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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane ANXIETY BE GONE!  SCIENTIFICALLY SHOWN WAYS TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY                                                                                     Source:  Stock Anxiety can be debilitating- we all have it - but there are science-backed ways based on extensive research to help us.  Here's what we know: Short Term Anxiety Regulate your breathing:  sit down, inhale 4 seconds, pause 4 seconds, exhale 4 seconds and repeat for 30 seconds Distance yourself from worries: remember your thoughts of anxiety and worry could be wrong; don't let unproven thoughts of worry race through your mind Long Term Anxiety Exercise regularly Cut caffeine Conf...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane COMING SOON ON A NATURE WALK NEAR YOU: A WOOLY MAMMOTH?                                                                                     Source: Colossal Biosciences The de-extinction of the Wooly Mammoth could occur by 2028 and the biotechnology behind this astounding resurrection of the species may be of potential investment interest to investors.  Here's what we know: Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences, which calls itself the de-extinction company, has plans to combine DNA from 4000+ year old species with current Asian elephants to birth a Wooly Mammoth calf The Asian elephants would be surrogat...

Epic Innovation Investing Opportunities by Edward Kane

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 Investors Guide to The Next Big Things                                                  Source:  Amazon  ASIN: B09K6TJ8YX Latest Global Breakthrough Innovations If you are looking for the "next big things" to invest in, the best place to start the search is with new, breakthrough innovations.  My latest book "Epic Innovation Investing Opportunities" showcases new, breakthrough innovations to explore. It's a goldmine of potentially high growth investments.  To take a look inside, go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09K6TJ8YX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8HA2914B41H4MKWV85VH ... ...

Investors Betting on More Powerful Chips

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Money Chasing Semiconductor Startups                                  Source: Semiconductor Stock Images Global Chip Shortage Is the Driving Factor Semiconductor startups are very hot.  They are the recipients of a flood of investor money rolling into them globally if they have very promising new chips.  In 2021 so far, 85 global deals in the semiconductor market have raised $3.7 billion with startups receiving 43% of the money.  The reason for the global investor spotlight on semiconductors is the global chip shortage that started in 2020.  Experts predict that shortages could continue through 2023 and beyond. The impact is huge.  Automakers and technology companies are being forced to wait 5 months and more for chip deliveries which is hampering their global businesses. Search For Developing New Chip Technologies What investors are placing bets on are chips that...

Big Sea Change: Hydrogen Powered Ferries

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Sea Change: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry For San Francisco Bay                                           Source:  All American Marine US Maritime Industry Starts to Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Propulsion The US' first hydrogen fuel cell ferry has just been launched.  The 70 foot Sea Change is a 75 passenger, electric ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cells that will carry passengers on San Francisco Bay.  It was built by All American Marine as a prototype that can be used to develop zero emissions, hydrogen vessels for use in the US and abroad.  The launch of Sea Change is important because it represents a big step by the US maritime industry to transition from highly polluting fossil fuels to cleaner methods of propulsion in the water. Expected to Be Operational in 2021 Sea Change is currently undergoing sea trials.  It should be fully...

Airbnb - Hot December IPO

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 Airbnb With a Possible $35 billion Valuation                                                       Source: Airbnb Fast, Dramatic Turnaround from COVID-19 Business Hit Airbnb,the San Francisco based home rental company, will debut on the Nasdaq on December 10, aiming for a valuation of $35 billion.  It along with DoorDash (my blog 10/30) are expected to be blockbuster U.S. IPO's to close out the year.  Airbnb was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.  As travel came to a halt, Airbnb had to layoff 25% of its workforce and get $2 billion in emergency funding from investors.  As people started traveling again in Q3 2020, the company's business turned around and it scored a surprise profit for Q3.  Two new trends moved the company forward.  People opted to book homes rather than hotels.  And, t...

BIG SPIKE IN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING

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COVID-19 Accelerating Autonomous Deliveries Source:  Waymo Big Investor Money Pouring In COVID-19 is accelerating a big shift in the global autonomous driving industry.  Business is booming in the autonomous delivery of packages, not the autonomous driving of people.  Companies like self-driving technology company Waymo are enjoying a huge boom in its business of package deliveries and a big influx of capital from investors. Fresh Capital Big players like Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, are getting a big jump in funding.  Waymo now has $3 billion in fresh capital after expanding its first funding round.  It just raised $750 million in mid May.  According to Reuters' analysis, investors have poured $6 billion into two dozen companies involved in autonomous deliveries in the past seven months.  The technology ranges from drones to big, autonomous trucks. Global Phenomenon:  Future of Travel.   The gro...