NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, set to launch later this year, could revolutionize our understanding of extraterrestrial life. As the most ambitious alien life hunting endeavor to date, the spacecraft will explore Europa, a moon of Jupiter known for its vast subsurface ocean. The mission aims to confirm the existence of life beyond Earth by analyzing Europa’s potential for habitability. With its immense ocean, organic compounds, and energy sources, Europa presents a compelling target in the search for extraterrestrial life. The spacecraft’s instruments will allow scientists to study Europa’s surface, subsurface, and atmosphere in unprecedented detail. By analyzing Europa’s icy crust,…
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Cathie Wood is always making moves. The co-founder, CEO, and investment manager of Ark Invest publishes daily transactions for her family of exchange-traded funds. We know what’s she’s selling. More importantly for this column’s purposes, we know what she’s buying.Wood added to three existing positions to kick off the new trading week, buying more shares in 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE), and Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RXRX) on Monday. Let’s take a closer look at her latest purchases, which all happen to be stocks trading for less than $10 a share.1. 3D Systems3D Systems isn’t the company…
Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate, has been facing challenges in recent months. Despite Carlos Tavares’ contract extending to 2026, rumors suggest they’re seeking a new CEO. Sales have plummeted, while aggressive discounts have surged. The company’s North American operations, once led by powerhouses like Ram and Jeep, are now struggling. Consumer dissatisfaction with Chrysler and Dodge brands is growing due to limited model offerings, outdated designs, and significant price increases. For instance, the Chrysler Voyager, now reintroduced to the retail market, has a starting MSRP of $39,995, exceeding even the base Pacifica. Stellantis Struggles: Sales Slump and Consumer Dissatisfaction Impact North…
Image source: Britvic (copyright Evan Doherty) One investing strategy is to try and go against what many other investors are doing. With shares in THG (LSE: THG) down over a quarter so far this year alone, many investors clearly do not fancy the firm’s prospects. Since it listed four years ago, the THG share price has shed 93% of its value. Ouch! From a contrarian perspective though, could this represent a long-term bargain for my portfolio? Complex business with some real strengths With so many sceptics in the City, I think THG struggles to put forward its investment case. This…
By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Investors flooded U.S.-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that target Chinese markets with $5.2 billion in new assets in the past week when mainland China’s financial markets were shut for a national holiday, and some asset managers are hopeful the optimism will be enduring. The influx came after an initial package of stimulus measures from Beijing that included interest rate cuts and changes to bank liquidity requirements was announced in late September, which culminated on Sept. 30 in the largest one-day rally that Chinese stocks have seen since 2008. Tuesday is the first working day in China…
To hit its 2050 decarbonization targets, the U.S. is focused on tripling its nuclear power, adding over 200 GW of new capacity. Net-zero models highlight the need for this expansion, but how will the U.S. make it happen? The key strategies include deploying advanced reactors, streamlining regulations, boosting public-private partnerships, and investing in critical infrastructure. These steps will pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. The U.S. currently operates 94 nuclear reactors across 54 sites, providing about 20% of the nation’s electricity and nearly half of its carbon-free energy. These reactors are Light Water Reactors (LWRs), with…
Image source: Getty Images HSBC (LSE:HSBA) shares are currently among the best income stocks on the FTSE 100. With a dividend yield of 6.7%, they come with the eighth-highest yield on the index. However, dividends aren’t guaranteed, so it’s not certain that it will continue making this payout. But forecasts can help us assess its future prospects. The dividend forecast The table shows analysts’ forecasts for HSBC’s dividend until 2026. YEARDIVIDEND PER SHAREDIVIDEND GROWTHDIVIDEND YIELD202484.24c38.11%9.3%202563.8c(24.03)%7.04%202665.53c2.9%7.23% At first glance, it may seem that the bank’s dividend forecast doesn’t look great. But this doesn’t tell the whole story. It’s easy to believe…
Dave Clark, Amazon’s former CEO of global consumer, who briefly helmed logistics company Flexport, is returning to the startup world.Clark on Tuesday launched a new venture, called Auger, which aims to help companies and governments combine the mishmash of “Franken-software” overseeing their supply chains into a single platform.”At Flexport, I got to see all of these companies in the middle, like the Nikes or Lululemons, and I was amazed at how much of a struggle it is, and how much they still use Excel or Smartsheet or Tableau or something to bring all this disparate data together in such a…
Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: NYSE:) had its price target adjusted by a market analyst from TD Cowen. The firm reduced the target to $56.00, down from the previous figure of $58.00, but kept a Hold rating on the stock. The adjustment follows a review of the company’s future sales and earnings prospects. The analyst from TD Cowen revised expectations for Molson Coors, citing a slowdown in U.S. market trends. Specifically, the forecast for the company’s organic growth for the fiscal year 2024 was adjusted from a slight increase to a decrease, shifting from +1% to -1%. Additionally, the estimated…
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) edged up about 2% on Tuesday after closing more than 10% higher on Monday following Elon Musk’s surprise appearance at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa., over the weekend. It was the same location where the former president survived an assassination attempt in July.The tech billionaire Musk, who serves as the CEO of Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX and also owns social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has been outspoken about his support of Trump ahead of next month’s election. Trump has even said he would consider a cabinet position for Musk but…