One can make the argument that the best thing emanating from the Randgold takeover by Barrick (GOLD) was the CEO. As the merger negotiations finalized, Mark Bristow became the new Barrick CEO. Mr. Bristow has a remarkable track record as Randgold’s CEO. Picture credit: Mines and Money He credits much of Randgold’s success to the… Read More From Randgold to Barrick: Mark Bristow is revitalizing an old giant

My boy Jerome. My boy Jerome and his relation with bears. Again, from WSB. This one is from the WTF section of the Market Huddle. One of the best business interviews ever: And, remeber: Have a nice week!

Sorrento was Friday’s headline trade. The company’s CEO stunned the world by claiming that Sorrento had a 100% efficient cure for COVID-19. Investors and speculators alike flocked to the company’s stock and sent the price to the moon. This is one of those cases where you have to act fast. (Source: Sorrento) So, here I… Read More Sorrento: Great time for a capital raise

It has been a couple o though weeks for people who think that economics should matter for asset valuations. Therefore, I’ve decided to start a wrap-up on wall street humor. Probably, an effective way to keep sane. I’m already guessing that Wall Street Bets (WSB) on Reddit will be a major supplier: This one on… Read More Wall Street Comic Relief

Summary Tankers were the trade du jour back in April. It was a hit-and-run trade, and now stock prices have corrected heavily. However, it seems that, with all the commotion around negative oil prices, investors have neglected a changing narrative in the industry. Photo: Mark Rain Article also featured on Seeking Alpha Ok, so tankers… Read More Changing The Narrative On Tankers