Tesla, Inc. has spent years selling the robotaxi ambition. Now, that ambition is facing something more tangible—a 50,000-vehicle deployment plan backed by Rivian Automotive, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock . This isn't another prototype or pilot. It's scale. Rivian and Uber say they plan to roll out up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis across 25 cities spanning the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2...
Tesla, Inc. has spent years selling the robotaxi ambition. Now, that ambition is facing something more tangible—a 50,000-vehicle deployment plan backed by Rivian Automotive, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock . This isn't another prototype or pilot. It's scale. Rivian and Uber say they plan to roll out up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis across 25 cities spanning the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2031. That immediately shifts the conversation from "who has the best tech" to "who gets there first at scale." From Vision to Deployment Tesla's approach has been clear: build a vertically integrated autonomy stack and deploy it across millions of vehicles over time. The bet is that once Full Self-Driving is solved, scale follows naturally. Don't Miss: But Rivian and Uber are taking a different route—pairing vehicles, platform, and network upfront. Uber brings demand. Rivian brings hardware. Together, they're attempting to compress the timeline between development and real-world deployment. And with a defined rollout plan across multiple geographies, this looks less like experimentation and more like execution. That contrast matters. The Network Vs The Stack At its core, this is shaping up as a philosophical split. Tesla is building a closed system—owning the vehicle, the software, and eventually the network. Rivian and Uber are building an ecosystem, where each piece is optimized and then combined. Alphabet Inc.‘s Waymo already runs commercial driverless robotaxi services in several U.S. cities, adding another layer of competition as the market scales. See Also: What If Tires Didn't Need Air — Or Replacing? This Startup Says It's Possible In autonomous driving, scale isn't just about vehicles—it's about data. More miles mean faster learning. A 50,000-vehicle fleet operating across continents creates a data flywheel that can accelerate the process. Tesla still has the advantage of an existing global fleet. But alliances like this could narrow that gap faster than expected. ...
Tesla, Inc. has spent years selling the robotaxi ambition. Now, that ambition is facing something more tangible—a 50,000-vehicle deployment plan backed by Rivian Automotive, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock . This isn't another prototype or pilot. It's scale. Rivian and Uber say they plan to roll out up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis across 25 cities spanning the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2...
Tesla, Inc. has spent years selling the robotaxi ambition. Now, that ambition is facing something more tangible—a 50,000-vehicle deployment plan backed by Rivian Automotive, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock . This isn't another prototype or pilot. It's scale. Rivian and Uber say they plan to roll out up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis across 25 cities spanning the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2031. That immediately shifts the conversation from "who has the best tech" to "who gets there first at scale." From Vision to Deployment Tesla's approach has been clear: build a vertically integrated autonomy stack and deploy it across millions of vehicles over time. The bet is that once Full Self-Driving is solved, scale follows naturally. Don't Miss: But Rivian and Uber are taking a different route—pairing vehicles, platform, and network upfront. Uber brings demand. Rivian brings hardware. Together, they're attempting to compress the timeline between development and real-world deployment. And with a defined rollout plan across multiple geographies, this looks less like experimentation and more like execution. That contrast matters. The Network Vs The Stack At its core, this is shaping up as a philosophical split. Tesla is building a closed system—owning the vehicle, the software, and eventually the network. Rivian and Uber are building an ecosystem, where each piece is optimized and then combined. Alphabet Inc.‘s Waymo already runs commercial driverless robotaxi services in several U.S. cities, adding another layer of competition as the market scales. See Also: What If Tires Didn't Need Air — Or Replacing? This Startup Says It's Possible In autonomous driving, scale isn't just about vehicles—it's about data. More miles mean faster learning. A 50,000-vehicle fleet operating across continents creates a data flywheel that can accelerate the process. Tesla still has the advantage of an existing global fleet. But alliances like this could narrow that gap faster than expected. ...
Robert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in 2016 and links between Donald Trump and Moscow, has died. He was 81. In a statement from Mueller’s family, relayed by the New York Times on X, said “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night. His family asks that their privacy be respected.” Mueller was appointed as special counsel ...
