You probably already know that nuclear power has been proposed as a quick, environmentally friendly solution to the world's energy shortage stemming from the rise of power-hungry AI data centers. You may also know NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is one of the few outfits that are nearly ready to deliver a solution sooner than later. What's not quite clear yet, however, is whether or not nuclear power is...
You probably already know that nuclear power has been proposed as a quick, environmentally friendly solution to the world's energy shortage stemming from the rise of power-hungry AI data centers. You may also know NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is one of the few outfits that are nearly ready to deliver a solution sooner than later. What's not quite clear yet, however, is whether or not nuclear power is actually going to materialize as the preferred answer to the planet's energy shortfall, and if it does, whether or not NuScale is going to help make it happen. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks » Should things pan out as some are hoping they will, though, a handful of investors may well end up becoming millionaires. Nuclear power gets a second chance Despite its checkered past, nuclear power is making a comeback. The World Nuclear Association reports that over the course of the past 20 years, more new nuclear power plants have been made active than have been decommissioned. Indeed, one of the shuttered reactors at Pennsylvania's infamous Three Mile Island is expected to begin producing electricity again in 2028, mostly to deliver power to an artificial data center being operated by Microsoft. In this vein, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) believes the planet could be using up to two and a half times as much nuclear power by 2050 as it's consuming now. The technology is changing, though. Not only is it becoming safer, it's becoming more cost-effective by becoming . Small modular reactors -- or SMRs -- that can be installed and operated precisely where their power is needed are increasingly more marketable. Desalination plants, steel smelting facilities, and the production of hydrogen for fuel cells are just some of the reasons on-site nuclear power makes sense. To this end, the IAEA believes small modular reactors could account for around one-fourth of th...
As with most companies specializing in precious metals, Hycroft Mining (HYMC +10.52%) stock is very sensitive to price developments in its chosen minerals. A surge in such prices, particularly that for Hycroft's No. 1 metal, silver, led bullish investors to load up on the company's shares. Over the course of the day, they increased by an impressive 10%. Good as gold In late-afternoon trading, spot...
As with most companies specializing in precious metals, Hycroft Mining (HYMC +10.52%) stock is very sensitive to price developments in its chosen minerals. A surge in such prices, particularly that for Hycroft's No. 1 metal, silver, led bullish investors to load up on the company's shares. Over the course of the day, they increased by an impressive 10%. Good as gold In late-afternoon trading, spot prices for both silver and gold rose notably, with silver increasing by over $2 (approximately 2%) to just under $90 per ounce, and gold adding more than $10 to $5,208 per ounce. The movements of the two metals, eternally popular worldwide, are dependent on a host of geopolitical and economic factors. What drove Tuesday's rally was a decline in the dollar's value. It had previously strengthened, in no small part due to a "flight to safety" as the Iran war kicked off (many investors consider the U.S. currency a less risky holding than certain investments during times of difficulty). Global companies and other institutions also scramble for greenbacks in such periods, to ensure they have enough on hand for dollar-denominated purchases. Monday afternoon, President Trump indicated that the conflict -- well, America's role in it, at least -- could be nearing its end. That greatly helped put the kibosh on the "panic rally" in the dollar, weakening its value... and making dollar-denominated assets cheaper for those with the currency in their wallets. Hence the rally in gold, silver, and other desirable goods. Expand NASDAQ : HYMC Hycroft Mining Today's Change ( 10.52 %) $ 4.27 Current Price $ 44.87 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.7B Day's Range $ 42.00 - $ 46.61 52wk Range $ 2.30 - $ 58.73 Volume 115K Avg Vol 5.3M Caution warranted Hycroft didn't have any important news of its own to report Tuesday, so we can attribute the rally in its stock chiefly to that action in precious metals. However, whether this rally is sustained will depend significantly on the course of the war and its...
Key Points Both gold and silver rallied on the back of a softening U.S. dollar. This, in turn, was due largely to optimism about a potential end to the Iran conflict. 10 stocks we like better than Hycroft Mining › As with most companies specializing in precious metals, Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC) stock is very sensitive to price developments in its chosen minerals. A surge in such prices, partic...
