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3 EV Charging Stocks Poised for Significant Growth: July Update

3 EV Charging Stocks Poised for Significant Growth: July Update

EV charging stocks surge as robust sales figures and strategic maintenance programs signal strong future profitability Thanks to government initiatives, increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and significant investments in charging infrastructure, EV charging stocks will continue to rank high in most portfolios. The worldwide number of EV charging stations is expected to increase to over […]

Aflac’s CIO approaches generative AI with caution, but is still embracing the technology in innovative ways.

Aflac’s CIO approaches generative AI with caution, but is still embracing the technology in innovative ways.

Why Aflac’s CIO won’t ever be first to market with generative AI—but is still finding ways to adopt the technology Aflac is embracing generative artificial intelligence, though the insurance company isn’t using the technology externally. At least, not yet.  “Alfac is taking a more conservative approach,” says Shelia Anderson, chief information officer at the insurance […]

Low Prices Pressure U.S. Oil and Gas Production

Low Prices Pressure U.S. Oil and Gas Production

Low Prices Squeeze U.S. Oil and Gas Output By John Kemp, energy analyst U.S. oil production growth continues to slow in response to the fall in prices, as the initial shock from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed in response more than two years ago fades. Crude and condensates output from the Lower […]

Tesla Reports Rise in Quarterly Deliveries, Yet Shares Decline as Investors Demand More

Tesla Reports Rise in Quarterly Deliveries, Yet Shares Decline as Investors Demand More

Tesla shares were down about 4% Wednesday morning after the company posted its third-quarter delivery numbers. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) Tesla’s quarterly vehicle deliveries rose for the first time this year, giving the company some welcomed good news after a bumpy road that nonetheless left investors underwhelmed. Tesla shares, which were trading at around […]

Gold (XAU/USD) Prices Decrease as Q3 Comes to an End

Gold (XAU/USD) Prices Decrease as Q3 Comes to an End

Gold prices fell due to a stronger dollar and end-of-quarter flows, despite being on track for the best quarter since Q1 2016. The market is awaiting US jobs data on Friday, which could impact rate cut expectations and the US dollar. Gold remains extremely overbought at present, will the NFP report inspire a deeper correction? […]

3 Dividend Stocks Priced Under $10 That Could Double Your Investment

3 Dividend Stocks Priced Under  That Could Double Your Investment

It’s a myth that low-priced stocks have weak fundamentals or are speculative. While there can be purely speculative ideas among low-priced stocks, there are also some high-quality bets. This column focuses on dividend stocks under $10 that are fundamentally strong and look undervalued. In my view, these dividend stocks are poised for 100% returns within […]

Surge in Gold Prices Dampens Physical Demand in Major Markets

Surge in Gold Prices Dampens Physical Demand in Major Markets

“Physical demand in general is super low everywhere now,” said Robin Kolvenbach, head of Swiss-based refinery Argor-Heraeus SA. “There was a spike in demand in August when India cut its import duty, but since then it has gone completely dead again.” India, the world’s second-biggest bullion consumer after China, slashed import duties on gold in […]