📈 Power Shifts and Talent Moves
This week’s headlines hit from every angle — political power plays, high-stakes hiring wars, and major market signals. Trump’s sweeping US$4.5 trillion tax and spending bill cleared the House, sparking debate over cuts to healthcare and climate programs. Meanwhile, Meta is making moves of its own by poaching top AI researchers from OpenAI, triggering what feels more like an all-star team draft than a hiring spree.
Power Shifts and Talent Moves
This week’s headlines hit from every angle — political power plays, high-stakes hiring wars, and major market signals. Trump’s sweeping US$4.5 trillion tax and spending bill cleared the House, sparking debate over cuts to healthcare and climate programs. Meanwhile, Meta is making moves of its own by poaching top AI researchers from OpenAI, triggering what feels more like an all-star team draft than a hiring spree.
From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, investors are tracking what comes next.
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Here's how some major markets/indexes performed in the last 5-days:
- Dow Jones: 44,828 (3.04%)
- Nasdaq 100: 22,866 (1.70%)
- TSX: 27,049 (1.30%)
- BTC: 107,780 (-0.55%)
- Ethereum: 2,488 (-0.48%)
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As of 07/04/2025 at 11:40AM PST
Newcore Gold (TSX.V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is unlocking value in Ghana with robust drill results, strong economics, and a clear path to pre-feasibility at its flagship Enchi Gold Project.
Meta’s Talent Raid Sparks AI Turf War
Meta is in full recruitment mode, and its latest signings are raising eyebrows across Silicon Valley. In recent weeks, the tech giant has quietly poached at least three senior researchers from OpenAI — a move that’s beginning to resemble a high-stakes sports draft more than your average hiring spree.
Catch-up: These weren’t just any hires. The defectors played key roles in some of OpenAI’s most advanced language models and alignment research. Meta, now aggressively building out its “superintelligence” division, appears to be assembling its own AI dream team under Mark Zuckerberg’s direction. Meanwhile, OpenAI has reportedly responded by recalibrating its compensation structure to keep top talent from jumping ship.
Why it matters: As the AI race accelerates, talent is becoming the most valuable currency. And just like in pro sports, top performers are fielding lucrative offers and jumping to rival teams. For investors, this signals an escalating war for innovation — one where people, not patents, may end up determining who wins the AI arms race.
Bunker Hill (TSX.V: BNKR, OTCQB: BHLL) is restarting its century-old mine to meet modern demand for critical minerals with a focus on silver, lead, and zinc production.
Osisko Development (TSX.V: ODV, NYSE: ODV) is pushing forward with its newly permitted gold project in British Columbia, aiming to establish one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines while prioritizing sustainability and electrification.
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Makes Its Move
The U.S. House has passed what former President Donald Trump has branded his “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping US$4.5 trillion package that blends deep tax cuts with bold budget restructuring. The bill, passed by a razor-thin margin, slashes corporate taxes and income taxes for high earners, while boosting defense spending and trimming funding for healthcare, clean energy, and social safety nets.
Catch-up: This bill marks one of Trump’s biggest legislative wins since returning to office, and its sheer scale could reshape the fiscal and political landscape ahead of the November election. The package is being framed by Trump allies as a growth engine, but critics warn it could leave vulnerable communities behind while inflating the deficit.
Why it matters: Markets are watching closely. While Wall Street is expected to cheer the tax relief and defense contracts, analysts caution that the cuts to healthcare and green tech could create ripple effects across sectors. Investors should expect volatility as details unfold — and as the bill heads to the Senate for a vote in the coming days.
Group Eleven Resources (TSX.V: ZNG, OTCQB: GRLVF) is advancing a new chapter in Ireland’s mining story, targeting critical metals like copper, silver, and zinc to support global clean energy demand.
Kodiak Copper (TSX.V: KDK, OTCQB: KDKCF) is positioning itself to address the rising copper demand driven by the AI and tech sectors.
📢 This Week's Selected Company News:
Vizsla Silver Closes US$100M Bought Deal Financing
Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX.V: VZLA; NYSE: VZLA) has successfully closed its previously announced bought deal financing, raising US$100 million. The offering included 45,454,600 common shares at US$2.20 each, led by Canaccord Genuity and PI Financial as co-lead underwriters. Net proceeds will fund the advancement of Vizsla’s flagship Panuco silver-gold project in Mexico and support working capital needs. The strong demand for the financing underscores investor confidence in the company’s high-grade exploration results and development plans.
BMO Bolsters Wealth Business with $625M Burgundy Acquisition
BMO Financial Group is making a major play in the wealth management space with its acquisition of independent asset manager Burgundy Asset Management for approximately $625 million in shares. The deal brings Burgundy’s $23 billion in assets under management into BMO’s fold, enhancing its offering for high-net-worth and institutional clients. BMO says the acquisition aligns with its growth strategy and deepens its position in the active asset management arena.
Rackla Metals Launches 2025 Exploration Program at GRAD Property
Rackla Metals (TSX.V: RAK) has mobilized crews to begin its 2025 exploration program at the GRAD property in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The program will focus on detailed geological mapping, sampling, and drill targeting across priority zones identified in previous campaigns. With a strong commitment to unlocking new critical mineral opportunities in underexplored northern regions, Rackla aims to advance its understanding of the GRAD property’s potential for high-grade discoveries.
Premier American Uranium to Acquire Nuclear Fuels, Creating Major U.S. Uranium Explorer
Premier American Uranium (TSXV: PUR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Nuclear Fuels Inc., positioning the combined entity as one of the largest pure-play uranium exploration companies in the U.S. The deal consolidates highly prospective assets across Wyoming and Arizona, including the advanced Kaycee and Kaycee South projects. As uranium demand grows amid a global push for clean energy, this merger strengthens Premier’s foothold in key U.S. jurisdictions and enhances its ability to advance domestic supply solutions.
