Scott Levine

3 days ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

The second half of 2025 offers a chance for investors to shake off the cobwebs of tariffs and recession fears and focus on where the market is going, rather than where it has been. Archer Aviation (ACHR -0.60%) has been on a roller coaster, while Cognex (CGNX 0.79%) and First Solar (FSLR -0.23%) have sold off considerably year to date. Despite these jarring moves, these three companies could be worth buying in the second half of 2025 and holding for years to come. Read on to find out why.

6 days ago | fool.com | Scott Levine

From the imposition of tariffs to the fear of a recession to the escalation of military conflicts around the world, there's been no shortage of catalysts contributing to the wild price fluctuations in energy prices through the first half of 2025. Despite the volatility, the oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate has essentially returned (as of June 19) to the level it was at when 2025 began.

6 days ago | fool.com | Scott Levine

President Donald Trump, committed to facilitating a rebirth of America's nuclear energy industry, issued four executive orders in late May. From expediting the licensing process for nuclear reactors to examining the potential for nuclear fuel recycling, Trump addressed a range of issues that had hindered the industry's growth for years.

1 week ago | fool.com | Scott Levine

It didn't seem that far ago in the past that the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) seemed like the stuff of science fiction. Nowadays, however, it seems that everywhere we look, AI has a presence. From customer service chatbots to self-driving cars, AI in a wide variety of places that transcend the generative AI applications like ChatGPT that people are turning to daily -- and maybe even hourly.

1 week ago | fool.com | Scott Levine

Operating in 25 countries, Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC 0.47%) has emerged as a dominant force in clean energy. From solar to wind to hydropower, the company maintains a sizable portfolio with about $126 billion in assets under management. While Brookfield Renewable isn't exactly a household name, many income investors are likely familiar with the company's history of rewarding shareholders.