Monthly Archives: December, 2024

Meta Wants New Nuclear Power to Run Data Centers

Will Wade of Bloomberg reports that Meta is seeking new nuclear reactors, up to 4 gigawatts, starting in early 2030s. Wade writes: Meta Platforms Inc....

China’s Biggest EV Maker Has a Side Hustle

Yang Jie of The Wall Street Journal tells his readers that BYD has diversified its operations in several ways to stay ahead of emerging...

According to Him, This Is When Investing Becomes Fun

Let’s revisit one of my all-time favorite pieces from the late, great Richard Russell, Rich, Man, Poor Man by focusing on the miracle of...

Beijing Bans Exports of Key Minerals to America

Amy Lv and Tony Munroe of Reuters report that Beijing has banned exports of key minerals needed for the chip industry, EV Batteries, and military applications....

A $28 Million Dollar Railroad Bet

Keith Creel, CEO of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), celebrated a $28 billion deal creating a freight railroad linking Mexico, the U.S., and Canada....

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US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

The Wall Street Journal explains that a surge in...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 8

When the song “Down the Road” (the Kenny Chesney...

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

Big upside breakout is bullish for natural gas. Excess...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

Battery startups are increasingly targeting AI data centers as...

White House Rules Out “FDA for AI” Under Trump Policy

The Financial Times reports that Trump’s administration does not...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

After meeting monthly strategy report deadlines since 1978, I...

My #1 Diversification Tip

I often write about diversification and the benefits diversification...