Alternative investments

If you purchased real estate investment trusts (REITs) 12 to 18 months ago when people were still talking about inflation being “transitory” and before the rate hikes began, it might have seemed like a good idea. But it’s unlikely you made any money if you’re still holding...

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been wonderful investments over the years, despite recent difficulties resulting from inflation and interest-rate hikes. But it’s important to consider the properties, tenants and contractual agreements that comprise the largest percentage of a REIT...

As boats get bigger, more expensive and more powerful, owners are grappling with where to park them — a problem commercial real estate investors are racing to solve. “We just bought a marina property in Palm Beach Gardens. It’s a beautiful area, but it was built in 1983. We’...

Whisky is a drink that has been enjoyed for centuries, but it is not just a beverage, it is also a valuable investment. Investing in rare and investment-grade whisky can offer market-beating returns to investors. Rare Whisky (RW) 101’s Apex 1000 index, which aims to track the top collectible...

There’s nothing cheap about developing, manufacturing, delivering and investing in the future of electric vehicles (EVs). Ford Motor Co. is finding this out the hard way — just the same as many other automakers — with the company’s EV unit projected to lose about $3 billion...

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is a vocal critic of OpenAI, the company he co-founded that is behind the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT. Musk frequently shares his thoughts on the organization’s misguided mission and the dangers of ChatGPT and unrestricted AI. In...

Cruising around the world sounds like an adventure of a bygone era when passengers took steamships to far-flung ports.  A company called Life at Sea Cruises is bringing back the mystery and intrigue with a three-year cruise that covers more than 130,000 miles — a distance that’s...

Moxy.io (MOXY) has been making waves in the gaming industry as the first company to offer on-demand eSports to all gamers, regardless of their skill level. What makes Moxy stand out is its use of blockchain technology to power its platform, providing a transparent and secure environment for players...

Warren Buffett, the sage of Wall Street, has been dispensing pearls of wisdom on the secret to success. According to him, the key to achieving greatness is to say no to almost everything. But does he actually put his money where his mouth is?  In a recent memo addressed to the CEOs of...

Investing in real estate can be highly lucrative. With the introduction of Arrived Homes, a platform backed by Jeff Bezos, you can become an investor with as little as $100 and gain access to potentially massive returns. Click here to invest with as little as $100. Here’s how it works....

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup dedicated to reducing carbon and soot emissions by powering heavy-duty engines with clean and renewable fuels, has secured $30 million in Series B funding.  Among those making second investments were Breakthrough Energy Ventures, led by renowned...

If you’ve recently been to a fast-food restaurant you’ve probably noticed the proliferation of self-service kiosks that allow you to place your order and pay for it remotely.  Now, McDonald’s Corp. is taking another giant leap toward total automation. In late 2022, America...

The healthcare industry is primed for disruption, and 2023 is no different. There’s no shortage of startups — some with the backing of serious venture capital — hoping to turn a niche within the industry on its head. Here are six healthcare startups with the potential to make a...

It’s no secret that Bitcoin, Ethereum and most other major cryptocurrencies are trading well below their all-time highs. It’s why the phrase “crypto winter” has become a top discussion among investors.  While a bear market has scared away many individual investors and...

Venture capital (VC) firm Andreessen Horowitz led a $40 million funding round on March 21 for CCP Games, a developer of blockchain-based, massively multiplayer (MM) online games. CCP will use the funding to produce a high-budget and thrilling game title with blockchain technology. The company will...