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Harvest Gold Soil Sampling Program Reveals Several New Gold Targets At Its Quebec Mosseau Project

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Harvest Gold Corporation (TSXV: HVG) (“Harvest Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of its fall 2024 soil sampling program carried out at its Quebec Mosseau property. The Mosseau project covers 21 km of favourable strike in the Urban-Barry greenstone belt region (Figure 1).

The soil sampling program was carried out by IOS Services Geoscientifiques in October and November 2024 and included the collection of 605 soil samples covering favourable geology and a distinctive magnetic domain in the central part of the property (Figures 2 and 3).

Rick Mark, CEO of Harvest Gold states: “This soil geochemical survey, remarkably, the first of its kind on this property, has yielded a breakthrough in our understanding of the gold potential surrounding the Kiask River Mineralized Corridor. These soil geochemistry results, layered upon historic information and Harvest’s recent geophysical, prospecting and mapping results produce target opportunities previously unseen. The geo team is meeting this week to prioritize drill targets.”

Results from the soil geochemical program* highlight distinctive gold targets; the greater than 98th percentile Au Z-Score** values define eight zones in and parallel to the Kiask River Mineralized Corridor (KRMC) (Figure 4). Three of the gold trains are immediately to the south and down-ice of the KRMC, confirming known mineralization from previous drilling and prospecting results. Another five (5) gold trains are parallel to the KRMC, to the North and the South of the KRMC. These targets are also associated with magnetic highs and geologically by diorite and gabbro’s in the local stratigraphy (Figure 5, Figure 6).

The soil sampling program, in conjunction with the recently released results of the prospecting and geological mapping was carried in the central part of the Mosseau property The soil sampling program has confirmed existing drill targets along the Kiask River Mineralized Corridor, as well as identified new targets in the central part of the Mosseau property. Previously recognized mineralization in the central part of the property along the Kiask River Mineralization Corridor, identified by Vior in 2017, included 2.93 g/t Au over 5.0 m from drilling and grab samples up to 12.9 g/t Au. The mineralization was confirmed and extended along strike from results of the 2024 prospecting and mapping program (Press release May 15, 2025)

The soil sampling program included lines at a 200 m spacing, perpendicular to the known ice flow direction, and sample stations at every 25 m. The significance of the anomalies is not only determined by the gold grade and Z-score*, but also by the contiguity of the anomalous samples.

*Soil sampling surveys are not definitive, and the results are still at an early stage of interpretation, with no guarantee of a mineral discovery

**The anomaly thresholds were determined by IOS using a probabilistic approach. In that the assays results are first transformed into logarithmic data. The Z-score is then calculated for each element of each sample. This significantly limits the range of values and enables the use of a normal distribution for the probability modelling. The anomaly threshold for an element is determined by the difference between the sample’s Z-score and the expected Z-score for a log-normal population with an average of 0 and a standard deviation of 1, which represents the regional background as confirmed by the analysis of IOS’s large database. Any sample deviated from that regional trend is likely related to an anomalous population.

About Harvest Gold Corporation

Harvest Gold is focused on exploring for near surface gold deposits and copper-gold porphyry deposits in politically stable mining jurisdictions. Harvest Gold’s board of directors, management team and technical advisors have collective geological and financing experience exceeding 400 years.

Harvest Gold has three active gold projects focused in the Urban Barry area, totalling 377 claims covering 20,016.87 ha, located approximately 45-70 km west of Gold Fields – Windfall Deposit (Figure 1).

Harvest Gold acknowledges that the Mosseau Gold Project straddles the Eeyou Istchee-James Bay and Abitibi territories. Harvest Gold is committed to developing positive and mutually beneficial relationships based on respect and transparency with local Indigenous communities.

Harvest Gold’s three properties, Mosseau, Urban-Barry and LaBelle, together cover over 50 km of favorable strike along mineralized shear zones.

