Elon Musk reframes the U.S. energy challenge, arguing large-scale battery deployment—not new power plants—is the key to unlocking existing capacity. He highlights China's aggressive integration of storage, EVs, and solar as a model of execution the U.S. has yet to match.
Masco's revenue and profit fell short of expectations last quarter, reflecting broader challenges in the home construction materials industry as high interest rates and economic uncertainty dampen demand.
A massive battery park in Ed Miliband's constituency is set to become Europe's largest, sparking a nationwide rush for energy storage investments. While hailed as key to grid stability and decarbonisation, critics warn of consumer costs and rural impact.
Nio's rapid growth and premium positioning make it a compelling story in the EV race, but its massive investment in a proprietary battery-swap network presents a pivotal uncertainty for investors weighing its future.
Vulcan Materials shares have more than doubled over five years, but new analysis suggests the construction aggregate giant's stock may now be trading at a premium to its intrinsic value, raising questions for potential investors.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shares may be pricing in an overly optimistic outlook for construction growth, with key models indicating potential overvaluation.
A landmark tripartite agreement aims to deploy up to 10GWh of battery storage across Europe, combining financial muscle, cutting-edge technology, and project development expertise to accelerate the continent's decarbonization efforts.
A landmark tripartite agreement between financial heavyweight Schroders, battery leader CATL, and investment firm Lochpine Capital aims to deploy up to 10GWh of energy storage across Europe, marking a significant step in the continent's clean energy transition.
While mirroring the broader market's gains, Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shows signs of fundamental strain with lagging revenue growth and modest earnings expansion, prompting analysts to flag alternative opportunities in the digital advertising space.
Driven by a global wave of semiconductor investment, Applied Materials (AMAT) has received a series of analyst upgrades. Mizuho and Deutsche Bank are among those highlighting the company's strategic position to benefit from expansive fab construction in the U.S., Taiwan, and Japan, and its key role in next-generation chip technologies.
QuantumScape's stock has plummeted 52% in three months, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While bulls point to a disruptive solid-state battery technology and a theoretical fair value of $55, skeptics highlight the absence of revenue and monumental scaling challenges. We examine the risks and rewards behind the volatility.
Heidelberg Materials (XTRA:HEI) is attracting renewed investor interest, fueled by accelerating global demand for sustainable construction materials. The company's strategic positioning in low-carbon cement and aggregates coincides with strong shareholder returns, raising questions about its current valuation in a rapidly evolving market.
While a routine regulatory filing on voting rights draws little market reaction, analysts are focusing on Heidelberg Materials' pivotal role in the global push for sustainable construction. The company's journey from traditional cement producer to a leader in decarbonized building solutions is fraught with both opportunity and significant financial risk.
A wave of analyst upgrades for Applied Materials underscores growing confidence in global semiconductor capital expenditure, driven by the AI infrastructure boom and demand for advanced manufacturing tools. The company's strategic position in wafer fabrication equipment places it at the heart of the industry's next growth phase.
Shares of Heidelberg Materials have delivered stellar returns, more than tripling over three years. As the stock consolidates near recent highs, investors are questioning whether the rally has priced in future growth or if significant value remains. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the latter.
Michigan's Attorney General has formally demanded the return of state funds from Gotion Inc., a Chinese battery manufacturer, following the collapse of its planned $2.4 billion facility. The move highlights growing tensions over foreign investment in U.S. strategic industries.
Energy giant Drax has secured a decade-long tolling agreement with Fidra Energy for a new 250MW battery storage system in Nottinghamshire, marking a capital-light expansion of its flexible generation portfolio as the UK races to decarbonise.
Mizuho Securities raised its rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) to Outperform, with a $370 price target, forecasting accelerated growth in global wafer fab equipment spending driven by major chipmakers' capital expenditure plans.
Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) boasts a Return on Equity nearly double the industry average. But as investors cheer the metric, a deeper look reveals a heavy reliance on debt, raising questions about the sustainability of its impressive performance.
