In the last quarter of 2024, semiconductors have been walking a tightrope between tariff fears and supply chain uncertainties. Geopolitical tensions between the US and China cast a long shadow over the industry, holding our proxy, VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH), in a consolidated range from October 2024 through January.…
The biotech sector in Q3 2024 experienced a dynamic landscape characterized by advancements in AI-powered drug discovery and fluctuating venture capital investments. Investors exercised caution and restraint due to the economic outlook; however, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare remained a focal point. AI’s role in drug…
Fertilizer markets were largely uneventful in 2024 with little volatility. Potassium saw a 2 percent year-over-year gain to finish the year at US$739 per metric ton, while potash sank 14 percent to close 2024 at US$444 per metric ton. Given the escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,…
Platinum prices fluctuated in 2024, trading between US$900 and US$1,100 per ounce. Some of the gains were due to strong demand from the automotive sector, which reached a seven-year high during the first quarter, and rate cut speculation in May, which prompted a run on both base and precious metals.…
US President Donald Trump has announced renewed tariff threats against the European Union (EU) and China, citing trade imbalances and the fentanyl crisis as primary drivers. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday (January 22), Trump indicated that his administration is considering a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports, as…
Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is pleased to advise that its CERENERGY(R) battery project has been formally assessed as the highest possible green rating category, ‘Dark Green’, by the independent Centre of International Climate and Environmental Research (former CICERO), now owned by Standard and…
Altech Batteries (ATC:AU) has announced Altech – CERENERGY Accredited Highest Possible Green Rating Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
The world’s population continues to grow, and so too does demand for agricultural crops. Not surprisingly, it’s becoming increasingly important for farmers to grow more crops more efficiently. That’s where potash fertilizers come in — they not only increase food quality, but also boost crop yield. Farmers use various fertilizers…
In terms of gold stocks, he sees the most potential in a specific segment of the market. ‘I think that we are still in a market where the progression described by Lobo Tiggre … seems to be the sweet spot in the market right now for juniors,’ Rule explained. He…
As the percentage of the global population over 65 continues to increase, the popularity of anti-aging stocks is rising in tandem thanks to advancements in technology and a growing body of research on human longevity. The desire to increase life quality and expectancy is what drives the top anti-aging stocks…