QA/QC Statement

All soil samples collected during the program were securely transported to Activation Laboratories (Actlabs) in Ancaster, Ontario, an independent and ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. Sample analysis included aqua regia digestion on 30g aliquots followed by ICP-MS analysis for major and trace elements (method UT-1-30g). Digestion with aqua regia consists of a solution of 75% hydrochloric acid and 25% nitric acid, which is highly aggressive and oxidizing, allowing metals, sulphides and gold to be dissolved. The contents of silicate minerals only partially enter solution, however, which subtracts them from the results reported, since solubilization depends on the mineral species and metals present. Thus, most of the iron and magnesium present in these ferromagnesian minerals is solubilized, leaving a residue of insoluble silica and alumina. However, digestion with aqua regia does not bring refractory minerals into solution, including quartz, feldspars, zircon and several oxides. For 5 samples with aluminum results above the UT-1-30g limit, aluminum was analyzed by ICP-OES after lithium borate fusion. 68 certified reference materials (Oreas 46 and Oreas 47), internal reference material (MRIHB23-2 and Till09) and blanks pulverized at <90 microns were added to the samples by IOS before they were sent to Actlabs. The Company follows industry-standard QA/QC protocols, including the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates to ensure the accuracy and precision of the results.

Qualified Person Statement

All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo., Technical Advisor to the Company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rick Mark
President and CEO
Harvest Gold Corporation

For more information please contact:

Rick Mark or Jan Urata
@ 604.737.2303 or info@harvestgoldcorp.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward looking statements’. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that Harvest Gold expects to occur, are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur.

Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Rio Tinto Partners with Codelco to Develop Lithium Project in Chile

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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO)said on Monday (May 19) that it has signed binding agreements with Corporación Nacional Del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) to develop and operate a high-grade lithium project.

The asset is located in the Salar de Maricunga, a large lithium-containing resource base in Atacama, Chile. Its brine is said to have one of the highest average grades of lithium content in the world.

According to Rio Tinto, it will acquire a 49.99 percent interest in the company Salar de Maricunga, through which Codelco holds its licenses and mining concessions related to the resource base.

Codelco is a state-owned firm formed in 1976. Its full name translates to “National Copper Corporation of Chile.”

“We are honoured to be chosen as Codelco’s partner to deliver a world-class project using Direct Lithium Extraction technology in the Salar de Maricunga, leveraging our expertise as a leading producer of lithium for the global market,” said Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm. “Developing this significant lithium resource will deliver further value-adding growth in our portfolio of critical minerals essential for the energy transition.”

In 2023, Rio and Codelco entered a joint venture for the exploration of Nuevo Cobre, situated within the Potrerillos mining district, also in Atacama. Codelco owns about 43 percent of Nuevo Cobre, while Rio Tinto owns about 58 percent.

For the Salar de Maricunga partnership, Rio will invest AU$350 million in initial funding for additional studies and resource analysis that will assist in creating a final investment decision.

Once a decision is made, AU$500 million will be dedicated toward construction costs. Another AU$50 million will be allocated should the venture deliver its first lithium target by the end of 2030.

The new partnership with Codelco forms part of Rio Tinto’s long-term lithium plan, which includes a production goal of over 200,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually by 2028.

The company recently completed its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, making it the world’s third top lithium producer.

Subject to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary conditions, the Salar de Maricunga transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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WNBA owners need to invest, like the Liberty, or get out of the way

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CHICAGO — News that the New York Liberty have a valuation of $450 million, a record for a women’s sports team, isn’t just cause for celebration.

It’s a warning shot.

The days of treating women’s teams like charity projects with owners thinking they can run their franchises on the cheap are over. You can either invest, like the Liberty’s Clara Wu Tsai and husband Joe Tsai have, or you’re going to get left behind.

That should have been clear after the Chicago Sky lost pretty much the entire 2021 championship team to free agency. Or from the mass exodus from the Connecticut Sun this past off-season.

If it wasn’t, and we’ll get to that in a moment, the Liberty valuation is making it clear. With fireworks and blaring lights, no less.

According to The Athletic, the Liberty recently sold a portion of the team to investors in a deal that valued the franchise at $450 million. That not only makes the defending champions the most valuable women’s franchise in the world, it is more than double a $208 million valuation for the Dallas Wings just a year ago.

“I’ve been in this league for a really long time, and it’s just great to see the evolution,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said ahead of Monday night’s game against the Sky.

“Everyone is pushing for excellence, and it does start at the top. It starts with ownership,” she said. “We’ve got the best owners in the WNBA and they’re going to keep pushing for us to keep growing, us and collectively as a league.”

This isn’t just a case of the Liberty being a New York team or having a roster of stars. Once relegated to suburban Westchester County, Wu Tsai has described the Liberty as “a distressed asset” when she and her husband bought them in 2019.

