We all know that businesses want to grow. But did you know that companies can grow in more ways than one? And that some ways are faster than the other? Read along to find out about the different business strategies and how they differ from each other.
The topic of rare earth metals (or rare earth elements) may not be the hottest on Wall Street, but it seems to be popping up with greater frequency in the post-pandemic economy. The reason is simple: Rare earths are critical to the production of existing and emerging technologies, and currently, there aren’t enough of them to go around.
Does that make rare earth metals a favorable investment opportunity? YES! But it’s important to bear in mind that so-called “rare earths” go well beyond the domains of technology and finance. They involve international trade and politics, which can be messy. Before we get into that, let’s first explore what rare earths are. Believe it or not, most people probably can’t name a single rare earth metal. So let’s start there.