On Sunday, the U.S. President announced that he had agreed to extend the 50% tariff deadline on the European Union to July 9. This decision followed a market sell-off on Friday, triggered by his earlier threat to impose steep new tariffs, including a 50% levy on EU goods starting June 1 and a potential 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured abroad. In response, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all closed lower.
In reaction to the tariff threats, gold and silver, typically viewed as safe-haven assets during periods of uncertainty, initially saw price spikes. However, after the President's announcement of the tariff delay, both metals pulled back. This dip could present an entry point for investors looking to gain exposure to precious metals.
A UBS Executive Director and FX Strategist predicts gold could climb to at least $3,500 within the next 12 months, and possibly as high as $3,800 if market volatility continues. He noted, “With increased geopolitical risks, our clients are turning to gold to hedge and diversify their portfolios - it’s been the number one go-to asset.”
This week also highlights several major gold and silver giants that could be worth considering for portfolio diversification, including:
- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited: One of the world’s largest senior gold mining companies, with operations in multiple countries and a focus on sustainable growth and shareholder value through share buybacks and cash dividends.
- Kinross Gold Corporation: A global senior gold and silver mining company operating two mines in Nevada, one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world.
- AngloGold Ashanti: A global gold mining company with operations, projects, and exploration activities across several continents.
- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp: A leading gold and silver streaming company that funds miners upfront in exchange for the right to purchase a portion of future metal production at a set price. Unlike traditional miners, streaming firms do not own or operate mines.
Will you be adding gold to your portfolio amid the market turbulence caused by the announcement from the U.S, one of the world's largest economies, to potentially grow and protect your wealth while earning passive income?
Furthermore, for income-focused investors,
- AGNC Investment Corp offers an annual dividend yield of 16%
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd boasts an annual dividend yield of around 40%
Other names in this week’s update include McDonald's Corp, Nike Inc and Electronic Arts Inc
Here's the full list for this week.
South Africa
AngloGold Ashanti plc will be paying R2.24 per share.
- Last trading date – 27 May 2025
- Payment date – 13 June 2025
Calgro M3 Holdings Limited will be paying R0.08 per share.
- Last trading date – 27 May 2025
- Payment date – 02 June 2025
RedefineProperties Limited will be paying R0.20 per share.
- Last trading date – 27 May 2025
- Payment date – 02 June 2025
Octodec Investments Limited will be paying R0.62 per share.
- Last trading date – 27 May 2025
- Payment date – 02 June 2025
United States
S&P Global Inc will be paying $0.96 per share.
- Last trading date - 27 May 2025
- Payment date - 11 June 2025
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp will be paying $0.16 per share.
- Last trading date - 27 May 2025
- Payment date - 10 June 2025
Electronic Arts Inc will be paying $0.19 per share.
- Last trading date - 27 May 2025
- Payment date - 18 June 2025
Tractor Supply Company will be paying $0.23 per share.
- Last trading date - 27 May 2025
- Payment date - 10 June 2025
Kinross Gold Corporation will be paying $0.03 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 12 June 2025
Kinsale Capital Group Inc will be paying $0.17 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 12 June 2025
Expedia Group Inc will be paying $0.40 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 18 June 2025
Dow Inc will be paying $0.70 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
STAG Industrial Inc will be paying $0.12 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP will be paying $0.37 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 30 June 2025
Core Natural Resources Inc will be paying $0.10 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
eBay Inc will be paying $0.29 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
AGNC Investment Corp will be paying $0.12 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 10 June 2025
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd will be paying $0.43 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 30 June 2025
CSX Corp will be paying $0.13 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
DuPont de Nemours Inc will be paying $0.41 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
EPR Properties will be paying $0.29 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
WK Kellogg Co will be paying $0.16 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
Agree Realty Corp will be paying $0.25 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
Kraft Heinz Company will be paying $0.40 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 27 June 2025
Fortive Corp will be paying $0.08 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 27 June 2025
NetEase Inc will be paying $0.67 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited will be paying $0.40 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
T-Mobile US Inc will be paying $0.88 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 12 June 2025
Interactive Brokers Group Inc will be paying $0.32 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
Estee Lauder Companies Inc (The) will be paying $0.35 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Corning Inc will be paying $0.28 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 27 June 2025
Goldman Sachs Group Inc will be paying $3.00 per share.
- Last trading date - 29 May 2025
- Payment date - 27 June 2025
NextEra Energy Inc will be paying $0.56 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Harley-Davidson Inc will be paying $0.18 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 18 June 2025
Mckesson Corporation will be paying $0.71 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 01 July 2025
McDonald's Corp will be paying $1.77 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Kellanova will be paying $0.57 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
Lockheed Martin Corp will be paying $3.30 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 27 June 2025
BorgWarner Inc will be paying $0.11 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Corteva Inc will be paying $0.17 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Realty Income Corporation will be paying $0.26 per share.
- Last trading date -30 May 2025
- Payment date - 13 June 2025
Nike Inc will be paying $0.40 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 01 July 2025
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd will be paying $0.74 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 09 June 2025
Northrop Grumman Corp will be paying $2.31 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 18 June 2025
PHINIA Inc will be paying $0.27 per share.
- Last trading date - 30 May 2025
- Payment date - 16 June 2025
Cigna Corporation New will be paying $1.51 per share.
- Last trading date - 02 June 2025
- Payment date - 18 June 2025
Stanley Black & Decker Inc will be paying $0.82 per share.
- Last trading date - 02 June 2025
- Payment date - 17 June 2025
L3 Harris Technologies Inc will be paying $1.20 per share.
- Last trading date - 02 June 2025
- Payment date - 18 June 2025
United Kingdom
Severn Trent PLC will be paying £0.73 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 15 July 2025
National Grid Plc will be paying £0.30 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 17 July 2025
Intertek Group PLC will be paying £1.02 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 20 June 2025
Informa PLC will be paying £0.13 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 11 July 2025
Coca-Cola HBC AG will be paying €1.03 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 24 June 2025
Associated British Foods PLC will be paying £0.20 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 04 July 2025
Sage Group PLC will be paying £0.07 per share.
- Last trading date - 28 May 2025
- Payment date - 27 June 2025
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