&l;p&g;&l;img class=&q;dam-image getty size-large wp-image-951753282&q; src=&q;https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/dam/imageserve/951753282/960×0.jpg?fit=scale&q; data-height=&q;639&q; data-width=&q;960&q;&g; A worker installs solar panels atop a house in the Netherlands. (Photo by Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images)
&l;p class=&q;tweet_line&q;&g;More than half a million jobs around the world were created in the renewable energy sector in 2017 , bringing the total number of people employed in the sector to more than 10 million for the first time.
Figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) show that more than 70% of clean energy jobs are in just six countries &a;ndash; China, Brazil, the US, India, Germany and Japan &a;ndash; suggesting the sector has significant scope to continue growing in years to come.
IRENA&a;rsquo;s fifth &l;em&g;Renewable Energy and Jobs &a;ndash; Annual Review&l;/em&g; showed that the sector employs 10.3 million workers, with 60% of jobs in Asia. &a;ldquo;Although growing numbers of countries are reaping the socio-economic benefits of renewables, the bulk of manufacturing takes place in relatively few countries and domestic markets vary enormously in size,&a;rdquo; IRENA said.
Top 5 Clean Energy Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Wynn Resorts, Limited(WYNN)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Lee Jackson]
This top company saw the departure of its namesake founder earlier this year. Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN) operates Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau resort located in the People’s Republic of China.
- [By Rich Duprey]
Yet not all casinos will benefit equally. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN), for example, derive most of their revenues from operations in Macau. Sands earns 60% there; Wynn, 73%. They could certainly expand their sports books beyond their Vegas operations, but they have so few casinos elsewhere (and Wynn’s Boston Harbor isn’t even completed), it’s only going to be a tiny portion of their overall revenues.
- [By Travis Hoium]
Encore Boston Harbor, Wynn Resorts, Limited’s (NASDAQ:WYNN) $2.5 billion resort under construction near downtown Boston, may be up for sale — again — as gaming regulators mull whether the company will keep its gaming license in the state. Regulators have been concerned about Wynn’s corporate governance since allegations of sexual misconduct against founder Steve Wynn came to light earlier this year.
- [By Travis Hoium]
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) has been on a growth tear since opening Wynn Palace in Macau two years ago, but that’s not the end of the company’s ambitions. There’s room to expand in existing markets like Las Vegas and Macau, and new markets to conquer like Boston and Japan.
- [By Rich Duprey]
The future of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) could be in doubt as The New York Post reported MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) may be interested in buying its rival. Although MGM CEO Jim Murren previously said his resort was unlikely to make a play, the resignation of founder Steve Wynn and the sale of all of his stock in the casino giant now makes a takeover bid more palatable.
- [By Jeremy Bowman, George Budwell, and Travis Hoium]
By now, most investors are familiar with the FAANG group of tech stocks that have driven much of the market’s growth in recent years. The success of stocks like Facebook and Amazon show that investing can be as easy as buying shares in companies whose products you use everyday, but there are also stocks that are flying under the radar that you should get to know. These offer investors the opportunity for even bigger returns since smaller-cap stocks have a greater potential for growth. In-the-know investors are catching on to some of these names. Keep reading to learn more about Baozun (NASDAQ:BZUN), Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN), and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX).
Top 5 Clean Energy Stocks To Invest In Right Now: RELX N.V.(RENX)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Stephan Byrd]
Relx (NYSE:RENX) was upgraded by research analysts at Barclays to a “buy” rating in a report released on Monday.
RENX has been the subject of several other research reports. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Relx from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 16th. UBS Group cut shares of Relx from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $23.00.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
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Top 5 Clean Energy Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Starbucks Corporation(SBUX)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Douglas A. McIntyre]
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) needs to be restructured, refined and refocused. The management decision to reorganize the coffee company will come with large layoffs. Company CEO and president, Kevin Johnson, will not be among those who will depart. However, many Starbucks problems have occurred over the course of his tenure, and last year he was paid $11.5 million for his leadership.
- [By Motley Fool Staff]
Barker: Yeah, it’s a little jarring, “McDonald’s restaurants,” because I guess the image I have, in my head at least, of a restaurant is a little bit more of a sit-down experience than the counter experience. This is not a shot at McDonald’s, although we could go in that direction if you have a good line or something, but I feel the same way about Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) also included in the restaurant category.
- [By Jon C. Ogg]
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) continues to face headwinds as investors and consumers see a maturing brand that is finding limited options for organic growth. After the close on Tuesday, Starbucks announced that the company was raising its target for cash returned to shareholders to $25 billion through fiscal year 2020, and that includes a 20% increase in the company’s common stock dividend. Unfortunately, Starbucks also lowered its internal growth metrics and its shares were lower as a result.
- [By Chris Lange]
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) was started as Neutral at Wedbush and assigned a $58 price target (versus a $57.68 close). The firm no longer sees risks to fiscal 2019 expectations and long-term management targets. The firm also does not expect near-term drivers of positive revisions to materialize.
- [By Douglas A. McIntyre]
Nestle will pay Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) over $7 billion to help the distribution of coffee worldwide by both companies. According to Reuters:
Top 5 Clean Energy Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Diana Containerships Inc.(DCIX)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Logan Wallace]
Shares of Diana Containerships Inc (NASDAQ:DCIX) saw strong trading volume on Wednesday . 738,970 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 4% from the previous session’s volume of 766,564 shares.The stock last traded at $1.24 and had previously closed at $1.12.
- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
Carver Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARV) shares jumped 92.1 percent to $7.01.
iPic Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: IPIC) gained 21.6 percent to $9.73.
Baozun Inc. (NASDAQ: BZUN) shares jumped 18.7 percent to $53.49 after reporting Q1 results.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) shares jumped 15.9 percent to $50.50. The company's "Smackdown Live" may not be renewed at NBCUniversal network and the company's "Monday Night Raw" program could be worth three times its current value elsewhere, according to a report for The Hollywood Reporter.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPPI) gained 14.7 percent to $ 20.46 after the company issued further details on Phase 3 ADVANCE study of ROLONTIS.
Motus GI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOTS) climbed 13.4 percent to $5.5009.
Endocyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECYT) rose 13.3 percent to $ 14.23 after the company announced presentation of Phase 2 data from prostate cancer trial of 177Lu-PSMA-617 at the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX) gained 12.9 percent to $1.7499 after the company announced the sale of Post-Panamax Container Vessel for $21 million.
Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) gained 12.7 percent to $12.43. Essendant confirmed receipt of unsolicited proposal from Staples of $11.50 per share in cash.
Blink Charging Co (NASDAQ: BLNK) rose 11.8 percent to $8.04 after surging 31.68 percent on Wednesday.
OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPHC) gained 11.5 percent to $5.15.
Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FTK) shares climbed 10.7 percent to $3.74.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) rose 7.9 percent to $25.95 after climbing 7.90 percent on Wednesday.
Minerva Neurosciences Inc (NASDAQ: NERV) rose 6.5 percent to $6.93 after Journal of Clinical Psychiatry published positive results of cognitive performance from Phase 2B trial of roluperidone in schizophrenia patients.
Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE: WPZ) rose 5.6 percent to $40 - [By Stephan Byrd]
Diana Containerships Inc (NASDAQ:DCIX)’s share price traded up 0.8% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $1.41 and last traded at $1.27. 9,477 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 97% from the average session volume of 293,509 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.28.
Top 5 Clean Energy Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Garrison Capital Inc.(GARS)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Shane Hupp]
Garrison Capital (NASDAQ:GARS) was upgraded by equities researchers at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
Garrison Capital (NASDAQ: GARS) and Amern Cap Sr Fl/COM (NASDAQ:ACSF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
Garrison Capital (NASDAQ:GARS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by stock analysts at National Securities in a research report issued on Monday. They currently have a $10.00 target price on the investment management company’s stock. National Securities’ price objective would indicate a potential upside of 18.91% from the stock’s current price.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
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- [By Ethan Ryder]
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- [By Shane Hupp]
Garrison Capital (NASDAQ: GARS) and PennantPark Investment (NASDAQ:PNNT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.