Cryptocurrency has been having a rough year. Since peaking at over $122,000 late last year, Bitcoin has tumbled to $73,986. Year to date, it's down 15.3% and dipped below $64,000 last month. Now, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies likely have potential, but I remain skeptical of them even more than a decade after the first Bitcoin was minted back in 2008. They can deliver incredible gains, but the...
Cryptocurrency has been having a rough year. Since peaking at over $122,000 late last year, Bitcoin has tumbled to $73,986. Year to date, it's down 15.3% and dipped below $64,000 last month. Now, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies likely have potential, but I remain skeptical of them even more than a decade after the first Bitcoin was minted back in 2008. They can deliver incredible gains, but they're generally so volatile that those gains can be wiped out rather quickly. I prefer companies that have a clear and obvious way they add value to the global economy and, by extension, generate returns for their holders. The prime example is ASML (ASML 3.62%). It's a Dutch company operating out of a relatively small and unassuming town in southern Netherlands called Veldhoven, but you and I rely on it (albeit indirectly) daily without thinking twice. ASML is, simply put, utterly foundational to the tech industry. It operates as a silent monopoly as the world's one and only provider of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. Dynamite with a laser beam EUV lithography machines are enormous technological marvels. Each one is about the size of a bus, costs upward of $400 million to purchase, and takes seven Boeing 747s or 25 trucks to move one to a customer. See, modern semiconductor chips are incredibly small. The most advanced ones are no larger than 7 nanometers (nm) which is about 1/10,000th the width of a human hair. They do go smaller than that, though. To create them, ASML's EUV lithography machines use an incredibly precise and powerful laser to etch the patterns the chips need to work onto them. ASML might not be the only lithograph producer in the world, but it is the only game in town for EUV machines. The older deep ultraviolet (DUV) machines you can purchase from a competitor like Canon can't create the 7nm or smaller chips needed today. Every semiconductor company from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to Samsung to Nvidia relies on ASML's lithography ma...
McGlinchey: Has America Thrown Its Service Members Into An Unjust War For Israel? Via Brian McGlinchey at Stark Realities President Trump’s decision to join Israel in launching a regime-change war on Iran has so far cost the lives of at least 13 American service members . More than 200 have been wounded, dozens seriously enough to require evacuations to military hospitals in Europe and the United ...
McGlinchey: Has America Thrown Its Service Members Into An Unjust War For Israel? Via Brian McGlinchey at Stark Realities President Trump’s decision to join Israel in launching a regime-change war on Iran has so far cost the lives of at least 13 American service members . More than 200 have been wounded, dozens seriously enough to require evacuations to military hospitals in Europe and the United States. Among them are individuals who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries, burns and shrapnel wounds. One was facing potential amputation of an arm or leg. As much as these service members and their families are victims of Iran’s justified retaliation for a surprise attack perpetrated amid ongoing negotiations, they’re victims of a betrayal perpetrated by their president and the joint chiefs of staff, who cast them into an unconstitutional war of aggression, packaged in lies and initiated to advance the agenda of a foreign government , while undermining the security of their own country. Of course, US casualties comprise a small subset of the total bloodshed. In executing this unjust war, Americans have collectively inflicted far more death and dismemberment than they’ve endured , teaming up with their Israeli counterparts to kill more than 3,000 Iranians, including some 150 schoolgirls — mostly between age 7 and 12 — whose school was destroyed by Tomahawk cruise missiles at the war’s very start. Though it should have already been apparent, Operation Epic Fury should make clear that — service members’ good intentions aside — combat waged under the US flag rarely has anything to do with American security . Moreover — and I say this as former Army Reserve enlistee and Regular Army officer — anyone thinking of starting or extending a military career should understand that their government may send them to be killed, maimed or psychologically damaged, and to slaughter foreign innocents, so long as it helps those in power remain in the good graces of the extremists who rule Is...
