The Wall St. Report with Pimm Fox

In today's episode: The automobile market is crazy for semiconductors – it drives their future. 

A global chip shortage uncorked a wave of investment to boost supply.

And one company dominates a crucial link in the semiconductor supply chain.

In today's episode: The market for military and defense spending is increasing.

The sector includes makers of everything from aircraft, UAVs, missile technology, IT systems and cybersecurity to tanks, artillery and ships. 

And one stock that has surged more than 20% since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

In today's episode: Demand for lumber slows, as interest rates drag down the market for new housing.

Timber and forestry companies play the green card, to offset the downturn. 

And one company in the forestry food chain, with an interesting dividend.

In today's episode: Toys are a recession-resistant market for investors.

Toy makers are increasing prices, adding more sports, entertainment and collectibles' categories.

And there’s one toy company stock that’s up more than 20% YTD.

In today's episode,: The Money and Action Behind Hydrogen.

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.

Hydrogen is essential to help crops grow.

And it's also a candidate for creating clean, zero-emissions energy on an industrial scale.

In today's episode: interest rates are rising, demand for loans is falling. Traditional banking and financial companies face an exploding, unregulated shadow-banking system. A look at a company shows how the business of money is changing.

In today's episode: The power of water, weather and climate patterns to affect your investments.

Drought, record heat and higher fertilizer costs are all contributing to food price volatility.

And as demand for cooling continues to rise, there’s greater emphasis placed on improving energy efficiency of buildings.

It’s a sellers’ market for energy because airlines, shippers, truckers, drivers, businesses and consumers are all in need of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and natural gas to meet customer demand.

Current high prices for energy means big profits for the oil industry.

And then, there is one company in the oil industry that’s looking to make money by cutting emissions.

Tobacco stocks feed two addictions: nicotine and dividends.

The FDA’s order to ban Juul e-cigarettes isn’t about the market for nicotine.

And then one stock that’s causing investors sleepless nights.

Inflation eases and consumers are still spending, barely. A look at consumer spending on household products from such defensive companies as The Clorox Co., Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive. And one household company that's ready to fight the monkeypox virus.