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Frank Holmes

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active: 2024-09-16 → 2026-08-03

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The West Fights Back in the Rare Earth Wars

Two weeks ago, when I wrote that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) had become a Trojan Horse, I meant it figuratively. But Beijing’s…

Oct 27, 2025 · 4 min read · 60 claps #rare-earths #china #metals-and-mining

The West Fights Back in the Rare Earth Wars

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How AI Could Turn Cancer Detection into the Next Big Investment Theme

Early detection, I believe, is one of the smartest investments you can make, whether we’re talking about your portfolio or your health.

May 11, 2026 · 5 min read · 12 claps #ai #cancer-screening #early-detection

How AI Could Turn Cancer Detection into the Next Big Investment Theme

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The Top 10 Gold Royalty and Streaming Companies

Gold has endured for centuries not because it’s the “next big thing,” but because it’s historically been seen as reliable when confidence…

Apr 20, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #gold #gold-mining #gold-stock

The Top 10 Gold Royalty and Streaming Companies

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How a Blocked Merger and a Fuel Crisis Pushed Spirit Airlines Toward Government Ownership

Ronald Reagan famously quipped that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to…

Apr 28, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #airlines #spirit-airlines #jetblue

How a Blocked Merger and a Fuel Crisis Pushed Spirit Airlines Toward Government Ownership

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Lithium Was the Top Performing Commodity in H1

Every year in early July, we update our interactive Periodic Table of Commodities Returns to reflect the performance of raw materials in…

Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #lithium #commodities #metal

Lithium Was the Top Performing Commodity in H1

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Why U.S. Airlines Are Better Positioned for This Oil Shock Than the Market Believes

Since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled. According to data…

Apr 06, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #airlines #iran #oil

Why U.S. Airlines Are Better Positioned for This Oil Shock Than the Market Believes

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Airline Stocks Poised for a Strong Second Half in 2024

As we move into the final stretch of 2024, many investors may be asking themselves: Is it time to give airline stocks another look…

Sep 16, 2024 · 5 min read · 0 claps #airlines #airlinestocks

Airline Stocks Poised for a Strong Second Half in 2024

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The Gold Selloff Looks Overdone

Gold has always had a way of testing investors’ expectations.

Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #gold #precious-metals #standard-deviation

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Data Center Energy Demand Fueled Massive Gains for Utility Stocks in 2024

Stocks rallied in 2024, delivering a second consecutive year of gains exceeding 20%, as investors embraced cooling inflation, falling…

Jan 06, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #data-center #palantir #ai

Data Center Energy Demand Fueled Massive Gains for Utility Stocks in 2024

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Why Fixed Income Deserves a Second Look in 2025

When uncertainty rises, so too does the demand for safety, stability and income. That’s why in periods of market stress, like the one we’re…

Apr 09, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #fixed-income #bonds #municipal-bonds

Why Fixed Income Deserves a Second Look in 2025

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The U.S. Government Now Owns Stakes in 30 Companies. Intel Is Just the Beginning

In January 1790, the House of Representatives put a simple question to its new Treasury Secretary: what should America make for itself…

Aug 03, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #alexander-hamilton #manufacturing #industrial-policy

The U.S. Government Now Owns Stakes in 30 Companies. Intel Is Just the Beginning

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Cruise Lines Are Sold Out and Airlines Are Adding Capacity. The Market Isn’t Paying Attention

With the busy summer travel season upon us, the average price of gas in the U.S. is approaching $4.50 per gallon, a four-year high. Travel…

May 26, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #cruises #airlines #travel