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Today, Steve Barton is joined by Paddy Nicol, CEO of Orogen Royalties, for a deep-dive into one of the most pivotal royalty deals in recent history. Orogen just inked a $421 million acquisition agreement with Triple Flag Precious Metals—a deal that revolves around the crown jewel of its portfolio: the Silicon Merlin gold royalty in Nevada. Paddy unpacks the thinking behind the sale, explaining why locking in value now—before Silicon Merlin's full resource potential is realized—could be a once-in-a-decade wealth event for shareholders. But this isn’t an exit. It's a transformation. Shareholders will receive cash, Triple Flag shares, and a stake in a newly launched SpinCo holding Orogen’s remaining 27 royalty assets, a $24 million cash treasury, and the same battle-tested management team. He also highlights which hidden royalty assets may become the next Silicon—like La Rica in Colombia, Spring Peak in Nevada, and MPD South in British Columbia. Whether you’re tracking mining M&A, investing in royalty firms,

In this episode of Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-hype, all-action breakdown of the market’s biggest plays. The S&P 500 shows renewed bullish momentum, bouncing off key Fibonacci retracement zones, while the Mag Seven tech titans—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—flash short-term strength amid broader weakness. Are these signs of a reversal or a chance to sell into strength? Steve shares precise buy zones, Fibonacci targets, and insights on sector rotation into commodities, energy, and physical assets. He dissects the latest breakout in gold, which spiked above $2,400 before pulling back into ideal entry zones. Silver holds strong, copper continues its climb, and uranium miners flash strong buy signals. This episode also features analysis on the U.S. dollar, bond yields, and oil’s bearish divergence, alongside setups in natural gas and coal. A viewer Q&A closes things out with Steve’s thoughts on balancing portfolio exposure between precious metals, ener

Today, Steve Barton is joined by John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management! In this high-impact conversation, John breaks down how global commodity markets are being reshaped by economic turmoil, geopolitical friction, and the return of investor interest in physical assets like gold, silver, uranium, and copper. Are tariffs and trade wars masking the real risks ahead? John unpacks why growing uncertainty—not just bad news—is the biggest threat to market stability right now. He dives into how Sprott’s physical trusts give investors secure, tax-advantaged access to precious metals, stored outside the bullion banking system and structured to protect against systemic shocks. John also takes a hard look at the opaque uranium contracting market and why long-term supply issues could trigger massive upside. He makes bold calls on which commodities are still flying under the radar — and why silver and uranium are his top “value trades” heading into 2025. Whether you're trying to hedge against inflation, diversif

Today, Steve Barton joined by Lobo Tiggre from Independent Speculator! In this power-packed breakdown, Lobo shares his outlook on why the economy is barreling toward a possible "Trumpcession" and how inflation risks are setting the stage for major volatility. He explains why smart investors should be positioning now — not later — with key plays in gold, silver, copper, and especially uranium. Is the market pricing in the real pain ahead? Lobo digs into why fiscal stimulus and money printing could spark a reflationary boom — or an even deeper collapse — and how both scenarios are bullish for commodities. He reveals why uranium is his highest-conviction buy for 2025, and why gold could surprise to the upside far faster than Wall Street expects. Lobo also tackles your top questions, from the future of gold-backed banking to the hidden risks in Mexico’s mining sector. Plus, he breaks down the emerging energy revolution around thorium reactors and why political risk is about to reshape mining investments worldwide

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-hype, all-action breakdown of the week’s biggest plays. The S&P 500 shows bullish momentum after bouncing off key Fibonacci retracement zones, while the “Mag 7” tech titans—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—are flashing short-term strength within a broader downtrend. Are these rallies opportunities to sell into strength, or signs of a bigger reversal ahead? Gold exploded to another all-time high above $2,400 before pulling back sharply, creating potential golden entry zones. Silver held strong, copper continues its surge, and uranium miners are flashing serious buy signals. Steve reveals precise buy zones, Fibonacci targets, and sector rotations into commodities, energy, and physical assets. Plus, a deep dive into bond yields, the U.S. dollar, oil’s hidden warning signs, natural gas basing patterns, and coal’s surprising resilience. Viewer Q&A tackles how to balance portfolio exposure between precious metals, e

Today, we have Steve Barton and David Skarica! In this breakdown of the global economy, David brings decades of investment experience to unpack why the U.S. market is teetering on the edge of a major bear cycle. He outlines how extreme overvaluations, a ballooning $36 trillion debt load, and misguided tax policy are creating the perfect setup for a financial reckoning. Mega Returns: https://amzn.to/4jL1gTR   Is the next crash already underway? David explains why the usual flight to safety—U.S. bonds and the dollar—may fail investors this time as foreign buyers retreat. He highlights the crucial shift in macro dynamics and how gold, silver, and select miners like ASM and EXK could become the ultimate hedges. His 600% return on a corporate bond put option reveals just how mispriced risk has become.   David also explores the powerful opportunity in emerging markets like India, the fading dominance of China, and why a commodities boom—fueled by silver, agriculture, rare earths, and even cobalt—is brewing beneath

