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]
Biotechnology
Cara Therapeutics Stock Increases After Revealing Promising Data From a Phase 1 Drug Trial
On Wednesday, Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:$CARA) stock increased after the biotech company revealed promising data from a Phase 1 drug trial for chronic kidney disease patients. If you’re a biotech investor, you are probably aware of ... [Read]
Alternative Energy
U.S. Department of Energy to Track Residential Rooftop Solar Power
On July 11, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will be, for the first time ever, forecasting energy production from small-scale solar panel systems, such as the ones installed on residential rooftops. Most ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Gold Prices Spikes as Trump Jr. Reveals Details on His Emails with Russia
As the U.S. dollar sank thanks to emails disclosed by Donald Trump Jr., President Trump’s eldest son, which included plans for Trump Jr. to meet up with a Russian lawyer who promised to leak potentially ... [Read]