But they invested. Quickly and deeply. They moved the team to Brooklyn. Gave the team first-class facilities at Barclays Center. Created a mascot, Ellie the Elephant, who has become a social media phenomenon — and money maker — in her own right.

It was these kind of moves that attracted the big names, like MVPs Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. The sponsors followed in droves. Liberty Mutual. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty. Essie. And on and on it goes.

“It’s a testament to what investment will do,” said Natasha Cloud, who came to the Liberty in an off-season trade. “If you fully invest as our owners have, as our front office, as our staff has, that (valuation) number clearly is a reason as to why.

“That’s what we talk about when investing into women’s sports,” Cloud added. “It’s not only enough to be here supporting. You have to put your money into it, too, so that we can continue to climb. The demand has never been higher.”

This is where the warning part comes in.

The players know their value. They’ve always known it, but now that they know others do, too, they’re not going to settle for less. The smart owners know that, which is why we’ve seen the facilities arms race accelerate so quickly.

But there are still teams that are treading water. Yes, Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun, this means you.

The Sky did announce plans last year to build their own practice facility — not anywhere close to the city, mind you — and even had a groundbreaking ceremony. But now it’s delayed by six months. Which means Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Courtney Vandersloot and Co. will spend yet another season sharing their practice space with senior citizens and weekend warriors at a suburban rec center that is even less close to the city.

And despite the Sky saying they planned to recognize their 20th season with an anniversary logo “across on-court, in-arena, digital, content, and merch assets,” that logo was conspicuously absent from the Wintrust Arena court Thursday night.

These things sneak up on you, I guess.

Connecticut has at least acknowledged its inability to keep pace, with Sportico reporting two weeks ago that the Mohegan Sun have hired an investment firm to explore a sale of the franchise.

There’s money to be made in women’s sports. A lot of money, when the new $2 billion media rights deal begins next year. But like in all businesses, you’re going to have to spend money in order to make money.

Owners who can’t, or won’t, are on notice.

Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on social media @nrarmour.

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Ex-MLB player sues Reds over ‘career-ending’ injury suffered at park

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A former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman is suing the Cincinnati Reds over an injury at the ballpark he says ended his professional career.

While chasing a foul ball during a June 2023 game at Great American Ball Park, Darin Ruf injured himself on a tarp roller used to cover the infield during bad weather, according to a May 22 lawsuit filed in Hamilton County (Ohio) Common Pleas.

He fractured his kneecap and deeply lacerated his right knee, causing him to leave the game and be placed on the 60-day injured list, according to CBS Sports.

Ruf says the tarp roller had no protective cushioning or cap over the end of the roller, which was made of sharp metal. He also says he couldn’t see the exposed metal because a Gorilla Glue advertisement was covering it, according to the lawsuit.

“This didn’t need to happen. I wish it didn’t happen.” said Ruf in a news release. “Players shouldn’t have to worry about hidden hazards like that on a Major League field.”

A Cincinnati Reds spokesman did not immediately return The Enquirer’s request for comment.

Who is Darin Ruf?

Darin Ruf was a utility player in MLB for nine seasons, having stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He also spent three years playing professionally in South Korea.

For his MLB career, Ruf registered a .239 batting average to go along with 67 home runs and 205 RBI. He also recorded an on-base percentage of .329.

He was 36 years old when he suffered the knee injury at Great American Ball Park in 2023.

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Panthers star leaves Game 2 rout with lower-body injury

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The only downside to the Florida Panthers’ dominant 5-0 win in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday was that key forward Sam Reinhart went down with an injury.

The Panthers announced during the second period that Reinhart, who was sent flying by a Sebastian Aho hit in the first period, had a lower-body injury and wouldn’t return to the game. He had been grimacing on the bench before heading to the dressing room.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice had no update after the game, saying Reinhart would be examined on Friday. He expected to have an answer by Saturday.

Reinhart plays on the top line with Aleksander Barkov and had 57 goals last season. He’s a finalist (along with Barkov) for the Selke Trophy as top defensive forward after finishing with five short-handed goals.

The Panthers had a 3-0 lead after one period but still had two periods to play. Other players, including fourth-liner A.J. Greer, rotated onto the top line throughout the rest of the game.

