Basic Materials
Companies From Various Industries Are Fighting Trump on Tariffs on Steel Imports
Sectors reliant on cheap steel – which includes energy companies, retailers, and American manufacturers – are pressing for political action against President Donald Trump’s wish to impose tariffs on steel imports ahead of a potential ... [Read]
Consumer
10 Retailers That Are Closing Hundreds of Stores in 2017
It shouldn’t come as a total surprise to hear that the retail sector has been crumbling as of late. As more Americans start to do their shopping online instead of at a store, conventional retailers ... [Read]
Alternative Energy
Researchers at UBC Developed a New Technique Which Could Cause Cheaper and Safer Biofuels
It has been reported that a team of researchers has created a new process which could drastically improve how bioreactors break down organic material into methane gas. The process was partially developed at the University ... [Read]
Consumer
The Retail Sector is Likely to Benefit From Back-To-School Shopping
As we approach September, University students are starting to think about back-to-school shopping. And it seems like they’re planning on spending more than ever this year. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, back-to-university ... [Read]
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Fan Holds Up Sign During Yellen’s Testimony, Receives Donations of $100,000 For Effort
On Wednesday, during Janet Yellen’s testimony before the House Financial Services panel, one message, in particular, stood out to the audience – and it wasn’t exactly the message the Fed chair was trying to get ... [Read]
Metals & Mining
Despite Current Downfall, Uranium Prices Are Expected to Rise
While a number of metals and minerals saw their prices go up in 2016, uranium saw its prices sink by a drastic 41%. In November 2016, the industry tracker UxC’s broker average saw its price ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Trump Considers Quotas and Tariffs on Steel Imports, Steel Stocks Increase As a Result
On Thursday, July 13, steel socks increased after Donald Trump disclosed that he is considering quotas and tariffs on steel imports to the United States. Following the news, shares of U.S. Steel traded 3.5% higher, ... [Read]
Alternative Energy
The World’s First Hybrid Hyrdoelectric and Solar Power Plant is Now Operational
Take note of today’s date, alternative energy investors, as it’s one for the books. As of today, July 13, the world’s first hybrid hydroelectric and solar power installation is now operational in Portugal. The Alto ... [Read]
Health
Hospital Shares Tumble in Reaction to Senate’s Latest Proposed Healthcare Reform Bill
The Senate’s healthcare reform bill was unveiled on Thursday, July 13. The bill shows an awkward balancing attempt by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to gain votes from the most conservatives members while at the same ... [Read]
Application Software
This is Why CyberArk’s Shares Fell As Low As 15% Today — July 13, 2017
Shares of cyber security company CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:$CYBR) spiraled down by 15% on Thursday, July 13. The stock fell after the company decreased its guidance, expecting a lower number in sales and profits in its ... [Read]