On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft crashed into a binary asteroid system . By intentionally ramming a probe into the 160-meter-wide moonlet named Dimorphos, the smaller of the two asteroids, humanity demonstrated that the kinetic impact method of planetary defense actually works. The immediate result was that Dimorphos’ orbital period around Didymos, i...
On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft crashed into a binary asteroid system . By intentionally ramming a probe into the 160-meter-wide moonlet named Dimorphos, the smaller of the two asteroids, humanity demonstrated that the kinetic impact method of planetary defense actually works. The immediate result was that Dimorphos’ orbital period around Didymos, its larger parent body, was slashed by 33 minutes . Of course, altering a moonlet’s local orbit doesn’t seem like enough to safeguard Earth from civilization-ending impacts. But now, as long-term observational data has come in, it seems we accomplished more than that. DART actually changed the trajectory of the entire Didymos binary system, altering its orbit around the Sun. Tracking space rocks Measuring the orbital shift of a 780-meter-wide primary asteroid and its moonlet from millions of miles away isn’t trivial. When DART slammed into Dimorphos, it didn't knock the binary system wildly off its trajectory around the Sun. The change in the system's heliocentric trajectory was expected to be small, a minuscule nudge that would become apparent only after months or years of continuous observation. By analyzing enough painstakingly gathered data, a global team of researchers led by Rahil Makadia at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has now determined the consequences of the DART impact. Read full article Comments
South Korea’s top power equipment maker, HD Hyundai Electric Co. , is accelerating its US expansion, betting that demand for transformers and switchgear will surge as the artificial intelligence “supercycle” drives a new wave of power consumption. The company cites a convergence of drivers — AI and data centers, a revival in US manufacturing, aging grid infrastructure and the shift to renewables —...
South Korea’s top power equipment maker, HD Hyundai Electric Co. , is accelerating its US expansion, betting that demand for transformers and switchgear will surge as the artificial intelligence “supercycle” drives a new wave of power consumption. The company cites a convergence of drivers — AI and data centers, a revival in US manufacturing, aging grid infrastructure and the shift to renewables — that is spurring large-scale grid investment. Those trends are pushing HD Hyundai to deepen its American footprint in what it sees as a prolonged industry upcycle. “We believe this supercycle will last much longer than expected,” Kang Sungsoo, president of HD Hyundai Electric America, told Bloomberg News in an interview. HD Hyundai holds an estimated 15% to 20% share of the US high-voltage transformer market and operates the country’s largest ultra-high-voltage transformer plant in Alabama. It is in talks with five or six of the world’s top “Big Tech” firms, with some supply agreements already signed and initial shipments set to begin as esoon as later this year. “Some of them have tripled their volume requirements compared to 2024 to support new data centers and on-site power generation,” Kang said without naming the companies. To meet rising orders, the company broke ground Friday on a second plant at its 130,000-square-meter (32-acre) Alabama site. The $200 million project, due for completion in April 2027, is expected to lift annual production capacity by 50% and increase annual revenue by about 200 billion won ($136 million), equivalent to roughly 5% of last year’s sales. “The additional capacity from the new plant is already sold out for years, so we’re not concerned about what some call an AI bubble,” Kang said ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. Read More: US Grid Expansion Drive Hinges on Imported Transformers: BNEF Kang dismissed concerns that AI-related power demand may be nearing a peak, saying current growth is still largely driven by reshoring, grid upgrade...
After a wobbly week, Wall Street turned away from risky investments again on Friday. The sell-off that started earlier in the week hit the accelerator right out of the opening gate. It also bounced back mid-morning, just like it did on Tuesday. By lunchtime ET, the three leading indexes were down by approximately 1%: ^SPX data by YCharts This time, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.09%) index showed a...
