Category: Future of Energy

Cobalt: The Beauty and the Beast

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 12, 2019

Cobalt has been used historically as a beautiful coloring agent. Today it's a vital component to the electric vehicle revolution. Problem is, the best place in the world to mine cobalt is the world...

The U.S. Senate’s “Miracle Metal”

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 11, 2019

There’s a crisis in the metals market that’s been developing for the past several years that is so unnerving, it recently caught the attention of many of billionaires, big tech corporations, and...

The Best Sector to Own in 2020

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 9, 2019

It’s becoming rarer to see dollar bills or loose coins changing hands. And this is just one sign that the fintech industry will emerge to dominate 2020. Energy and Capital editor Christian...

Is Cobalt the Future's Precious Metal?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 8, 2019

What we consider a “precious metal” is not static. Our wealth storage and industrial needs are always changing. So Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess doesn't think it's much of a stretch to...

Market Is Heading Higher: Here's Why

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 2, 2019

The economy is doing better than Wall Street has expected for a few months now. And it's only going to get better over the next six months. Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer explains to...

DOE Invests Millions into AI Energy Solutions

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted November 28, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy has created the DIFFERENTIATE program, which generally aims to accelerate the incorporation of machine learning and AI into energy technologies.

The IEA's Electricity Outlook and Solar Solution

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted November 17, 2019

For over a century, there's been one sector that has completely dominated the energy market: electricity. And it looks set to dominate for another hundred years. Energy and Capital editor Luke...

Building Wealth Relies on How Quickly You Can Adapt to New Market Conditions

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 6, 2019

Whether it's with your personal relationships, your career goals, or your investment strategies, life is very difficult if you’re not flexible enough to adapt to new challenges and unfamiliar...

Palladium Price Nearly Double Platinum

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted November 3, 2019

Now that palladium is the world's most expensive previous metal, it's almost certain that catalytic converter manufacturers will begin to switch back to platinum. So instead of jumping in on the...

Planned Obsolescence: Don't Waste Your Money on These Products

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted October 31, 2019

Manufacturers use a variety of different methods to intentionally shorten the life spans of their own products, forcing consumers to become repeat customers earlier than necessary. The end result is...

John Witherspoon and the Quest to Get That Money!

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted October 30, 2019

There is one reason that brings us all here. Every investor is here to achieve the same goal. Energy and Capital editor Jeff Siegel reflects on his chance meeting with comedian John Witherspoon and...

Who Opposes Cannabis and Why (Part 2)

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted October 27, 2019

Two out of every three American adults say marijuana should be legal. But what about the other third? Who are they? And why do they oppose legalization? Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess...