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Fisher Asset Management LLC, dba Fisher Investments (FI), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Plano, Texas. The firm was founded in 1979 by Ken Fisher and is a subsidiary of Fisher Investments, Inc. FI manages the assets of a diverse global client base which includes corporations, public and multi-employer pension funds, foundations and endowments, insurance companies, health-care organizations, governments and high net worth families.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Sprott Asset Management LP (Sprott AM) is a Canadian alternative investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Eric Sprott in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Sprott Asset Management GP, Inc., which is owned by Sprott, Inc. (NYSE, TSX: SII). Sprott AM offers a wide variety of investment solutions to Canadian and international investors.

Gencor Ltd. engages in the mining of minerals. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Parktown, South Africa.

JCI Ltd. operates as an investment company with interest in gold and platinum mining. The company was founded by Barney Barnato in 1989 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.

Atapa Minerals Ltd. explores for and mines gold. The private company is based in Etobicoke, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada.

Part of Anglo American Plc, Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe Ltd. is a Zimbabwean mining company that extracts gold, platinum, and coal. The company is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

Founded by Len Zacks in 1978, Zacks Investment Research, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer and investment research firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an office in Irvine, California. The firm is principally owned by The Greenwood Trust. Zacks makes both short-term and long-term investment recommendations using the following investment styles: aggressive growth, growth/income, momentum, value, technicals and options. Zack Investment Research employs the Zacks Rank, a 100% a peerless stock rating system that is based on a quantitative model that includes the use of four factors including as earnings estimate revisions and earnings surprises. Stocks are classified into five groups, ranging from 'Strong Buy' to 'Strong Sell.' Zacks Rank is completely mathematical and focuses only on the math and whether the math predicts that a stock's price will rise. It is a short-term indicator of stock performance that is effective for 1 to 3 months. The Zacks Recommendation process begins with a new quantitative model that employs the Zacks Rank. The firm then utilizes qualitative insights to develop a unique recommendation based on a 6 month time horizon. Zacks Investment Research provides coverage primarily on the following sectors: (1) manufacturers of electrical components (2) photo optics/lasers (3) HPC computing platforms (4) manufacturers and distributors of textiles (5) information technology (6) independent oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, development and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas (6) providers of docking, manipulator and wafer probing interface products for semiconductor and ATE manufacturers (7) companies that design and manufacture oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and protocol analyzers to test, measure and analyze electronic signals (8) manufacturers of branded toys, collectibles, hobby or infant products and (9) financial services companies.

Part of Tsogo Sun Ltd., Goldfields Casino & Entertainment Centre Pty Ltd. is a gaming and entertainment destination located in Free State, South Africa. The South African company offers a variety of gaming options, including slot machines and table games, as well as family-friendly activities, dining, shows, and events. The company emphasizes the randomness of their slot machine payouts and encourages guests to use their Rewards Card to earn points while playing.

Weatherford Aerospace LLC provides chemical treatment and machining of materials for the aerospace industry. It also offers chemical milling of aluminum, steel, and titanium, forming operations, fabrications, and spot welding. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Weatherford, TX.

CI Holdings Corp. functions as an investment holding American company.

Sherritt International Oil & Gas Ltd. is a gas and oil refining and processing company. They also engage in oil and gas exploration. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada

Southwest Regional Credit Union Ltd. provides financial services. It offers banking, borrowing, investing, and insurance. The company was founded in May 1939 and is headquartered in Sarnia, Canada.

Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. (SAM USA) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The firm was founded by Arthur Richards “Rick” Rule in 2005. They are a subsidiary of Sprott US Holdings, Inc., owned by Sprott, Inc. (TSX: SII) in Canada. SAM USA provides investment advisory services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to individuals and institutions with separately managed accounts and private funds.

Battle Financial, Inc. is a next-generation branchless, direct bank that aims to provide high yield FDIC insured deposit products and opportunities to diversify into foreign currencies and non-FDIC insured precious metals accounts. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The company is actively seeking its national banking charter and is scheduled to launch the bank in the second half of 2022. Battle Bank's founding leadership team has led several successful banking start-up experiences and is dedicated to launching and growing the bank into a successful national player in the banking industry. Frank Orchard Trotter has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Sprott US Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of investment management services. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Rule Advisors LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Anacortes, WA. The company was founded in 2020 by Arthur Richards Rule. Arthur Richards Rule has been the CEO since 2020.