There are any number of dynamics that come to play in the markets at any given time, which means that the ebb and flow of a nation’s economic health can be tied to a lot of other societal elements, including political and geopolitical shifts, social perceptions and changes, and as we have seen for almost […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Tesla Inc. set a record for profit but warned that supply chain problems will keep it from introducing new vehicle models this year while it focuses on expanding production of its current lineup. That means fans of the Cybertruck will have to wait until at least 2023. On the other hand, full self-driving […]
Read MoreFord Motor Company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a range of Ford trucks, cars, sport utility vehicles, electrified vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through three segments: Automotive, Mobility, and Ford Credit. The Automotive segment sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships […]
Read MoreThe electric auto industry is comprised of companies focused on the manufacture of electric cars, trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles, as well as companies that offer electric automobile parts and services. While some traditional automakers also produce electric vehicles (EV), this article focuses on companies considered to be largely pure-play EV manufacturers. The electric car […]
Read MoreThe energy transition is driving the next commodity supercycle, with immense prospects for technology manufacturers, energy traders, and investors. Indeed, new energy research provider BloombergNEF estimates that the global transition will require ~$173 trillion in energy supply and infrastructure investment over the next three decades, with renewable energy expected to provide 85% of our energy […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Pilbara Minerals Ltd., one of Australia’s top lithium miners, slashed its forecast for shipments, further exacerbating tight supply for the key ingredient in electric-vehicle batteries. The Perth-based company cited a raft of issues — from delays in commissioning and ramping up more processing capacity, to unplanned shutdowns and skilled worker shortages — in […]
Read MoreWarren Buffett scored 3,000% gains in electric car stock without Rivian or Tesla — here are 3 EV stocks flying under Wall Street’s radar After a white-hot early November, electric vehicle stocks have declined sharply over the past month or so. But for investors who got in early enough and stuck around, the returns are […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. wants the world to know it’s serious about competing in the market for battery-based electric vehicles. The world’s biggest carmaker is planning to invest 4 trillion yen ($35.2 billion) to supercharge its EV push, with a target to sell 3.5 million units annually by the end of the decade, Chief […]
Read MoreThere are any number of dynamics that come to play in the markets at any given time, which means that the ebb and flow of a nation’s economic health can be tied to a lot of other societal elements, including political and geopolitical shifts, social perceptions and changes, and as we have seen for almost […]
Read MoreMarkets are naturally cyclical – they swing from high to low and back again on a consistent, if unpredictable basis over a range of time frames. The different time periods associated with any given cycle, or sometimes even the depth of a certain cycle’s direction, can shade the casual investor’s perception about a stock’s opportunity. […]
Read MoreBioNTech SE (BNTX) BioNTech SE, a biotechnology company, develops and commercializes immunotherapies for cancer and other infectious diseases. The company is involved in the developing of FixVac product candidates, including BNT111, which is in Phase I clinical trial for advance melanoma; BNT112 that is in Phase I/IIa trial for prostate cancer. AmpliTech Group, Inc. (AMPG) […]
Read MoreIn the never-ending search for useful investing opportunities, I’ve learned that it’s good to look for ways to expand my watchlist beyond the normal scope of the stocks I’ve been following and have become familiar with. Adding new stocks to my list from time to time is a good way to keep things fresh and […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to invest billions of dollars in a battery plant to be built on the outskirts of Greensboro, North Carolina, as part of the automaker’s efforts to ramp up output of electrified vehicles in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter. The car manufacturer hasn’t made a […]
Read MoreOne of the most successful investors in the entire history of the U.S. stock market, and arguably the most famous of our era is Warren Buffett. His annual reports for Berkshire Hathaway have long been considered required reading for any serious fundamental or value-oriented investor because of the way he outlines his views of current […]
Read MoreThis month has seen – at long last – Congressional passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill (BIF), which is now just waiting the President’s signature. The bill’s passage marks an important political victory for President Biden and Congressional moderates, but more than that, it also brings the promise of Federal outlays to improve various physical […]
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