‘That guy, you can’t really replace. He does everything,’ Barkov said of Reinhart. ‘Every single guy who played there, he was great.’

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Fever beat Dream despite no 3-pointers from Caitlin Clark

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No Caitlin Clark 3-pointers? No problem for the Indiana Fever.

The Fever star didn’t hit a single 3-pointer for the first time in her WNBA career, but her team held on to beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 on Thursday.

It was a frustrating 3-point shooting night for Indiana overall, but especially for Clark. She was mostly quiet on the night as she dealt with foul trouble, finishing with 11 points, six assists and four rebounds. From 3-point land, she went 0-for-5.

It’s the first time she’s played a game without a made 3 since Jan. 13, 2022, when she was a sophomore at Iowa.

Despite the tough night for Clark, Indiana dominated near the bucket. Natasha Howard had a game-high 26 points on 12-for-17 shooting as the Fever outscored Atlanta 46-20 in the paint. The Dream did most of their damage from behind the arc with 10 made 3-pointers. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 24 points and three makes from behind the arc.

It was back-and-forth for much of the game and Atlanta led with less than three minutes to go, but Kelsey Mitchell made her first 3-pointer of the night when it mattered most, putting the Fever ahead for good with 85 seconds left. Indiana closed the game on a 10-1 run.

Indiana gets revenge after Atlanta defeated the Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday and moves to 2-1 on the season.

Caitlin Clark, Fever vs. Dream highlights

Caitlin Clark stats tonight

  • Points: 11
  • Assists: 6
  • Rebounds: 4
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • Turnovers: 4
  • Fouls: 5
  • Shooting: 4-for-11
  • 3-point shooting: 0-for-5
  • Free throws: 3-for-5

Fever closing in on victory

Indiana is on its way to hanging on, leading 80-76 with five seconds left. Caitlin Clark found Aliyah Boston for a critical layup to extend the lead, and Atlanta couldn’t respond.

Indiana leads Atlanta with one minute left

Kelsey Mitchell hits her first 3-pointer of the game to give Indiana a 76-75 lead. Caitlin Clark then hits one of two free throw attempts to make it a two-point ballgame in the final minute.

Caitlin Clark in foul trouble

It’s been a frustrating night for Clark, and it could end early. She picked up her fifth foul with 2:32 left in the game and one more will result in her fouling out. Atlanta has a 75-71 lead.

Brittney Griner fouls out

It’s another early exit for Brittney Griner. She fouls out with 3:38 left in the contest, the second straight game she has fouled out against Indiana. It wasn’t a quiet night for Griner as she was mostly in foul trouble with five points, seven rebounds and one block.

Atlanta leads 71-68.

End of 3rd: Fever 61, Dream 58

This game looks like it will go down to the wire with the Fever up by three points with 10 minutes left.

Atlanta had a run sparked by Te-Hina Paopao to tie it midway through the third quarter before Indiana gained some control back. Despite the lead, it’s been a relatively quiet night for Clark as she has just six points, five assists and one rebound. However, it’s been the Natasha Howard show for Indiana. She’s been efficient on the floor with a game-high 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting as the Fever have dominated near the bucket.

Despite not shooting the ball as well as Indiana, Atlanta has relied on the 3-point shot to keep the game close with nine deep shots made.

Fever, Dream tied

An 8-0 run by Atlanta has the score knotted up at 46-all with 5:31 left in the third quarter. The run has been sparked by rookie Te-Hina Paopao, who drilled back-to-back 3-pointers and has 11 points on the night. She’s one of three Atlanta players in double-figures alongside Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones.

End of 2Q: Fever 37, Dream 34

A furious second quarter by the Fever has given Indiana a slight lead at halftime. After trailing by as much as eight points in the first quarter, Indiana got out to an 11-0 run to start the second frame and outscored Atlanta 24-16 in the quarter. It was primarily Kelsey Mitchell that got the Fever going with all nine of her points so far coming in the second quarter.

Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones have been clicking for Atlanta as they account for 24 of the Dream’s points. Each player has also made two 3-pointers.

It was a mostly quiet effort from Clark in the first half with just four points, and she already has three fouls.

Sophie Cunningham has made a positive impact in her first game with Indiana as she’s dealt with an ankle injury. She was a +12 in the first half with five points, five rebounds and three assists.

Fever start 2Q on run

Indiana is starting to click with a 11-0 run to start the second quarter to take a 24-18 lead.