Key Points Both gold and silver rallied on the back of a softening U.S. dollar. This, in turn, was due largely to optimism about a potential end to the Iran conflict. 10 stocks we like better than Hycroft Mining › As with most companies specializing in precious metals, Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC) stock is very sensitive to price developments in its chosen minerals. A surge in such prices, particularly that for Hycroft's No. 1 metal, silver, led bullish investors to load up on the company's shares. Over the course of the day, they increased by an impressive 10%. Good as gold In late-afternoon trading, spot prices for both silver and gold rose notably, with silver increasing by over $2 (approximately 2%) to just under $90 per ounce, and gold adding more than $10 to $5,208 per ounce. 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 » The movements of the two metals, eternally popular worldwide, are dependent on a host of geopolitical and economic factors. What drove Tuesday's rally was a decline in the dollar's value. It had previously strengthened, in no small part due to a "flight to safety" as the Iran war kicked off (many investors consider the U.S. currency a less risky holding than certain investments during times of difficulty). Global companies and other institutions also scramble for greenbacks in such periods, to ensure they have enough on hand for dollar-denominated purchases. Monday afternoon, President Trump indicated that the conflict -- well, America's role in it, at least -- could be nearing its end. That greatly helped put the kibosh on the "panic rally" in the dollar, weakening its value... and making dollar-denominated assets cheaper for those with the currency in their wallets. Hence the rally in gold, silver, and other desirable goods. Caution warranted Hycroft didn't have any imp...
Getty Images Utilities are a type of investment that I've been putting money into for years. The difference, for the past year or so, is that I've been considering most of them overvalued, and because of that, I have been pushing them out of my portfolio at mostly a tidy profit. These utilities have, for the time being, been rising even more. I have been covering these companies - both EU and NA-b...
Getty Images Utilities are a type of investment that I've been putting money into for years. The difference, for the past year or so, is that I've been considering most of them overvalued, and because of that, I have been pushing them out of my portfolio at mostly a tidy profit. These utilities have, for the time being, been rising even more. I have been covering these companies - both EU and NA-based - for a few years now. It's my general view that the companies in this sector are currently so overvalued due to current trends in IT and AI as to not have market-beating upside. I believe investors should invest intelligently - not emotionally. I further believe it to be an emotional investment when you buy a company at a high premium without a good reason for that premium. The question is therefore whether the company has a justified premium. In this article, I will give Black Hills ( BKH ) a once-over, a review, and initiation of coverage. I sold my position in October 2025 after having bought the company all the way back in 2023. As with many of the utilities bought at cheap valuations, I viewed the likelihood of significant further outperformance as unlikely. I will review operations and show you the reason why the company is unlikely to outperform - and even if it did, that there is very little substance to such an outperformance. The lack of substance, in turn, means that the company is held up by sentiment, not results and facts, which makes the company potentially volatile. If you look at the company's valuation over time, you can see the impact of volatility - and at what valuations the company could be considered "good" and "potentially too high ," respectively. Generally speaking, Black Hills is a decent business - good upside, good fundamentals. But generally speaking, Utilities are more risky these days than previously. I believe, therefore, that there's a good case to be made for not viewing these as good investments unless bought cheap. Let me show you ...
Explore the exciting world of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Jan. 28, 2026. The video was published on March 10, 2026. Should you buy stock in Micron Technology right now? B...
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Hereditary peerages will be abolished before the next king’s speech after a deal was struck granting life peerages to some Conservatives and cross-benchers losing their seats. On Tuesday evening the upper chamber accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (hereditary peers) bill, marking the end of its passage through parliament and clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book. The Lo...
Hereditary peerages will be abolished before the next king’s speech after a deal was struck granting life peerages to some Conservatives and cross-benchers losing their seats. On Tuesday evening the upper chamber accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (hereditary peers) bill, marking the end of its passage through parliament and clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book. The Lords leader, Angela Smith, confirmed the government would offer life peerages to some of those who would otherwise lose their seats. As a result, the Tories withdrew their opposition to the bill. Since 1999, up to 92 hereditary peers have been able to sit in the upper house and cast their votes in the lobbies but the bill effectively reduces this quota to zero. Hereditary peers who have not been made life peers will no longer have a right to sit in the Lords once the current parliamentary session ends, expected later this spring. Lady Smith said: “This has never been about the contribution of individuals but the underlying principle that was agreed by parliament over 25 years ago that no one should sit in our parliament by way of an inherited title. “Over a quarter of a century later, hereditary peers remain while meaningful reform has stagnated. We have a duty to find a way forward.” The lord speaker, Michael Forsyth, offered his thanks to hereditary peers for their service in the upper chamber. Lord Forsyth of Drumlean said: “I would like to thank hereditary peers from all parties and none for their work in the House of Lords over many years. “Whatever views people may have of this constitutional change, it is sad to say goodbye to friends, who in many cases have contributed significantly to debate and scrutiny and to our institutional memory. “Recognising their contribution is not about party politics but acknowledging the value of service and commitment, and I am proud to do so and to thank them.” The king’s speech is expected to take place in the second week of May, day...
