As policymakers respond to evolving economic conditions and public sentiment, new laws and regulations affecting the stock market are regularly proposed. In recent months, several legislative proposals have surfaced that could significantly impact investors, ranging from tax reforms to stricter regulations on stock buybacks and short selling. This article explores some of the most notable proposals and their potential implications for the stock market.

In the vast, unpredictable cosmos of cryptocurrency trading, where the stars align one day to shower you with gains and the next to plunge you into the abyss of loss, traders often find themselves in a scenario that's less like navigating through space and more like being strapped to a rollercoaster designed by someone with a very twisted sense of humor. Here's a light-hearted exploration of how high volatility in crypto markets can turn even the most seasoned traders into space cadets of frustration:

Helium is not publicly traded, with agreements negotiated privately between buyers and sellers, so pricing is often difficult to establish. But it is clear that demand is growing and supply is extremely volatile. One of the industry’s leading consulting firms, Akap Energy, values the global helium production market to be worth US$1.5billion on a price assumption of US$250 thousand cubic feet (mcf) — but, end user pricing could have been up to x4 times higher in 2022.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) at the Jackson Dome in Mississippi is dropping on a month-by-month basis, and looks set to be highly compromising for the merchant CO2 market in the US.

As the world intensifies its efforts to combat climate change and secure sustainable energy sources, nuclear power is re-emerging as a crucial component of the energy mix. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are at the forefront of this nuclear renaissance, promising safer, more flexible, and cost-effective nuclear power generation. This article delves into the benefits and challenges of SMRs and highlights publicly traded companies leading the charge in this innovative sector.

Monday’s market open saw the worst one-day selloff in Japanese stock market history. This was quickly followed by a 10% jump the next day. Volatility is back, so how do we trade this market without blowing up?

The global lithium market has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, driven primarily by the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. Lithium, often dubbed "white gold," is a crucial component in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from smartphones to electric cars.

As the Baby Boomer generation—those born between 1946 and 1964—enters retirement, the United States is poised for an unprecedented transfer of wealth. Over the next two decades, Baby Boomers are expected to pass down an estimated $68 trillion to their heirs and charities. A significant portion of this wealth is tied up in privately held businesses, many of which were founded or expanded by Boomers during the post-war economic boom. The impending transfer of these companies presents a complex set of challenges, not only for the families involved but also for the broader economy.

The first two days of this year’s Bitcoin 2024 Conference should have been headlined by the 1990s German Eurodance group Snap! with their 1990 hit song “I’ve got the power”. 

The financial world was rocked recently with the indictment of Andrew Left, the founder of Citron Research, a firm known for its short-selling reports. This move by federal prosecutors is seen as a significant step toward curbing the controversial practice of "short and distort," where individuals or entities short a stock and then release misleading or false information to drive the price down further.