[Boaz Shoshan is ill today, so today’s note is brought to you by Sam Volkering, editor of Revolutionary Tech Investor.] The first time around it took me five hours before I could stop. The second time around only two. I’ll…

“A good sketch is better than a long speech.” – Napoleon Bonaparte The written word is faced by an ancient threat today: hieroglyphs. Kids these days can have entire text conversations with each other, while barely typing a word –…

Welcome to the age of the sun rush. Solar power installations had another massive year last year – growing by 50% year on year. That growth is mostly down to the USA and China. But the shift to solar and…

Let’s start our letter 39 light years away from Earth, at the TRAPPIST-1 solar system, in which Nasa has discovered seven potential “Earth-sized” worlds. ‪Three of them are capable of having oceans, which increases the chances of life being present…

Here’s a simple formula for understanding mega-change – the kind of sweeping political, social and financial revolutions that affect us all. It comes down to three things: The right technology, at the right time, in the right hands. Let me…

I can’t write to you for long today. I’m here with Sam Volkering preparing for tonight’s live event. If you’ve missed it – and I don’t know how that could be since I’ve been banging on about it all week…

Did we just witness the start of a robotic society? An alliance of robots working in league with one another for the benefit of all (robots), not one? Don’t worry. Our robotic friends haven’t yet risen and overthrown us. I’m…

On the table for you today is an opportunity. A big one. Whether you take it depends on what kind of person you are deep down. Here’s the story in short: Right now, a group of technology companies are challenging…

We continue our exploration of the murky world of cybersecurity (and cyber-offence) today. Remember our thesis: it ultimately doesn’t matter if Russia hacked and leaked information that influenced the US election. What’s important is that more or less every major…

What’s the cheapest source of energy in the world? I’ll give you three guesses. Actually, as this is a letter and not a conversation, I’ll just tell you. It’s solar. At least, in many places in the world it is….

What does Donald Trump mean when he says he wants to “make America great again”? One definition might be to turn back the tide of globalisation and bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Exactly whether that’s possible – whether American…

Imagine a day when, from the comfort of your home and with a few mouse clicks, you can have a Michelin-starred chef’s recipe prepared for you right there and then – by a robotic kitchen. Not only would the robot…

Well, we’re nearly there everyone! As you read this I’ll be on my way up north to see my family. I’m planning on eating and drinking more than is good for me, catching up with old friends and family, and…

If you think our coverage here at Capital & Conflict is too gloomy… bearish… or pessimistic – today’s issue is dedicated to you! It’s our “Optimist’s Guide to 2017”, put together by Exponential Investor editor Andrew Lockley. It’s a rundown of…

In today’s issue of Capital & Conflict… the cyber war intensifies… bitcoin soars… and the pound is a coiled spring, ready to jump in 2017… And there you have it! Just days after I spoke to you about the increasing…

Today I am going to show you how to understand and invest in one of the most exciting, world changing trends of the 21st century. It involves a trillion dollar industry that’s ripe for disruption. It’s already sucking up huge…

I’ve spent the last year and a half writing a book on potentially the four most disruptive technologies in the world today (solar, robotics, artificial intelligence and gene editing). Today – rather than looking at the markets in detail –…

Today’s issue is a little different to usual. That’s mostly because of time constraints. I’m preparing my speech for the launch party for The Exponentialist this evening. It promises to be a great event. If you’re coming along (it’s by…

Right now there’s an opportunity in the energy markets which hasn’t been seen for a century or more – and probably won’t come around again in our lifetimes. Today I’m going to show you what it is. Understand what it…

I write to you from the departure lounge of Boston’s Logan Airport – I’ve been here in Boston all week at MIT Technology Review’s EmTech conference. It’s been a great opportunity to hear about some of the most exciting technology,…

Urban transport is about to undergo a transformation, says Dominic Frisby. In 15 years’ time, no city dweller will own a car. Are you – and your portfolio – prepared?

While everyone in the West has a smartphone, in emerging markets the revolution has barely begun. It’s set to drive the next big boom in tech stocks, says Dominic Frisby.

Quick, how much food and water do you have in your house? Enough for ten days without access to shops and other national infrastructure? No? What are you waiting for?! Get to the shops! For the time pressed “prepper”, that’s…

I want to talk to you about two particularly controversial ideas that scare the life out of some people. Then I want to show you why fearing either of them is just plain stupid. And if we have time, I’ll…

It began in Pittsburgh. And it wasn’t Google, Tesla, or Ford that did it. It was Uber. I’m talking about using your phone to summon a self-driving car. It’s always where this was headed. Electric car drones replacing black cabs…

Every time a customer uses companies such as Google, Amazon, or Uber, a small cut of local wealth and power gets transferred to Silicon Valley, says Dominic Frisby.

