3 Battery Stocks That Could Energize Your Investment Strategy
When investors think about battery stocks as investments, their first thought is likely to be the lithium-ion batteries that are essential to electric vehicles (EVs). But if you’re looking for companies that may be worth a long-term investment, you may have to shift your focus. Since 2020, a number of startup companies are trying to […]
3 Top ETFs for Volatile Market Conditions
Bryan Armour: Stocks have performed well since 2022′s lull. Much of that success has concentrated among a few, especially tech stocks on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence like Nvidia. But cracks have begun to form in the latest bull run, leading to a couple of drawdowns during the past few months. Investors […]
AI Stocks May Be Struggling, but They’re Still Worth Watching
Despite a rough couple of months for stocks that are seen as a play on the artificial intelligence boom, Morningstar analysts see strong demand and monetization of AI functionality as supporting strong long-term prospects for the industry. There’s also good news for investors looking to put new money to work in AI stocks. Amid the […]
Sinomine Speaks Out Against Challenging Conditions in Zimbabwe Amidst Lithium Price Decline
Lithium, a critical component for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has seen a significant drop in prices from its 2022 highs. This decline has triggered a complex array of challenges for lithium producers, particularly in Zimbabwe, where both economic conditions and regulatory frameworks pose obstacles to the industry’s growth. As the global demand for lithium continues […]
Morningstar’s Comprehensive Guide to Stock Investing
Your perception of stock investing may involve highly caffeinated, frantic individuals sweating in front of a half dozen computer screens packed with the latest speculation from Reddit and CNBC. Feel free to dump these images from your mind, because solid stock investing is not about trading as fast as humanly possible or getting the most […]
The Top 10 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Outstanding Performance in…
Dividend-paying stocks that combine healthy balance sheets with hefty yields can provide investors with steady incomes, cushion against market downturns, and grow investments at a healthy clip. In the third quarter of 2024, the top-performing dividend-payers included steel firm Stelco STLC, gold company Lundin Gold LUG, and independent power producer TransAlta TA. To find the […]
7 Lithium Stocks to Consider Investing In: Q3 Update
Crisis has become an opportunity for beaten-down lithium stocks. For one, according to Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), “the world urgently needs more lithium than it’s producing today.” Two, we’re just starting to see electric vehicle sales bounce back. In fact, according to Kelley Blue Book, about 330,460 EVs were sold in the U.S. just in the […]
Electra Battery Materials Hires Industry Expert to Oversee Refinery Construction Project
TORONTO–Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) has made a significant move by appointing Michael Green as Construction Director, a strategic choice aimed at driving the completion of North America’s inaugural cobalt sulfate refinery located in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario. With a robust background spanning over three decades in construction management, Green is set to […]
Gold Prices and Poverty Drive Illegal Mining in the Peruvian Amazon
Villagers in the northern rainforest region of Loreto have become more dependent on illegal mining for their livelihood as the pandemic hit the economy and the illegal activity became more profitable. Gold prices have soared nearly 30% so far in 2024 and are on course for their biggest annual rise since 2010. The problem is […]
3 ETFs Surpassing Market Performance Undetected
Daniel Sotiroff: Juggernaut growth stocks like Nvidia have captured attention and headlines over the past year, as they’re largely responsible for the market’s incredible climb. As a result, many of this year’s best-performing ETFs are growth-oriented and often land in the US large-growth category. But there are some exceptions. And some of these exceptions […]