Tag: Utilities
AI sector on course to use as much power as Spain by 2027, new report warns
The fast-paced growth of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) sector has put it on course to start consuming the same amount of electricity each year [Read more about this post…]
Here’s why Biden may not get a political lift from strong GDP growth
The U.S. economy scored another good grade Thursday, showing stronger-than-expected growth of 3.3% in gross domestic product for the fourth quarter. President Joe Biden and [Read more about this post…]
Expect more deals in the food sector as companies grapple with low-volume world
Investors can expect to see more deal activity in the U.S. food sector in 2024, as companies are still seeking to improve the growth profile [Read more about this post…]
Nokia stock climbs as cost cuts limit damage from 23% drop in sales
Nokia shares rallied on Thursday as the telecom equipment maker reported better-than-expected margins despite sales missing estimates. Nokia stock NOKIA, +8.07% NOK, +1.49% in Helsinki [Read more about this post…]
What’s driving solar-energy stocks Canadian Solar, SunRun, Enphase Sunnova
Canadian Solar Inc.’s stock led gains among four solar power companies in the spotlight on Tuesday as it disclosed a $500 million investment from BlackRock [Read more about this post…]
Plug Power’s beaten-down stock rockets as funding update offers some relief
Beleaguered alternative-energy company Plug Power Inc. offered a positive funding update Tuesday morning, helping to send its shares soaring in premarket action. Plug Power PLUG, [Read more about this post…]
This stock fund manager outperforms with ‘fixer-uppers’
Small-cap stocks can help investors diversify from the S&P 500, which is heavily weighted to the largest U.S. tech players. Investors may imagine small-caps as [Read more about this post…]
These small-cap managers’ stock picks crushed the indexes last year
If you’re looking to add some kick to your retirement portfolio, here are 12 investments that do not seem obviously worse than anything else: the Sprott Physical [Read more about this post…]
Opinion: Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs’ popularity set these stocks for big gains
Investors have such high hopes for popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, the wonder drugs have sent shock waves through the stock market. Yet [Read more about this post…]
Why investors should be wary of New Year ‘head fakes’ for this hot asset class
The first trading day of the New Year is setting up as a challenge to the Santa Rally theory, as stock index futures tilt south [Read more about this post…]