The VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range and the S&P 500 index was flat as U.S. Unemployment Claims reached almost 30M and new Coronavirus cases oscillate around 30,000 per day. [more]

The need for protective medical equipment such as masks, gloves, and disinfectants have never been higher. Canadian public companies focused on protective equipment include AirBoss of America, iFabric, GDI Integrated Facility Services, and Ovation Science. [more]

Although market assessment has been turned upside down, there are still useful strategies to employ in composing a profitable portfolio in highly volatile markets like we have been experiencing. One such strategy is using seasonality trends as a guideline. [more]

GFG Resources (8.5m at 71.3 g/t Au), Roxgold (10.0m at 59.4 g/t Au), Monarch Gold (109.0m at 3.33 g/t Au), Kirkland Lake Gold (2.4m at 141.3 g/t) and G2 Goldfields (2.4m at 116.6 g/t Au) led the way. [more]

Wheaton Precious Metals announced a $300M ATM program, Silvercrest raised a combined $128M with participation from SSR Mining, Osisko Gold Royalties completed an $85 million investment from Investissement Québec,… [more]

Foodora announces closing of its Canadian arm and files for bankruptcy, however, its parent company, Delivery Hero SE, a Berlin-based food delivery company, reported revenue growth of 92% in Q1/2020. [more]

Lorimer Wilson from MunKNEE.com summarizes 34 Pundits’ predictions for the price of gold and they range from $3K-$20K. [more]

As U.S. States & Canadian Provinces announce plans to ease restrictions, testing and vaccines for COVID-19 gain importance. Canadian healthcare companies developing vaccines and tests for COVID-19: LexaGene, Microbix Biosciences, SQI Diagnostics, IMV, Protech Home Medical, and Viemed Healthcare. [more]