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  1. 2 hr ago

    Infrastructure Capital QVOL ETF targeting growth and income opportunities

    Infrastructure Capital Advisors CEO Jay Hatfield joined Steve Darling from to discuss the launch of the firm's new QVOL ETF, outlining the investment philosophy behind the fund and how it aims to provide investors with a differentiated approach to Nasdaq-focused investing. Hatfield explained that QVOL was created to give investors exposure to high-quality growth companies listed on the Nasdaq while avoiding what he described as the “dogs of the Nasdaq” — larger companies that may have slower growth prospects or valuations that Infrastructure Capital believes do not adequately justify their future earnings potential. Rather than simply replicating the Nasdaq 100 Index, the fund employs a more selective methodology designed to identify businesses offering what Hatfield considers “growth at a reasonable price.” A key component of this process is the use of PEG ratios, which compare a company’s price-to-earnings ratio with its expected earnings growth rate. According to Hatfield, this metric helps identify companies that combine strong growth potential with attractive valuations. The portfolio currently holds approximately 55 companies drawn from the Nasdaq 100 universe. Hatfield noted that the selection process excludes businesses that the firm’s proprietary models view as overvalued or lacking sufficient growth characteristics. While companies such as Walmart, Costco, and Comcast may be attractive investments within other strategies, he explained that they do not necessarily fit the growth-oriented profile QVOL seeks to deliver. A major differentiator for the ETF is its income-generation strategy. Unlike many covered-call funds that write options against a broad market index, QVOL selectively writes covered calls on individual portfolio holdings. Hatfield believes this approach allows the fund to generate additional income while maintaining greater flexibility and preserving more upside participation in stocks that continue to perform well. He argued that traditional index-based covered-call strategies can often cap returns during strong market advances because they apply options broadly across the entire portfolio. By selectively targeting individual holdings based on valuation and market conditions, QVOL seeks to balance income generation with capital appreciation potential. The discussion also touched on broader market conditions and the economic outlook. Hatfield shared his view that certain segments of the economy, particularly housing and construction, are already experiencing recessionary conditions. He suggested that these trends may influence future monetary policy decisions and expressed confidence that additional interest rate increases are unlikely. According to Hatfield, easing inflation pressures and slower economic activity in key sectors could create a more favorable environment for growth-oriented equities over time. He believes investors should continue monitoring Federal Reserve policy, inflation data, and broader economic indicators as they evaluate portfolio positioning. #proactiveinvestors #QVOL #ETFInvesting #Nasdaq #GrowthStocks #CoveredCalls #IncomeInvesting #TechnologyStocks #Investing #StockMarket #InfrastructureCapital

    9 min

  2. 2 hr ago

    Avanti Gold 42,000-metre drill program to expand Misisi Gold resource

    Avanti Gold CEO Mohamed Cisse joined Steve Darling from the Canadian Securities Exchange to discuss the company’s plans to significantly expand its flagship Misisi Gold Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the successful completion of a C$25 million financing. The funding provides the company with the resources needed to undertake one of the largest exploration programs in its history as it seeks to unlock the broader potential of the highly prospective Misisi gold belt. Cisse highlighted the quality of the project’s existing resource, which currently stands at approximately 3.1 million ounces of gold grading 2.37 grams per tonne. He noted that deposits of this scale and grade are relatively uncommon among open-pit gold projects in Africa, making Misisi a particularly attractive asset within the region’s mining sector. The company has now commenced an extensive 42,000-metre drilling campaign designed to expand the existing resource base, improve geological confidence, and evaluate additional exploration targets across the broader project area. The drilling program is being executed in two phases, beginning with approximately 15,000 metres focused on the Akyanga deposit, the core of the current resource. This work is intended to enhance resource continuity, improve geological understanding, and potentially support future resource upgrades. A second phase comprising approximately 27,000 metres of drilling will target step-out opportunities and new exploration areas across the broader 55-kilometre-long Misisi belt. Management believes the district-scale land package remains significantly underexplored and has the potential to host additional gold deposits beyond the current resource footprint. According to Cisse, the company’s objective is not only to increase the size of the existing resource but also to demonstrate the broader scale and long-term development potential of the entire Misisi district. By systematically testing multiple targets across the belt, Avanti hopes to establish Misisi as a major gold camp capable of supporting future growth for many years. Exploration activities are already well underway, with two drill rigs currently operating on site and additional rigs expected to arrive in the coming weeks. The company has begun submitting drill core samples for laboratory analysis, and management anticipates a steady stream of assay results throughout the remainder of the year as drilling accelerates. Beyond its exploration upside, Cisse emphasized several infrastructure advantages that support the project’s development potential. The Misisi project benefits from access through the regional hub of Kalemie, proximity to hydroelectric power sources, an existing airfield, and ongoing camp expansion initiatives designed to accommodate larger exploration and development teams. These logistical advantages could contribute to lower operating and development costs while supporting year-round project activities. Management believes the combination of a substantial existing resource, strong infrastructure, and significant exploration potential positions Misisi as one of the more compelling undeveloped gold projects in Central Africa. #proactiveinvestors #avantigoldcorp #cse #agc #otcqb #avtgf #mining #GoldMining #MisisiProject #DRCMining #GoldExploration #MiningNews #ResourceGrowth #ExplorationDrilling #GoldStocks #MiningInvestment