As big as Brexit is, there’s a much, much more important story unfolding in the financial world right now. In fact it blows Brexit out of the water. Wow now! I know that’s not particularly “on message” these days. But…

Electric-car maker Tesla is one of the darlings of the American stockmarket. But today, Dominic Frisby has decided to short it. Here, he explains why.

The world’s technology bellwether – the global proxy for growth – reported a 23% fall in profits and a 13% fall in first quarter revenues. Selling fewer phones, making lower profits… none of that is good. Not for Apple. Not…

In the real economy, somebody is always trying to build a better mousetrap. Or some new widget the world doesn’t know it needs yet. Octopus Ventures has stockpiled a £400 million war chest to invest in start-up ventures. The UK…

Last week’s podcast featured another discussion on artificial intelligence (AI). But maybe the correct term is “alien intelligence”, with an important distinction: alien doesn’t mean extraterrestrial. A thinking thing that learns to think in an entirely different way than you…

The breathtaking speed of change in the technology industry is one of the most important financial trends in the world today.

Would you eat a meal created by a computer chef? Not just assembled robotically, but a recipe designed and created by a ‘cognitive cooking’ algorithm?

With exponential growth, things can change at incomprehensible speeds. That means huge returns for people who can foresee what’s happening and have the skill to invest in it.

Until recently, humans were the master of machines when it came to verbal reasoning. But as artificial intelligence develops at breakneck speed, that’s no longer true.

Silicon Valley’s culture of innovative technology has spread like wildfire, turning all sorts of established businesses on their heads.

Artificial intelligence is already replacing humans in all sorts of places. Fighting it will prove as futile as the Luddite protests of the Industrial Revolution.

If there is an artificial intelligence out there in existence, it’s probably in hiding right now, says Dan Denning.
Waiting for its chance to smoke all of us.

Inspired by bitcoin, electronic bearer certificates are gaining momentum with the roll out of blockchain technology. It could even replace cash, says Charlie Morris.

Dan Denning explains why in order to accept jobs lost to innovation or competition, you need to believe new jobs will be created.

China wants to build a new ‘Silk Road’ from Shanghai to Berlin. If it does, says Dominic Frisby, it will create a commodities bull market like we’ve never seen before.

3D printing may change the world one day, says Dominic Frisby. But right now, it’s just another hyped-up technology going through the usual cycle of boom and bust.

Apple’s watch is the company’s latest must-have product. It’s set to make a huge dent in the fortunes of luxury goods makers, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s why.

The bull market in tech stocks will be the story of 2015, says Dominic Frisby. Buy in while there’s still time.

Natural gas prices are at their lowest in a decade. But in the long term, they will bounce back, says David Stevenson. Here, he explains how to invest in the ‘fuel of the future’.

One commodity has a good record of forecasting the stock markets. And the message it’s sending now is clear. David Stevenson explains what it is, and how you can protect your investments.

This tech stock is out of favour with investors. But it’s exactly the sort of solid defensive stock to buy in today’s tricky market, says David Stevenson. And right now, it’s downright cheap.

Despite the weak economy, demand for high-tech goods from tablet computers to smart phones is soaring. Dominic Frisby looks at how to invest in the metal that’s crucial to keeping our gadgets powered up.

The big energy suppliers tend to be unpopular with consumers. But for shareholders, it’s a different story, says David Stevenson. Here, he picks two good value energy stocks to pick up now.

Yahoo’s share price has fallen by almost 20% in two months, and is now two-thirds lower than it was five years ago. Yet it’s still not cheap enough for David Stevenson’s liking. There are much better tech stocks around – here’s just one.

Advertising is an industry worth billions. And it’s growing fast as new media evolves and reaches a greater audience. So how can you profit? David Stevenson looks at the sector, and picks the best ways to invest.

News Corporation’s desire to take over British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) has pushed the satellite broadcaster’s share price to new highs. But could it go higher? David Stevenson investigates.

If you are planning to invest in biotechnology (biotech) companies, you should be aware of two general characteristics, writes Dr Mike Tubbs.

Stock markets are very volatile at the moment. But one way to beat them is to snap up cheap stocks while they’re out of favour. And energy utility companies fit the bill nicely, says David Stevenson. Here, he picks the best stock in the sector.