Niobium Industry Report - FI
eR Reports

Niobium Industry Report – Strategic Metal Beginning to Shine

Niobium is considered quite rare and in 2018, niobium was declared a “strategic metal” by the U.S. government, with stockpiling recommended. For an investor looking to diversify their portfolio with an investment beyond precious and base metals, niobium provides an investment opportunity tied to economic activity, such as infrastructure and pipeline projects. [more]

Analyst Articles

February FinTech M&A Frenzy

Lending Club become first FinTech to acquire a bank; Morgan Stanley acquires E*Trade; Intuit acquires Credit Karma; Green Dot gets activist shareholder pressure. [more]

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Economic Insights

Recession Barometer – No Worries for USA, Yet

We have completed a comprehensive review of the possibility of a recession occurring in the USA in the near future. While there is no expectation currently, if Covid-19 escalates globally, the situation could change very quickly. [more]

Model Oil Portfolio

Oil Portfolio Decline Levels Off

The Energy Sector fared a little better over the last two weeks. However, our Model Oil Portfolio dropped 0.9% and is now down 5.7% since inception on June 2, 2019 while, for 2020, it is off 14.6%. Many of the benchmarks we use are also struggling. The fear is that the coronavirus could spread globally and instigate a significant slow-down in a variety of economic areas. [more]