Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), the maker of Corona beer and Svedka vodka, has purchased a nearly 10 percent stake in Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) for close to $200 million.Although this is the first time we've seen a major beer manufacturer enter the cannabis space, it won't be the last.The truth is, both the alcohol and tobacco industries are slowly entering the cannabis space because...Read More

Home solar panels can drastically cut or even eliminate electricity bills, reduce a home's carbon footprint, increase resale value, and may even help a home sell faster.The cost of rooftop solar systems has fallen dramatically in recent years, and most homeowners have the option of buying the system, leasing it on reasonable payment terms, or having a third-party pay for and install the system at...Read More

"Good morning! I hope you're having a good day!""Who are you talking to?" asked the friend I was driving to work the other day.I pointed forward through my windshield. Ahead of us on the highway, maybe two or three cars away, was a beautiful cobalt blue Tesla Model S."Do you know them?" she asked.I shook my head. "Nope. I just hope they're having a good day. I mean, they've almost got to be, right...Read More

I don't make it a habit to argue with my readers.Unfortunately, sometimes it's unavoidable.This morning was one of those times, and it all started with a simple message sent via Twitter."Musk is such a great guy, just look at the good he's doing; the guy can do no wrong," he told me.At first, I'll admit it was hard to disagree with that sentiment.After all, it was only a few days ago that we learn...Read More

The financial elite in this country - from multibillionaires to corporate executives - know something big is about to change in the world.Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota... all the major carmakers are focusing massive research on creating whole fleets of electric vehicles (EVs).Major oil and gas conglomerates are shifting research away from exploration and production of fossil fuels and towards renewable...Read More

Last week, I asked you to push aside your emotions when investing.Legendary investor Warren Buffett learned to do this on his very first trade, and it remains one of the few lessons that many traders simply can't grasp.Today, I want you to break this rule.Toss it, shred it, discard it however you wish... it doesn't matter.This time, I don't want you to just let your emotions guide you; I want you...Read More

Well, it's official.Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has finally inked a deal to build a new manufacturing plant in China.And while there are plenty of naysayers who will question the company's decision, there's only one thing you need to know about why CEO Elon Musk made this happen...There will be just as many electric vehicles sold in China this year as were sold across the entire globe in 2016.This year,...Read More

If you remember the 1990s, you likely remember music from Tupac and No Doubt, flying dunks by Michael Jordan, and Bill Clinton's sexcapades.You'll also remember how an incredible piece of technology ruined live events from concerts to little league football games. That's right; before phones and iPads, this little piece of work meant that yuppie idiots would elbow their way to the front, blockin...Read More

The device you're reading this on... how much charge does it have left?You may want to plug in next chance you get. And if you're already plugged in, take a quick look at your charging cable for me.Now, if you're like 90% of Americans, you don't really wonder where the energy flowing through that cable comes from day to day.I'd be right there with you if it weren't my job to write about this stuff...Read More

I didn't buy my first stock when I was 11 like Warren Buffett did.That was way back in 1942.The world was locked in a fierce war. British engineers were testing different schemes to build oil pipelines beneath the English Channel in order to help support the inevitable invasion of Normandy.And, of course, Bambi opened to theaters across the United States.Do you know what Buffett's first stock was?...Read More

At only 15 years old, I bought my dream car...A 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1, grabber orange, with the 351 Cleveland small block V8 four-speed manual transmission.But, before you get jealous, the Mach 1 I bought was in poor condition... nowhere near the one above. It wasn't running and needed thousands of dollars in repairs. I bought the car from a friend of my grandfather who owned an auto shop. I p...Read More

"They're going at it again," a colleague muttered, breaking the morning silence.The sun hadn't even peeked over the horizon this morning before the first battle of the day began. He didn't have to elaborate; I knew where this conversation was headed.He was, of course, referring to the feud developing between two powerful billionaires.I talked last week about Warren Buffett's strategic move into th...Read More

The yellows and reds are piled high in the backyard.Pretty soon, the trees will look like brown skeletons swaying in the breeze, the wood stove will be fired up, and friends and neighbors will warn of a winter that's "supposed to be really bad this year."We hear it every year.How the squirrels have been busier than ever stocking up for the winter. How one of a thousand weather forecasts is calling...Read More

The earth smelled of wet rain and decaying leaves, and the rain fell in a soft mist. And on this bucolic Sunday morning in central Maryland, a thought unbidden came into my mind. It went something like this: "Hey, Chris, with the earth soft and damp, I bet those weeds would be easy to pull out between the cracks of your slate sidewalk."And so it began, an entire Sunday shot to hell. There were mu...Read More

The initiative is growing faster than anyone expected, and many places are no longer waiting for the free market to catch up.Earlier this week, Reuters reported on an announcement made by authorities in Paris, France.By 2030, the city intends to ban all gasoline and diesel cars, leaving electric vehicles as the only option to travel in and around one of the world's most popular tourist cities.Of c...Read More

The fight for marijuana legalization rages on, even in states where the issue has already been passed.Right here in Maryland, the progress of legal marijuana use may be stalled indefinitely as the very first growing licenses are put into question.In August of last year, 15 marijuana growers from across the state were awarded preliminary licenses to grow the crop for medicinal use. According to th...Read More

Just invest like Warren Buffett.C'mon, how many times has someone told you this before? He's the gold standard in investing, and I can't tell you how many times this sentiment is parroted to me on a daily basis.Not that I can blame them or anything. After all, the Oracle of Omaha has created an eye-popping $80.6 billion over the course of his 87 years.So when he quietly grabbed a stake in BYD just...Read More

When you get right down to it, an investment in energy is an investment in everything we do. The alarm that wakes you up; the coffee that gets you going; the car, bus, or train that gets you to work; the food that fuels your body... Almost every part of our lives requires energy.It's the most ubiquitous investment in the world. It truly plays a part in every aspect of our lives.And investments in...Read More

You might remember the name John Rolfe from your history books... or perhaps a Disney movie.He was among the early settlers that came to North America from England.But it wasn't his marriage to Powhatan's daughter Pocahontas that brings him to mind today.He also happens to be one of the most unknown influential figures in U.S. history.You see, Rolfe was the person responsible for introducing "Orin...Read More

Mr. John Burzynski reportsOSISKO RELEASES RESOURCE ESTIMATE FOR OSBORNE-BELLOsisko Mining Inc. has provided a mineral resource estimate for its 100-per-cent-owned Osborne-Bell gold deposit, located 15 kilometres northwest of the town of Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que. This estimate is the result of 927 drill holes (279,925 metres) completed by previous operators on the project since 1994, including 50 t...Read More