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky was done to "protect" the team, after the goalkeeper was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario after just 17 minutes, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League. READ MORE: Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham Available to UK users only.
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky was done to "protect" the team, after the goalkeeper was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario after just 17 minutes, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League. READ MORE: Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham Available to UK users only.
If you've been keeping tabs on mortgage rates, you may be aware that they're generally down this year compared to last year. And in late February, mortgage rates even dipped below 6%. You may be wondering if you should buy a home as a retiree in light of today's borrowing rates. But here's why it may not quite be the right time. Homes are still expensive While it's true that mortgage rates are low...
If you've been keeping tabs on mortgage rates, you may be aware that they're generally down this year compared to last year. And in late February, mortgage rates even dipped below 6%. You may be wondering if you should buy a home as a retiree in light of today's borrowing rates. But here's why it may not quite be the right time. Homes are still expensive While it's true that mortgage rates are lower these days than in recent years, historically speaking, they're not low. And homes are not necessarily affordable. The National Association of Realtors reports that in January, the median existing-home sale price rose to $396,800. January also marked the 31st month in a row of year-over-year home price increases. In February, Redfin reported that Americans now need to earn $111,252 a year to afford the typical U.S. home that's for sale. But according to recent research from The Motley Fool, the average retirement income for Americans 65 and older today is $83,950, and Americans of retirement age have a median income of $54,710. If we use median income as our benchmark, the typical retiree only earns about half of what's needed to afford a typical home today. Clearly, that's a big mismatch. So unless you have a higher retirement income, now may not be the right time to buy a home. You may instead want to wait for prices to come down and for mortgage rates to slide even more. Don't forget about additional costs When you rent a home, you write your landlord a single check every month that covers your housing costs. When you own one, you have to pay for a lot of extras -- property taxes, maintenance, repairs, and in some cases, HOA fees. Those costs could add up and strain your retirement budget in a serious way. So even though mortgage rates may be a bit lower now, and buying a home may be less expensive than it once was, that doesn't mean you're in a strong position to do so. Before you start looking at homes, calculate your retirement income. Factor in Social Security, re...
What happened According to a SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, BANK Hapoalim BM established a new position in First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS 0.95%), acquiring 159,000 shares. The fund’s quarter-end position in FTCS was valued at $14.71 million, capturing both the trade and stock price changes over the period. What else to know This marks a new entry for FTCS, now representing 1.28% of BA...
What happened According to a SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, BANK Hapoalim BM established a new position in First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS 0.95%), acquiring 159,000 shares. The fund’s quarter-end position in FTCS was valued at $14.71 million, capturing both the trade and stock price changes over the period. What else to know This marks a new entry for FTCS, now representing 1.28% of BANK Hapoalim BM’s 13F reportable AUM Top five holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:TSLA: $306.69 million (26.7% of AUM) NYSEMKT:VOO: $127.13 million (11.1% of AUM) NASDAQ:QQQ: $76.22 million (6.6% of AUM) NYSEMKT:LQD: $59.05 million (5.1% of AUM) NYSEMKT:SPY: $39.40 million (3.4% of AUM) As of February 13, 2026, FTCS shares were priced at $97.69, up 9.2% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 2.6 percentage points. ETF overview Metric Value AUM $8.45 billion Dividend Yield 0.97% Price (as of market close 2/13/26) $97.69 1-Year Total Return 6.19% ETF snapshot First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) is a large-scale equity ETF with a market capitalization of $8.28 billion, designed to deliver exposure to financially robust U.S. companies. The fund's disciplined approach emphasizes balance sheet strength and consistent performance, appealing to investors seeking stability within their equity allocation. The ETF’s Investment strategy focuses on tracking an index of well-capitalized companies with strong market positions, aiming to provide stability and performance over time. Its portfolio is primarily composed of U.S. common stocks and REITs selected for capital strength, with at least 90% of assets allocated to index constituents. What this transaction means for investors Equity investors often seek ways to remain invested in the stock market while limiting exposure to companies with weaker balance sheets. The First Trust Capital Strength ETF takes that approach by tracking an index that selects U.S. companies based on measures such as return on equity, return on asset...