When it comes to fields like science and health care, some acronyms are more well-known than others. For example, you're probably familiar with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and its role approving and regulating new drugs and devices. And given recent history, you're probably also familiar with the CDC… read more »
Tuesday, February 7, 2023The "New Energy Economy" just reached an important milestone. Last year, for the first time, electric vehicles ("EVs") made up 10% of all new cars sold. We're talking 7.8 million units worldwide, a 68% increase since 2020. This achievement bodes well for mass adoption of EVs, a sector already valued… read more »
Friday, February 3, 2023He may not be Public Enemy No. 1, but Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sure is taking some heat these days. You see, the economy is still expanding, albeit at a slower pace. Gross domestic product ("GDP"), the measure of the value of all goods and services produced, for fourth… read more »
Tuesday, January 31, 2023By any measure, the drug Epidiolex is a massive hit. To start, it's been a financial success. In fact, it has the potential to become the next "blockbuster drug" – those with annual sales of at least $1 billion. But it's also been a godsend for those suffering from epilepsy.… read more »
Tuesday, January 24, 2023I'm pleased to report that some of my readers (hopefully you're among them) are sitting on double-digit gains in less than three months. Let me explain... Back on November 22, I told you about a company that was a great play in the booming market for outer space, a market… read more »
Friday, January 20, 2023If there was ever evidence of the need to have a generator on standby, look no further than the Christmas storms that blanketed much of the nation. The combination of high winds, snow, and ice caused the cancellation of thousands of flights. But at least those folks (while frustrated and… read more »
Tuesday, January 17, 2023If auto manufacturer Porsche has its way, we'll soon be cruising around in cars powered by (drumroll, please)... Air! OK, technically, that's not quite accurate. But it's close. You see, Porsche recently tested a new synthetic fuel it says can compete with electric vehicles ("EVs"). To pull it off, the… read more »
Friday, January 13, 2023Back on December 20 , I noted that silicon-carbide chips are set to have a huge impact on electric vehicles ("EVs"). This compound, a combination of silicon and carbon, has several advantages over existing silicon-only semiconductors. Notably, it's very stable and doesn't crack or melt, meaning it can withstand… read more »
Tuesday, January 10, 2023We just closed the books on the worst year for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis. In 2022, the Fed drove up interest rates to cool down an economy riddled with forty-year high inflation, and created fears of a recession on the horizon. Against this backdrop, the bellwether S&P 500… read more »
Friday, January 6, 2023A recent arrest in South Carolina didn’t make national headlines. At first blush, this makes sense. After all, the arrest simply involved two men charged with selling counterfeit goods in a small town most Americans haven’t heard of. The thing is, this wasn’t an isolated incident. Last month, for example,… read more »
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