“Diversify Before You Get Spooked”: Edward Jones CEO’s Halloween Lesson for Investors

Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington: “Don’t Dress Up Your Portfolio as Tech” 

In a candid interview with Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman, Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington shared sharp insights on today’s market mood, especially after Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple (AAPL) reported their latest earnings.

While Amazon’s cloud business alone added $300 billion in market value, Pennington reminded investors that we’re in the fifth-strongest six-month rally in 75 years. Impressive, but also a signal to stay grounded.

Her advice? Keep your portfolio balanced across sectors. The S&P 500 (^GSPC), Dow Jones (^DJI), and Nasdaq (^IXIC) are flying high thanks to the “Mag 7”, including Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA), but overexposure could mean trouble when volatility strikes.

“The rules of the road haven’t changed,” she said. “Invest according to your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.”

AI is driving real productivity gains, yet true investors know the strongest portfolios aren’t the flashiest, they’re the most balanced.

Gold’s Pause Today Sets the Stage for Tomorrow’s Breakout, Says Agnico Eagle CEO

Agnico Eagle CEO Ammar Al-Joundi: “Long Term, We Remain Very Constructive on Gold”

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM, NYSE: AEM) CEO Ammar Al-Joundi signaled that gold’s record-breaking climb may pause for breath, but the outlook remains firmly bullish.

Agnico just reported a blockbuster third quarter with $1.06B in net income and $1.2B in free cash flow, driven by an average realized gold price of US$3,476 per ounce.

While prices recently pulled back from US$4,300 to the US$4,000 range, CIBC Capital Markets still expects gold to reach US$4,500 next year and hold that level through 2027.

Al-Joundi’s take? Markets may retrace, but the long-term trend is intact. Agnico Eagle, Canada’s largest mining company and the world’s second-largest gold producer, is leading that charge across Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico.

Gold isn’t just glittering, it’s grounding global portfolios.

The Great European Mineral Hunt: Chasing China’s Shadow

China’s tightening of rare earth exports is sending shockwaves through Europe’s supply chains, from defence to clean tech.

The European Initiative for Energy Security (EIES), led by Executive Director Albéric Mongrenier and Head of Research Petya Barzilska, is urging Brussels to boost funding and coordination for critical minerals. Their proposed European Minerals Investment Network (E-MIN) aims to unite investors, developers, and governments under one platform.

The call comes as the U.S. government invests directly in producers like MP Materials (NYSE: MP), while Eramet in Norway continues to showcase Europe’s industrial potential. Institutions like the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Investment Bank (EIB) are now being urged to take larger equity stakes in mining projects to close the investment gap.

China’s export curbs have made one thing clear: Europe’s path to strategic autonomy runs through its mines, refineries, and policy tables.

Wall Street Gets Heartburn as Gen Z Loses Its Taste for Chipotle

Chipotle’s Rough Quarter Leaves Wall Street Feeling the Burn

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) just dropped Q3 2025 results that have Wall Street losing its appetite. Total revenue rose 7.5% to $3.0 billion, but comparable sales increased just 0.3%, well below expectations.

With margins tightening from 25.5% to 24.5%, thanks to rising beef and tariff costs, analysts from Barclays (target: $43) and UBS (target: $56) are trimming expectations. Shares tumbled 19% in premarket trading, pushing the stock down roughly 45% year-to-date.

Chipotle’s leadership blames inflation, higher unemployment, and shrinking discretionary budgets among Gen Z and millennial diners. It’s a sign of the times, consumers are getting choosy, and even burrito kings aren’t immune.

Still, Chipotle’s pushing forward with new locations, loyalty perks, and menu tweaks. It’s not the end of the road, but it’s a reality check for a brand that once seemed unstoppable.

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