As for the stock market, the year 2023 has been one big jump in prices for technology companies. You can call it investors expecting bright futures or having an AI-driven mania. Many people, including politicians, believe that the stock market is a good indicator of the economy of the country. Though this statement has never been taken seriously by finance professionals, it still gives a good feeling about the future when the stock market is…

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With scorching heat waves moving across the planet, air conditioners have never been in more demand. However, the technology itself is a climate-impacting dilemma. How does the air conditioner work? The general principle of all current AC units is following From the steps mentioned above there are three primary items that impact the climate. Refrigerants are a type of greenhouse gas that is a thousand times more potent than carbon dioxide. These refrigerants tend to…

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AI, these two letters have completely taken over the technology narratives in 2023 and for good reasons. For many people, it feels overwhelming to think about the possibilities this technology brings, and jobs it could replace. Instead of fearing it and being in denial, it is necessary for people to learn and understand its capabilities and dangers. Though it can be said that humanity is far from being threatened by all controlling AI world, it…

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The recent boom in the recognition of climate issues has brought a high demand for solar energy products, specifically solar panels. Though it is a better solution in terms of minimizing carbon dioxide, it is not the final solution to solving the overall human impact on the climate and environment. The issue with the solar panel is that it is not the end product as it doesn’t have an infinite life. The average age of…

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The terms ESG and Impact investing get used interchangeably often. However, the difference is important to remember. ESG Investing complements traditional financial analysis by adding a layer of due diligence on the company: – Environmental impact of the company’s operations and its vertical integration – Social consideration of the employee relations, health, and safety of its labor force and suppliers – and Governance of the company leadership, the diversity of the board and their compensation,…

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ChargePoint is a technology company and is on its way to becoming a utility-like company. It is positioned to capture a large chunk of the demand for EV charging stations. ChargePoint recorded promising numbers in the most recent earnings release: – 93% revenue increase in Q4 compared to Q4 of the prior year. With total assets increasing by 26% during this time, this hints at accelerating revenue growth with efficiency. – 94% revenue increase in…

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With so much uncertainty and many opinions by experts and pundits, it helps to go back to the roots of basic investing which is looking at the data to get a basic outlook for the next year. Though the selection of which data represents the economic indicators for the future is mostly subjective, a few facts are hard to ignore. Unemployment is one of the main “economic condition” indicators of a country that depends on…

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One of the proofs is the ascension of Tesla. When Tesla came to the market, it had a clear vision and a path laid out for success. The world needed to reduce its dependence on natural oil and find more sustainable energy usage for transportation. Its demand existed even though there was doubt about it. Tesla successfully labeled itself as the supplier, with style some might add. There are many other companies attempting to mirror…

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