Robert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in 2016 and links between Donald Trump and Moscow, has died. He was 81. In a statement from Mueller’s family, relayed by the New York Times on X, said “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night. His family asks that their privacy be respected.” Mueller was appointed as special counsel in 2017 by then deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein to oversee the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. More details soon …
Goldman Sachs (GS +0.50%) is one of many companies making bold projections about the capital spending needed to build out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. It believes $500 billion is likely, but suggests that $700 billion would be more in line with peak telecom spending levels seen in the late 1990s. Even at $500 billion, that's a lot of money being spent in a short period of time. Bot...
Goldman Sachs (GS +0.50%) is one of many companies making bold projections about the capital spending needed to build out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. It believes $500 billion is likely, but suggests that $700 billion would be more in line with peak telecom spending levels seen in the late 1990s. Even at $500 billion, that's a lot of money being spent in a short period of time. Bottlenecks are likely to appear and possibly constrain the amount invested. Brookfield Renewable (BEP 3.26%)(BEPC 4.43%) is already helping to solve a key issue for AI's development, and it will benefit for years to come. Here's why you might want to buy this clean energy stock today. Brookfield Renewable is already in the AI mix One of the biggest selling points for Brookfield Renewable in the AI buildout is that it is already working with Microsoft (MSFT 1.92%) and Alphabet's (GOOG 2.27%) Google. Between the two technology giants, it has a pipeline of around 13.5 gigawatts of demand to satisfy. That's just the headline story, too, as Brookfield Renewable continues to work to secure other long-term deals and has a large portfolio of existing contracts for clean and renewable power. As a business, Brookfield Renewable is a very attractive partner for companies building AI infrastructure. It owns assets across solar, wind, hydroelectric, and nuclear energy, as well as storage. And it has operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Basically, it can provide clean power just about anywhere it is likely to be needed. The Google deal is a highlight on this front, as it is specifically related to hydroelectric power. There are two important ways in which Brookfield Renewable can benefit. First, artificial intelligence is power hungry, so there is a material demand for newly developed generation assets. Second, electricity demand from the AI infrastructure that gets built is likely to be long-term. Brookfield Renewable's business of building clean energy assets tha...
Key Points Goldman Sachs suggests that as much as $700 billion may be spent in 2026 to build out AI infrastructure. The financial giant notes that certain bottlenecks could constrain that investment. Brookfield Renewable is already working with AI giants, could help others address bottlenecks, and rewards investors with an attractive income stream. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Renewabl...
Key Points Goldman Sachs suggests that as much as $700 billion may be spent in 2026 to build out AI infrastructure. The financial giant notes that certain bottlenecks could constrain that investment. Brookfield Renewable is already working with AI giants, could help others address bottlenecks, and rewards investors with an attractive income stream. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Renewable › Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of many companies making bold projections about the capital spending needed to build out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. It believes $500 billion is likely, but suggests that $700 billion would be more in line with peak telecom spending levels seen in the late 1990s. Even at $500 billion, that's a lot of money being spent in a short period of time. Bottlenecks are likely to appear and possibly constrain the amount invested. Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) is already helping to solve a key issue for AI's development, and it will benefit for years to come. Here's why you might want to buy this clean energy stock today. 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 » Brookfield Renewable is already in the AI mix One of the biggest selling points for Brookfield Renewable in the AI buildout is that it is already working with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google. Between the two technology giants, it has a pipeline of around 13.5 gigawatts of demand to satisfy. That's just the headline story, too, as Brookfield Renewable continues to work to secure other long-term deals and has a large portfolio of existing contracts for clean and renewable power. As a business, Brookfield Renewable is a very attractive partner for companies building AI infrastructure. It owns assets across solar, wind, hydroelectric, and nuclear energy, as w...
When Thomas Tuchel named his England squad on Friday for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan there was one omission that became even more glaring the following day. That's because the player with the most goals by an Englishman in the Premier League this season hit a double as Brighton beat Champions League-chasing Liverpool. Danny Welbeck may be 35 but he is showing age is just a number...
When Thomas Tuchel named his England squad on Friday for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan there was one omission that became even more glaring the following day. That's because the player with the most goals by an Englishman in the Premier League this season hit a double as Brighton beat Champions League-chasing Liverpool. Danny Welbeck may be 35 but he is showing age is just a number after scoring his 11th and 12th league goals of the season. While he may not be able to show Tuchel what he can do on the international stage before the German coach decides on his squad for this summer's World Cup, he appears to be doing all he can at club level. If he was frustrated at not impressing Tuchel enough yet for a call-up, he didn't show it after his man-of-the-match display against Liverpool. "Control what I can control," he told BBC Match of the Day on being in the conversation for a call-up. "It's really nice that my name is being mentioned. That's a positive for me. "I don't like to give energy to things I can't control. For me, I'm just happy, I'm enjoying my football and I focus on what I can control."