End of 1Q: Dream 18, Fever 13

Atlanta used a hot start to get an early lead on Indiana and lead by five after the first quarter.

The Dream started the game on a 12-4 run before Indiana’s offense found some rhythm to get back in the game. The combination of Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones have done most of the damage for Atlanta with seven points each.

Clark was mostly quiet to start with just two points in the first 10 minutes.

Caitlin Clark, Rhyne Howard shove each other

Things have gotten chippy early with Clark and Howard exchanging words after they shoved each other.

Toward the end of the first quarter, Howard was guarding Clark as she brought the ball up court. A foul was called on Howard and immediately afterward, the two shoulder checked the other. Words were exchanged and the two were separated. No excessive foul was called on either player.

Atlanta takes early lead

The Dream have gotten out to a solid start in their first home game of the season. Atlanta leads 12-4 with 4:33 left in the first quarter.

Indiana has struggled shooting and taking care of the ball. It’s just 2-for-8 from the field with four turnovers. Clark scored the first bucket of the night for the Fever and has two points.

Indiana Fever starting lineup

  • Caitlin Clark, guard
  • Kelsey Mitchell, guard
  • DeWanna Bonner, forward
  • Natasha Howard, forward
  • Aliyah Boston, forward

Atlanta Dream starting lineup

  • Te-Hina Paopao, guard
  • Allisha Gray, guard
  • Rhyne Howard, guard
  • Brionna Jones, forward
  • Brittney Griner, center

What time is Fever vs. Dream?

The Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 22 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

How to watch Fever vs. Dream game: TV, stream

  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: State Farm Arena in Atlanta
  • TV (local): MeTV Indianapolis | PeachtreeTV
  • Stream: Prime Video

Fever vs. Dream odds

Odds via BetMGM

  • Spread: Fever (-4.5)
  • Moneyline: Fever (-190); Dream (+154)
  • Over/under: 173.5
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Steelers to wait ‘a little while longer’ for Aaron Rodgers decision

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Aaron Rodgers has still not yet clarified whether he will play during the 2025 NFL season, even amid his strong connection to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh appears to still be in a holding pattern six weeks later. Rooney echoed his patient approach when asked about the team’s pursuit of Rodgers as this week’s NFL owners meetings in Minneapolis.

‘A little while longer,’ Rooney said, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. ‘I’ll say the same thing.’

Rooney did not provide further information about the state of the Steelers’ discussions with Rodgers. In April, the Steelers owner had expressed confidence the 41-year-old would eventually sign with the team.

‘We keep getting positive sort of signals about it,’ Rooney said at the NFL’s annual meeting, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. ‘So yeah, I’d say we feel pretty good about it at this point.’

The Steelers presently have three quarterbacks on their roster, none of whom were with the team in 2024. Mason Rudolph, who spent six seasons with the Steelers before playing for the Tennessee Titans last season, currently tops the team’s depth chart ahead of sixth-round rookie Will Howard and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson.

Pittsburgh’s general manager Omar Khan made it clear the Steelers will carry four quarterbacks into training camp, so the team will likely sign another signal-caller soon. It’s just a matter of whether it will be Rodgers or someone else.

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Generate Consistent Income with These Options Strategies

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Are you looking to generate consistent weekly income from the stock market?

In this video, Tony Zhang breaks down some of the top income-generating options strategies that traders and investors can use to create a consistent cash flow. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your options trading skills, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about income generation through options.

Tony dives into three of the most effective options strategies:

  • Covered calls
  • Cash-secured puts
  • Credit spreads

But that’s just a start.

Tony demonstrates how to leverage the StockCharts Scan Engine, organize and monitor trading opportunities using ChartLists, and analyze each trade in the OptionsPlay Strategy Center so you can utilize the full power of the tools available to you in the OptionsPlay Add-On for StockCharts.  

This video premiered on May 20, 2025.  

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Become the Investor You Aspire to Be: Essential Insights for Success

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Retail traders and investors often don’t get the credit they deserve. But in April, they showed they’ve got serious market smarts. 

While headlines screamed about a tanking stock market — remember, post-Liberation Day— retail investors waited patiently. And when the time felt right, they jumped in, adding $40 billion to the stock market during the month. Just this past Monday, retail investors poured another $5.4 billion in by day’s end. That was more than a third of the day’s trading volume!