Key Points ASML is the world's only provider of EUV lithography machines. EUV lithographs are needed to make the most advanced semiconductor chips. ASML saw its new orders more than double quarter over quarter at the end of 2025. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Cryptocurrency has been having a rough year. Since peaking at over $122,000 late last year, Bitcoin has tumbled...
Key Points ASML is the world's only provider of EUV lithography machines. EUV lithographs are needed to make the most advanced semiconductor chips. ASML saw its new orders more than double quarter over quarter at the end of 2025. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Cryptocurrency has been having a rough year. Since peaking at over $122,000 late last year, Bitcoin has tumbled to $73,986. Year to date, it's down 15.3% and dipped below $64,000 last month. Now, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies likely have potential, but I remain skeptical of them even more than a decade after the first Bitcoin was minted back in 2008. They can deliver incredible gains, but they're generally so volatile that those gains can be wiped out rather quickly. 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 » I prefer companies that have a clear and obvious way they add value to the global economy and, by extension, generate returns for their holders. The prime example is ASML (NASDAQ: ASML). It's a Dutch company operating out of a relatively small and unassuming town in southern Netherlands called Veldhoven, but you and I rely on it (albeit indirectly) daily without thinking twice. ASML is, simply put, utterly foundational to the tech industry. It operates as a silent monopoly as the world's one and only provider of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. Dynamite with a laser beam EUV lithography machines are enormous technological marvels. Each one is about the size of a bus, costs upward of $400 million to purchase, and takes seven Boeing 747s or 25 trucks to move one to a customer. See, modern semiconductor chips are incredibly small. The most advanced ones are no larger than 7 nanometers (nm) which is about 1/10,000th the width of a human hair. They do go smaller than that, though. To creat...
Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on Israel Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and its repercussions for the Middle East, the world and the global economy. President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran doe...
Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on Israel Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and its repercussions for the Middle East, the world and the global economy. President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the strait of Hormuz within 48 hours – threatening a new escalation, just a day after the president spoke of “winding down” the war . Iranian ballistic missile barrages wounded about 100 people in southern Israel on Saturday , striking the cities of Arad and Dimona after air defence systems failed to intercept at least two projectiles. The Israeli Air Force is investigating its failure to prevent the attacks. Benjamin Netanyahu called it “a very difficult evening in the campaign for our future”. The International Atomic Energy Agency said it had received no indication of damage to the Negev nuclear research centre, which is near to Dimona. In the early hours on Sunday, Israeli military announced in a brief statement that it was conducting strikes in Tehran. Saudi Arabia’s ministry of defence said it had detected three missiles launched towards Riyadh early in the morning. One of the missiles was intercepted, while two fell in an uninhabited area, it said Iran on Saturday launched two ballistic missiles with a range of 4,000 km (2,500 miles) at the US-British military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, according to the Israeli military, which said it was the first time Iran had used long-range missiles since the conflict began on February 28. The British foreign secretary condemned the attacks on Diego Garcia, while stressing the UK has “taken a different position from the US and Israel” on the conflict . Yvette Cooper said ministers wanted to see a swift resolution to the war, adding the government was supporting defensive action against the “reckl...
saifulasmee chede/iStock via Getty Images Introduction The Index tracked by the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ( SCHD ) underwent its annual reconstitution at the close of business day Friday, resulting in 25 changes that decreased SCHD's Energy sector exposure by 8%, with offsets primarily in Health Care and Technology. In this article, I'll highlight those changes in detail, compare and contras...