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety. “I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before,” Trump wrote in a social media post. Transportation Security Administrati...
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety. “I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before,” Trump wrote in a social media post. Transportation Security Administration personnel are set to miss a second full pay cheque on March 27 amid a partial government shutdown now in its 36th day as lawmakers clash over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the parent agency for TSA and ICE. Advertisement TSA officers have called in sick in recent weeks as pay cheques have dried up. The shortage of security agents has led to travel disruptions at major airports. ICE agents are not specifically trained for airport security, which is TSA’s domain. ICE has played a central role in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, drawing criticism from many Democrats, civil liberties advocates and immigration advocacy groups. Outcry after ICE killing of another US citizen Outcry after ICE killing of another US citizen The agency, along with Customs and Border Protection, has deployed agents over the past few months to multiple areas as part of the crackdown, most recently to Minnesota in an operation that resulted in agents fatally shooting American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
On the face of it, not a lot to see here. The league leaders return to the top of the table with a bonus-point win over the team placed bottom. But don’t you believe it. Newcastle may have shipped 60 the last time they played a Prem game here, but they pushed the Saints all the way. Northampton, it must be said, were about as far from full strength as can be. George Furbank was given his latest ru...
On the face of it, not a lot to see here. The league leaders return to the top of the table with a bonus-point win over the team placed bottom. But don’t you believe it. Newcastle may have shipped 60 the last time they played a Prem game here, but they pushed the Saints all the way. Northampton, it must be said, were about as far from full strength as can be. George Furbank was given his latest run-out at full-back, but otherwise none of their myriad England internationals were present. They will consider this a smart collection of the full five points. Meanwhile, the feeling that Newcastle might be starting to build something (or rebuild, given they have a title and a few cups to their history) continues to grow. Now that relegation has been officially scrapped, the sort of investment that Red Bull have brought becomes a vaguely sensible decision for a prospector in sport. This week, Stephen Jones, the great Wales fly-half, stepped up from attack coach to head coach. The round before last, the Red Bulls (as we must get used to calling them) collected their first win of the season. That said, the missing Saints stars and any stirring in the north-east seemed of no consequence at the start. The Saints had their first try after a mere 90 seconds – and it looked very easy indeed. Tom Litchfield beat Oli Spencer with some ease on the outside, and he found Furbank inside him, who shipped it on to Archie McParland for a try as easy on the eye as it looked to score. But Newcastle were quick to dispel any thoughts of a stroll. Ollie Leatherbarrow, one of a few up-and-coming talents harnessed by Newcastle, is now playing alongside a campaigner as hard and decorated as Tom Christie, the former Crusader. The two seemed to urge each other on in their very different ways. Leatherbarrow was a handful throughout the first half, never more so than when he picked a decisive line off a lineout a few minutes later to canter to the posts. Eight minutes later, Harrison Obatoyinbo, who c...
Harry Wilson grabbed his 10th goal of the season as Fulham sent their former manager Scott Parker closer to the drop with a comfortable win against Burnley. Wilson fired Fulham into the lead after Josh King had finally scored his first Premier League goal to cancel out Zian Flemming’s opener for Burnley. The substitute Raúl Jiménez wrapped up the victory from the penalty spot in stoppage time afte...
