Highlights: As part of the permitting process for the Novador Project, Probe Gold has awarded the Environmental Impact Assessment/Statement (EIA/EIS) contract to WSP. The completed EIA/EIS will form the cornerstone of Probe Gold's impact assessment application to federal and provincial regulators, and is another significant milestone in the permitting process, bringing the Novador Project closer to production.

I have a hold rating on the iShares MSCI Israel ETF due to attractive valuation but cautionary technical indicators. EIS has corrected 11% from its all-time high, with significant exposure to underperforming Information Technology and Financial sectors. The ETF is cheap with a P/E ratio near 12x and a PEG ratio of 1.34x, but high volatility and low liquidity are concerns.

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) to Eni Insurance S.p.A. (EIS) (Italy), a captive of Eni S.p.A. (Eni), a multinational energy company based in Italy. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect EIS's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and app.

The iShares MSCI Israel ETF invests in Israeli stocks primarily in the information technology and financials sectors. Despite soaring over the past year, EIS's valuation remains attractive, with Israel's GDP growth likely to top US growth in 2025 and in the years ahead. EIS is tilted towards cyclical/growth sectors, boosting earnings during economic expansions.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2024) - Quest Critical Metals Inc (CSE: BULL) (OTC Pink: DCNNF) (FSE: DCR0) ("Quest Critical Metals" or the "Company") announces that it will be speaking at the EU Raw Materials Week 2024 (December 9th-13th, 2024) in Brussels, Belgium (https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/week_en). James Newall, Quest's CEO, representing Quests' 100% owned Czech subsidiary Golden Pet, will be speaking on December 12th on 'Exploration: Challenges, Needs and Solutions' at the main event.

US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) has seen a 40% price increase since November, outperforming the S&P 500 Index. EIS has a robust basket of 106 Israeli stocks, with a heavy focus on Information Technology, but concerns remain about the local economy. EIS is fairly valued at current levels, with potential entry opportunities after a 5-10% pullback, and has the best Momentum grade among Israel country funds.

Country ETF investing provides international diversification, especially as the US market is extended. iShares MSCI Israel ETF offers exposure to the Israeli equity market, focusing on the Tech and Health Care sectors. The EIS ETF holds a concentrated yet diversified basket of Israeli companies, with heavy exposure to the Information Technology and Financials sectors.

The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) provides exposure to Israeli companies and has shown resilience despite geopolitical risks. EIS has a diversified portfolio with a focus on the technology and financial sectors, offering potential downside protection if there is a rotation out of growth. The fund has experienced stable flows, recovering from outflows in 2023, and currently offers attractive valuations.

iShares MSCI Israel ETF has rallied over 34% from its October low and is close to exceeding its 2023 high. EIS's exposure suggests that the majority of its holdings, particularly technology companies, are unlikely to be directly affected by the Middle East conflict. Israel's economy has rebounded after a two-month contraction.