saifulasmee chede/iStock via Getty Images Introduction The Index tracked by the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ( SCHD ) underwent its annual reconstitution at the close of business day Friday, resulting in 25 changes that decreased SCHD's Energy sector exposure by 8%, with offsets primarily in Health Care and Technology. In this article, I'll highlight those changes in detail, compare and contrast SCHD's current and prior portfolios from a fundamental perspective, and present some unique charts that will help you quickly see which stocks are responsible for driving SCHD's improved valuation and earnings growth characteristics. Following that analysis, I'll present SCHD's mid- and long-term total returns alongside other dividend ETF peers, while specifically highlighting its excellent capital protection features. Lastly, I'll address SCHD's growth and momentum weaknesses through a detailed ETF overlap and "X-Ray" analysis, showing readers how they don't have to move too far off of its 3.60% Index yield to achieve a better balance that can perform well in multiple market environments. As always, I hope you enjoy the read, and I look forward to being part of the exciting comments section that usually follows these annual reviews. SCHD Index Strategy: A Quick Refresher Author's Note: Schwab has not yet published an updated holdings list. However, holdings were updated on Friday for the TIGER US Dividend Dow Jones ETF , whose website labels it the "Korean version of SCHD." To ensure accuracy, I verified that its ticker (458730) also tracks the same Index as SCHD, and that the holdings list from March 2025 matched what Schwab eventually released last year. This will be the second straight year I have used this approach to bring these timely updates to the Seeking Alpha community. I'm sure most of you are familiar with SCHD by now, but it's always important to take a few minutes to ensure we're on the same page regarding the specific strategy followed, because there are a...
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the nation isn’t considering unilateral negotiations with Iran to secure passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following a report that Tehran is prepared to grant the access. “It’s not something we’re considering at this point,” Motegi said Sunday on a Fuji Television program. Instead, Japan is focused on ensuring “conditions where ev...
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the nation isn’t considering unilateral negotiations with Iran to secure passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following a report that Tehran is prepared to grant the access. “It’s not something we’re considering at this point,” Motegi said Sunday on a Fuji Television program. Instead, Japan is focused on ensuring “conditions where everyone can pass,” he said, stressing the importance of maintaining broad freedom of navigation. About 45 Japan-linked vessels remain affected in the strait, a critical artery for global energy supplies, Motegi said, adding that the government will take responsibility for their safety. The comments come after Kyodo News reported Saturday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated Tehran is ready to allow Japan-related ships to transit the waterway. Motegi said the issue of whether Japan would receive special treatment didn’t come up in a recent call. The Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global oil flows, making safe and stable transit a priority for energy-importing nations. Japan purchases almost all of its oil and more than 90% of it comes from the Middle East. On energy sourcing, Motegi took a negative view of buying from Russia — which remains under sanctions — as he said that imports via Hormuz would be more acceptable to European countries. Motegi also said that one of the two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and is expected to return to Japan shortly.
AlizadaStudios/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Warner Music Group ( WMG ) shares are in a tailspin. WMG stock fell 13% over the past week and is now down close to 30% over the past six months. And shares are approaching lifetime lows since going public: Data by YCharts There was this idea that the rise of the streaming music services was supposed to provide salvation for the record labels as wel...
AlizadaStudios/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Warner Music Group ( WMG ) shares are in a tailspin. WMG stock fell 13% over the past week and is now down close to 30% over the past six months. And shares are approaching lifetime lows since going public: Data by YCharts There was this idea that the rise of the streaming music services was supposed to provide salvation for the record labels as well. However, it hasn't really turned out that way, at least not so far. So, what's gone wrong with the bullish thesis, and are there better days on the horizon? Music is Back, to an Extent A decade ago, the music industry seemed to be in terminal decline. The internet made it easy for folks to distribute songs digitally rather than buying CDs. And, as it would turn out, a lot of folks preferred to play pirate songs rather than buying them from digital storefronts such as iTunes. An .MP3 file is an .MP3 file; it was hard to get people to pay for something that could so readily be found for free online. Global music revenues fell from a 1999 peak of $22 billion to barely half that by the early 2010s nadir. That's not even adjusted for inflation. It appeared that recorded music could end up like print newspapers, brick-and-mortar travel agents, or regional shopping malls—that is to say, things that struggled to adapt to the advent of the internet. However, Spotify ( SPOT ) and its competitors turned the situation around. Getting all the music you could consume for a low monthly fee and being tied to fun features such as music discovery, curated playlists, and personalized year-end reviews made it worth it to pay for music access. Understandably so, after all, as the monthly subscription fee tends to be less than the cost of a single CD was under the old distribution model. Global music revenues are now up to almost $32 billion annually , surpassing the prior 1999 peak (albeit not keeping up with inflation over that span). Regardless, music has a pulse again, and so the big thre...
SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images The equity market pullback gathered steam last week, with a loss of 1.9%. That brings the total decline from the January 27 high to 6.8%. How bad is that decline, compared to other market declines throughout history? It barely registers. This is a pullback, not yet a correction. The correction begins when we reach -10% from the all-time high. There was plenty o...
SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images The equity market pullback gathered steam last week, with a loss of 1.9%. That brings the total decline from the January 27 high to 6.8%. How bad is that decline, compared to other market declines throughout history? It barely registers. This is a pullback, not yet a correction. The correction begins when we reach -10% from the all-time high. There was plenty of rotation going on below the surface of the market, and I will unpack it all for you as we go through the charts and tables below. I’m playing defense right now, reducing my equity exposure while the conflict in the Middle East remains a developing story. As long as the Iranians blockade the Strait of Hormuz, energy prices and availability will be a problem for consumers, businesses, and investors. S&P 500 Last 4 Weeks I had to rescale this chart to accommodate Frida’s decline. This chart clearly shows the downdraft we’ve been in for the last 4 weeks. And for now, there doesn't seem to be any relief on the near-term horizon. S&P 500 last 4 weeks (ZenInvestor.org) Zoom Out to 12 Months We’re three weeks into March, and the S&P 500 is already down 5.4%. That nearly matches the decline we experienced last April, which was the culmination of a 15% correction. I think we may be headed in that direction now, but I do not expect a full-blown bear market to erupt. S&P 500 monthly returns (ZenInvestor.org) S&P 500 Drawdowns Where are the dip buyers? Ever since the correction last April, they have been stepping in to buy every dip that even got close to 5%. Now they are MIA, probably hiding out in gold and silver, which we will see is not a good place to be right now. S&P 500 drawdowns (ZenInvestor.org) A Look at the Bull Run Since 2022 This chart shows how far we are below the long-term trend. Buyers are scarce, and sellers are being forced to take lower than usual bids for their merchandise. Last week, for every stock that went up in price, there were two that went down. S&P 500 s...
Morgan Stanley analysis highlights Palantir's deep client lock-in via its Foundry platform but warns its high stock price demands flawless execution, leaving little room for error. A recent in-depth analysis from Morgan Stanley has cast a spotlight on what sets Palantir Technologies apart in the crowded enterprise software sector. The conclusion presents a dual narrative: the company possesses a f...
Morgan Stanley analysis highlights Palantir's deep client lock-in via its Foundry platform but warns its high stock price demands flawless execution, leaving little room for error. A recent in-depth analysis from Morgan Stanley has cast a spotlight on what sets Palantir Technologies apart in the crowded enterprise software sector. The conclusion presents a dual narrative: the company possesses a formidable and genuine structural advantage, yet its current stock price appears to leave almost no room for operational missteps. The Engine of Lock-In: Palantir's Foundry Platform Central to the investment bank's research is Palantir's Foundry platform, described as a dynamic, central operating system for an organization. This system integrates real-time data from every internal source, creating a unified "ontology" upon which all applications and workflows are built. Replacing this core infrastructure would necessitate a complete rebuild of a client's operational backbone. Morgan Stanley argues this creates more than typical switching costs; it establishes a profound structural dependency. The report, led by analyst Sanjit Singh, emphasizes that constructing such a deeply integrated system for a large corporation requires extensive industry-specific expertise and a tight, collaborative partnership between Palantir's engineers and the client. The company's more than two decades of deployment in high-stakes environments—from U.S. intelligence agencies and the Pentagon to NATO allies—has built an institutional knowledge base that competitors may need years to replicate. Despite this acknowledged advantage, Singh maintains an Equal-Weight rating on the stock with a $205 price target. Stellar Growth Meets Lofty Expectations This constructive view of Palantir's business model collides with its premium valuation. The equity is trading at approximately 64 times the estimated free cash flow for 2027 and 38 times the projected 2027 revenue. These multiples, Morgan Stanley cautions,...
