Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Gold Stocks?   Gold is a soft yellow metal often used in jewelry and decoration. Gold was once used as a value standard for currency in the United States. Today, people have an opportunity to invest in gold through stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), exchange-traded notes (ETNs), options, and certifications besides owning it in physical form. Gold companies explore and operate gold mines across the world. Several well-known gold mining companies are listed on stock exchanges like NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), London Stock Exchange (LSE ..read more

What Are Coal Stocks? Coal stocks are investments made in companies that mine, process, and distribute coal. Coal is a hard and black substance with high amounts of hydrocarbons. It is a non-renewable energy source that takes several years to form and can be used to generate fuel; it can also be chemically processed to make other products.  Total U.S. coal production in 2020 was 535.4 million short tons. Coal prices are on the rise as the economies continue to recover from the coronavirus pandemic this past year. Further, the supply shortage and the unprecedented power crisis in Europe, C ..read more

What Are Oil Stocks? Do you know the oil and natural gas industry of the U.S makes up 8% of the GDP of the country? Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Colorado are the top five oil-producing U.S states. The oil and gas industry comprises companies that engage in exploring, acquiring, developing, refining, and distributing oil and gas. There are two main categories of oil and gas companies in the market: Integrated Oil and Gas Companies Independent Oil and Gas Companies Most leading oil and gas companies like ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) are integrate ..read more

Should I Be Looking at Electric Vehicles (EV) Penny Stocks Right Now?   An electric vehicle is an automobile operated with electric motors that draw power from storage batteries. The lithium-ion battery is the most commonly used type of battery in electric cars. These usually are rechargeable batteries known for their high-ampere per hour capacity. China is the front-runner of the electric vehicle revolution, selling over one million electric vehicles every year. Around 295,000 electric vehicles were sold in the United States in 2020. The total projected number of electric vehicles on the ..read more

What are Graphite Stocks? Graphite stocks are the companies that own and operate graphite mines across the world. Graphite is a soft and greyish-black mineral crystal that often occurs in the form of carbon. A good conductor of electricity and heat, graphite is the best raw material for producing electrodes, solar panels, and batteries. Graphite is also used extensively in steelmaking, lubricants, and refractory applications largely due to it being relatively non-reactive and having a low gravity.    On Graphite Supply & Demand  In 2020, the United States consumed 41,000 met ..read more

What are Platinum Mining Stocks? Platinum, a soft, dense, malleable, and white-colored precious metal, is used in catalytic converters, electrical contacts, dentistry equipment, and jewelry (just to name a few of its most common uses). Platinum is the least reactive metal and is resistant to corrosion, even when exposed to high temperatures. The Platinum Group comprises six metals: platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium, and ruthenium. The demand for platinum is likely to grow steadily because of the worldwide “green economy” initiatives. Platinum is used as a catalyst for producing gre ..read more

What Are Wind/Renewable Energy Stocks? Is Now the Right Time to Invest? Did you know that wind energy is the second-largest renewable energy source for power generation in the world? Wind energy is the electrical energy produced by harnessing wind through turbines and windmills. The wind is one of the most naturally replenished energy sources on the earth. Wind energy is extensively produced in various countries, including China, the United States, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, France, and Brazil. The global wind energy market was projected to grow from $62.1 billion in 2019 to $127.2 bi ..read more

What is Fusion Energy? Did you know the International Thermonuclear Experiment Reactor (ITER) can generate 500 megawatts of fusion power for 400 seconds, with an input power of just 50 megawatts? 35 nations, including the European Union and the United States, are working on ITER, which is touted to be the largest fusion reactor in the world. Fusion energy is the electricity or power generated from the heat produced by nuclear fusion reactions. Fusion energy and nuclear energy (nuclear fission) are not the same, as there is a subtle difference between the two processes. Fission creates energy b ..read more

What are Graphite Stocks? Graphite stocks are the companies that own and operate graphite mines across the world. Graphite is a soft and greyish-black mineral crystal that often occurs in the form of carbon. A good conductor of electricity and heat, graphite is the best raw material for producing electrodes, solar panels, and batteries. Graphite is also used extensively in steelmaking, lubricants, and refractory applications largely due to it being relatively non-reactive and having a low gravity.    On Graphite Supply & Demand  In 2020, the United States consumed 41,000 met ..read more

What are Platinum Mining Stocks? Platinum, a soft, dense, malleable, and white-colored precious metal, is used in catalytic converters, electrical contacts, dentistry equipment, and jewelry (just to name a few of its most common uses). Platinum is the least reactive metal and is resistant to corrosion, even when exposed to high temperatures. The Platinum Group comprises six metals: platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium, and ruthenium. The demand for platinum is likely to grow steadily because of the worldwide “green economy” initiatives. Platinum is used as a catalyst for producing gre ..read more