the forex market should try to understand the basics of a currency trading system, which is the set of rules and techniques used to execute buying and selling decisions in the foreign exchange ecosystem. Forex currency trading systems use either manual or automated methods to analyze and determine the…

Production in manufacturing industries decreased by 0.6% in the three months from August to October, when compared with the previous three months. However, on an annual basis, production in the sector was 14.4% higher compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The data shows that despite the fall in production during August to October, turnover in manufacturing industries was up by 2.4%, when compared with the previous three-months. While a turnover increase of 11.0% was recorded when compared with the same time in 2024. The CSO said the highly globalised Modern…

Markets are quiet on the surface… but technically, things are far from boring.Silver’s stuck in a box, gold’s hesitating near key supports, and the U.S. Dollar is hinting at a powerful reversal setup that could flip everything upside down or confirm the recent trend.This update will guide you through the decision zones and show you exactly what to watch next.Silver’s sideways grind continuesSilver (SI.F) H4: Still Boring? Maybe. Still Important? Absolutely.Let’s be honest – nothing has really changed on this chart. Silver remains inside its short-term orange consolidation zone, and both the key resistance (near 6000) and the short-term support…

Ever since President Trump ordered the first strike on a boat offshore Venezuela, speculation about a direct intervention in the South American country with a view to regime change has been rife. Much of that has focused on oil, for obvious reasons. For those very same reasons, a U.S. regime change in Venezuela would have far-reaching implications.Venezuela has the largest proven reserves of crude oil in the world. Most of those reserves are heavy crude, for which U.S. Gulf Coast refineries are calibrated. This fact made life temporarily harder for refiners during President Trump’s first term, when he first started…

The American Express® Gold Card and the American Express Platinum Card® have reputations as two of the best high-end cards on the market. The names alone scream “luxury.”These cards are very different, though — and one of them is much better, in my opinion. Still, the best choice for you depends on your spending, and some people may even want to get both cards.Let’s dive into the details and see which card comes out on top. American Express® Gold CardThe American Express® Gold Card offers generous rewards for dining and groceries, but its annual fee is only worth it for…