Bloom Energy Corporation

Oracle Corporation

Goldwind Science&Technology Co., Ltd.

First Solar, Inc.

EDP Renovaveis, S.A.

U.S. President Donald Trump's crusade against renewable energy seemed like it should have brought the sector's shares down even further. But the opposite has happened - the sector has once again attracted investors' attention and has become one of the highest-yielding sectors in the world this year. That said, quotes are still at low levels. Most importantly, the clean energy sector no longer needs subsidies, analysts say.

The "glory days" are coming: how investor attitudes toward green energy have changed 

The silver market experienced a record shortage of the metal and prices soared to an all-time high in 1980. A similar jump to $50 an ounce 45 years ago was also the result of an unprecedented shortage caused by the billionaire Hunt brothers. Today, to make money, traders are flying bullion from New York to London by airplane, although back in January they were flying it in the opposite direction.

Silver market rush: what the story of the Hunt brothers, who brought it down 45 years ago, teaches us

On Monday, October 13, the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to scientists who in their research provided "an explanation for the economic growth provided by innovation". New and breakthrough technologies that change the world and increase prosperity are impossible without competition in the marketplace of ideas, the laureates showed. Yes, they are disruptive. But fighting them for the sake of stability leads to stagnation and degradation, which has happened many times in world history.

The power of creative destruction: why the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded 

Japan may have its own "iron lady". In any case, it is Margaret Thatcher who is being hailed as a role model by Sanae Takaichi, who led Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and may become the country's next prime minister. Conservatism and moderate nationalism have traditionally been favored by a large number of voters, but Takaichi's economic approaches are far from conservative. This benefits stock market investors, but could create long-term problems for the economy as a whole.

Sanae Takaichi wants to become Japan's prime minister. Why her plan could hurt investors

International investors rushed to exit the U.S. market after the U.S. trade war began, but then quickly returned. Now it is breaking record after record again, the situation with bonds has stabilized. But there is one exception - the dollar.

Buy America, sell the dollar: how investors are building defenses in the U.S. market

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

SoftBank Group Corp.

It took the Japanese stock market more than a third of a century to return to the level when the bubble burst that marked the end of the Japanese economic miracle. But now a new phase has begun for the market, based on more classical investment approaches. It offers hope that the three lost decades are in the past.

The return of a miracle: how to make money on the Japanese market, which has recovered after 35 years  

Baidu, Inc.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited

Tencent Holdings Limited

SMIC

Cambricon Technologies Corporation Limited

Advances in the development of artificial intelligence and the production of proprietary chips for it have triggered a large-scale rally in the market of technology companies in China. But you should approach investments in the Chinese market with caution, experts warn: you never know where the wind from Beijing will blow.

The Great Chinese Technorally: What risks investors need to be aware of

ACWA Power Company

Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest oil producers, and China is its largest consumer and the Saudis' main customer. But in the energy sector, the two countries have found another area of cooperation. China is a world leader in the development of renewable energy. And now Saudi Arabia, using its technology, has engaged in the rapid development of solar generation.

Oil for others: why China helped Saudi Arabia transition to green energy

In the short history of the Chinese stock market, there have already been two bubbles - in 2007 and 2015. In less than five recent months, it has risen by only 25% (even less than, for example, the U.S. market), but there are clear signs of speculative frenzy. The authorities are concerned about a possible repetition of the situation, when the rapid rise will turn into an equally impressive collapse.

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