Agriculture
15 Ag-Tech Startups That Have the Most Potential in 2017
By 1870, almost half of the employed population in the United States had jobs in agriculture. Today, agriculture is a $3 trillion industry. This is not surprising, but did you know that only 2% of ... [Read]
Consumer
Sears Closes 20 Additional Stores In the Wake of Retail Industry Crisis
If the struggles of the retail industry haven’t been evident enough by Amazon’s (NASDAQ:$AMZN) acquisition of Whole Foods (NASDAQ:$WFM), retail giant Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:$SHLD) just announced that it is closing another 20 if its stores ... [Read]
Energy
An Overview: Why Now Might Be the Time to Invest in Uranium
Overview: It is likely that nuclear power will continue to be a vital source for electricity generation in the years ahead, even though there are a number of risks and concerns surrounding the industry. The ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Scientific Metals Set to Rise as Cobalt Demand Grows and Supply Dwindles
If you think lithium is big, think again. There is a new commodity that is set to rise higher than any metal in the current market as demand for it spikes high and the already-tight ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Cobalt 27 Capital Debuts Shares On Canada’s Venture Exchange
Recently established mining company Cobalt 27 Capital Corp’s (TSX-V:$KBLT) stocks debuted on Canada’s Venture Exchange on Friday, June 23. In a public offering totalling $200 million, Cobalt 27’s presence on the exchanges gives investors a ... [Read]
Basic Materials
LiCo Energy Metals Could Be the Answer for Metal Investors Who Want High Rewards
The troubles that companies with large electric vehicle production plans face are advantageous for growth and revenue for junior cobalt/lithium mining companies like LiCo Energy Metals (TSX.V:$LIC; OTCQB:$WCTXF). LiCo is currently set to become highly ... [Read]
Energy
PV10: What it is and Strategies Energy Investors Need to Know
When investing in anything, the most difficult task has always been determining the value of whatever you’re investing in, and whether or not you can gain from the price you’re paying. The energy industry has ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Protest at Escobal Silver Mine Causes Tahoe Resources’ Shares to Drop
On Monday, June 19, 2017, protesters blocked off access to Escobal silver mine, located in Guatemala. The mine is owned by Vancouver-based mining company Tahoe Resources (TSX:$THO), (NYSE:$TAHO). Due to the protest, shipments and supplies ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Shares of Mandalay Resources Fall With Flooding Incident and Two Trapped Miners
If you are invested in precious metals-mining company Mandalay Resources (TSX:$MND), prepare for a bumpy ride for the next couple of months. Chile’s Cerro Bayo, owned and operated by Mandalay Resources, is now fully flooded ... [Read]
Health
Congress Announces New Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Medical Cannabis
On June 15, 2017, congress took the first step towards lessening its attitude on medical cannabis. Senators Corey Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Rand Paul disclosed a new bill which will end the federal prohibition of medical ... [Read]