After a wobbly week, Wall Street turned away from risky investments again on Friday. The sell-off that started earlier in the week hit the accelerator right out of the opening gate. It also bounced back mid-morning, just like it did on Tuesday. By lunchtime ET, the three leading indexes were down by approximately 1%: ^SPX data by YCharts This time, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.09%) index showed a smaller loss than the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 1.19%) and the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.14%). That's unusual, since the tech-heavy Nasdaq index tends to be more volatile than the broad-based S&P 500 or the handpicked group of 30 elite stocks in the Dow. Then again, Friday's moves didn't center on Silicon Valley. Instead, investors focused on the war in Iran as strikes were met by counter-strikes. At this point, the conflict seems likely to continue for weeks or even months. Shipping lanes for Middle Eastern oil are blocked, with global impacts on all financial systems and many different industries. Today, the largest losses were seen in financial stocks and basic materials producers. Oil, anxieties, and the Strait of Hormuz This week offered a crash course in how fast geopolitical trouble can rattle Wall Street. Tensions in the Middle East reached a breaking point at the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and LNG tankers abruptly stopped transiting through that critical chokepoint. Airlines scrambled to reroute flights. The markets did what markets do when uncertainty spikes; they headed for the exits. Sparks of optimism popped up along the way, mostly fueled by strong earnings reports from economic bellwether companies. But the overall trend was strongly bearish, from the tech sector to the Dow's largely industrial and financial giants: ^SPX data by YCharts Crude oil prices jumped about 35% this week to clear $90 a barrel. That's fine if you've been stockpiling barrels in your garage, but not so great for everyone else. Pretty much everyone and everything depends on energy in some wa...
Key Points Escalating conflict in Iran has blocked shipping lanes at the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices up about 35% for the week. Financial stocks and basic materials producers took the biggest hits on Friday as investors priced in ongoing disruptions to global trade. The Dow's industrial-heavy roster made it especially vulnerable to energy and shipping disruptions. 10 stocks we like ...
Key Points Escalating conflict in Iran has blocked shipping lanes at the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices up about 35% for the week. Financial stocks and basic materials producers took the biggest hits on Friday as investors priced in ongoing disruptions to global trade. The Dow's industrial-heavy roster made it especially vulnerable to energy and shipping disruptions. 10 stocks we like better than Dow Jones Industrial Average › After a wobbly week, Wall Street turned away from risky investments again on Friday. The sell-off that started earlier in the week hit the accelerator right out of the opening gate. It also bounced back mid-morning, just like it did on Tuesday. By lunchtime ET, the three leading indexes were down by approximately 1%: Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » ^SPX data by YCharts This time, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) index showed a smaller loss than the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). That's unusual, since the tech-heavy Nasdaq index tends to be more volatile than the broad-based S&P 500 or the handpicked group of 30 elite stocks in the Dow. Then again, Friday's moves didn't center on Silicon Valley. Instead, investors focused on the war in Iran as strikes were met by counter-strikes. At this point, the conflict seems likely to continue for weeks or even months. Shipping lanes for Middle Eastern oil are blocked, with global impacts on all financial systems and many different industries. Today, the largest losses were seen in financial stocks and basic materials producers. Oil, anxieties, and the Strait of Hormuz This week offered a crash course in how fast geopolitical trouble can rattle Wall Street. Tensions in the Middle East reached a breaking point at the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and LNG tanke...
Ensign Energy Services press release ( ESVIF ): FY GAAP EPS of -C$0.21. Revenue for 2025 was C$1,638.9 million, a three percent decrease from 2024 revenue of C$1,684.2 million. More on Ensign Energy Services Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Ensign Energy Services Inc. Historical earnings data for Ensign Energy Services Inc. Financial information for Ensign Energy Services Inc.
Ensign Energy Services press release ( ESVIF ): FY GAAP EPS of -C$0.21. Revenue for 2025 was C$1,638.9 million, a three percent decrease from 2024 revenue of C$1,684.2 million. More on Ensign Energy Services Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Ensign Energy Services Inc. Historical earnings data for Ensign Energy Services Inc. Financial information for Ensign Energy Services Inc.
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For investors who have followed Tesla over the years, the idea of another major rally is not far-fetched. The stock has already delivered multiple jaw dropping runs, rewarding those who held through volatility and ignored the noise. Still, imagining Tesla doubling again from recent levels raises an important question: What would that actually mean in dollars and cents for the average investor? Lea...