    6 min

  3. 3 hr ago

    ReconAfrica begins production testing at Kavango discovery to assess commercial potential

    Reconnaissance Energy Africa or ReconAfrica CEO Brian Reinsborough joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company, together with its partners NAMCOR and BW Energy, has commenced production testing operations at the Kavango West 1X (KW1X) well in Namibia’s highly prospective Damara Fold Belt. Reinsborough described the testing program as a critical milestone in evaluating the commercial viability of the Kavango discovery and advancing understanding of the broader hydrocarbon potential within the Damara Fold Belt. The program has been specifically designed to assess hydrocarbon phase, reservoir performance, and deliverability from multiple identified zones across the well. The production testing campaign will focus on six optimized intervals spanning approximately 420 metres of hydrocarbon-bearing formations. These target zones include three intervals within the deeper Elandshoek formation and three intervals within the shallower Huttenburg formation. Management believes these formations represent some of the most promising hydrocarbon-bearing sections encountered during drilling. Prior to commencing testing activities, a cement bond log was completed before the end of May and confirmed that the well was suitable for production testing without requiring additional cement remediation work. With this key milestone achieved, the company proceeded to the next phase of operations. Each of the six selected intervals is expected to undergo testing for up to ten days, allowing engineers and geoscientists to evaluate reservoir characteristics, pressure behavior, fluid composition, and production potential. Any hydrocarbons produced during testing, including natural gas or liquids, will be safely flared at the surface as part of standard testing procedures. The company emphasized that successful production results could represent a significant step toward demonstrating the commercial viability of the Kavango discovery. Should testing confirm favorable reservoir performance and deliverability, the KW1X well would be temporarily abandoned and preserved as a potential future producing well as part of a broader field development strategy. Beyond the current testing program, ReconAfrica continues to advance appraisal activities across the Kavango discovery area. The company is already preparing for the next phase of drilling, including permitting and site development work for the Kavango West 2A (KW2A) appraisal well. According to Reinsborough, preparations for KW2A are progressing on schedule, with permitting applications and site readiness activities currently underway. Subject to final regulatory approvals, the company expects to spud the appraisal well before the end of the third quarter of 2026. #proactiveinvestors #reconnaissanceenergyafricaltd #tsxv #reco #otcqx #recaf #NamibiaOil #EnergyExploration #OilAndGas #OilAndGas #Namibia #EnergyExploration #Hydrocarbons #DamaraFoldBelt #EnergySector #BWEnergy #NAMCOR #ResourceDevelopment

    5 min

  4. 5 hr ago

    EnWave advances European growth strategy with Swiss Medical Cannabis technology partnership

    EnWave Corporation CEO Brent Charleton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has entered into a Technology Evaluation and License Option Agreement with Swiss Cannabis Selection, a Switzerland-based medical cannabis company focused on the cultivation, development, and production of cannabis and cannabinoid-based products for medical applications. Charleton explained that SCS is collaborating with Schibano Pharma AG, a Swiss phytopharmaceutical company specializing in cannabinoid-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, and wellness solutions, to evaluate EnWave’s proprietary Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV™) dehydration technology. The evaluation is intended to determine the suitability of the technology across a range of cannabinoid and botanical products as both companies seek innovative solutions that can improve processing efficiency while maintaining product quality. Under the terms of the agreement, SCS and Schibano will conduct a comprehensive assessment of REV™ technology. Upon successful completion of the evaluation program, SCS will have the option to negotiate a commercial licensing agreement that would provide rights to deploy the technology within specified markets and applications. The agreement follows a series of recent commercial-scale evaluations of REV™ technology that delivered encouraging results. According to EnWave, the testing demonstrated that the technology can significantly accelerate drying processes while preserving important product characteristics that are critical for medical and pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products. Independent testing conducted across multiple cannabis cultivars showed no statistically significant differences in sensory quality when compared to conventionally dried products. The evaluations also found no meaningful impact on cannabinoid potency, no material changes in total yeast and mold counts, and generally stable terpene profiles, all of which are key quality metrics within the cannabis industry. One of the most notable findings from the testing was the potential reduction in drying times by approximately two to five days compared to traditional drying methods. Management believes this could create substantial operational benefits, including increased production throughput, improved facility utilization, and reduced dry-room occupancy, ultimately helping producers improve efficiency and lower operating costs. Charleton noted that maintaining product quality while increasing processing speed is becoming increasingly important as the global medical cannabis and cannabinoid-derived pharmaceutical markets continue to expand. The company believes REV™ technology offers a differentiated solution capable of addressing these industry challenges. #proactiveinvestors #enwavecorporation #tsxv #enw #REVTechnology #MedicalCannabis #CannabisTechnology #Pharmaceuticals #REVTechnology #Cannabinoids #Biotech #HealthInnovation #SwissCannabis #ProcessingTechnology