Harry Wilson grabbed his 10th goal of the season as Fulham sent their former manager Scott Parker closer to the drop with a comfortable win against Burnley. Wilson fired Fulham into the lead after Josh King had finally scored his first Premier League goal to cancel out Zian Flemming’s opener for Burnley. The substitute Raúl Jiménez wrapped up the victory from the penalty spot in stoppage time after Josh Laurent was sent off. It was a kick in the stomach for Parker, who managed Fulham to promotion in 2020 and relegation a year later and now looks odds on to repeat the trick with Burnley. They are nine points adrift of safety – a gap which could widen after Sunday’s matches – with only seven games to play. It was a big moment for the 19-year-old King, who was desperate to break his duck after having a goal wrongly ruled out by the video assistant referee against Chelsea in August. The goals all came in the second half after an entirely forgettable first 45 minutes, during which Burnley felt they should have had a penalty when Flemming’s shot was blocked by the arm of Calvin Bassey. After a VAR check, Bassey escaped punishment because his arm was supporting him as he slid in. Rodrigo Muniz sent a volley over and Wilson fizzed one drive just too high and another too close to Martin Dubravka. The best chance fell to Flemming, who got between Bassey and Antonee Robinson to meet Quilindschy Hartman’s cross, only to plant a diving header straight at the Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. A first half desperately low on quality was summed up when Jaidon Anthony’s attempt at a long throw into the Fulham box flew straight out for a goal-kick. View image in fullscreen Josh King scores his first Premier League goal from close range. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images/Reuters After the break Dubravka made a fine reaction save after Oscar Bobb had prodded King’s header goalwards. Moments later Dubravka denied King as he burst through on goal, with Muniz curling the rebound wide. ...
Key Points The Motley Fool ranked all 50 states across seven categories -- including quality of life, healthcare, and taxes. Results from this research were based on what 2,000 surveyed retirees said actually matters most. Florida topped the list, offering no income tax, excellent healthcare access, and near-perfect climate. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Whe...
Key Points The Motley Fool ranked all 50 states across seven categories -- including quality of life, healthcare, and taxes. Results from this research were based on what 2,000 surveyed retirees said actually matters most. Florida topped the list, offering no income tax, excellent healthcare access, and near-perfect climate. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › When most people think about where to retire, they fixate on one thing -- such as taxes, weather, or housing costs -- and build a ranking from there. Optimizing for one factor usually means giving something up somewhere else. A state with no income tax might have sky-high insurance costs. The best weather might come with the worst affordability. The cheapest housing might mean limited access to quality healthcare. 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 » That's what makes The Motley Fool's approach useful. Rather than ranking states on a single metric, they scored all 50 across seven weighted categories, based on what 2,000 surveyed retirees said actually matters to them: Quality of life (31%) Healthcare access and quality (15%) Housing affordability (13%) Crime and safety (12%) Weather and climate (12%) State and local taxes (11%) Non-housing affordability (6%) Quality of life alone carries nearly a third of the total score, so states that are cheap but offer little else get penalized. Here are the best retirement states, according to research from the Motley Fool. Let's start with a four-way tie for the No. 5 spot. 5. (tie) Pennsylvania Total retirement score: 58 Pennsylvania offers one of the best cost-of-living scores -- 94 -- with decent costs of housing and crime scores -- 83 and 63, respectively. For history buffs, Pennsylvania is hard to beat. 5. (tie) Ohio Total retirement score: 58 Ohio has ...
Northampton Saints regained top spot in the Prem table with a hard-fought and often unconvincing 28-27 victory over bottom club Newcastle Red Bulls. In a performance which displayed layers of rust as the domestic league competition returned for the first time since January, it was the visitors who emerged as the better side on balance of play. Yet after holding on to edge a tight contest with four...
Northampton Saints regained top spot in the Prem table with a hard-fought and often unconvincing 28-27 victory over bottom club Newcastle Red Bulls. In a performance which displayed layers of rust as the domestic league competition returned for the first time since January, it was the visitors who emerged as the better side on balance of play. Yet after holding on to edge a tight contest with four tries to Newcastle's three, it was Saints who emerged with a bonus point win, enough for them move above Bath at the top. Newcastle, who brought physicality to Franklins Gardens which their hosts struggled to match, had to settle for just a losing bonus point for their troubles but will feel they are closer to only a second win of their Prem campaign. More follows...
Kevin Dietsch Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, on Saturday, offered to fund the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers who remain unpaid amid a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump threatened to use Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to run airport security as the impasse over funding for the TSA’s parent agen...
