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This weekend's Barron's cover story discusses why an American entertainment colossus has a bright future. Other featured articles show how proxy season is shaping up, and what the ramifications of the halt on one of the COVID-19 vaccines could be. Also, see the prospects for a pet wellness...

The 2020 presidential election is the biggest story for the public markets this week. Here is a look at how the election could impact another big story this year: special purpose acquisition companies.  Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ: RIDE) shares gained 22.48% Tuesday. The former SPAC is an...

The 2020 presidential election could have a long term effect on the timeline for rapid electric vehicle expansion in the United States. EV, Auto Stocks Under Trump: A win by Trump could prove a sigh of relief for large automakers General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)....

On Thursday’s “Mad Money” show on CNBC, Jim Cramer changed his tone slightly and highlighted some of the electric vehicle SPACs. Cramer On SPACs: SPACs are basically investments that have “managers with a big pot of money they can use to make deals,” Cramer said....

Shares of the special purpose acquisition company Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SBE) moved higher Thursday on news of an ownership stake from a hedge fund. What Happened: Hayman Capital Management announced a 9.1% stake in Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation,...

The first 2020 presidential debate was held Tuesday night between U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.  Picking A Debate Winner: While some might say there were no winners from the debate, betting odds for Biden to win the presidency all...

Last Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and pickup trucks in the state by 2035. BofA's Take On California Order: The wording of Executive Order N-79-20 reads as a goal instead of an order, BofA Securities...

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have been one of the hottest ways for companies to go public and raise money in 2020. This year has seen $42 billion raised from SPACs, more than the last five years combined.  What Happened: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton was interviewed on CNBC...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that would ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and pickup trucks in the state by 2035. About Newsom's Order: California residents would still be able to drive gas-powered cars and sell them used under Newsom's...

Electric vehicle charging station operator ChargePoint is the latest EV company that's headed for the public markets via the SPAC route, according to a Wednesday report. What Happened: Reuters reports that a deal is being finalized between Switchback Energy Acquisition...

Electric vehicles have been around for quite some time. The biggest challenge to validate EVs has been developing the infrastructure to compete with brand name gas stations since battery-operated vehicles constantly need charges to be viable on the road for extended periods of time....