Earlier this month, a handful of players showed up in Billy Napier’s office and told the Florida coach something had to change. The losses were piling up, the coach was careening toward unemployment and players wanted change. They told Napier the defense had to be simplified if the team had any hope of success moving forward, according to two people ...
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, who left Monday’s game after his first shift, suffered an ankle injury on the play and will be out two to three weeks, the team said Wednesday. McDavid was tripped on a uncalled penalty during the first period as he entered the Columbus Blue Jackets’ zone in a 6-1 loss and slid into the boards. ...
Among the biggest moves in the leadup was the Boston Bruins and No. 1 goalie Jeremy Swayman reaching an eight-year, $66 million contract agreement a day earlier and ending an impasse that looked like it could stretch into the season. Transactions are continuing during the regular season as teams build toward a Stanley Cup or make moves for their long-term ...
In her view, it’s only a matter of time before both precious metals are squeezed higher. ‘We’ll see, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see the spot market break US$3,000 (per ounce) by the end of this year,’ she said about gold, adding that silver could finish 2024 at the US$50 per ounce level. Zang also shared her thoughts on ...
Silver is a notoriously volatile metal capable of wide price swings in either direction. However, the metal is also seen by many as a safe-haven investment and a hedge against inflation. While investing in silver bullion is one popular method for gaining exposure, silver-mining companies offer another route. Silver-mining companies with strong balance sheets and experienced management teams are able ...
Matt Geiger, managing partner at MJG Capital Fund, spoke about the health of the junior mining sector as gold continues to run, acknowledging that explorers haven’t moved as much as investors might like. However, in his view, that may bode well for their future performance. ‘One could argue that the fact that we’re seeing it play out in this manner ...
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan commented on the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on cryptocurrencies. He suggested that a Donald Trump victory may be more favorable for Ethereum and other altcoins than for Bitcoin. According to Hougan, altcoins stand to benefit from a Trump-led administration due to anticipated regulatory clarity. Hougan’s comments, shared just days before ...
Over the past 7 months, the Solana price has traded sideways, struggling to sustain above the $200 level. However, as the crypto market witnessed a renewed recovery in late October, the SOL coin price is poised to escape this long-coming consolidation. Here, we delve into five key metrics that suggest Solana could soon reach new heights, reinforcing its place among ...
Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, announced that Coinbase would not scale back on its crypto advocacy following the U.S. election results, which are expected in six days. Armstrong’s statement emphasized that they are committed to securing a favorable environment for crypto in U.S. legislation post-November US election. Consequently, Coinbase has pledged an additional $25 million to support the pro-crypto super PAC, ...
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise pitstop in India as they returned from their royal tour to Australia and Samoa. The 75-year-old monarch and his wife reportedly enjoyed a quick break in Bengaluru, staying for a few days at the Soukya International Holistic Health Centre, according to Reuters citing multiple Indian media outlets. The pair have ...
A Canadian official alleged Tuesday that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering targeting Sikh separatists inside Canada. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison told Parliament members of the national security committee that he had confirmed Shah’s name to The Washington Post, which first reported the allegations. “The journalist called me and asked if it ...
Argentina’s President Javier Milei on Wednesday replaced Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino after she voted in favor of lifting the US embargo against Cuba at the United Nations. Milei, a libertarian who took office in late 2023, is unabashedly pro-United States and has taken a cooler stance toward leftist trade partners in the region and overseas, including by taking steps to distance ...