Amy Liu

1 week ago | nai500.com | Amy Liu

In the world of dividend investing, most companies typically raise their payouts once a year. However, a select few are more generous, increasing dividends every fiscal quarter, providing investors with a steadily growing income stream. Clearway Energy (CWEN.A) and Energy Transfer (ET) stand out in this regard, having consistently raised their dividends over the past few years, making them ideal choices for passive income investors.

1 week ago | nai500.com | Amy Liu

The latest quarterly data reveals the severity of the crisis in the global diamond industry: De Beers (under Anglo American), the world’s largest diamond producer, saw its revenue plummet by 44%, with an inventory backlog of $2 billion, and its joint venture plans to lay off more than 1,000 people. Alrosa, a Russian company under sanctions, saw its profits plummet by 77%, and several major mines stopped production. Petra Diamonds sold its assets to survive due to a 30% drop in sales.

1 week ago | nai500.com | Amy Liu

Nigeria’s mining minister announced on Sunday (May 25) that the country will officially launch two large lithium processing plants this year, marking a shift from raw material exports to domestic value-added industries. These facilities, primarily funded by Chinese investors, are expected to help Nigeria transform its abundant mineral resources into domestic job opportunities, technological advancement, and manufacturing growth.

2 weeks ago | nai500.com | Amy Liu

On Friday (May 23), U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the construction of nuclear power plants, including promoting small modular reactor (SMR) technology, which has yet to be deployed in the U.S. Although these new designs remain largely unproven, they hold potential for rapid deployment. The move is intended both to address an impending surge in electricity demand and to help the U.S. regain dominance in the nuclear energy sector.

2 weeks ago | nai500.com | Amy Liu

Silver (XAG/USD) rose to $33.15 per ounce on Tuesday, benefiting from a weaker U.S. dollar and market concerns over political uncertainty. The U.S. dollar index (DXY) fell to its lowest level since May 7, enhancing the appeal of dollar-denominated silver and gold for international buyers. On Wednesday (May 21), silver prices extended their gains from the previous session, supported by a sluggish dollar and renewed fiscal worries in the U.S. Spot silver climbed 0.8% to $33.32 per ounce.