2020 Investing

Still Building

Construction is always one of the most economically sensitive sectors. In good times, everything from office buildings and industrial facilities to single family homes is in boom mode. Then, in bad times, construction activity slows, often sharply.

Profiting from Megatrends and Innovators

You see, we're no longer able to simply buy stocks blindly; you have to know what you're buying and why you're buying it. The market is a cruel place for sloppy investors. It's hard enough if you're calculating.

The Real Killer App: Augmented Reality

Augmented reality apps are going to be huge because they're both revolutionary and evolutionary.

Is the Rally Over?

The Asian markets peaked on 15 April and since then they're down around 6 percent. There are a lot of reasons for this, the most important of which is profit taking.

Investing in DNA Vaccines

DNA vaccines show promise and could make a compelling investment.

Shining Some Light on Solar Energy Stocks

The solar energy industry is transitioning from first-generation thin film to second-generation technologies; the pioneers of thin-film solar like First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR) blazed a bold path, but the torch may be passing.

This Week's Emerging Technology Newsmakers

We run down the week in emerging technology from unmanned vehicles to solar power.

Small Is Getting Big Again

The last century was about evolutionary innovations up until the pace quickened in the 1980s and '90s; this century is all about revolutionary innovations

Investing in Fuel Efficiency

Rising oil prices coupled with the lack of readily available substitutes raises the value of any steps a company or individual can take to reduce crude oil consumption.

Capital Calls

As the Federal Communications Commission attempts to involve itself in the telecom industry's affairs, investors need to pay close attention to the likely winners and losers.