How a UK Company is Turning EV Battery Waste into Valuable Resources!
How This UK Company is Transforming EV Battery Waste into Valuable Resources! In the transition to a sustainable future, battery recycling stands as a pivotal component of green technology, especially for electric vehicles (EVs). As the demand for EVs surges, so does the need for effective recycling methods that can recover valuable materials from exhausted […]
Following a Dividend Hike, This Wide-Moat US Stock…
Lockheed Martin LMT recently raised its quarterly dividend by 5%, effective with its Dec. 27 payout. In fact, this wide-moat aerospace and defense contractor has increased its dividend for 22 years in a row. The stock recently fell into undervalued territory after Lockheed reported that cost overruns on two programs had lowered operating profit. While […]
Gold and Silver Prices on the Rise: Here’s What’s Driving Them
Central bank gold buying accelerated under Biden and this, along with physical gold purchases in Asia, has been the main driver behind the gold price, despite a high dollar and elevated US Treasury yields. Both resulted from the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates to reduce inflation. The Fed announced its first interest rate cut since […]
Carbon Pricing: A Strategic Gamble for the Oil and Gas Sector
Carbon Pricing: A Strategic Bet for Oil and Gas Companies Oil and gas companies are backing carbon pricing—not just for emissions reduction, but to create a predictable business environment. Observer Labs In November 2021, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm asked the National Petroleum Council (NPC) to conduct a study on the at-scale deployment of low- […]
6 Overlooked US Stocks That Recently Increased Their Dividends
Amid a tumultuous start to 2025 for the stock market, dividend-paying stocks continued to lag the broader market, despite their reputation as safe havens. However, this volatility could present opportunities for long-term investors looking to capitalize on discounts. Dividend investing comes in various forms. Investors can look for stocks with the highest yields, those with […]
Are Stock Investors Facing Another Tech Downturn?
I was recently cleaning out old files and came across an Ameritrade brokerage statement from 1999. It made for embarrassing viewing. Not Pets.com-level embarrassment, but the fact that I can’t remember why I bought shares in Lucent Technologies or Centura Software is proof I was swept up in the internet bubble, also known as dot-com […]
Wall Street Dips on Concerns Over Inflation and Tariffs
Wall Street slumps amid worries about inflation and tariffs NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slumped Friday as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 0.9% and erased what had been a modest gain for the week. It’s one of the worse drops for the index so far this […]
Elon Musk’s Financial Disclosures Will Remain Under Wraps: What This Means for the Public.
The public won’t get to see Elon Musk’s financial disclosures. Here’s why that matters. Washington—Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, whose companies have contracts with and interest in the federal government while Musk and his team overhaul the size and scope of government, won’t be filing a publicly available financial disclosure report. Instead, Musk’s required […]
Is Apple Stock a Buy, Sell, or Something Else After Earnings?
Apple AAPL released its first-quarter fiscal earnings report on Jan. 30. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Apple’s earnings and stock. What We Thought of Apple’s Q1 Earnings Apple’s AAPL December-quarter revenue rose by 4% year over year to $124.3 billion. IPhone revenue declined 1% year over year to $69.1 billion, and services revenue rose 14% year […]
Bill to Separate Oil and Gas Operations from Schools Progresses in House
Bill to move oil and gas away from schools advances in House Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argusachedden@currentargus.com Oil and gas companies could be forced to build drilling rigs and other facilities a mile from all schools in New Mexico if a bill advancing through the New Mexico Legislature becomes law. House Bill 35 was advanced by the […]