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The biggest winners in your portfolio continue to be the oldest investments in existence. Gold and silver seemingly can't be stopped, with the former up more than 70% year-to-date (YTD) and the latter posting a staggering gain of over 150% YTD.
Gold is surging to new all-time highs, trading well above $4,500 per ounce with spot prices reaching as high as $4,575.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) stood at $183.21, denoting a +1.03% move from the preceding trading day.
AEM offers leveraged upside to gold in 2026 as the Fed shifts to a more accommodative stance and balance sheet policy becomes increasingly supportive of non-yielding assets like gold. Structural central bank buying and early-stage gold ETF restocking suggest a multi‑year positive demand backdrop, providing a favorable macro tailwind for gold prices and AEM. AEM is increasing growth capex into five major Canadian and Mexican projects that are expected to lift production by about 20% over the next 5–8 years.
The calendar is on the side of the bulls as the next week of trading tends to lean quite bullish.
As 2025 comes to a close, the precious metals surge appears poised to continue well into the new year, despite some bumps in the fall. Gold and silver hit fresh all-time highs again in December after having already done so many times previously in recent months.
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Agnico (AEM) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Gold prices are surging, and Barrick and Agnico Eagle are racing ahead with projects and cash flow gains while boosting investor returns.
Gold's 2025 surge amid easing rate expectations is boosting miners' appeal, with GFI, AEM and KGC emerging as standout plays in a low-rate environment.