Kevin Dietsch Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, on Saturday, offered to fund the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers who remain unpaid amid a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump threatened to use Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to run airport security as the impasse over funding for the TSA’s parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security, enters its fifth week. Their comments came as travelers are bracing for worsening airport wait times this weekend, with TSA officers set to miss a second full paycheck on Mar. 27 after Congress let funding for DHS expire last month amid a dispute over immigration enforcement. "If the Radical Left Democrats don’t immediately sign an agreement to let our Country, in particular our Airports, be FREE and SAFE again, I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports." Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday, “I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country,” Musk, CEO of Tesla ( TSLA ) and space exploration company SpaceX ( SPACE ), said in an X post. Earlier this week, CEOs of leading U.S. airlines, in an open letter, urged Congress to quickly resolve the weeks-long dispute, noting its potential to disrupt busy spring break travel as about 50,000 TSA agents remain without pay. CEOs of American Airlines ( AAL ), United Airlines ( UAL ), Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), Southwest Airlines ( LUV ), JetBlue Airways ( JBLU ), and Alaska Air Group ( ALK ) were among the signatories to the letter, along with senior executives at cargo carriers FedEx ( FDX ) and UPS ( UPS ). Dear readers, We recognize that politics often intersect with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, etc. American Airli...
Key Points XRP is primarily used as a bridge currency for making cross-border payments. If XRP can capture 14% of total cross-border payment flows, it could soar to a price of $20 by 2030. In a bear-case scenario, XRP might only hit a price of $4. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Right now, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is only a $1 crypto. But that could change much sooner than many people expect, thanks ...
Key Points XRP is primarily used as a bridge currency for making cross-border payments. If XRP can capture 14% of total cross-border payment flows, it could soar to a price of $20 by 2030. In a bear-case scenario, XRP might only hit a price of $4. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Right now, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is only a $1 crypto. But that could change much sooner than many people expect, thanks to the global financial system's embrace of blockchain technology. Within a span of just five years, XRP could be a $20 crypto. If you're willing to take on the risk of investing in a highly volatile altcoin, you might see a 20x return on your investment by 2030. 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 » A valuation model for XRP One popular XRP valuation model is known as a "transaction velocity model." It looks at the total volume of global cross-border payments, makes a few quick assumptions about XRP's ability to take on a greater share of that cross-border payment flow, and then comes up with a final price for XRP based on liquidity trends and overall market demand. Let's start with the basic assumptions. Right now, SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) handles approximately $150 trillion in cross-border payments annually. Let's assume that the XRP blockchain is able to handle 14% of that total, or approximately $21 trillion annually. That's based on projections from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who has delivered several bullish updates on XRP's future growth trajectory. Let's also assume that each XRP token can be reused multiple times per day in order to provide liquidity (that's the "velocity" part of the model), and that the total circulating supply of XRP remains steady at 61 billion. Once you plug all those assumptions into a mathematical model, that works o...
Nvidia’s(NVDA) run in artificial intelligence mostly concerns chips, servers, and soaring demand for computing power. Now CEO Jensen Huang is shaking things up, pointing investors toward a different part of the story: software agents that can act on a user’s behalf. OpenClaw is “definitely the next ...
Nvidia’s(NVDA) run in artificial intelligence mostly concerns chips, servers, and soaring demand for computing power. Now CEO Jensen Huang is shaking things up, pointing investors toward a different part of the story: software agents that can act on a user’s behalf. OpenClaw is “definitely the next ...
The former Republican North Carolina lieutenant governor Mark Robinson has admitted he misled voters during his unsuccessful 2024 gubernatorial campaign when he denied posting racist and offensive comments on a pornography website – suggesting he did so to protect Donald Trump’s successful presidential run. Robinson, who worked in furniture manufacturing before entering politics in 2020, told the ...
The former Republican North Carolina lieutenant governor Mark Robinson has admitted he misled voters during his unsuccessful 2024 gubernatorial campaign when he denied posting racist and offensive comments on a pornography website – suggesting he did so to protect Donald Trump’s successful presidential run. Robinson, who worked in furniture manufacturing before entering politics in 2020, told the After the Call podcast on Thursday: “I won’t say that I completely lied. Some of the things about the whole story – some of it — there’s some truth to it.” The spectacular undoing of Robinson’s political career came after CNN reported in September 2024 that he had been posting under a pseudonym on Nude Africa, an online porn forum. Robinson, CNN reported, expressed support for slavery in forum posts. CNN also reported that Robinson, who is Black, labelled Martin Luther King a “commie bastard” and said that if he, Robinson, belonged to the Ku Klux Klan he would refer to King by a racist name. Robinson also used homophobic and antisemitic slurs, according to CNN’s reporting, including exclaiming: “I’m a black NAZI!” The Washington Post later reported that on the same forum Robinson had praised Mein Kampf, writing that it was a “good read” as well as “very informative and not at all what I thought it would be. “It’s a real eye-opener.” Robinson initially denied that he was the author of the comments posted more than a decade earlier. He vowed to continue his campaign as he was thrust into an unflattering national spotlight. “Let me reassure you: the things that you will see in that story, those are not the words of Mark Robinson,” Robinson said in a video posted to X. The race for North Carolina governor was won by the Democrat Josh Stein by 14 points in November 2024. During the podcast with Florida-based pastor Josh Hall released last week, Robinson acknowledged that he had an “obsession” with pornography and sex and had denied the reports of his online commentary to protect...
