Energy stocks have been the star investment this year. Now it’s time to sell them and electrify your portfolio before investors once again focus on the industry’s long-term headwinds. There are a host of headwinds that could threaten the surge: rising recession risk, consumer backlash from the high price of gasoline, and the push to…
My initial experience charging an electric vehicle at public stations was eye-opening. I had previously heard, read, and written about charging stations, different types of chargers, and other information about EV charging. Still, there is often a learning curve when trying something new with your own hands in the real world. Read on to learn…
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One Tesla model topped another to rank as the most “American-made” vehicle for 2022 in this long-running index that judges contenders based a US-based assembly line, major parts sourcing and other features. It’s Tesla’s TSLA, + 10.88% Model Y earning the No. 1 ranking from Cars.com this year, the auto listing and news site announced…
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Unprecedented forest fires in the drought-stricken Western United States. Tropical storms and rising seas threatening the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Sizzling heat across swaths of the country. As climate change unfolds before our eyes, what can the US do to sharply and rapidly reduce its share of the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing it?…
When it comes to buying and selling a car, resale value is hugely important. A new car that loses its value faster than its rivals can cost you money in lower trade-in value or the possibility of owing more than what it may be worth in a long-term loan. That’s why choosing a vehicle with…
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How to plan for and enjoy life after your career Illustration by Mark Long The daily grind of work can take its toll, especially after decades. What if you had more flexibility and could work part time from home, while still using your expertise to help people? Georgia McManus is doing exactly that. Read on:…
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An environment of rising interest rates has made the Nasdaq Composite Comp hard to love the past year, but its 22% drop seems to be opening opportunities for some. That brings us to our call of the dayfrom Chul Chang, a manager on Vontobel’s US Equity Institutional Fund VTUIX. He says investors are so busy…
If everyone agreed about the direction of the economy, investing would be easy. But there are mixed signals about whether the rate of inflation has peaked, at least in the US If you are among those who believe that inflation has peaked, Michael Brush recommends doing some bargain shopping for stocks in this sector. More…
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That anxious hum among Wall Street exectutives is getting louder. US stock index futures are pointing south, led by technology on nonfarm payroll data day. After crushing remote-work hopes of Tesla workers, CEO Elon Musk now reportedly wants a 10% headcount cut due to a “super bad feeling” about the economy. It’s been a week….
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ordered the firm’s workers to return to the office. Musk has a strong incentive to take actions that he believes increases the long term value of his firm. His personal wealth is tied to Tesla’s stock price. Amid concerns about the risk of a recession, it makes sense to have…