Sandisk (SNDK 8.11%) has been on one heck of a run since its spinoff from Western Digital (WDC 7.51%) last year. The flash-memory maker's stock has climbed nearly 2,000% since its market debut, including a 200% gain year to date. That phenomenal growth has been fueled by growing demand from hyperscale cloud providers buying up more of Sandisk's products. Meanwhile, an industrywide supply shortage ...
Sandisk (SNDK 8.11%) has been on one heck of a run since its spinoff from Western Digital (WDC 7.51%) last year. The flash-memory maker's stock has climbed nearly 2,000% since its market debut, including a 200% gain year to date. That phenomenal growth has been fueled by growing demand from hyperscale cloud providers buying up more of Sandisk's products. Meanwhile, an industrywide supply shortage for NAND chips, the key components in Sandisk's products, has sent prices soaring. With both factors set to continue through next year, many investors still see plenty of upside left in the stock. But could buying just $10,000 of Sandisk stock today eventually make you a millionaire? Two major supply shortages are sending Sandisk through the roof Sandisk has been affected by two major supply shortages over the past year or so. First, hard disk drive makers Seagate Technology (STX 5.38%) and Western Digital have seen demand outstrip their supply. Hard drives are the primary form of long-term data storage in data centers. They play an important role in AI training, which uses tons of data. But the graphics processing units and central processing units processing that data only need a small portion of it at a time. Most of it is stored in "nearline" storage, which is accessible when needed but takes some time to access (think seconds rather than milliseconds). Hard drives are a more cost-effective form of storage than Sandisk's more expensive solid-state drives (SSDs). But with both Western Digital and Seagate facing tight supply relative to demand, hyperscalers have started shifting more data storage to SSDs, especially in contexts where speed and performance matter more than price per terabyte of storage. That's dramatically increased demand for Sandisk's drives. Expand NASDAQ : WDC Western Digital Today's Change ( -7.51 %) $ -23.80 Current Price $ 293.13 Key Data Points Market Cap $99B Day's Range $ 291.43 - $ 312.79 52wk Range $ 28.83 - $ 319.62 Volume 338K Avg Vol 9.5M Gr...
Key Points Sandisk is benefiting from multiple supply shortages driving pricing and demand higher. Its revenue is accelerating and gross margin expanding as it takes advantage. 2026 and 2027 could be great years for Sandisk, but investors hoping for $1 million need to think long term. 10 stocks we like better than Sandisk › Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has been on one heck of a run since its spinoff fro...
Key Points Sandisk is benefiting from multiple supply shortages driving pricing and demand higher. Its revenue is accelerating and gross margin expanding as it takes advantage. 2026 and 2027 could be great years for Sandisk, but investors hoping for $1 million need to think long term. 10 stocks we like better than Sandisk › Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has been on one heck of a run since its spinoff from Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) last year. The flash-memory maker's stock has climbed nearly 2,000% since its market debut, including a 200% gain year to date. That phenomenal growth has been fueled by growing demand from hyperscale cloud providers buying up more of Sandisk's products. Meanwhile, an industrywide supply shortage for NAND chips, the key components in Sandisk's products, has sent prices soaring. With both factors set to continue through next year, many investors still see plenty of upside left in the stock. But could buying just $10,000 of Sandisk stock today eventually make you a millionaire? 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 » Two major supply shortages are sending Sandisk through the roof Sandisk has been affected by two major supply shortages over the past year or so. First, hard disk drive makers Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) and Western Digital have seen demand outstrip their supply. Hard drives are the primary form of long-term data storage in data centers. They play an important role in AI training, which uses tons of data. But the graphics processing units and central processing units processing that data only need a small portion of it at a time. Most of it is stored in "nearline" storage, which is accessible when needed but takes some time to access (think seconds rather than milliseconds). Hard drives are a more cost-effective form of storage than Sandisk's more ex...