Investors seeking passive income prioritize not only yield but also dependable cash flows that can withstand economic and global instability. Energy infrastructure and shipping are particularly well-suited to deliver consistent returns and strategic advantages when global supply chains face challenges. The Global X MLP ETF (MLPA 0.49%), Equinor (EQNR +2.69%), and Flex LNG (FLNG 4.72%) offer excell...
Investors seeking passive income prioritize not only yield but also dependable cash flows that can withstand economic and global instability. Energy infrastructure and shipping are particularly well-suited to deliver consistent returns and strategic advantages when global supply chains face challenges. The Global X MLP ETF (MLPA 0.49%), Equinor (EQNR +2.69%), and Flex LNG (FLNG 4.72%) offer excellent investment opportunities for passive-income-seeking investors. In addition, as I will shortly outline, they are all stocks with significant upside exposure to an ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. As such, they will suit investors seeking yield and some protection from the risk of a protracted conflict in the Persian Gulf. The Global X MLP ETF: Dividend yield 7.2% In theory, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is agnostic to the price of energy (in this case, gas). In reality, it is somewhat different. The ETF invests in 20 master limited partnerships (MLPs) in the midstream and storage sector. While upstream energy companies (exploration and production) tend to be positively related to high energy prices, and downstream energy companies are negatively related (energy is their raw material cost), midstream (transportation and storage) companies are supposed to be neutral. The MLPs emphasise their long-term take-or-pay contracts, which create a reliable stream of income regardless of volume or gas pricing. This income certainty means MLPs can pay large dividends/distributions to investors, which is why the ETF has such a high yield. However, if there is a structural shift (possibly caused by an extended conflict or by structural damage to energy infrastructure in the Gulf), investment is highly likely to flow to North American energy assets. That could improve volumes and strengthen MLPs' negotiating position in their non-take-or-pay contracts, while benefiting from higher volumes under those contracts. Expand NYSEMKT : MLPA Global X Funds - Globa...
Key Points These three stocks have an average dividend yield of 7.3%. Geopolitical risk is rising, and investors need to consider protecting their portfolios with investments in energy stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Equinor Asa › Investors seeking passive income prioritize not only yield but also dependable cash flows that can withstand economic and global instability. Energy infrastructure...
Key Points These three stocks have an average dividend yield of 7.3%. Geopolitical risk is rising, and investors need to consider protecting their portfolios with investments in energy stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Equinor Asa › Investors seeking passive income prioritize not only yield but also dependable cash flows that can withstand economic and global instability. Energy infrastructure and shipping are particularly well-suited to deliver consistent returns and strategic advantages when global supply chains face challenges. The Global X MLP ETF (NYSEMKT: MLPA), Equinor (NYSE: EQNR), and Flex LNG (NYSE: FLNG) offer excellent investment opportunities for passive-income-seeking investors. In addition, as I will shortly outline, they are all stocks with significant upside exposure to an ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. 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 » As such, they will suit investors seeking yield and some protection from the risk of a protracted conflict in the Persian Gulf. The Global X MLP ETF: Dividend yield 7.2% In theory, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is agnostic to the price of energy (in this case, gas). In reality, it is somewhat different. The ETF invests in 20 master limited partnerships (MLPs) in the midstream and storage sector. While upstream energy companies (exploration and production) tend to be positively related to high energy prices, and downstream energy companies are negatively related (energy is their raw material cost), midstream (transportation and storage) companies are supposed to be neutral. The MLPs emphasise their long-term take-or-pay contracts, which create a reliable stream of income regardless of volume or gas pricing. This income certainty means MLPs can pay large dividends/distributions to investors, which i...