    3 min

  5. 5 hr ago

    Iofina expands Oklahoma supply network to boost Iodine production by up to 65 tonnes

    Iofina plc President and CEO Dr. Tom Becker joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has signed a new agreement with an additional brine water supply partner to support increased production at its IOsorb® iodine extraction facility in Central Oklahoma. The strategic partnership is expected to significantly enhance the plant’s output and further strengthen Iofina’s position as a leading producer of specialty iodine products. Under the agreement, the IO#11 plant will now receive brine feedstock from two independent supply partners, improving operational flexibility while expanding the volume of iodine-rich brine available for processing. Once the new supply arrangement is fully operational, Iofina expects crystalline iodine production at the site to increase by between 45 and 65 metric tonnes annually. Becker explained that the additional supply is expected to have a meaningful impact on production levels, with annual output at the IO#11 facility projected to increase by approximately 50%. The expansion aligns with the company’s strategy of maximizing production from existing facilities while pursuing disciplined growth opportunities across its iodine business. To facilitate the new supply arrangement, Iofina will work alongside its new partner to construct a dedicated pipeline network that will transport iodine-bearing brine to the IO#11 plant for processing. Following iodine extraction, the treated brine will be returned through the system to the partner’s disposal site, creating an efficient closed-loop operating framework. Construction activities will be managed primarily by the new supply partner, helping streamline implementation and reduce operational complexity for Iofina. Preliminary timelines indicate the project is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2026, with production benefits beginning shortly thereafter. #proactiveinvestors #iofinaplc #aim #iof #iodine #specialtychemicalproducts #halogenspecialitychemicals #ChemicalIndustry #IndustrialMinerals #Manufacturing #OklahomaBusiness #SpecialtyChemicals #ResourceDevelopment #MiningNews #BusinessGrowth

    6 min

  6. 3 days ago

    Medicus Pharma advances SkinJect toward registrational trial for rare Gorlin Syndrome

    Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant regulatory milestone for the company’s SkinJect® program, revealing that Protocol SKNJCT-005 has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the company’s existing Investigational New Drug (IND) application. The submission is designed to advance SkinJect® into registrational-stage development for patients suffering from Gorlin Syndrome, a rare inherited genetic disorder characterized by the lifelong development of multiple basal cell carcinomas and recurrent skin cancers. Bokhari explained that the filing represents an important step in expanding the clinical development strategy for SkinJect® into an orphan disease indication with substantial unmet medical need. The company believes Gorlin Syndrome presents a compelling opportunity because current treatment options remain limited and there are no FDA-approved lesion-directed therapies specifically developed for patients living with the condition. Gorlin Syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder most commonly caused by mutations affecting the Hedgehog signaling pathway. Individuals diagnosed with the disorder may develop dozens, hundreds, or in some cases more than a thousand skin cancer lesions over their lifetime, requiring ongoing medical intervention and repeated surgical procedures. According to Bokhari, the chronic nature of the disease creates a significant burden on patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems. Repeated surgeries and treatments can lead to scarring, disfigurement, and reduced quality of life, highlighting the need for alternative treatment approaches capable of addressing individual lesions in a more targeted and patient-friendly manner. The company is also pursuing Orphan Drug Designation for the indication, which could provide several important regulatory and commercial benefits if granted by the FDA. These incentives include exemption from FDA new drug application fees, which currently exceed $5 million, as well as seven years of market exclusivity in the United States following regulatory approval. #proactiveinvestors #nasdaq #mdcx #tsxv #mdcx #pharma #SkinJect #ClinicalTrials #Phase2 #Biotech #Dermatology #SkinCancer #BasalCellCarcinoma #Microneedle #DrugDelivery #GorlinSyndrome #RareDisease #OrphanDrug #Biotech #SkinCancer #ClinicalTrials #DrugDevelopment #HealthcareInnovation