For investors who have followed Tesla over the years, the idea of another major rally is not far-fetched. The stock has already delivered multiple jaw dropping runs, rewarding those who held through volatility and ignored the noise. Still, imagining Tesla doubling again from recent levels raises an important question: What would that actually mean in dollars and cents for the average investor? Learn More: Investor Who Made $20 Million on Nvidia Stock Reveals the Next Big Opportunity Read Next: 4 Safe Accounts Proven To Grow Your Money Up To 13x Faster To keep the math clean and realistic, let’s base this scenario on Tesla trading around $450 per share at the end of 2025. A true doubling from there would put the stock at roughly $900. Why a Move From $450 to $900 Is a Big Deal A jump from $450 to $900 would not just be another good year for Tesla shareholders. It would represent one of the most significant value creations in the market, adding over $1.40 trillion to Tesla’s already-insane market capitalization. At this size, a doubling would likely require more than just positive news or an Elon social media post. Investors would need to see clear progress in profitability, durable demand for electric vehicles and meaningful contributions from newer business lines like energy storage, software or automation. In other words, this would be a vote of confidence that Tesla can grow into its ambitions. Find Out: Self-Made Millionaires Suggest 5 Stocks You Should Never Sell What a Doubling Looks Like for Different Investors The beauty of a clean doubling is its simplicity. Whatever you have invested, your gain equals your starting investment, before taxes. The real difference comes down to how many shares you own. Consider an investor with five shares of Tesla at $450 each. That position is worth $2,250. If the stock reaches $900, the value climbs to $4,500. The gain is $2,250. Now look at 10 shares. At $450 per share, the investment totals $4,500. A move to $900 turns tha...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images IMOM Strategy Alpha Architect Intl Quantitative Momentum ETF ( IMOM ) is an actively managed fund launched on 12/22/2015, with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. IMOM has a portfolio of 50 stocks, a 30-day SEC yield of 1.44%, and an expense ratio of 0.38%. Distributions are paid annually. The fund is managed by Dr. Wesley Gray and Dr. Jack Voge...
J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images IMOM Strategy Alpha Architect Intl Quantitative Momentum ETF ( IMOM ) is an actively managed fund launched on 12/22/2015, with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. IMOM has a portfolio of 50 stocks, a 30-day SEC yield of 1.44%, and an expense ratio of 0.38%. Distributions are paid annually. The fund is managed by Dr. Wesley Gray and Dr. Jack Vogel, authors of the book Quantitative Momentum (Wiley). As described in the prospectus by Alpha Architect , the methodology starts from the largest 1,500 stocks by market capitalization listed in countries included in the MSCI EAFE Index, then reduces the investing universe to the 500 with the highest total returns over the past 12 months, excluding the most recent month. A quantitative, rules-based process identifies highly liquid stocks with the most consistent positive returns during the trailing 12 months. Finally, the top 50 to 200 momentum stocks are included as constituents. The portfolio turnover is high: 411% in the most recent fiscal year. This article will use as a benchmark the MSCI EAFE Index, represented by iShares MSCI EAFE ETF ( EFA ). Portfolio IMOM has 64% of asset value in large- and mega-cap companies and 36% in mid-caps. The portfolio has a focus on Japan (34.9%) and notable exposure in Germany (17.6%). No other country weighs more than 10%. Compared to the benchmark, IMOM mostly overweights Japan, Germany, and Israel, while it greatly downplays the U.K., France, and Switzerland. IMOM top 8 countries in % of asset value (Chart: author; data: Fidelity, iShares) The fund is concentrated in three sectors: industrials (32%), financials (21.2%), and materials (20.1%). Other sectors are below 6%. The sector breakdown is not typical of the strategy; it may change with sector relative momentum. Sector breakdown in % of asset value (Chart: author; data: Fidelity, iShares) The portfolio is diversified, with low company-specific risk. The top 10 holdings, listed in ...
NuScale Power (SMR 3.82%) and Oklo (OKLO 2.97%) are both trying to shake up the nuclear energy market with smaller and more scalable reactors. Last July, I compared these two stocks and claimed NuScale was a better buy because it was generating more revenue and its stock looked more reasonably valued relative to its growth potential. But since then, NuScale's stock has plunged nearly 80%, while Ok...