If this keeps up, May could beat April in terms of total inflows. 

Lessons From the Past

Many of you probably remember the dot-com boom and the painful bust that followed. A lot of retail traders jumped in thinking they were buying the dip. Unfortunately, the market had other plans. Many retail traders got wiped out because they ended up buying at the peak rather than the dip. 

This is the risk “buy the dip” buyers face. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. So, how do you protect your portfolio value, especially now that you’re managing some of your investments?

Start With a Simple Daily Routine

Taking control of your finances doesn’t mean you need to stare at a screen all day. But checking in on the market regularly can go a long way. Even a quick peek at the Market Summary page at the end of each day (or once a week) can help you stay on track.

You’ll get a snapshot of how the major indexes are performing, what their daily or weekly streaks are, and if they are above specific moving averages. Here’s a little snippet of the page. There’s a lot more to discover on the page.

An Example: Keeping Tabs on NVIDIA (NVDA)

Let’s say you bought shares of NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) after it dipped in early April. Despite how well the stock performed in 2024, you can’t just “set it and forget it.” 

You will want to monitor how the S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq ($COMPQ), and Nasdaq 100 ($NDX) are performing since NVDA is a heavily weighted stock in these indexes. 

Here’s what you can do:

  • Check the trend. Are the indexes trending higher? Are they above key moving averages? 
  • Click on the index name. Start with the daily chart and look for any red flags like a break below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA).
  • Watch the up or down streaks. If a winning streak turns into a losing one, it’s worth noting. 

Digging Deeper With Internals and Sector Insights

The Market Summary page also gives you access to market internals that can help you determine the health of the indexes. These include the Advancing/Declining Issues, Bullish Percent Index (BPI), and New Highs/New Lows, among many others. 

Since your focus is semiconductor stocks, you would closely watch the related indexes. For BPI, you’d go one step further and monitor the Technology Sector BPI ($BPINFO).

The US Industries panel displays the performance of the Semiconductors. 

What’s Up With Semis? Let’s Look at XSD

At this point, it’s worth analyzing the chart of the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD), the ETF included in the Market Summary page. The six-month daily chart below shows that XSD is now trading below its 200-day SMA, which is a reason for concern. 

FIGURE 1. DAILY CHART OF XSD. The ETF fell below its 200-day SMA on Wednesday and is underperforming SPY. Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

Note that XSD is holding on to the support of the May 12 low, which is when the price gapped up. Gaps often get filled, so a fall below where XSD closed on Wednesday could take the ETF down to the $210 level. 

In addition, the ETF’s performance relative to the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) over the last six months is at -3.96%. This indicates that semiconductors are trying hard to re-establish their pre-2025 leadership position. If XSD continues to underperform SPY, it would be more reason to be concerned.

Check In on NVDA Again

Seeing this chart should prompt you to pull up the chart of NVDA. Is the stock following the same pattern as the ETF? 

Looking at the six-month daily chart of NVDA, it’s still above its 200-day SMA, unlike XSD. However, NVDA’s stock price is flirting with the support of its May 14 low. A breach of the low could take NVDA’s stock price to its 200-day SMA or lower. This wouldn’t be good for the overall equity market because NVDA is such a heavyweight in the U.S. large-cap indexes. 

FIGURE 2. DAILY CHART OF NVDA STOCK. Wednesday’s price action suggests the possibility of a pullback. If price falls below the May 14 low, the next stop could be the 200-day SMA. Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

Before entering your position, you should have identified your profit target and exit point based on your risk tolerance level. Remember, when managing your investments, discipline is key.  

Keep It Simple

The Market Summary page is a tool that can help you stay ahead of the stock market without overwhelming you. 

Here is one way to use the Market Summary page: 

  • You don’t need to be glued to the screen. Just make checking in a part of your routine.
  • Know what matters. Focus on the key indexes, which direction they are trending, and the sectors you’re invested in. 
  • Engage with the market. The more you understand the price action of the market, the more empowered you become.

There are many more ways to use the Market Summary page, and we’ll be sharing more in upcoming articles. 

Bottom Line

Whether you’re hands-on with your investments, semi-retired, or retired, staying informed can help you feel confident and in control. 

So go on, check out the Market Summary page, explore the charts, and stick to your trading plan. 

Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

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