Today, we have Steve Barton and Vince Lanci! In this high-stakes macro environment, Vince draws from decades of commodities trading and global finance expertise to explain why the U.S. economy is now exporting recession and importing inflation. He unpacks how these forces are fueling stagflation, pressuring interest rate policy, and setting up a race to the bottom in global currencies. Is gold’s recent breakout just the beginning? Vince exposes how China is not just buying gold—they're strategically driving the market higher by weaponizing state-owned banks and shifting global pricing power. He breaks down the ripple effects across global currencies, why the Swiss Franc is the last domino to fall, and how de-dollarization is accelerating in real-time. Vince also dives into what the upcoming BRICS Summit means for gold, silver, and the U.S. dollar. He highlights the overlooked impact of Basel III regulations and reveals how China’s direct play in gold and silver could spark a commodities revolution. Finally, h

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-hype, all-action breakdown of the week’s biggest market moves. A rare "death cross" hit the S&P 500, sending it down 1.5%, while the “Mag 7” tech giants—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—tumbled, sparking fresh fears of a broader correction. Are these heavyweights still worth holding, or is the smart money heading for the exits? Gold broke out to a historic $2,371 all-time high, silver rallied, and copper surged back with force. Steve outlines exact entry zones, limit orders, and profit-taking strategies across precious metals. Plus, he unpacks how the bond market is shifting, the latest signals from the U.S. dollar and yields, and the explosive setups forming in uranium, oil, and natural gas. Viewer Q&A dives into LQD vs. HYG, why dividend energy stocks are Steve’s long-term bet, and how physical metal ETFs really work. This episode is a masterclass in positioning for profit while others panic. Loaded with ac

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton delivers another laser-focused breakdown across equities, commodities, currencies, and crypto. He kicks things off with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones—after historic one-day rallies, are we on the edge of another major correction? The setup suggests a deeper move could be coming. Big tech is wobbling. Steve dissects the Mag 7—NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla—revealing trend exhaustion and bearish patterns that could flip sentiment fast. Meanwhile, macro headwinds are shaking up the bond market, and Steve flags the potential for margin calls and liquidity cracks forming beneath the surface. On the commodity front, gold and silver have surged into fresh highs. Steve updates key entry zones for miners, ETFs, and physical plays. Uranium looks ripe for a bounce, with actionable setups in URNM, URNJ, and SRUUF. Copper’s trendline is holding, and oil and gas are sending mixed signals as geopolitical risk heats up. Platinum and palladium? Possibly

Today, we have Steve Barton and Rick Rule! In this high-volatility market, Rick draws from 50 years of investing experience to explain why the chaos we’re seeing might be the greatest opportunity in decades. He breaks down the psychology behind investor irrationality, the illusion of price over value, and why market volatility isn’t danger—it’s a chance to buy assets on sale.

Today, we have Pete Kendall and Steve Hochberg! These veteran market technicians from Elliott Wave International are here to break down the power of Elliott Wave Theory and how it’s being used right now to forecast major moves in gold, stocks, crude oil, and more. They’ll walk us through the current setups in key markets and explain exactly where we are in the wave cycle—at a moment when many believe a historic downturn is unfolding.

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton returns with a no-holds-barred breakdown of the most volatile week in markets since the pandemic era. A jaw-dropping 9% drop in the S&P 500 and a 16% collapse in silver sent shockwaves through portfolios—but Steve’s here to show exactly how he’s positioning for profit.

This week on Monday Market Moves, Steve Barton delivers another deep dive into the markets—stocks, commodities, currencies, and crypto. He opens with technical signals flashing across the S&P 500where a 9.3% drop could be signaling a broader breakdown. The dollar? Also showing signs of weakness.

Today, we have Rick Rule! Rick is our resident commodities expert, and he’s here to answer your burning questions about gold, silver, copper, uranium, oil, natural gas, and coal. He breaks down the real impact of Canada’s shifting political landscape, the outlook for energy and metals, and where the smart money is moving in today’s unpredictable markets.

Today, we have Rick Rule! Rick is our resident commodities expert, and he’s here to answer your burning questions about gold, silver, copper, uranium, oil, natural gas, and coal. He breaks down the real impact of Canada’s shifting political landscape, the outlook for energy and metals, and where the smart money is moving in today’s unpredictable markets.

Today, we have Steve Barton! Steve breaks down this week’s market action in Monday Market Moves, covering stocks, commodities, and currencies with sharp technical analysis. He highlights key signals from the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones, and digs into interest rates, bond yields, and the U.S. dollar.

Today, we have Doomberg! Doomberg is our resident Energy expert, he answers your questions about global energy markets, oil, natural gas, coal, uranium, and renewables! He breaks down the impact of Trump’s energy policies, the risks of geopolitical tensions, and the best opportunities for investors in today’s volatile market.

Today, we have Michael Oliver, Michael is the founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, answers your questions about the stock market, gold, silver, commodities, and the economy! He breaks down the latest macro and microeconomic trends, the best investment strategies for precious metals, equities, and real estate, and how to navigate the upcoming financial crisis!