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The post Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) Stock Price Prediction: 2026, 2027, 2030 by Ryan Peterson appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Analysts are saying that Trump Media & Technology Group could hit $3.20 by 2030. Bullish on DJT? Invest in Trump Media & Technology Group on SoFi with no commissions. If it’s your first time signing up for SoFi, you’ll receive up to $1,000 in stock when you first fund your account. Plus, get a 1% bonus if you transfer your investments and keep them there until December 31, 2025. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ: DJT), the company behind the Truth Social platform, continues to be one of the most discussed and polarizing stocks in the U.S. market. Since its debut, volatility has dominated its trading story fueled by political headlines, questions about business fundamentals, and wild swings in investor sentiment. This article will break down the current price and valuation landscape, offer detailed price forecasts for 2026, 2027, and 2030, and examine what’s driving both the bullish and bearish cases for DJT. DJT Chart by TradingView Table of contents [ Show ] Current DJT Stock Overview Quick Snapshot Table of DJT Stock Predictions Bull & Bear Case DJT Stock Price Prediction for 2026 DJT Stock Price Prediction for 2027 DJT Stock Price Prediction for 2030 Investment Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Current DJT Stock Overview Market Cap: $2.37 billion Trailing P/E: 145.56 Forward P/E: N/A 1-Year Return: -58% 2026 YTD: -38% As of March 2026, Trump Media & Technology Group trades near $9. That level is a steep drop from early retail-driven peaks above $50 when social media buzz and speculative excitement reached their highest pitch. DJT’s swingy price action is closely linked to news cycles involving President Donald Trump, plans for platform expansion, and sporadic updates on user growth or monetization efforts. The one-year return is sharply negative, reflecting mount...
"Going To Cripple Our Economy": Small Businesses Sound Alarm Over Record Diesel Price Spike The latest AAA fuel data from across America shows that the national average diesel price at the pump has jumped nearly 40% this month, surpassing the 2022 fuel spike that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Surging diesel prices are already generating a shock across trucking, rail, shipping, farm equipm...
"Going To Cripple Our Economy": Small Businesses Sound Alarm Over Record Diesel Price Spike The latest AAA fuel data from across America shows that the national average diesel price at the pump has jumped nearly 40% this month, surpassing the 2022 fuel spike that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Surging diesel prices are already generating a shock across trucking, rail, shipping, farm equipment, construction machinery, generators, and much of industrial logistics, given that the fuel powers the core of the economy. Seasonality: AAA Daily National Avg. Diesel 2022 vs. 2026 Companies now face three difficult choices if they did not lock in fuel prices before the spike: absorb the impact and accept margin compression, add surcharges, or raise prices. Last week, Rapidan Energy's Director of Refined Products, Linda Giesecke, told us that, "unlike 2022, the current tightness reflects physical supply disruptions rather than policy risk and trade reshuffling." Giesecke warned that if the fuel spike proves prolonged, global economic growth could suffer because of diesel's close link to industrial production and freight activity. BloombergNEF forecast that $5-per-gallon diesel could inflict a weekly $6 billion or more hit on the US economy because these surging fuel costs hurt truckers, construction firms, and farmers the hardest. With prices at $5.2 as of Friday, that weekly hit is set to rise next week. Readers are already aware of the dire consequences of spiking diesel prices, as we've laid out in recent weeks (see here & here ). Adding more color to the fuel that underpins nearly every stage of production and transport is a Bloomberg report warning that small businesses are sounding the alarm over surging fuel costs. Here's one example of a small business being financially crushed by surging fuel costs: Roger Conner sells firewood for a living, but he might know just as much about another energy source: diesel. The fuel powers every step of the supply chain for his...