NuScale Power (SMR 3.82%) and Oklo (OKLO 2.97%) are both trying to shake up the nuclear energy market with smaller and more scalable reactors. Last July, I compared these two stocks and claimed NuScale was a better buy because it was generating more revenue and its stock looked more reasonably valued relative to its growth potential. But since then, NuScale's stock has plunged nearly 80%, while Oklo's has only declined 20%. Let's see why that happened -- and if my previous thesis for NuScale still holds up. How will NuScale and Oklo disrupt the nuclear market? NuScale produces small modular reactors (SMRs), which can fit in vessels that are only 65 feet high and nine feet wide. They're prefabricated, modular, and assembled on site, reducing the time and costs required to build a working nuclear power plant. It's the only SMR maker that holds Standard Design Approvals (SDAs) from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC approved NuScale's 77 MWe SMR design, which is being used to construct a 462 MWe plant for Romania's RoPower, last year. It also recently agreed to deploy up to six gigawatts of SMR capacity across seven states for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Expand NYSE : SMR NuScale Power Today's Change ( -3.82 %) $ -0.47 Current Price $ 11.71 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.9B Day's Range $ 11.62 - $ 12.23 52wk Range $ 11.08 - $ 57.42 Volume 807K Avg Vol 26M Gross Margin 33.84 % Oklo produces microreactors, which are even smaller than NuScale's SMRs. Its Aurora microreactor generates only 1.5 MWe on its own, but it can be chained into larger reactors to deliver 15 to 100 MWe per deployment. That flexibility makes them ideal for remote and off-grid deployments that can't occupy as much space as a conventional nuclear power plant. Oklo's microreactors also use metallic uranium fuel pellets -- which are denser, more thermal resistant, and cheaper to fabricate than the uranium dioxide fuel pellets used in NuScale's SMRs and conventional reactors. O...
Key Points NuScale’s upcoming plants in Romania and the U.S. could significantly boost its sales. Oklo’s tiny reactors will support the construction of smaller nuclear power plants. 10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power › NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) and Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) are both trying to shake up the nuclear energy market with smaller and more scalable reactors. Last July, I compared these t...
Key Points NuScale’s upcoming plants in Romania and the U.S. could significantly boost its sales. Oklo’s tiny reactors will support the construction of smaller nuclear power plants. 10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power › NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) and Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) are both trying to shake up the nuclear energy market with smaller and more scalable reactors. Last July, I compared these two stocks and claimed NuScale was a better buy because it was generating more revenue and its stock looked more reasonably valued relative to its growth potential. But since then, NuScale's stock has plunged nearly 80%, while Oklo's has only declined 20%. Let's see why that happened -- and if my previous thesis for NuScale still holds up. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » How will NuScale and Oklo disrupt the nuclear market? NuScale produces small modular reactors (SMRs), which can fit in vessels that are only 65 feet high and nine feet wide. They're prefabricated, modular, and assembled on site, reducing the time and costs required to build a working nuclear power plant. It's the only SMR maker that holds Standard Design Approvals (SDAs) from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC approved NuScale's 77 MWe SMR design, which is being used to construct a 462 MWe plant for Romania's RoPower, last year. It also recently agreed to deploy up to six gigawatts of SMR capacity across seven states for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Oklo produces microreactors, which are even smaller than NuScale's SMRs. Its Aurora microreactor generates only 1.5 MWe on its own, but it can be chained into larger reactors to deliver 15 to 100 MWe per deployment. That flexibility makes them ideal for remote and off-grid deployments that can't occupy as much space as a conventional nuclear power pla...
Key Points Lily Sarafan sold 3,500 directly-held shares on Feb. 25, 2026, for a transaction value of ~$128,000, at a weighted average price around $36.53 per share. This sale represented 13.97% of Ms. Sarafan's direct holdings, reducing direct ownership from 25,054 to 21,554 shares. No indirect holdings or derivative transactions were involved; the entire disposition occurred through direct owners...
Key Points Lily Sarafan sold 3,500 directly-held shares on Feb. 25, 2026, for a transaction value of ~$128,000, at a weighted average price around $36.53 per share. This sale represented 13.97% of Ms. Sarafan's direct holdings, reducing direct ownership from 25,054 to 21,554 shares. No indirect holdings or derivative transactions were involved; the entire disposition occurred through direct ownership. This was Ms. Sarafan's first open-market sale since listing, aligning with the insider's available capacity and not exceeding prior administrative activity. 10 stocks we like better than Instacart › Maplebear (NASDAQ:CART) Director Lily Sarafan reported the sale of 3,500 shares of Common Stock for a total value of approximately $128,000 on Feb. 25, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. Instacart, a leading online grocery platform, reported this insider sale amid a year marked by shifting stock performance. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 3,500 Transaction value $128,000 Post-transaction shares (direct) 21,554 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) ~$788K Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($36.53); post-transaction value based on Feb. 25, 2026 market close ($36.55). Key questions What proportion of Lily Sarafan's holdings did this sale represent, and how does it compare to historical activity? This transaction accounted for 13.97% of Ms. Sarafan's direct holdings, matching the median percentage for sell transactions in the available historical record, which includes one prior open-market sale event since September 2023. This transaction accounted for 13.97% of Ms. Sarafan's direct holdings, matching the median percentage for sell transactions in the available historical record, which includes one prior open-market sale event since September 2023. Were any indirect interests or derivative securities affected by this transaction? No; the entire sale was executed from direct holdings, and Ms. Sarafan reported n...
Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch toggle caption Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games kick off Friday in Italy, at the same ancient amphitheater in Verona where the Olympics officially wrapped up last month. Milan Cortina marks the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics, which happen every four years in the same host city as the Winter Olympics. I...
Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch toggle caption Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games kick off Friday in Italy, at the same ancient amphitheater in Verona where the Olympics officially wrapped up last month. Milan Cortina marks the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics, which happen every four years in the same host city as the Winter Olympics. It's the third Paralympics to take place in Italy, after the inaugural 1960 edition in Rome and the 2006 Games in Turin. This time, they — like the Olympics — will be scattered across northern Italy, with competitions clustered in Milan, Cortina D'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme. Sponsor Message Over 10 days, some 665 of the world's top athletes with physical, visual and intellectual disabilities will compete for a record 79 medals across six sports: para Alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboard and wheelchair curling. The U.S. is represented by 68 athletes (and four guides), many of whom are decorated, multi-season Paralympic veterans. It has the second-largest contingent after China, which dominated the medal count for the first time at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics. Team USA remains the all-time leader in Winter Paralympic medals and is looking to add to its collection. Here's what to know as you follow the action. How do I tune in? Friday's opening ceremony will be broadcast by NBC, online and on Peacock, live at 2 p.m. ET and again in primetime at 8 p.m. The "Life in Motion"-themed event is set to include musical performances by The Police's drummer Stewart Copeland and Italian house music group Meduza, among others. The 56 participating delegations will march in a customary Parade of Nations, with the U.S. flag carried by two of the country's most decorated Paralympians: four-time sled hockey champion Josh Pauls and seven-time Alpine skiing medalist Laurie Stephens. That opens a week-and-a-half of competition, culminating in the...
Many electric vehicle (EV) companies promised to challenge the industry's established leaders. Lucid Group (LCID 0.25%) went public in July 2021 , before it had begun meaningful commercial vehicle deliveries. Yet investors were willing to value the company based mainly on its ambitious future production targets. The Amazon- and Ford-backed Rivian (RIVN +1.22%) also reached a market capitalization ...
Many electric vehicle (EV) companies promised to challenge the industry's established leaders. Lucid Group (LCID 0.25%) went public in July 2021 , before it had begun meaningful commercial vehicle deliveries. Yet investors were willing to value the company based mainly on its ambitious future production targets. The Amazon- and Ford-backed Rivian (RIVN +1.22%) also reached a market capitalization of $100 billion for a brief time after its November 2021 initial public offering. For a period, these companies were valued as if rapid scaling, expanding margins, and easy access to capital were assured. However, the environment has changed in 2026. Lucid and Rivian stocks are under pressure. Growth without profitability Lucid delivered 15,841 vehicles in 2025, up roughly 55% year over year. The company expects to deliver 25,000 to 27,000 vehicles in 2026. Expand NASDAQ : LCID Lucid Group Today's Change ( -0.25 %) $ -0.03 Current Price $ 9.81 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.2B Day's Range $ 9.55 - $ 9.91 52wk Range $ 9.12 - $ 33.70 Volume 102K Avg Vol 7.6M Gross Margin -9280.51 % Despite this growth trajectory, Lucid reported a net loss of $2.7 billion in fiscal 2025. It also generated negative free cash flow of around $3.8 billion in fiscal 2025, highlighting the heavy cash burn required to ramp up production capacity. Higher deliveries have not yet translated into positive free cash flows or sustainable margins. Rivian delivered 42,247 vehicles in fiscal 2025 and expects to deliver 62,000 to 67,000 cars in fiscal 2026. Expand NASDAQ : RIVN Rivian Automotive Today's Change ( 1.22 %) $ 0.18 Current Price $ 15.38 Key Data Points Market Cap $19B Day's Range $ 14.81 - $ 15.50 52wk Range $ 10.36 - $ 22.69 Volume 703K Avg Vol 36M Gross Margin -276.59 % While the company achieved its first full year of positive gross profit, it has still posted a net loss of $3.6 billion and negative free cash flow of $2.5 billion for fiscal 2025. Management expects negative adjusted earnings befo...