    7 min

  7. 4 days ago

    Quantum Computing, AI and Robotics lead next wave of technology growth

    Anthony Ginsberg, CEO of GinsGlobal Index Fund, recently spoke with Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the strong performance of the Tech Megatrend Fund and the powerful global technology trends that continue to drive growth across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum computing, and other emerging innovation sectors. Ginsberg highlighted that the fund has delivered a gain of approximately 27% year-to-date and recently achieved a new all-time high, reflecting strong investor demand for exposure to transformative technologies shaping the future economy. He attributed much of the fund’s success to its diversified investment approach, which provides broad participation across multiple high-growth technology segments rather than concentrating heavily in a handful of mega-cap stocks. Unlike many technology-focused indices that derive a significant portion of their performance from the so-called Magnificent Seven technology giants, the Tech Megatrend Fund employs an equally weighted strategy across ten distinct technology subthemes. According to Ginsberg, this structure allows investors to gain exposure to a wider range of innovative companies and emerging opportunities while reducing reliance on a small group of dominant market leaders. The discussion also highlighted the increasingly global nature of technological innovation. Ginsberg noted that strong contributions have come not only from the United States but also from key international markets such as South Korea, Japan, and China. These regions continue to produce innovative companies operating in areas ranging from semiconductors and robotics to artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing technologies. Among the sectors generating the greatest excitement, Ginsberg pointed to quantum computing, defense technology, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. He noted that cloud computing remains one of the fastest-growing segments within the broader technology landscape, supported by substantial investments from hyperscale providers and rising demand for data processing, storage, and AI-related workloads. Artificial intelligence remained a central focus of the conversation. Ginsberg described the current wave of AI investment as one of the most significant technological transformations in decades, with opportunities extending far beyond chip manufacturers and software developers. Ginsberg also emphasized the role of developing economies in driving future technology adoption. In some cases, emerging markets are embracing AI and cloud-based technologies at an even faster pace than more mature economies, leveraging digital infrastructure to improve productivity, enhance services, and accelerate economic development. #TechMegatrendETF, #AnthonyGinsberg, #FourthIndustrialRevolution, #AI, #Cybersecurity, #TechMegatrends #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #QuantumComputing #TechnologyInvesting #Innovation #Robotics #GlobalMarkets #FutureTech

    6 min

  8. 4 days ago

    Fineqia sees rising Crypto market volatility amid growing disconnect from equities

    Fineqia International Senior Associate Matteo Greco joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the latest trends in cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), the growing divergence between digital asset markets and traditional financial markets, and the factors that could drive heightened volatility in the months ahead. Greco highlighted an unusual market dynamic that has emerged since late 2025. While major equity benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have continued to reach record highs, cryptocurrency markets have generally struggled to maintain upward momentum, resulting in a notable disconnect between digital assets and broader risk markets. According to Greco, this divergence stands in contrast to the pattern investors became accustomed to over the past several years, particularly following the approval and launch of spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds in the United States. Historically, digital assets often moved in tandem with broader growth-oriented investments, making the current separation between equities and cryptocurrencies particularly noteworthy. One factor contributing to the divergence, Greco suggested, is the concentrated influence of artificial intelligence-related companies within major stock indices. A relatively small number of large-cap technology firms have been responsible for a significant portion of the gains seen across broader equity markets. As a result, headline index performance may not fully reflect conditions across the wider economy or investment landscape. The discussion also focused on Fineqia’s latest May Crypto ETP report, which examined investment flows and performance trends across digital asset products. Greco explained that Bitcoin ETPs largely mirrored the performance of Bitcoin itself during the reporting period, with relatively balanced fund flows and limited net inflows or outflows. This suggests investors have generally maintained existing exposure while awaiting clearer market catalysts. Ethereum, however, experienced a more challenging environment. Both Ethereum’s price performance and associated ETP flows lagged behind Bitcoin during 2026, reflecting weaker investor sentiment and a more cautious approach toward the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Despite the softer performance of the largest digital assets, Greco pointed to encouraging developments within segments of the altcoin market. Several alternative cryptocurrencies delivered stronger-than-expected returns and attracted increasing investor interest. He described recent market activity as resembling a modest "alt season," where smaller digital assets outperform larger cryptocurrencies and generate increased trading activity. Looking ahead, Greco believes volatility is likely to remain elevated across both crypto and traditional financial markets. He noted that investors continue to face uncertainty surrounding monetary policy decisions, inflation trends, energy prices, and geopolitical developments, all of which have the potential to influence capital flows and risk sentiment. #proactiveinvestors #fineqiainternationalinc #cse #fnq #otc #fnqqf #DigitalAssets #CryptoStrategy #ETP #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ethereum #CryptoETP #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #CryptoMarkets #ArtificialIntelligence #Investing

    7 min
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