Tesla: Stock Drop Amid Concerns Over Delivery Performance
Key Morningstar Metrics for Tesla Tesla TSLA shares were down 9% at the time of writing (Monday) as the market reacted to an analyst downgrade and fears that increased competition and CEO Elon Musk’s political activities will lead to lower deliveries and profits in 2025. Why it matters: Tesla’s primary business is selling autos. While […]
Russia Poised to Restart Oil and Gas Activities in Iraqi Kurdistan
Russia Set to Resume Oil & Gas Operations in Iraqi Kurdistan Russia is to restart its key oil and gas operations in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) according to recent comments from its Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev. From 2017 until the forced removal of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Moscow’s extensive energy operations […]
Insights Gained from 150 Years of Stock Market History
This month marks five years since the covid market downturn. Though the initial downturn on March 9, 2020, was dramatic—the US stock market lost nearly 8% in one day—the US stock market ultimately recovered from that crash in just four months, making it the fastest recovery of any market crash over the past 150 years. […]
Electrovaya Closes $50.8 Million Direct Loan with Export-Import Bank of the United States (“EXIM”) to Expand U.S. Battery Manufacturing
Electrovaya Inc. has secured a $50.8 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) under its “Make More in America” initiative, combining it with a $20 million credit facility from BMO and $12 million in equity for a total of over $80 million. This financing will support the expansion of Electrovaya’s Jamestown, […]
Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Following Earnings Results?
Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B reported fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 22. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Berkshire’s earnings and stock. What We Thought of Berkshire Hathaway’s Q4 Earnings Insurance underwriting remains solid as investment income increases: Berkshire’s insurance subsidiaries continued to benefit from tailwinds on both sides of the business. Favorable underwriting conditions (enhanced by a more favorable […]
High Voltage: Vanadium Shines as Key Battery Metal in Election Spotlight
High Voltage: Vanadium gets a big boost as battery metal takes centre stage in election In a significant move for the Western Australian vanadium industry, Premier Roger Cook has pledged to reduce royalties on vanadium products by 50% as part of the Labor Party’s campaign to stimulate economic growth and investment in the sector. Coupled […]
US President Donald Trump Dismisses Recession Fears Amid Trade War, States ‘I Hate to Predict Such Things’ | World News
US President Donald Trump bunks recession claims amid trade war, says ‘I hate to predict things like that’ | World News US President Donald Trump has refused to dismiss the possibility of a US recession as his shifting trade policies fuel economic uncertainty and market volatility. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, he defended […]
How Global Fintech Startups Are Bridging the Gender Wealth Divide
How Global Fintech Startups Are Closing The Gender Wealth Gap Fintech is fueling a financial revolution for women—not just in the U.S., but across the globe. From Europe to Africa, Latin America to Asia, a new wave of startups is breaking down financial barriers, empowering women with better access to banking, investment tools, and entrepreneurial […]
Gold Glimmers as Leading Jewelry Market Amplifies Options Trading
The world’s biggest jewelry market is boosting its gold bets. With the precious metal setting successive records this year, jewelers and retail traders in India are turning to options on gold futures both for speculation and to hedge physical holdings. Cheaper than futures, the bets have gained new appeal with the recent surge in bullion, […]