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]
Biotechnology
Cara Therapeutics Stock Increases After Revealing Promising Data From a Phase 1 Drug Trial
On Wednesday, Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:$CARA) stock increased after the biotech company revealed promising data from a Phase 1 drug trial for chronic kidney disease patients. If you’re a biotech investor, you are probably aware of ... [Read]
Alternative Energy
U.S. Department of Energy to Track Residential Rooftop Solar Power
On July 11, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will be, for the first time ever, forecasting energy production from small-scale solar panel systems, such as the ones installed on residential rooftops. Most ... [Read]
Application Software
5 International Banking Apps to Purchase in 2017
Similar to what’s happening in the food sector with the increasing popularity of mobile delivery apps, it has been predicted that we will start to use mobile banking apps 10 times more often than we ... [Read]
Cryptocurrency
A Crash in the Cryptocurrency Industry Might Actually Be a Good Thing
Many seem to forget that cryptocurrencies have only been around for a decade or so. Since then, the trajectory has been largely one of influence. For instance, Bitcoin, one of the earliest digital currencies in ... [Read]
Health
North Dakota Health Department Sets Tentative Timeline For Medical Marijuana Sector
It has been reported that state health officials have set a tentative timeline for initiating a medical cannabis sector in North Dakota, with an end goal of having the drug available to patients in the ... [Read]
Metals & Mining
Uranium Energy Corp Now Has Full Ownership of the Alto Parana Property
Shares in Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEMKT:$UEC) increased on July 10 after the junior miner and exploration firm announced that it had exercised a previously disclosed option to acquire CIC Resources. Under the terms of the ... [Read]
Basic Materials
Should You Invest in Gold Right Now?
Even though gold prices might be under a bit of pressure from the current “risk-on” environment for equities and rising interest rates, there are a number of analysts who predict that the price will recover ... [Read]
Biotechnology
Arena Pharmaceuticals Shares Gained 45% Today
If you’re looking for pharmaceutical companies to invest in, you might want to brush up on what’s been happening in the sector as of late. After Arena Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:$ARNA) announced that its experimental pulmonary arterial ... [Read]