What Powell’s Recalibration Means for Commodities: Pros and Cons

What Powells Recalibration will and wont do for commodities Good morning Investors! Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and his merry band somewhat surprised markets following their most recent policy-setting meeting on September 18, cutting the official short-term (federal funds) rate by 50 basis points rather than 25. Some took this as a sign that the U.S. […]
3 Resource Stocks Set to Benefit from Global Supply Shortages

Source: corlaffra / Shutterstock The CEO of NextEra (NYSE:NEE) recently stated that the demand for renewable energy will triple over the next seven years. Moreover, he forecasts that the overall demand for electricity will increase four times more quickly in the next 20 years compared to the previous 20 years. The CEO also expects batteries […]
ChatGPT maker’s CTO Mira Murati is departing from OpenAI

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is leaving the ChatGPT maker OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati announced her resignation on Wednesday, a surprise change at the top of the influential AI company as it seeks to raise billions in new funding and undergoes a tumultuous transformation that has seen much of the old guard depart. Murati, […]
3 Dividend ETFs Poised for Success in 2024

Bryan Armour: This has been a banner year for stocks, and dividend stocks have enjoyed some of that success. Dividend ETFs typically take one of two approaches: targeting high dividend yield or dividend growth. High dividend yield ETFs prioritize income, and the best strategies control for quality to avoid companies whose trailing dividends […]
Is Rio Tinto Group (RIO) the Top EV Battery Stock Recommended by Analysts?

Investment in Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunity You Can’t Afford to Miss As we stand on the brink of the next technological revolution, one industry is primed to redefine our future: Artificial Intelligence (AI). This rapidly evolving field is no longer a distant concept portrayed in movies; it is becoming an integral part of our everyday […]
2 Resilient Dividend Stocks to Consider During a Stock Market Dip

These dividend players could lift your portfolio no matter what the market is doing. The stock market is going strong, with the S&P 500 index heading for a 19% gain so far in 2024, confirming its presence in a much-awaited bull market. These periods of market growth and optimism generally last longer than bear markets, […]
EU and Allies Aim to Reinforce Price Cap on Russian Oil, Says EU Commission – Euractiv

EU, allies look to strengthen Russian oil price cap, EU Commission says – Euractiv The European Union and 12 partner countries have met in Brussels to discuss the effectiveness of Western sanctions on Russia and ways to strengthen the G7 price cap on Russian oil, the EU Commission said on Tuesday (24 September). The Group […]
3 Essential Mining Stocks to Include in Your 2024 Portfolio

The mining sector is one of the most dynamic yet controversial industries to be investing in. When we talk about mining stocks, there are a plethora of different commodities to explore. There is silver, gold and iron ore, of course, but beyond that there are rare earth minerals that make our daily lives convenient. Tungsten, […]
US Futures Rise on Positive Fed Commentary and Chinese Stimulus Measures

US stocks inched up before the bell on Tuesday, poised to pick up on a winning streak as pro-rate-cut Fedspeak and China’s launch of aggressive stimulus lifted market spirits. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) rose roughly 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures (ES=F) edged above the flatline on the heels of a record close. The […]
Kerry Issues Harsh Critique of Climate Action: “Is There a Letter Beyond Z?” | New York

Kerry gives scathing rating on climate action: ‘Is there a letter underneath Z?’ | New York Countries are ignoring commitments they made less than a year ago to shift away from fossil fuels and to provide aid to those most vulnerable to the climate crisis, a host of leading figures have admitted during a gloomy […]